Hi All!
I'm getting back into PC gaming again after suffering through a year of only having a laptop. I've never built my own comp. or done any overclocking, but would like to build my own and possibly oc' just for the knowledge/experience of having done so.
Anyway... initially, back in Dec., I was going to go with an AMD 2500 XP+ chip system. Now, I was thinking of going 64-bit AMD as prices have dropped. But, I'm not really sure now... 1) I haven't really considered Intel yet, and 2) read the below about investing into Socket 754 AMD technology.
ANYWAY -- my last thread on this got hijacked into an AMD/Intel war. Which was cool, but I'm really just looking for some good advice:
1) I want a good, fast gaming PC that I can build without screwing up;
2) I want a good $$ investment (ie., I don't want to throw cash into dead tech like, possibly socket 754 tech now)
3) I want to spend $1600 or less.
If you think it's best to wait until March for Socket 939 chips, let me know! If you think it's best to buy a P4 now, let me know, along with some good mobos/memory/case ideas. If you think I should go for a Socket 754 64-bit chip, great! Or, just stick with the 2500+ XP AMD chip and save some cash, then upgrade next Fall/Winter. Basically... I need some thoughts on how best to maximize my PC purchase.
Thanks in advance, and please don't flame me or anyone else!
I'm getting back into PC gaming again after suffering through a year of only having a laptop. I've never built my own comp. or done any overclocking, but would like to build my own and possibly oc' just for the knowledge/experience of having done so.
Anyway... initially, back in Dec., I was going to go with an AMD 2500 XP+ chip system. Now, I was thinking of going 64-bit AMD as prices have dropped. But, I'm not really sure now... 1) I haven't really considered Intel yet, and 2) read the below about investing into Socket 754 AMD technology.
ANYWAY -- my last thread on this got hijacked into an AMD/Intel war. Which was cool, but I'm really just looking for some good advice:
1) I want a good, fast gaming PC that I can build without screwing up;
2) I want a good $$ investment (ie., I don't want to throw cash into dead tech like, possibly socket 754 tech now)
3) I want to spend $1600 or less.
If you think it's best to wait until March for Socket 939 chips, let me know! If you think it's best to buy a P4 now, let me know, along with some good mobos/memory/case ideas. If you think I should go for a Socket 754 64-bit chip, great! Or, just stick with the 2500+ XP AMD chip and save some cash, then upgrade next Fall/Winter. Basically... I need some thoughts on how best to maximize my PC purchase.
Thanks in advance, and please don't flame me or anyone else!