mattydies
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My father has an old socket 775 Dell computer. It's rather old tech. I would like to buy a new CPU and Mobo for him. I am looking for something cheap that offers good bang for your buck, and should serve him well for a few years or more. I don't really have 'EXTRA' money to spend on this so cheap is very important. My father reads on the internet, types letters and is wanting to get back into the stock market again (using some software to monitor prices and what not).
The old Dell has a 600W power supply (Good brand) and a 7800GT video card because I gave him some of my hand me downs. I plan to use these in the new PC. I also plan to reuse my old Raptor 74 (OS) and the 320gb Dell drive for storage. This is MORE than enough space for my father. The Dell only has 1GB of ram BUT I have 4X2GB Sticks of DDR2 Ram @ 1066-5-5-5-15. This ram was in my old PC when it was fried, but some components survived. I am hoping all or some of the ram survived so I can re-use it. The Dell and my other old ECS mobo cannot use 2gb sticks (or sticks of this speed) so I have not tested them.
I like the idea of buying an ATI CPU and mobo for a change (if there is a comparable price and performance). I like Gigabyte very much, but being cheap is also important. I am willing to spend a bit more to on ATI and GB (I like them) but I am open to all suggestions. The old 7800GT can support 2 monitors. I would like to have on board video ALSO. We have moved the security system onto a 3rd monitor to allow permanent onscreen display. The computer runs 24/7 if that matters.
What could I do for $200? or $300 or $400?
Any thoughts comments or suggestions would be GREAT! Thanks in advance for your time.
The old Dell has a 600W power supply (Good brand) and a 7800GT video card because I gave him some of my hand me downs. I plan to use these in the new PC. I also plan to reuse my old Raptor 74 (OS) and the 320gb Dell drive for storage. This is MORE than enough space for my father. The Dell only has 1GB of ram BUT I have 4X2GB Sticks of DDR2 Ram @ 1066-5-5-5-15. This ram was in my old PC when it was fried, but some components survived. I am hoping all or some of the ram survived so I can re-use it. The Dell and my other old ECS mobo cannot use 2gb sticks (or sticks of this speed) so I have not tested them.
I like the idea of buying an ATI CPU and mobo for a change (if there is a comparable price and performance). I like Gigabyte very much, but being cheap is also important. I am willing to spend a bit more to on ATI and GB (I like them) but I am open to all suggestions. The old 7800GT can support 2 monitors. I would like to have on board video ALSO. We have moved the security system onto a 3rd monitor to allow permanent onscreen display. The computer runs 24/7 if that matters.
What could I do for $200? or $300 or $400?
Any thoughts comments or suggestions would be GREAT! Thanks in advance for your time.