[heartgrave]

Thanks for the additional details

Unfortunately you cannot legitimately or functionally use the disk with anything other than the Dell machine that it was intended for, this is down to the OEM licensing agreement + there may also be Dell specific software included that could conflict with your other software/drivers causing instability/crashes.

So this means that I must buy Windows as well if I want to upgrade the MB? Is there a combo for Windows, the MB and the processor?

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Yes regarding the OS and sorry no for the combo deal, it is either MB and CPU or OS and MB I`m afraid, you could always use a free Linux OS even temporarily until you are able to purchase Windows 7.

[phillpower2]

Yes regarding the OS and sorry no for the combo deal, it is either MB and CPU or OS and MB I`m afraid, you could always use a free Linux OS even temporarily until you are able to purchase Windows 7.

[heartgrave]

Yes regarding the OS and sorry no for the combo deal, it is either MB and CPU or OS and MB I`m afraid, you could always use a free Linux OS even temporarily until you are able to purchase Windows 7.

Alright thanks alot. I might just wait for my taxes since I have alot to get.

[phillpower2]

You are welcome

Let us know when you are ready to upgrade and we will look for the best deals for you.

[heartgrave]

You are welcome

Let us know when you are ready to upgrade and we will look for the best deals for you.

Alright im looking to spend maybe $400-$450 for all of it. I know the combo you gave me was $209 then Windows 7 is like $120 and the RAM is like what? $50? so about $380...alright I can do that maybe in the next few weeks here. Bi weekly checks blow!

And I just caught the Linux part... what is that? How well is it for gaming since that is all my computer is used for?

Edited by heartgrave, 31 July 2012 - 03:18 PM.

[phillpower2]

Some Linux info @ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux

Unfortunately at present not a lot of games are supported so that idea is basically a non starter for you.

[heartgrave]

Some Linux info @ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux

Unfortunately at present not a lot of games are supported so that idea is basically a non starter for you.

Looks like World of Warcraft is on that list of games that DO work so Linux is fine with me untill I can get Windows 7 or maybe even Windows 8!

[phillpower2]

Some Linux info @ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux

Unfortunately at present not a lot of games are supported so that idea is basically a non starter for you.

Looks like World of Warcraft is on that list of games that DO work so Linux is fine with me untill I can get Windows 7 or maybe even Windows 8!

Works for me

Keep us posted on how the upgrade goes and any questions please ask.

[heartgrave]

That combo that you provided to me is no longer available... anything you might see close to it? And if you could... throw in compatible RAM.

EDIT: Please and Thank you!!!

Edited by heartgrave, 11 August 2012 - 12:42 PM.

[phillpower2]

Sorry but I have forgotten what the combo was, can you remind me please.

[heartgrave]

http://www.geekstogo...ost__p__2183648

It was for the MB and Processor combo!

[phillpower2]

I remember that but not the items or the cost I`m afraid.

Micro ATX MB - CPU and Ram is what you require at present so can you advise me of the budget I have got to work with please.

[heartgrave]

I remember that but not the items or the cost I`m afraid.

Micro ATX MB - CPU and Ram is what you require at present so can you advise me of the budget I have got to work with please.

like...well the MB and CPU combo you picked for me before was a total of $209. And RAM im guessing is between $40 and $60 so like $350

you are the best as usual

Thanks

[phillpower2]

Thanks I am on the trail and will post back shortly

Combo deals are not very good at present so I have put you the items together @ http://pcpartpicker.com/p/eob3 under budget as well

Edited by phillpower2, 11 August 2012 - 02:02 PM.
Link to parts added

[heartgrave]

Thanks I am on the trail and will post back shortly

Combo deals are not very good at present so I have put you the items together @ http://pcpartpicker.com/p/eob3 under budget as well

What if I told you that there was no budget and to sratch the RAM for now? Would that help find something close to what was originally suggested?