Hello all,
New to the forum and getting back into building my own computer.
Last time I've built a computer I think we were using SDram?
Getting back into it and while it seems simple enough though I can't seem to find a current mobo that supports both ddr2/ddr3 and has room for upgrade.
I have 3gb of ddr2 ram right now that i'd like to utilize.
I have a tower that I've picked out that I have 7 fans mounted not including the one from the power supply and 2 pci mounted fans.
I have a video card that will suffice for now until I ask you guys for help in picking one out later on when I get more money same with the ddr3 ram.
It doesn't have to be specifically any brand just so long as I get the most bang for my buck.
My budget is 200 for the mobo/proc though if it makes sense to spend a little bit more and get a huge upgrade obviously I'm open to that.
Here's where I'm hoping to get some help from you guys.
Can anyone point me in the right direction for both my mobo/cpu combo for what I'm looking to spend?
Keep in mind I want to use this computer mostly for gaming and I really don't want to spend the money for ddr3 ram until I have the extra cash to do it right. Room for upgrade would also be an important factor.
Thanks in advanced!
Oops forgot to mention multiple Hard drive support a plus but not necessary. I have my main Sata ready HD 7200 320gb That I'm going to use and I have a bunch of Hard drives that I've collected over the years that I'm considering using to build a separate USB storage device out of as my own little side project with a modified tower that should be fun to do.
My main computer I'm trying to keep open as possible for air flow and reduce heat.
Also I live in the U.S. so this should be easy
New to the forum and getting back into building my own computer.
Last time I've built a computer I think we were using SDram?
Getting back into it and while it seems simple enough though I can't seem to find a current mobo that supports both ddr2/ddr3 and has room for upgrade.
I have 3gb of ddr2 ram right now that i'd like to utilize.
I have a tower that I've picked out that I have 7 fans mounted not including the one from the power supply and 2 pci mounted fans.
I have a video card that will suffice for now until I ask you guys for help in picking one out later on when I get more money same with the ddr3 ram.
It doesn't have to be specifically any brand just so long as I get the most bang for my buck.
My budget is 200 for the mobo/proc though if it makes sense to spend a little bit more and get a huge upgrade obviously I'm open to that.
Here's where I'm hoping to get some help from you guys.
Can anyone point me in the right direction for both my mobo/cpu combo for what I'm looking to spend?
Keep in mind I want to use this computer mostly for gaming and I really don't want to spend the money for ddr3 ram until I have the extra cash to do it right. Room for upgrade would also be an important factor.
Thanks in advanced!
Oops forgot to mention multiple Hard drive support a plus but not necessary. I have my main Sata ready HD 7200 320gb That I'm going to use and I have a bunch of Hard drives that I've collected over the years that I'm considering using to build a separate USB storage device out of as my own little side project with a modified tower that should be fun to do.
My main computer I'm trying to keep open as possible for air flow and reduce heat.
Also I live in the U.S. so this should be easy
