Okay, it's upgrade time.

**DeusInnomen** · 05-02-08, 03:48 PM

Well, I'm gonna ponder this over the weekend and troll Newegg and Tiger Direct (although so far, Newegg is definitely cheaper even with shipping. Tiger's just useful cause it's a few miles from my office). We'll see, I still have to get Mrs. Deus to approve the idea, which she'll probably be okay with it if I compensate by selling the old parts to eat part of the cost, then use the rest of the cash towards the credit card bills.

Thanks again, folks. (Keep bringing suggestions if you think of any.)

**SapiensErus** · 05-02-08, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by DeusInnomen

...We'll see, I still have to get Mrs. Deus to approve the idea, which she'll probably be okay with it if I compensate by selling the old parts to eat part of the cost...

I will buy that FX-60; and dont try to rip me off, I know how much you paid for it! :P Seriously though, I know two users who would benefit from it significantly (they still have 3500+). So if you mean it, I mean it!

**jason_jinx** · 05-02-08, 07:09 PM

how about 400$
and use 200$ to come to the summer dallas meetup?

**jason_jinx** · 05-02-08, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by Mcstrange

http://techreport.com/articles.x/14610/6

Processor Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 $279.99
Motherboard Asus P5N-D $149.99
Memory Mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2-800 $75.99

Would be hard to go wrong with that setup, if you wanted to save a bit more go with the Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 or the quad 6600

?
You can find way cheaper ram than that in-store
like this

http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0263430
XMS2 DHX 2GB PC-6400 DDR2 Memory Kit (Two 1GB DDR2-800 Memory Modules)
$69.99
$34.99 after rebate savings

edit*
i see that the one you posted was 4gb

**jason_jinx** · 05-02-08, 07:15 PM

corsair is much better then the russian mush
http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0274412
XMS2 4GB PC-6400 DDR2 Memory Kit (Two 2GB DDR2-800 Memory Modules)
$109.99
$69.99 after rebate savings

**DeusInnomen** · 05-02-08, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by jason_jinx

how about 400$
and use 200$ to come to the summer dallas meetup?

heh.

Don't I wish, but it isn't an issue of money, chief.

**scuba_steve** · 05-03-08, 11:39 PM

Sometimes you can snag good deals on these http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...=Barebone-Kits

**DeusInnomen** · 05-05-08, 08:43 AM

hmmmmmmmmm.

So, I saw that Bigdog recommended/used the Asus P5K3 Deluxe in somebody's board once. That's a $219.99 board, though, although the thought of DDR3 is enticing.

However, browsing the website, I noticed they had an open box version. And, it's only $119.99 right now. $100 cheaper, for the same exact mobo that was just returned to Newegg and tested by Asus. Of course, the risk is obvious: it could be defective, and it could have all OR none of its in-box extras. It's still returnable if it doesn't work, and I'd know right away so I could get it back within 15 days.

That's a tough call, and I'm waiting on a reply from Newegg to determine if the refurbished board has the same warranty. Provided it does, who thinks this is a good idea? I've used plenty of refurbished parts in the past without problem, and a few with problems, but considering this is Asus, I'm inclined to trust their quality a bit more.

Good news is, I think I got clearance from Mrs. Deus to do this, so I'll probably be ordering today or tomorrow. Still juggling between going ahead and spending the cash on a quad-core or just buying the E8200 or E8400 for now. I might go ahead and take the plunge though. Decisions, decisions.

**Turtlesexx** · 05-05-08, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by DeusInnomen

hmmmmmmmmm.

So, I saw that Bigdog recommended/used the Asus P5K3 Deluxe in somebody's board once. That's a $219.99 board, though, although the thought of DDR3 is enticing.

However, browsing the website, I noticed they had an open box version. And, it's only $119.99 right now. $100 cheaper, for the same exact mobo that was just returned to Newegg and tested by Asus. Of course, the risk is obvious: it could be defective, and it could have all OR none of its in-box extras. It's still returnable if it doesn't work, and I'd know right away so I could get it back within 15 days.

That's a tough call, and I'm waiting on a reply from Newegg to determine if the refurbished board has the same warranty. Provided it does, who thinks this is a good idea? I've used plenty of refurbished parts in the past without problem, and a few with problems, but considering this is Asus, I'm inclined to trust their quality a bit more.

Good news is, I think I got clearance from Mrs. Deus to do this, so I'll probably be ordering today or tomorrow. Still juggling between going ahead and spending the cash on a quad-core or just buying the E8200 or E8400 for now. I might go ahead and take the plunge though. Decisions, decisions.

When BD built my rig he used a broad from Newegg that was an open box item and I think it saved me about $79 overall. Wasn't refurbished, just open box. Haven't had any issues with it.