Forgoten Dynasty Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Well its that time that i upgrade my computer now i am more then set with hard drive space optical drives and ram. I am just looking for recommendations on a new motherboard (preferably one with a pci express slot) a new video card (preferably one that would fit in that pci express slot) and a new processor (make sure its compatible with your Mobo selection) As for priceing just keep it within reason i mean oviously im not going to spend 1k on a processor but here are just ball park estaments. Motherboard less then 150 Processor less then 200 Video card less then 100 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/134466-new-processor-mobo-and-video-card/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacUser2525 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Motherboard less then 200 Pretty much any P35/45 Intel based board preferably with the realtech 8111 on-board nic. Processor less then 150 Any core ? duo processor less than that amount or I have seen used q6600's going for around that price. Video card less then 100 Geforce 7300 or I have seen the used 8800gt's going for close to that and make sure that the hard/optical drives are SATA plus as always the most important part of any system a quality name brand power supply around 500w+. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/134466-new-processor-mobo-and-video-card/#findComment-953147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaaseyRacer Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 It seems to me you want to spend less than 450 bucks. (Newegg Prices USD $) GA-EP45-DS3R - 130 Intel E8500 - 180 EVGA 8600 - 50 (after rebates) Total = $360 $90 under budget, which you can now get 4GB of ram with. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/134466-new-processor-mobo-and-video-card/#findComment-953893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forgoten Dynasty Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 Thank you both i actually got my processor and mobo price ranges mixed up... must not have been paying attention when i posted it lol but maasey racer im seriously going to be looking in to those components thank you for you time . Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/134466-new-processor-mobo-and-video-card/#findComment-954428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaaseyRacer Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 newegg has 4GB of DDR2 800 for $45 right now before shipping. That is as solid of a deal as it gets. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/134466-new-processor-mobo-and-video-card/#findComment-954553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forgoten Dynasty Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 Just curious what is the likelihood that those parts will also be compatible with Snow leopard when its released Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/134466-new-processor-mobo-and-video-card/#findComment-956417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaaseyRacer Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Highly. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/134466-new-processor-mobo-and-video-card/#findComment-956465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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