rate what i have got so far

dance2disco · 06-12-2005, 10:18 AM

ok guys
i am a bit of a newbie with computers so i am gonna post what i am thinking about buying and would love some feedback as to what you guys think.

basically i want to play all the latest games, and download everything. this is what i have got so far:

p4 3.0E GHZ fsb800 cachs 1mb

mainboard ASUS p4s800

RAM 2x512mb DDR

DVD/CD RW dual layered

ATX case

Geforce 6600GT

KB/mouse/

monitor flat 17 inch

HDD 80 GB

Tell me what u think. somebody told me that pentium's are not good for gaing and to go for an AMD 3000/64, but i am really not too good with computers.

cheers

daniel

dance2disco · 06-12-2005, 10:19 AM

sorry "not good for gaming" also, if i go for an AMD am i going to have to change my motherboard?

LittleHoov · 06-12-2005, 03:09 PM

yes as a general rule the pentiums are not as well suited for gaming, and you also usually get far more performance for your dollar by going with AMD, and yes you will have to change your board if you decide to go with AMD. the 6600GT is also a very decent card, but if your budget allows, there are better cards out there, even ones that offer more "bang for your buck"

Charlie7940 · 06-12-2005, 03:33 PM

What is your budget? It's easier to reccommend parts if we know how much you are willing to spend. Also, what Power Supply are you planning on getting? An ATX case is too broad...if you plan on getting a power supply with the case then I would reconsider. Read PSU 101 (http://computerforum.com/showthread.php?t=10764) for more info on what makes a good PSU.

**Praetor** · 06-13-2005, 09:26 PM

Quote:

mainboard ASUS P4s800

try to avoid the "s" series if possible, have a look at the P4p800 lineup

Quote:

sorry "not good for gaming" also, if i go for an AMD am i going to have to change my motherboard?

AMD setups tend to be better off for gaming and yess you will have to switch

@dance2disco
have a look at the links at the top of QUESTIONS 101.

06-12-2005, 10:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
dance2disco Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 38	rate what i have got so far ok guys i am a bit of a newbie with computers so i am gonna post what i am thinking about buying and would love some feedback as to what you guys think. basically i want to play all the latest games, and download everything. this is what i have got so far: p4 3.0E GHZ fsb800 cachs 1mb mainboard ASUS p4s800 RAM 2x512mb DDR DVD/CD RW dual layered ATX case Geforce 6600GT KB/mouse/ monitor flat 17 inch HDD 80 GB Tell me what u think. somebody told me that pentium's are not good for gaing and to go for an AMD 3000/64, but i am really not too good with computers. cheers daniel

06-12-2005, 03:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
LittleHoov Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Climax Springs, Missouri Age: 21 Posts: 302	yes as a general rule the pentiums are not as well suited for gaming, and you also usually get far more performance for your dollar by going with AMD, and yes you will have to change your board if you decide to go with AMD. the 6600GT is also a very decent card, but if your budget allows, there are better cards out there, even ones that offer more "bang for your buck" __________________ ZTSystems Notebook Intel Core Duo 2 TS5450 1.66ghz 3GB DDR2 RAM 250GB Hard Drive Nvidia 8600M GT OCed at 600/430 plus a host of other goodies.

06-12-2005, 03:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Charlie7940 Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 749	What is your budget? It's easier to reccommend parts if we know how much you are willing to spend. Also, what Power Supply are you planning on getting? An ATX case is too broad...if you plan on getting a power supply with the case then I would reconsider. Read PSU 101 (http://computerforum.com/showthread.php?t=10764) for more info on what makes a good PSU. __________________ "The problem with troubleshooting is that trouble shoots back."

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06-12-2005, 10:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
dance2disco Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 38	sorry "not good for gaming" also, if i go for an AMD am i going to have to change my motherboard?