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Drew Sanchez82 said:It shouldn't be an issue at all to toss another 4 GB into that TNGov rig. 😁
Exactly. My MSI has three years of warranty left.
I'm honestly thinking my next upgrade will be MSI too!
Timothy Kim60 said:The 260X and the GTX 750 are pretty much neck and neck performance-wise, depending on which game you're playing.
Drew Sanchez82 said:Just go for it. Honestly, at that price point, it's a steal.
crimsonstag84 said:Since he just went with a pre-built rig 🙂
graniteharbor85 said:Roger Mitchell4
If you're looking to squeeze every cent out of your budget and get fully set up for upcoming games without needing any more upgrades, this is the route I'd take:
X4 910E
ASUS M5A78L-M LX3
KINGSTON 8GB 1600 MHZ
TOSHIBA 3.5" 500 GB SATA 3
MSI R7 260X 2GB OC DDR5
FORTRON HEXA+ 400W 80+
MS PHOENIX + 80 MM FAN
= $1033 - Micro Center (includes assembly and delivery).
Larry Ortiz5 said:You can find ADM over by Jordanovac. As for Centro.hr, it's right on Savannah Avenue—just take a left where Baschiera is located. 😁
fadedorca66 said:Not a single one.
In the first option, you get a junk motherboard, a weak GPU, and a trash power supply.
The second option has a mediocre motherboard and graphics card.
As for the third, everything is just a complete disaster.😁
David Sanders4 said:Don't just sit there twiddling your thumbs for the next two months...
Do some digging, sharpen those skills, and keep an eye on market trends... stay in the loop!
Larry Ortiz5 said:Prices fluctuate all over the place. You might find a CPU a few bucks cheaper at Micro Center, but then the motherboard ends up costing more. Honestly, your best bet is just grabbing everything from one shop. I’ve always found ADM to be one of the most reliable spots; I've never had an issue with them, and the staff is incredibly fair and straightforward.
Timothy Kim60 said:🤣
By the way, where are you headed? To Chicago? Just coordinate with the shop! Give them a heads-up a day or two before you head out, then just swing by and grab it when you arrive. It's the exact same deal—you just need to let them know at least a day ahead so they can put it together. Serious shops with stock on hand will have it ready the same day or by tomorrow, and if you're looking for delivery, it usually arrives within two days unless it's the weekend.
crimsonstag84 said:Around Christmas 🤣
Just reach out a few days before you buy. It makes no sense to build anything right now since new GPUs and the latest Intel processors are about to drop, so prices and stock will be all over the place in the meantime.
Adam Moore3 said:I mean, come on! You really think a level 10 gt would fit into a tiny 3cm clearance? 😬 It doesn't even matter if it's a Phoenix at 100 or a Sirius at 140, or whatever. As long as it pushes over $67 to the Zalman, why bother saving pennies on the GPU? It makes zero sense, right? 😉
The Phenom is definitely weaker than these Athlonacs. The clock speed is just too low, whereas you can actually get a decent boost by overclocking an Athlonac. I'm not sure—if there's more investment coming for this rig later, go with your plan. But if you want peak performance right this second, my suggestion is the winner! 🙂
Drew Sanchez82 said:If you have a budget of $1000, my buddies here can put together something much more solid for you. Just let me know—are you paying by card or cash? Are you based in Washington, D.C.?