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[PapaSmurf]

Hey. im just about to start buyin parts on ma 1st build. n i just wona run the parts thru you guys 2 make sure im not wastin my cash. my buget is $1400 Aus n like $1064 Us here are wot im thinkin of getin...

AMD Athlon™ 64 3800+ Processor Retail (939) Dual Core
Gigabyte GA-K8NSC-939 nForce3 250gb Chipset Motherboard (AGP) (socket 939)
1024M (2X512Mb,1G Kit)PC3200 DDR RAM Kingston/Kingmax
Western Digital 80G SATA 7200 rpm HDD
XFX GeForce 7600GT XXX Edition 256meg DDR3 Dual DVI PCI-E(590Mhz)Xtreme
LG DVD16X+- Super Multi DVD Rewriter with Software(DUAL LAYER Black)
Thermaltake Soprano Black with 430W PSU

Thanks

[DHC]

that video card is pci-e, but the mobo has an AGP slot.

basically itll all work, but ull need to replace that mobo with one that has a pci-e slot

[borgleader]

that video card is pci-e, but the mobo has an AGP slot.

basically itll all work, but ull need to replace that mobo with one that has a pci-e slot

couldnt he change the card instead of the mobo? (just asking here )

[DHC]

well, yes... but why limit ur upgrade options later on?

[borgleader]

well, yes... but why limit ur upgrade options later on?

True true...I didnt think of that...n00bish me

[Protocol]

3800+, no, get a 3700+ and overclock, ull be glad u did it.


i love the GA K8n Pro-SLI mobo, works well for me.

[DHC]

its the 3800+ X2, not a single core

[Protocol]

ohhhhhhhhhhhh, ok nvm. i hate how no one uses x2 when it needs to be.

[PapaSmurf]

Is this more like it

AMD Athlon™ 64 3700+ Processor Retail (939)
Gigabyte K8N Pro-SLI PCIEX16 nForce4-SLI chipset Motherboard
1024M (2X512Mb,1G Kit)PC3200 DDR RAM Kingston/Kingmax
Western Digital 80G SATA 7200 rpm HDD
LG DVD16X+- Super Multi DVD Rewriter with Software(DUAL LAYER Black )
XFX GeForce 7600GT XXX Edition 256meg DDR3 Dual DVI PCI-E(590Mhz)Xtreme
Thermaltake Soprano Black with 430W PSU

[DHC]

if u can afford it, go back to the 3800+ X2

[PapaSmurf]

I can afford it. but im kinda getin confused here.. 1 sayin 3700 n 1 sayin 3800 X2 if this helps... this is 4 gaming...

[borgleader]

I can afford it. but im kinda getin confused here.. 1 sayin 3700 n 1 sayin 3800 X2 if this helps... this is 4 gaming...

Protocol got confused. Go for 3800+ X2

EDIT: EXplanation in the post following this one (by Doug)

[DHC]

he said 3700+ instead of SINGLE CORE 3800+

the dual core 3800+ is superior, stick with it. protocol agrees, he thought u were referring to the single core version

[PapaSmurf]

ah... got ya now. so stick with the 3800 X2 n get that Gigabyte SLi board

[Pizza Boy]

sounds good, what site u buying from?

i live in aus and http://www.umart.com.au has really good prices. and they do COD.

[PapaSmurf]

yea im buyin from Umart. but ima c if ma mate can get them 4 me 4 cheaper cuz he knows some dude that works 4 suply companies