Gaming PC upgrade build: 1,000 - 1,500 USD

Apr 19, 2009
4,460
1,722
Current Build
  • CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
  • CPU Cooling: Thermaltake CLP0554 80mm Sleeve CPU Cooler
  • RAM: 8.0GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 399MHz (5-5-5-15)
  • Motherboard: ASUSTeK Computer INC. P5N-D (Socket 775)
  • Graphics: 512MB GeForce 9600 GT, 1024MB GeForce 8800 GT
  • Hard Drives 80 GB Intel SSD, 250GB Seagate HDD, 2TB Samsung HDD
  • Optical Drive: SONY DVD-ROM DDU1615 ATA Device
  • PSU: COOLMAX CUQ-1200B 1200W
  • Case: Antec Nine Hundred
  • Fan Controller: AeroCool EasyWatch
  • Card Reader: Rosewill RCR-IM5001 USB2.0 75 in 1 internal Card Reader

Staying From Old Build
  • Graphics: 512MB GeForce 9600 GT
  • Hard Drives 80 GB Intel SSD, 250GB Seagate HDD, 2TB Samsung HDD
  • PSU: COOLMAX CUQ-1200B 1200W
  • Case: Antec Nine Hundred (If I pick the 1k build)
  • Fan Controller: AeroCool EasyWatch
  • Card Reader: Rosewill RCR-IM5001 USB2.0 75 in 1 internal Card Reader

1,000~ USD Upgrade Build
1,500~ USD Upgrade Build
 
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What Is Schwa

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Jan 13, 2008
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16 Gigs? Yikes... I get that maybe you want the biggest dong but you could save some loot right there.

Newegg doesn't always have the best prices. For example, the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus is a good heatsink. Consider diversifying your purchasing power and going with the cheapest prices.
$35 on Amazon
$50 on Newegg

I'm in the same position as you and about to build a new box. The MSI P67S-C43 was in Tom's Hardware Midrange build. At $105 it looks to have the same features as your board at half the price. MSI Motherboard

I'm blowing my wad on a SSD
$230 @ Amazon: 128 GB SSD that makes my tits spin

I'm getting a damn good video card - but not bleeding edge. The benefit is that eventually I'll just dual card 'em when they come down in price and I feel like I need a boost.
Radeon 6850 for $170 - $15 rebate if you buy from Newegg or - $10 from anyone else.

I dunno, I'm no hardware buff. I've just been keeping my eye out for deals and grabbing stuff that way. Maybe I'll get a full computer eventually.
 
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