Desereck Creeggan Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Okay, so, I have been meaning to get a new computer for about a year now, and with Christmas over I've got just a tad bit of cash. My current computer is a Gateway FX4710-UB003A. Graphics: EvGa Nvidia 9800GT Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Quad Core Memory: 6gb DDR2 Dual Channel Hard Drive: 640GB OS: Win7 Ultimate />http://support.gateway.com/s/PC/FX/1015578R/1015578Rsp3.shtml I have been looking for upgrades, most notably my Graphics card and motherboard. I have a seller that I'm talking to over Craigslist willing to sell me an Nvidia 460GT for $150, but my Power Supply can't handle it (Delta DPS-400RB A) and he's willing to sell his 900w power supply as well (unknown extra price). So, I need help getting deals on other parts or overall if I can find something cheaper than this guy is offering me. I'm also eyeballing his motherboard which is a Nvidia Geforce 8300 SLI/Hybrid. I'm trying to keep as low of a cost as possible, I've currently got about $125 free cash from Christmas and I should be able to scrounge up some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyphre Iredell Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Swapping a graphics card is pretty easy; swapping a motherboard, not so easy. I've been looking around myself, and you can get a 460 under $200 anyway, so that doesn't seem like a great deal. Power supply is probably going to cost you though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Ansar Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 I have an Nvidia GeForce GTS250 that i've just figured out is incompatible with my PC. My Power Supply can't handle how much of a fucking hog it is on power. (IE: GTFO if it's under 600 Watts). I'm currently trying to negotiate with my brother to see if either A: I'll get a new Power Supply, or B: I'll just sell the damn card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desereck Creeggan Posted December 26, 2010 Author Share Posted December 26, 2010 I bought a 768mb Nvidia Geforce460 GTX for $89.99 (Fuck yeah $60 mail in rebate), and a 650W Power supply for $69.99 (FUCK YEAH $20 mail in rebate). I'm set for liefah.Only problem is, without a new motherboard, I will be unable to place my 9800GT in my computer as a dedicated PhysX card since my computer only has one PCIe slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Ansar Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 (edited) I bought a 768mb Nvidia Geforce460 GTX for $89.99 (Fuck yeah $60 mail in rebate), and a 650W Power supply for $69.99 (FUCK YEAH $20 mail in rebate). I'm set for liefah.Only problem is, without a new motherboard, I will be unable to place my 9800GT in my computer as a dedicated PhysX card since my computer only has one PCIe slot.I'll do some searchin' for ya./>http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813121373 ($60.99)/>http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131629 ($64.99)Here's a couple of ideas i found. I also believe that Newegg provides free shipping to items over $50 as well, but i can't confirm that. Edited December 26, 2010 by Lanny Ansar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
