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    #1  Edited By sodiumCyclops

    hey guys,

    just bought this as a starter system for me to upgrade http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=213385055

    its a little low with specs, but a good starting point.

    what do you think?

    keep in mind the price is in NZD not USD.

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    #2  Edited By darkgoth678

    I'm always a little shaky about Pentiums I just think Core 2 Duo's are so much better, no matter how overclocked... He states in there that you can get Core 2's to upgrade and I would strongly recommend. You could take advantage of the Water-cooling system to OC something worth OCing.


    I would also upgrade that 7600GT if you want to play games at decent resolutions and frame rates. along with that Graphics upgrade you should also get a new PSU, perhaps something around the 500W department. 
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    #3  Edited By sodiumCyclops

    thanks darkgoth, will be upgrading the mobo as it doesn't support the 45nm 8500 that im looking at. Will also be getting an ATI 4850 and probably a 650w PSU

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    #4  Edited By j0rdan

    why buy a full system JUST to replace all the main componants?

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    #5  Edited By darkgoth678
    j0rdan said:
    "why buy a full system JUST to replace all the main componants?"
    i kind of agree. hey he got water cooling w/ it.

    sodiumCyclops said:
    "thanks darkgoth, will be upgrading the mobo as it doesn't support the 45nm 8500 that im looking at. Will also be getting an ATI 4850 and probably a 650w PSU"
    ok good, yeah the 4850 should do you good, as far as a 650W PSU, I would recommend the Corsair TX650. They make really good PSU's

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