What to upgrade?

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merlin87

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Sup guys. I really would like to upgrade my system, but dont know what to do. Should I save up and get a conroe setup or just upgrade my current system?

Current System

WinFast/FoxxConn NF4 pcie mobo
7800gtx 512mb
2gb corsair dual channel
3800+ NewCastle single core

With this system I hit 4524 in 3dmark06. I just want to get more up to date. I dont want to spend tons of money. My option i was thing of would be getting a 3800+ x2 or 4400+ x2 and be done with it. Or take a hit to my bank account and go with Conroe.

What to do, what to do...
 
Buying an X2 should get you another 6mo-year out of that system, depending on your needs. I'd rather have a 4600+ for cheaper than a 4400+ with the extra cache for a lot more money, if you wait a few weeks the 5000+ might start popping up.
 
from what you have written you seem to be a game/benchmarker.
A faster CPU wont get you much improvement unless running SLI.
If you care about video encoding or other CPU intensive tasks, it depends what will make you happy. A Conroe certainly can perform but if you dont ever need it to, theres no point in upgrading yet.
A Dual core CPU is a bit smoother when performing multiple tasks.

If you must have something a bit better, then the options are this...

A faster GPU or SLI - (expensive and your card is pretty good anyway. DX10 is around the corner too!)
Dual core AMD - (wont help your gaming much - unless SLI - but is smoother to use your PC, not too expensive an upgrade. They clock well too.)
Dual core Conroe - (wont help your gaming much but it is quick and low power and clocks very well. A fair expense for no real benefit in gaming unless you go SLI)

I gotta go out quick, if you wanna know more I'll check back later
 
Thanks for the information. Yeah I mostly game and with my two options you pretty much put it into perspective for me. So Ill probably hold out for a while longer, unless the amd x2s go on sale or something.

Thanks
 
I'm almost tempted to get a x2 just for a little luxury.
I'm not unhappy with a 2.7GHz A64 at all, but the price of the x2 is becoming inviting.
One more price drop and I reckon they've got me lol.
 
^^^yeah seriously. My local computer place carries the 4200+ x2 for 189, and 3800+ x2 for 149! geez its like might as well get one! But then id be left with a 3800+ single core extra.
 
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