Hey there, I was wanting to upgrade my comp, and I need some help.
My current rig is a standard e520 Dell with a 8600GTS card.
I'm not sure about the Motherboard, RAM, Hard Drive, and DVD drive specifications, but I assume they're very crappy as they are stock Dell.
My computer sports a Core 2 Duo E4300 1.80ghz processor.
Anyway, the parts that I want to change are:
The Mobo
The Ram
The Case
The PSU
and the Heatsink

What I'm keeping:
DVD Drive
Hard Drive
Processor
Video Card
Sound Card

I have around a 500$ (canadian) budget.
Can you please recommend me something, I'm quite the noob.

Get 5 1 TB hard drives. At 80 bucks each, you can get 5 terrabytes for that money.

If you want it for gaming, at least 2GB Ram is a must in todays world, 4GB is ideal but may affect your budget.

Biostar TP45 HP motherboard is a good budget part.. also look for Asus, Gigabyte. DFI brands..

RAM: search on internet for compatibility with the motherboard you have chosen.( Get 2x2GB sticks total of 4GB)

Case:  I'm using Antec 1200.. and love it so far.. those dust filters really helps.. or you can look at some models from Coolermaster.

PSU: Anything from Corsair and PC Power & Cooling.... the wattage depends on your hardware.. don't cheap out on this.

Heatsinks:  Do a simple google search :)

get a zigmatek core contact, they are $30 and awesome.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835207004

ok *cracks nuckles*

Since i have sooo much free time ill help you out.

Motherboard.

RAM

PSU 

Case

Heatsink

Video Card

Should come to about 487.94 USD before rebates.

"ok *cracks nuckles*

Since i have sooo much free time ill help you out.

Motherboard.

RAM

PSU 

Case

Heatsink

Video Card

Should come to about 487.94 USD before rebates.
"

Try directcanada.com,  NCIX.com (use pricematch from directcanada) or Newegg.ca

Price diffrence should be minimal compare to U.S.

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Try directcanada.com,  NCIX.com (use pricematch from directcanada) or Newegg.ca

Price diffrence should be minimal compare to U.S.

Coolermaster CM 690 Mid Tower Black ATX Case 5X5.25 5X3.5INT No PS Front USB Sound Firewire & eSATA

Scythe Ninja 2 6 Heatpipe Heatsink AM2 LGA775 S754 S939 S940 W/ 120MM Slipstream Fan

Corsair TX650W 650W ATX 12V 52A 24PIN ATX Power Supply Active PFC 120MM Fan


Biostar TP45 HP ATX LGA775 P45 DDR2OC 2PCI-E 2PCI SATA2 HD Sound GBLAN CrossFireX Motherboard

Crucial Ballistix BL2KIT25664AA80A PC2-6400 4GB 2X2GB DDR2-800 CL4-4-4-12 240PIN Memory Kit

Total 476.52... plus Taxes... free shipping via Purolator... from directcanada.com...
That's juat an example.. I would double check the RAM compability with motherboard.

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"ok *cracks nuckles*

Since i have sooo much free time ill help you out.

Motherboard.

RAM

PSU 

Case

Heatsink

Video Card

Should come to about 487.94 USD before rebates.
"

Antec 900s are gaudy and poorly designed.