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Once again, I guarantee you won't need more than 4GB. Plus the RAM on the Low End is faster. The Mobo is better, and the GFX is also better. You also have to remember that a 64bit OS is not always better. If you wanted you could just go for the Low End rig without the GPU (and DVD burner of course) and save a lot. If you really want the HP rig though go for it.
If I really wanted to save money, could I just buy the mobo and the processor of Newegg and put it in the case I have now? Then could I just use the RAM, Hard Drives, GPU etc. I already have or will there be compatibility issues? I know pretty much nothing when it comes to computer parts, so sorry for all the questions.
Yeah, but I need to know what RAM you have (Speed, DDR2/3, how many Pins). Everything else should be fine.
according to his specs his mobo is a Asus P5LP-LE
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...46&lc=en&cc=us
- Four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets
- Supports PC2 3200 (400 MHz), PC 4200 (533 MHz) and PC2 5300 (667 MHz) DDR2 DIMMs
Finished upgrades for now
Intell Q6600 @2.6
ASUS Maximus II mb
8gb Corsair XMS2
2x Radeon HD 4870x2
Bluray/HDDVD disc
2x raptors 320gb each
Cool master HAF case
26" Viewsonic full HD
ive spent ~$2000 in two years. pretty much 2 computers worth of parts.
Yeah Saggy you're also going to need to buy some DDR2 1066 RAM.
Why does he need ddr2 1066
Eh, imo Ram is dirt cheap enough right now that it makes sense to go from 800 to 1066.Quote:
Originally Posted by InnerGoat
Lol, I think one of these days imma splurge and get 8 gigs of DDR2. I'm hardly using 4, but why the fuck not.
All right, thanks for the help!Quote:
Originally Posted by Xetsuei
Hooray for splurging! o/Quote:
Originally Posted by legionaire45
@Dr, the motherboard for the Low End rig uses DDR2 1066, which he is going to get.