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#1 alec_m
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This is a great Mobo, supports AM3 CPUs and the very cheap DDR2.

GIGABYTE GA-790X-UD4P AM3/AM2+ ATX MOTHERBOARD

AMD PHENOM II X4 920 2.8 GHz

All this for under $300

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#2 alec_m
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Yea I know I need a GPU. Im not ordering this Build for about two more weeks so by then I should have enough cash to buy a 9600 or something.
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#3 alec_m
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Okay so I just had a birthday and have about $500. I plan on building a new computer, this is my first ever build so I need some help choosing system specs.

Currently I have:

CPU: Phenom II X3 720http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103649

MOBO: Gigabyte GA-790GP-UD4Hhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128384

RAM: G. SKILL 2GB DDR2 1066http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231144

PSU: Cooler Master eXTREME Power 500 Watthttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171031

CASE: NZXT Apollo Casehttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146025

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#4 alec_m
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Biostar LGA775 Mobo

E5200 OC'd @ 3.0GHz

4GB RAM

250 GB HDD

ATI Radeon 3650

550W PSU

Vista Premium 64-Bit

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#5 alec_m
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Just wondering besides the RAM benefits is a 64-Bit OS better than 32-Bit? Is it as stable and does it support the same amount of software? I'm looking at upgrading from 32-Bit OS to 64-Bit Vista and need some help.

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#6 alec_m
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Any specific models? Right now I am looking at a Rosewill w/ 450W PSU for 70.00 on Newegg

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#7 alec_m
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I'm building a new PC and am in need of suggestions for a good case. I only have around $50-$100 to spend on it so that limits my options. Any help? Oh yea and anything with a PSU would be great, although I know at those prices it might not be very high quality/wattage.
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#8 alec_m
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I've been using Ubuntu for awhile now and it is great. It is very simple to use, and altough alot of games don't work in Linux you would still be suprised how many run. Dual-Booting will not make your machine slower, all that happens is that when your system boots up you get to choose what OS to run, so no preformance is sacrificed.
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#9 alec_m
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Sorry but I am having some problems with my browser (Using Chrome) and the Links are not operating correctly.

All the prices are from Newegg.com

The CPU is the AMD Athlon 5000+ @ 2.6 GHz

The Mobo is the Biostar TFORCE TA790GX3