building new comp need advice

Burn_all · 03-02-2008, 08:56 PM

yea but then if i go duel and i want quad later i gotta replace the mobo too and maby graphix card if i cant find 1 cabatible no?

Gogey · 03-02-2008, 09:13 PM

No... You don't need to replace the mobo to switch from Dual Core to Quad core...

oscaryu1 · 03-03-2008, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Gogey

No... You don't need to replace the mobo to switch from Dual Core to Quad core...

Unless it doesn't support it.

I've had issues upgrading a processor without reformatting. But that's just in my experiences.

Gogey · 03-03-2008, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by oscaryu1

Unless it doesn't support it.

I've had issues upgrading a processor without reformatting. But that's just in my experiences.

That goes for any processor, not just dual cores and quad cores

oscaryu1 · 03-03-2008, 12:27 AM

Those are the main processors out now. Octo cores soon? Not likely

Gogey · 03-03-2008, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by oscaryu1

Those are the main processors out now. Octo cores soon? Not likely

Dont forget the 3 core phenoms

oscaryu1 · 03-03-2008, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Gogey

Dont forget the 3 core phenoms

AM2+ motherboards are just too expensive. And a Intel Quad + X38 would be cheaper and overall better anyways...

Burn_all · 03-03-2008, 01:33 AM

okay well i gotta go to bed i'll come back and build/finalize my bui.ld tomorrow and take on a few more suggestions perhaps tahnks for allt he help guys

Gogey · 03-03-2008, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by oscaryu1

AM2+ motherboards are just too expensive. And a Intel Quad + X38 would be cheaper and overall better anyways...

It was a joke

maroon1 · 03-03-2008, 10:34 AM

MSI 8800GTS comes with a free game
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127323

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Burn_all Silver Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 107	yea but then if i go duel and i want quad later i gotta replace the mobo too and maby graphix card if i cant find 1 cabatible no?

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