$500 build

[tnk]

Hi guys
I am getting around $500 soon, and i want to upgrade my computer with it.
I have thought of the AMD Phenom II X6, is it a good processor?
And if i buy it, i'd need a new motherboard too, can someone recommend something?

Current specs:
GPU: XFX HD 5770 XXX edition
PSU: Corsair vx 550w
Mobo: Pegatron benicia (?)
HDD: 1TB WD Caviar black
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 @ 2.66 GHz
Case: CM HAF 922

[poopsicle]

You can't expect much performance out of a 500 dollar computer you realize?
Putting that aside, the X6 is bad for multitasking, though it is very cheap.
I think it would be a good processor for your computer because you are after all looking for value for money, I'm guessing.

[tnk]

I know that $500 is not very much, i'd like something cheap and good
I don't need the amd, i've just been thinking about it, and if so, you can reccomend a processor too

[RixxzIV]

[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103809&cm_re=945-_-19-103-809-_-Product[/url] [AMD Phenom II X4 945] (136 dollars)

[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813186201[/url] [Foxconn A74ML-K 3.0 AM3 mobo] (45 dollars)

[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231307&cm_re=G._Skill_ripjaws-_-20-231-307-_-Product[/url] [G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB DDR3 RAM] (88 dollars)

[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131365&cm_re=4850-_-14-131-365-_-Product[/url] [PowerColor 4850] (95 dollars)

[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185&cm_re=Samsung_Spinpoint_F3-_-22-152-185-_-Product[/url] [Samsung SpinPoint F3 1TB] (75 dollars)

[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151175[/url] [Samsung DVD burner/reader] (17 dollars)

[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371029[/url] [Antec NEO ECO 400 Watt PSU] (50 dollars)

[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147023[/url] [RoseWill Black Steel/Plastic case] (35 dollars)

Only 41 dollars over your budget.

Oh, fuck, didn't see his current specs.

[Reapaninja]

[QUOTE=Maximum Mod;24875419]Hi guys
I am getting around $500 soon, and i want to upgrade my computer with it.
I have thought of the AMD Phenom II X6, is it a good processor?
And if i buy it, i'd need a new motherboard too, can someone recommend something?[/QUOTE]

if you want to upgrade it would be helpful if we knew your current specs

[tnk]

Updated op with specs

[phlexiglass]

I don't think building a 500$ computer will be an upgrade from what you have now.

[tnk]

I meant upgrading what i already have

[phlexiglass]

Oh okay. Well your GPU looks fine for now, but I would change your CPU and motherboard to something like an i5 750 and a P7P55D.

[tnk]

Is the P7P55D Deluxe better than the normal one?
:downs:

[FalcoLombardi]

Get a GTX 470/ 5850/ or wait for 6000 series. If your socket supports quad cores, get one. If not, get a new motherboard ($60 to $125) and a i5/Phenom II 955.

[tnk]

I may be getting the i5 760 and the P7P55D Deluxe, and i will need new ram, because the ones i have now won't work. What do you recommend?

[phlexiglass]

g.skill ripjaws 4gb or corsair xms3 4gb ddr3 whichever floats your boat

[tnk]

The cheapest price i found the P7P55D Deluxe is around $228
Is it a good price?
(I'm in sweden)

[phlexiglass]

[QUOTE=Maximum Mod;24883663]The cheapest price i found the P7P55D Deluxe is around $228
Is it a good price?
(I'm in sweden)[/QUOTE]

228 in Swedens currency or 228 in ours?

[tnk]

us dollars

[editline]10:54PM[/editline]

It is 1,590 in SEK

[phlexiglass]

Yeah that's about right for what your getting.

[tnk]

ok, thanks
More money questions:
Is the Corsair 4GB (2x2048MB) 1600MHz XMS3 worth $118?
Is the Intel core i5 760, 2,8 GHz worth $262?

[phlexiglass]

i5760 is not worth 262, and I'd personally go with G.Skill Ripjaws series ram, cheaper and about the same performance.

[tnk]

Can't find them anywhere and if i would order them on newegg it would be more expensive
And 262 for the i5760 is the cheapest i could find

[phlexiglass]

then thats a problem. i'd suggest staying on what you have now instead, and get a core 2 quad.

[tnk]

What do you think the i5760 is worth?

[phlexiglass]

its more like 215-230. alteast on newegg it is.

[tnk]

I'll just save a little more money

[editline]08:48AM[/editline]

sorry for the bump

[tnk]

Should i get these [url]http://www.inet.se/artikel/5305471/corsair-4gb-2x2048mb-1600mhz-xms3[/url]
or these [url]http://www.inet.se/artikel/5305578/corsair-4gb-2x2048mb-1600mhz-dominator-gt-dhx-[/url] ?

[phlexiglass]

Go with the first one.

[tnk]

okay

[tnk]

I have now bought these parts:
RAM: [url]http://www.inet.se/artikel/5305471/corsair-4gb-2x2048mb-1600mhz-xms3[/url]
CPU: [url]http://www.inet.se/artikel/5309978/intel-core-i5-760-2-8ghz[/url]
Mobo: [url]http://www.dustinhome.se/pd_5010329460.aspx?csref=Prisjamforelse_Prisjakt_6273[/url]

[poopsicle]

[QUOTE=Maximum Mod;24899348]I have now bought these parts:
RAM: [url]http://www.inet.se/artikel/5305471/corsair-4gb-2x2048mb-1600mhz-xms3[/url]
CPU: [url]http://www.inet.se/artikel/5309978/intel-core-i5-760-2-8ghz[/url]
Mobo: [url]http://www.dustinhome.se/pd_5010329460.aspx?csref=Prisjamforelse_Prisjakt_6273[/url][/QUOTE]

Stupid ad.
Get different ram, the dominators are great for overclocking and are basically the same price.

[tnk]

[QUOTE=poopsicle;24899417]Stupid ad.
Get different ram, the dominators are great for overclocking and are basically the same price.[/QUOTE]
As i said, already bought it