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legendz411
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Welp, instead of building a brand new system I am just upgrading the CPU/Mobo/Memory and later, the GFX card 
I know the build will work so I am mainly posting to see if youall have any comments about the motherboard of if there is any way to build a comperable AMD system for cheaper. I did some looking and it seemed that an AMD CPU/Mobo/Memory came out about the same as the Intel. And if it's not cheaper, then what's the point?
I picked the Gigabyte P31 for it's overclocking abilities and it's price. Also, it's a brand I trust and the colors are pretty.
I choose the Pentium E2180 because I really don't need a full blown C2D. I've worked with these before and they are quick. In any event, much faster then the X2 I am running now. Also, they are overclocking beasts.
Lastly, I choose Corsair XMS2 DDR-800 (2x1gb). From what I hear, it will be stable at a minor overclock and it holds voltages well. Plus, again, I trust Corsair.
How's all that feel? Currently, it's sitting at $192.98 before shipping which means I'll be spending a lil over $200. (Appx. $200.57 )
Bah! lol.
Edited: Should stop posting from work, sleeping.
I know the build will work so I am mainly posting to see if youall have any comments about the motherboard of if there is any way to build a comperable AMD system for cheaper. I did some looking and it seemed that an AMD CPU/Mobo/Memory came out about the same as the Intel. And if it's not cheaper, then what's the point?
I picked the Gigabyte P31 for it's overclocking abilities and it's price. Also, it's a brand I trust and the colors are pretty.
I choose the Pentium E2180 because I really don't need a full blown C2D. I've worked with these before and they are quick. In any event, much faster then the X2 I am running now. Also, they are overclocking beasts.
Lastly, I choose Corsair XMS2 DDR-800 (2x1gb). From what I hear, it will be stable at a minor overclock and it holds voltages well. Plus, again, I trust Corsair.
How's all that feel? Currently, it's sitting at $192.98 before shipping which means I'll be spending a lil over $200.
(Appx. $200.57 )Bah! lol.
Edited: Should stop posting from work, sleeping.
