New PC Specs - Advice Wanted

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WhyYouLoveMe

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Ok, like everyone else's sister and dog, I'm upgrading and need advice. Here's what I'm thinkin':

AMD 64 4000+
2x1gb Patriot (PDC2G3200LLK)
XFX 7800GTX (490mhz/1.3ghz)
Chaintech VNF4 (non-ultra)
OCZ Modstream 450w
Thermalright XP-90
Audigy 2 Value
Func 1030
Aerocool Jetmaster Case

I've already got: MX518, 36gb Raptor, 19" Dell Ultrasharp, Saitek Eclipse KB

I mostly play BF2, but I'll be playing the next-gen games, too. I don't need the NF4 Ultra extra crap and I'm not interested in the SLI solution. However, what about the RAM? Do I really need to get some high performing stuff that costs almost twice as much? I'm only going to be O/Cing a little bit, not extreme. Thanks for the advice!
 
WhyYouLoveMe said:
However, what about the RAM? Do I really need to get some high performing stuff that costs almost twice as much? I'm only going to be O/Cing a little bit, not extreme. Thanks for the advice!
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No you don't. I got some Crucial value and it does 235MHz @ 3-3-3-8. Others have reported higher. Good value at $110 a stick.
 
KoolDrew said:
Get the Fortron AX500-A for $73 at ewiz. It is a much better PSU.
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I should have mentioned that a modular PSU is a high priority for me. The OCZ also has more "eye candy" that I'm looking for. (superficial, I know) It's the same price (less w/ a rebate right now) and I won't need the extra 50w. Thanks for the suggestion, though!
 
I'll give advice on something I just "found out". The Athlon 64 4000 is probably a waste of money. The Athlon 64 3700 is EXACTLY the same, but .2 ghz less and $150 less! Holee crap! I'll be pickin' up the 3700 instead of the 4000. :eek:
 
I'll give you another hint: L2 cache doesn't matter that much either. It lowers OC limits, so a lower L2 cache proc (like a 512k Venice) could OC to the same OC levels you would achieve with your San Diego. You could pick up a 3200+ for $190 or a 3500+ and hit like 2.6-2.7ghz on air probably. You'd never notice the difference then.

I vote for the crucial value 1GB sticks or Mushkin SP 1GB sticks ($106 and $90 respectively).

Chaintech boards are known for their price, not their reliability or overclockability.

If you want some more advice, check this thread out (It will help a lot):
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=930514
You seem like a B5. Search that thread for "(B5)"

Although you are gonna want to use the modular PSU in the catalog.
To get to the PSU section, search for "(6)".
 
Russ said:
I'll give you another hint: L2 cache doesn't matter that much either. It lowers OC limits, so a lower L2 cache proc (like a 512k Venice) could OC to the same OC levels you would achieve with your San Diego. You could pick up a 3200+ for $190 or a 3500+ and hit like 2.6-2.7ghz on air probably. You'd never notice the difference then.

I vote for the crucial value 1GB sticks or Mushkin SP 1GB sticks ($106 and $90 respectively).

Chaintech boards are known for their price, not their reliability or overclockability.

If you want some more advice, check this thread out (It will help a lot):
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=930514
You seem like a B5. Search that thread for "(B5)"

Although you are gonna want to use the modular PSU in the catalog.
To get to the PSU section, search for "(6)".
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Good stuff, good stuff, thanks for the linky. You wouldn't happen to know any places where I could find a review of processors w/ 512kb cache compared to 1mb cache, would ya? :) I'd love to see some numbers. I really appreciate you putting together that guide. It's great to have all that info in one spot. Thankee!
 
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