Yet an other desktop upgrade question with limited budget :<

[Kalean]

Originally Posted by Diablo

But you can get boards that support both DDR2 and 3.

Those boards have been known to cause people some issues...I do not recommend them. BTW, what's the point of getting a board with DDR3 support when it features a intel processor with the dated FSB architecture?....DDR3 will have a great benefit when it comes to Intel's new IMC which is due out in Nehalem...No point picking up these dual memory boards.

I gave a quick skim through for the replies...so sorry if this has been mentioned.

In terms of your 350W psu, it depends on the amperages and the manufacturer. You can tell a lot just by the manufacturer name, but a model name will also help. If there is none, or if it feels really light and cheap to the hands...They you need a new psu. But drop by this info and we can tell you precisely if you need one or not.

Howling suggesting for a system is pretty much spot on, if you want to build a new rig or anything, just drop your budget and I will compile a list of parts for you from newegg....I've actually assisted quite a lot of people through these forums on MSN in regards to a new rig =P...Howling being one of them ^_^...and he's a happy camper. But yea, I can help you with pretty much any choice, up to date on all current technologies as well as upcoming technologies, so I can give you advice based on what you plan to do in the future as well for your rig.

Regarding the x1650 pro being AGP and PCI-E...that is true, but it's one or the other. If your board is indeed that MSI board, you'll need a new one since it's an AGP...

*Just re-read some posts*...30 dollars for the psu will mean it's trash unfortunately...lol..A heavy paperweight =P. THe PSU is the most critical component in your system, skimp out, and if it dies on you (which it has a higher chance of doing considering the lower quality), it can take your rig with it...not wise =P.

So yea...in regards to your budget, 450-550 will probably be excluding tax/shipping?...That is a VERY TIGHT budget for a new rig, and in your state, you have to pretty much get a completely new rig. Can you stretch the budget at least a little?...Also...what parts can you re-use so we can shave some cash off?...Is your hard drive a SATA hard drive?...or PATA (Does it have the long rectangular ribbon cable?, your cd rom is probably PATA....Whatever components we can re-use, the better you can make your rig....Do you know the model number of your case and the brand atleast?..even if it's 6 years old, it will save some money to re-use, but if it's a bad case, then we should indeed change it. Drop down some more detailed info regarding your components, so we can get an idea of what we can reuse....but atm, the only things that seem reusable are the HDD, DVD drive, and case, everything else will have to be new, but if you can drop some more detailed info about these components...it'd help in deciding to reuse or not.

[Fishy McFish]

Originally Posted by Drawl

I will probly buy 9600gt, while Im buying almost a new comp Ill try to get smthin good
oh and I paid smthing like 30 dolars for the power so I doubt its anything good

A 9600GT shouldn't require too much. I would suggest a Corsair 450VX if they sell it in Turkey. 33A on the +12V is more than enough to power that long with the rest of your system. An Antec 430W earthwatts should do well for you too. 30A on the +12V. Both units are made by different quality manufacturers.

[Kalean]

should of payed attention that he's in turkey...makes it difficult in terms of pricing...

Fishy Mcfish's recs for the psu would be more then adequate. Both are extremely well priced as well ^_^.

[Drawl]

tnx again for the great replys I will probly build a rig from scrach so I need more money... and that will come from the job I will enter at the summer and since my comp can run aion at low I doubt I need super hot graphs and high fps while lvling I guess I will wait a while to rise my budget to smthing around 1400 dolars then get something worth the effort

TNX a lot again you guys saved me from a lot of troble

Oh btw everything sold out there is sold at turkey aswell and as for the prices there is barely any diffrence :>

[Kalean]

Anytime drawl..BTw..just so you know..You can still build an AWSOME gaming machine for around 800-900..So you don't necessarily need 1,400 =P....Just keep us posted, and we'll help you out with anything you need.

[Diablo]

Originally Posted by Kalean

Those boards have been known to cause people some issues...I do not recommend them. BTW, what's the point of getting a board with DDR3 support when it features a intel processor with the dated FSB architecture?....DDR3 will have a great benefit when it comes to Intel's new IMC which is due out in Nehalem...No point picking up these dual memory boards.

I hadn't heard that, not that I have really looked at them since whenever I go DDR3 it will be lock stock and 2 loaded barrels.

Thanks Kal.

[Kalean]

Anytime Diablo =P...If you are looking to upgrade to Nehalem when it's released in mainstream for Q1 2009, I'd suggest waiting a few months..The demand for DDR3 memory is going to go off the roof, so pricing will drop drastically....It might even go up as the major demand sends quantities into a limited state...I'm pretty excited to see what's going to happen to DDR3 prices in terms of Nehalem =P....The performance for this new beast is going to be fantastic..Can't wait =D.

[Diablo]

Pretty much my line of reasoning and then I'll be researching away.