ignatzatsonic, No case yet unless I use my old Gateway case, but as I mentioned I am looking at the Corsair carbide series 300R case. I just didn't want the main guts to run over $500.00. this is more a Hot Rod Office PC than a gamer.
Thanks a lot for the links and your time, I'll look everything over and post later if I have more questions. (And I'm sure I will!)
N2
The Antec 300 is a good basic case for ATX or Micro ATX motherboards.
60 dollars.
Newegg.com - Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Unless you are absolutely positive, I'd get a case because OEM cases can be a bit non-standard which can lead to complications. I have no idea about your particular Gateway case.
I've bought a lot of stuff from TigerDirect.ca and don't have any complaints. I've just recently started buying from NewEgg.ca, now that they ship to Canada. Prices seem to be lower but shipping time is quit a bit longer than from TigerDirect. For me anyway. Also the last order from NewEgg, a PC case, arrived damaged.There wasn't a mark on the box either? I guess sooner or later that stuff happens, but if it happens again they have lost my business.
Since you want to go with AMD, I would recommend getting an AMD APU processor. They're relatively fine, I recently used a dual core APU in a recent build and it's totally fine for normal usage.
Unless you're going for gaming, I'd stay away from Intel, I find it's a little too pricey for daily usage.
Also, the graphics card you have, is it CrossFire enabled?
OH! Before I forget, do have in your budget for a 32 or 64 gig Solid State Drive? Using that as your primary drive for programs and Windows, it will make you fly! The hard drive can be used to store media files and other files.
Coke Robot, yes the Video is crossfire ready.
N2
Coke Robot, I just looked at the AMD APU and it looks interesting! The most gaming I do is low level quest games such as the old Riven.
Can you sugest a part number for the processor and a suitable motherboard, so I could check prices?
N2
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