Here's what my plans are as of today.
My specs:
Product Details and Features
Key Features
Form Factor----------------Desktop
Processor------------------AMD Athlon 64 2.2 GHz
Installed Memory-----------
Upgraded: 3000 MB (DDR SDRAM)Operating System----------Microsoft Windows XP Pro Edition
Recommended Use---------Home Use
Processor
Processor Type------------AMD Athlon 64
Processor Speed-----------2.2 GHz
Processor Manufacturer----AMD
Socket Type--------------Socket 939
Processor Upgradability----Upgradable
Installed Qty--------------1
Max Processors Qty.-------1
Motherboard
Bus Speed----------------1600 MHz
Memory
RAM Technology----------DDR SDRAM
Installed RAM-------------512 MB
Max Supported RAM-------4 GB
Number of Memory Slots---4 x 184 Pin DIMMs
Supported RAM Speeds----400 MHz
Installed Cache Memory---512 KB
Technical Features
Integrated Input/Output Ports USB 2.0 x 7 FireWire (IEEE1394a) x 2 RJ45 Lan Port x 1 PS/2 Mouse x 1 PS/2 Keyboard x 1 Parallel Port (ECP/EPP/SPP) x 1
Expansion Bays 2 x 5.25" (External Access) 1 x 3.5" (Internal Access) 1 x 3.5" (External Access)
Expansion Slots-----------PCI Express x16 x 1 PCI x 3
Memory Card Slots Memory Stick SmartMedia Memory Stick PRO xD Picture Card Micro Drive Memory Stick MultiMediaCard SD Memory Card CompactFlash Card type I CompactFlash Card type II
Other Features 9-in-1 Memory Card Reader 64bit Ready
Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity-------
Upgraded: 2 TB Caviar Black (Primary Drive), 750 GB Caviar Black (Drive 1)Hard Drive Interface-------Serial-ATA
CD / DVD
Optical Drive Type-----------DVD±RW Dual Layer
Optical Drive Read Speed-----16x (DVD) 40x (CD)
Optical Drive Write Speed----40x (CD-R) 8x (DVD-R) 16x (DVD+R) 2.4x (DVD+R Dual Layer)
Optical Drive ReWrite Speed--24x (CD-RW) 4x (DVD+RW) 4x (DVD-RW)
Audio / Video
Integrated Nvidia GeForce 6150 LE on-board video
Video Out Ports--------------15 Pin D-Sub VGA port x 1
Audio Input Microphone Jack 2 x Line In
Audio Output Type Sound Card Headphones Line out
Upgraded: SB Audigy 4Modem
Modem Type-----------------Fax / Modem
Networking
Networking Type-------------Integrated 10/100 Network Card
Data Link Protocol-----------Ethernet Fast Ethernet
Dimensions
Width 7.17 in.
Depth 16.54 in.
Height 15.35 in.
Weight 30 lb.
Warranty
Warranty 1 Year
EDIT: My current PSU is a Bestec 300W ATX
Upgrades I plan to do:
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www.bestbuy.com/site/Coo ··· =1510585»
www.amazon.com/Asus-Rade ··· 04X8EO6QI read somewhere that any GPU must be compatible with my chipset. Are these 2 compatible with my MB? I'm also opened to suggestions as to better GPU and PSU if within the $100.00 price range for both. I don't want to spend much money because I plan on buying a whole new machine within a year or two.