Been having a lot of problems with my old Dell Dimension 4700 (Pentium 4 3.00 Ghz). Recently purchased a new GPU and PSU hoping to keep it going for another year, but the problem has gotten worse. Here's a link to my thread regarding the current issue:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/359331-28-problems-booting-computer
Unless I can fix it, I'll have to work on a new build asap, but money is an issue. Below are the pieces that would be part of the new build. I'd like some recommendations regarding the best performing processor & motherboard to build around these parts for the lowest price possible, that can maybe handle a GPU upgrade in a year or two.
Everyday computer used a lot, some gaming and I'm okay with medium-high settings (although due to the problems I've been having, haven't really had a chance to test drive the 7750 yet).
HD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 (500GB) & Windows XP
MSI Radeon HD 7750
Corsair CX430 430W
eMachines 19-inch LCD monitor (E181hv) plus new keyboard & wireless mouse
The following parts were recommended to me, which would come pretty cheap but I'd have to figure out how to put it all together.
Intel Pentium G860 Sandy Bridge 3.0Ghz
Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3V
G.Skill Value Series 8GB Ram
To save myself some hassle I am leaning towards using NCIX's PC Builder, for $50 they will build and test the items ordered. They don't have the G860 on the list, but I am considering the Intel Core i3 3220. If you want you can take a look at the various CPU and motherboard options listed there.
http://pc.ncix.com/pcbuilder/index.php?action=config&id=3948684&platformid=1001
For the DIY option, the G860 is on sale at $59.99 for one more day ...
http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=72280&promoid=1033
Keeping compatibility, performance and cost in mind, what is the best option?
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/359331-28-problems-booting-computer
Unless I can fix it, I'll have to work on a new build asap, but money is an issue. Below are the pieces that would be part of the new build. I'd like some recommendations regarding the best performing processor & motherboard to build around these parts for the lowest price possible, that can maybe handle a GPU upgrade in a year or two.
Everyday computer used a lot, some gaming and I'm okay with medium-high settings (although due to the problems I've been having, haven't really had a chance to test drive the 7750 yet).
HD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 (500GB) & Windows XP
MSI Radeon HD 7750
Corsair CX430 430W
eMachines 19-inch LCD monitor (E181hv) plus new keyboard & wireless mouse
The following parts were recommended to me, which would come pretty cheap but I'd have to figure out how to put it all together.
Intel Pentium G860 Sandy Bridge 3.0Ghz
Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3V
G.Skill Value Series 8GB Ram
To save myself some hassle I am leaning towards using NCIX's PC Builder, for $50 they will build and test the items ordered. They don't have the G860 on the list, but I am considering the Intel Core i3 3220. If you want you can take a look at the various CPU and motherboard options listed there.
http://pc.ncix.com/pcbuilder/index.php?action=config&id=3948684&platformid=1001
For the DIY option, the G860 is on sale at $59.99 for one more day ...
http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=72280&promoid=1033
Keeping compatibility, performance and cost in mind, what is the best option?