Upgrading my PC

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Post by 2much4U // Apr 21, 2008, 3:02pm

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I just got my check from turbosqid: $250.00. I also got an additional $25.00 in the mail from a family member. What kind of update can I make for my desktop, and what should I?

My current setup:

* A 20" monitor on the left, 17" on the right
* A 500 GB SATA HDD, a 160 GB SATA HDD, and a 120 EIDE HDD
* An Intel Core 2 Duo processor (2.4 GHz)
* An NVidia GeForce 7600 GS video card
* A 4.2 HD surround sound system
* A DVD +/- RW drive, and a CD RW drive
* An analog TV tuner
* 3 GBs of RAM

Post by trueBlue // Apr 21, 2008, 3:46pm

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Video Card would be my first choice!

Post by Liger ZERO // Apr 21, 2008, 5:14pm

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If you play games you could upgrade to the nvidia 9600. If you want faster rendering go with a Core 2 Quad. The Q6600 and Q9300 are around that price.

Post by jamesmc // Apr 21, 2008, 5:39pm

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(opens large rain coat lined with computer parts)

"Pssst kid, com 're. I have a rare opportunity for you. Hot deals fresh from China. Right off the docks, if you know what I mean. Flash the cash and let's deal. Oh, and if anybody asks, you never saw me."

Post by brotherx // Apr 22, 2008, 2:41am

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If you consider the processor, hold off...intel have just announced cuts and you can get 50% off some processors if you wait (probably 2 months)..

Post by spacekdet // Apr 22, 2008, 5:44am

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50 bucks?
Two large pizzas with everything and a case of beer.
You'll be full and happy and will no longer care about anything electronic.

Post by 2much4U // Apr 22, 2008, 7:09am

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50 bucks?
Two large pizzas with everything and a case of beer.
You'll be full and happy and will no longer care about anything electronic.

Beer? Ummm...I'm 17. ;)

I think I'll go for an upgrade to quad core if I wait for the price to drop. If not, I'll just sell my HDDs and get a TB or so of storage. Then I'll have enough for a good sound card!
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