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blackdog714

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For upgrade (well new system). I have a good case and PS (600w Enermax noisetaker) and 1gb of Mushkin ram (DDR400) I need a new everything else. I want to go AMD (hopefully x2). Suggestions please.
 
Could you be a little more specific? How big of a HDD do you want? Is this a gaming computer?
 
Phranq said:
Could you be a little more specific? How big of a HDD do you want? Is this a gaming computer?
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Yeah, sorry about that. Mostly gaming, but some app use (Word, Email, Firefox etc.) I was thinking about just reusing my current SATA HD to save some $$$ and just reformating it. If not I wanted to get something CRAZY like a Raptor 74gb.
 
X2 is absolutely perfect for gaming and having word open in the background. When you alt tab out of a game you'll be back to windows in .02 seconds instead of .5 seconds. Totally worth it :D
 
Get 2x and then get 7800GTX. Thats what I would do. As far as the mobo stick with the big companies if you want to OC then get DFI.
 
DFI or Asus for the MOBO that 7800GTX sounds nice. as for drives I would get something fast if you are not really wanting really huge storage the 2 10k raptors on RAID-0 would be great.
 
But really, if you're just using the pc for gaming and everyday multitasking getting an X2 is a waste imo. Unless you're encoding DVD's in the background while playing a game the second cpu will goto waste. I just bought a 3500+ venice and 7800TGTX to hold me over until if and when dual core proc's become the norm. That way I save money, have an upgrade path, wait for better things down the road.
 
Yeah for mostly gaming and those small Apps

I would get a 3500+ and an NF4 Ultra board and a 7800GT..

Probalbly 1 gig or 2 of RAM
 
Go with the X2 (I would suggest the 4400+) if you like to multitask. If you're looking for a motherboard, I would suggest the Asus A8N Premium. It's an amazing board, silent and is a great overclocker.
 
If you do get the DFI mobo read my sig, thing fucking had me confused for a long time. The board really hated the 3-3-3-8 timings. Other than that my mobo kicks ass.
 
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