Switching over (AM2 - E6600)

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Pilky

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So my current system is in my sig now. (Ya i know i should be focusing on replacing my ol 7800 GT :eek: )

But i was browsing the classifieds and seen someone selling this combo:

E6600 & Asus P5N-E - $220 Shipped


So it got me thinking, would it be worth it for me to switch over? I was thinking of grabbing this and selling off my mobo and cpu or keeping what i got and buying a black additon 6400+

What to do... what to do.
 
there is only a $90 difference between that used combo and a brand new combo of e6750/same board. the e6600 are overpriced and discontinued.

if your main purpose is gaming your better off buying a better graphics card like the 9600gt, 8800gt, or 8800gts G92. you already have a decent dual core setup so its really pointless to upgrade to another dual core that has similar specs. if it was like upgrading to a 3.0ghz dual core (e8400 thats way overpriced) or a quadcore like the q6600 then thats something to ponder over.
 
Your system is not bad actually. You have a dual core CPU at least. If you intend on gaming, I would slap in a 8800GTS 512MB for a similar price of $220 after rebate. You can then place that 8800GTS card in your new cpu/mobo later on. Even if you upgrade your cpu/mobo, your still stuck with that 7800GT video card though.
 
If it's a killer deal then OK, but i wouldn't go for an E6600 now - the E6750 is better, or an E8xxx.
 
Concentric said:
If it's a killer deal then OK, but i wouldn't go for an E6600 now - the E6750 is better, or an E8xxx.
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E6600 & Asus P5N-E - $220 Shipped


So you guys think i should just pass on this one and get an 8800 GTS?

I really only play COD4 now, but only at 1024x768 because of my video card.
 
Pilky said:
E6600 & Asus P5N-E - $220 Shipped


So you guys think i should just pass on this one and get an 8800 GTS?

I really only play COD4 now, but only at 1024x768 because of my video card.
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well if you only play cod4 then its smart to just get the 8800gt. but the 8800gts g92 is more quiet and more powerful than the 8800gt. the 8600gt is also a good choice but has half the stream processors and its also more quiet than the 8800gt. all of these cards are capable of playing cod4 under high details.

hehe i have a hd2400 pro 128bit that gets me 15fps at 1680x1050 on lowest settings no aa. i have to play at 800x600 just to get around 50-70fps.
 
Yah, an 8800GT card will do quite nicely on a 22" LCD with res of 1680 x 1050. I play COD4 with an 8800GT card with 1680 x 1050 res and 4X AA enabled with settings on medium to high. Goodness it looks great on my 1920 x 1200 28"LCD. I tried to run it at 1920 x 1200 but it was a little too much for it that I notice the slowdown. But yah man get the a 8800GTS 512MB. The prices are coming down and when you do, CRANK the settings in COD for AA and AF. Man it just looks awesome when you increase the settings and resolution. I was playing COD4 with an ATI X1650Pro AGP before this at 1280 x 800 res. It's funny that you brought up COD4 as I was just playing it last night and was admiring how good it looks while in battle.
 
I think you're wasting your money. AM2 might not be pwning C2Ds, but Intel is gonna have a new socket coming out later this year. It seems like a waste now. If you want more juice, upgrade your cpu to something more powerful like a 6400+ or Phenom. Also, 2.4ghz? That's it? I think you can go atleast to 2.6 or 2.7. If you have the rights settings, you could probably hit 2.8ghz+.
 
Yup, I would pass on that. Just a simple 8800GTS 512MB card will give you a boost in COD4 and other games as well. I would wait and go Quad already since you have a dual core cpu right now.


Pilky said:
E6600 & Asus P5N-E - $220 Shipped


So you guys think i should just pass on this one and get an 8800 GTS?

I really only play COD4 now, but only at 1024x768 because of my video card.
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Sounds good guys, I'm gonna shop around for a 8800 GTS (my cousin is working at best buy now i'll have to see what she can do for me) and maybe try and squeeze some more out of my 3800+.


Thanks!
 
An 8800GT will do also. If not, get a 9600GT for under $200. Push your X2 3800+ cpu higher in O/C and upgrade you video card to either 9600GT, 8800GT or 8800GTS 512MB. Your system would be solid after this.
 
BTW for you guys question why i havent OC'ed my 3800+ higher, im on stock cooling.
 
I agree, $220 for that CPU and board isn't worth it.

The 8800GT's performance isn't far behind the 8800GTS' (both 512MB cards), btw.
 
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