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Old 12-10-2005, 03:43 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Question Which cpu

Making a gaming computer woundering if i should get
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103562 323$
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103529 334$
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Old 12-10-2005, 03:55 AM   #2 (permalink)
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dun dun dun
what will b the main use for the computer
and what are some other parts you have/are considering getting?
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Old 12-10-2005, 03:58 AM   #3 (permalink)
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what will b the main use for the computer
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Making a gaming computer
Right now the 4000+ would be better, but I would get the 3800 X2 just because its more future proof.
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Old 12-10-2005, 03:59 AM   #4 (permalink)
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gaming is the main use. i am in the process of searching for the parts =P.

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Right now the 4000+ would be better, but I would get the 3800 X2 just because its more future proof.
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Yeah i think id go 4000 just for the extra 10 bucs. thats just me.
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Old 12-10-2005, 05:13 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Id prolly get the X2 chip

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Right now the 4000+ would be better, but I would get the 3800 X2 just because its more future proof.
Really? Might want to have a look at this very well done article
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Old 12-10-2005, 10:42 PM   #8 (permalink)
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the 3800 is pretty overclock-friendly
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Old 12-10-2005, 11:04 PM   #9 (permalink)
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I'd go with the 3800 x2 if it was me.
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