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Originally Posted by MahlerIsGod
I hate my case. It is ugly and not very conducive for heat management and cooling (its a Dell so what can you expect.) I am very happy with the vast majority of my internal components:
1) 9800 Pro
2) M-Audio Rev
3) 1.25G 3200RAM
4) HDD/Optical drives
Because I want a new case, I am caught in a bind because Dell uses their own brand/style of motherboards so I can't just transfer my motherboard/cpu into a another case. Ever since the AMD 64 chips have come out I have been uber intrigued (I am a gamer). My question to this forum is this: Can I or would it be possible to upgrade to AMD 64 system (case/motherboard/cpu) for about $500? I figure $100 for case, $100 for the motherboard and $300 for the cpu. I know nothing about/concerning AMD chips or motherboards so I won't be offended if anyone explained things to me in very basic (hint, hint)terms. Any hints/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
P.S. I forgot to add that my cpu now is a 2.6P4
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You can do that vey easily. You can get a DECENT case, good motherboard, and processor, for probably $350.
$50 - decentcase
$200 - ~AMD 64 3000+ ( That's what I have )
$100 - ~Soltek Mobo ( What I have )
Although, If I were going to spend $500, I'd probably spend most of it on a better processor. I'd probably go with the Socket 939 3500+. You can get a Socket 939 motherboard for around 100 still too. Unless you plan to OC, then you should get a better one. That's just me though.
I order all of my parts from
www.newegg.com, they have good prices.