So I plan on buying new parts for my PC this week.
What I currently have is:
AMD 9600 Phenom quad core
ATI 4830 512 MB
Gigabyte MA-770-UD3 AM2+ Motherboard
4 GB DDR2 800mhz RAM
Antec 380 PSU (Fried)
400 GB HDD
This is what I have so far to upgrade for my CPU and PSU. I plan on buying the GTX 460 later this year. Should I upgrade my motherboard for an AM3 or is few functions that I'm going to be using with an AM2+ not worth it? If so, is my RAM fine? If I don't get a RAM or Motherboard upgrade I plan on buying a Razer Mouse/Keyboard.
I have about $80 more that I can spend.
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Your RAM is fine, the combo you found is quite a good upgrade, but you might want to check to be sure your motherboard support that CPU.
Personally I'd update my GPU before I updated my CPU considering your current specs
[QUOTE=FINLEY;24107126]Personally I'd update my GPU before I updated my CPU considering your current specs[/QUOTE]
Read the post again, he will buy a GTX460 later this year.
The only big difference between AM3 and AM2+ is DDR2 and DDR3 RAM... And there is a small gap between the two. Stick with your current motherboard, then upgrade to AM3 later when you get your GTX 460.
[QUOTE=Kialtia;24107884]Read the post again, he will buy a GTX460 later this year.[/QUOTE]
Ahh, I see. OP should get that combo then and put the other $80 towards his 460
[QUOTE=ghostofme;24107903]The only big difference between AM3 and AM2+ is DDR2 and DDR3 RAM... And there is a small gap between the two. Stick with your current motherboard, then upgrade to AM3 later when you get your GTX 460.[/QUOTE]
I agree with this.
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