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I'm sort-of in a dilema here. I have about a $650 budget to buy a Proc, Mobo, and Videocard that can step all over my current setup. After I post this I'm going to go researching more into this. Meanwhile, can I get any recommendations? Thanks!

Edit: Ok I went out and gathered a wish list. Here it is. Tell me what you think, and maybe ways to improve upon it. Thanks again!
 
Hmm, works when I click it. Here is whats on it.

DFI nf4 Ultra-D
Athlon64 3200+ Venice
SAPPHIRE X800XL Ultimate PCI-E

Total: $649.99
 
I think the X800Xl is a waste of money when you can get a X800XL for $250 at Monarch.
 
Ok here is what I have now! :) Tell me if its getting good.

1. DFI nf4 Ultra-D
2. Athlon64 3500+
3. X800XL from Monarch

Total +s/h = $654.50
 
If your overclocking I see no need to go with a 3500+. Just stick with the 3200+.
 
Does the 3200 have a better OC potential? Could'nt I just OC the 3500+ past what the 3200 could reach?
 
From what I have seen both OC to about the same so it would be better to save your money and go with the cheaper CPU.
 
Ok, well since that would put me 70 or so below my budget, I'm looking for some cooling now. Any advice on the best cooling? I was looking at the XP-90, looks kinda huge though...I really want to make it to at least 650, so I want to get the most I can with the money. :) If you have any bling recommendation please link me to it!!! :D



So far:
A64 3200
DFI Ultra-D
X800XL
XXXX Cooling
XXXX Bling
 
Ok now its shaping up pretty good. Heres what I have!

Athlon64 3200+ Retail $190.00
DFI nf4 Ultra-D Retail $138.50
X800XL at Monarch OEM $249.00
XP-120 $61.49
Fan ~$15

Total: $653.99

Does anybody know if this would be a good enough cooling solution rather than the XP?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835118118
With this I could add even more to the list. Just Wondering.
 
KoolDrew said:
The XP-90 with a Panaflo 92mm fan is the best air cooling solution.
Click to expand...
But louder than the XP120. The XP120 comes extremly extremly extremly (need I go on) Close to the XP90, offering more More Airflow and quieter overall. I say its 1 - 3 degrees F difference the most.
 
it is also much larger and has compatibility issues. The Panaflo is not loud one bit either.
 
Well, noise won't be my top priority, my HDD has that covered already ;) I just want the cheapest/good one, so I can get something else with left-over cash.
 
I am contemplating about getting this now. tell me how it stacks up to the other system:

Athlon64 3200+
DFI Nf4 SLi-D
eVGA 6800NU 256mb

then of course I would get another 6800 later.
 
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