Which cpu

JFlo · 12-10-2005, 03:43 AM

Ctcoyote16 · 12-10-2005, 03:55 AM

dun dun dun
what will b the main use for the computer
and what are some other parts you have/are considering getting?

34erd · 12-10-2005, 03:58 AM

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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.

JFlo · 12-10-2005, 03:59 AM

gaming is the main use. i am in the process of searching for the parts =P.

JFlo · 12-10-2005, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 34erd

Right now the 4000+ would be better, but I would get the 3800 X2 just because its more future proof.

K

Flint67 · 12-10-2005, 04:21 AM

Yeah i think id go 4000 just for the extra 10 bucs. thats just me.

**Praetor** · 12-10-2005, 05:13 PM

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

Modoman · 12-10-2005, 10:42 PM

the 3800 is pretty overclock-friendly

Lanther · 12-10-2005, 11:04 PM

I'd go with the 3800 x2 if it was me.

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12-10-2005, 10:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Modoman Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 553	the 3800 is pretty overclock-friendly __________________ X2 3800+ Toledo @ 2.0GHz w/ Zalman 9500 2GB OCZ DC EL Plat. 2-3-2-5 2T MSI K8N-Neo4 2 x WD 36GB SATA Raptors eVga 7800GT @ 470/1200 FSP AX500-A 500w

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Lanther Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Texas Age: 31 Posts: 231	I'd go with the 3800 x2 if it was me. __________________ EVGA MB / XFX NF2SALH MB Apevia Alien Case / Aspire Towe Case Rosewill 650W PSU / Rosewill RP500 PSU Athlon 64X2 3800+ / Athlon 2000 XP Processor 2047 MB DDR3200 RAM / 512 MB DDR3200 RAM 250 Gig Seagate / 120 Gig Maxtor 7200 rpm HD 2x Samsung 18x DVDRW / LG Super Multi DVD/RW Sony CDRW 256 MB FX 7600 / 128 MB FX 5200 "Abashed the Devil stood and felt how awful Goodness is."-T-Bird

12-10-2005, 04:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
Flint67 Silver Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 100	Yeah i think id go 4000 just for the extra 10 bucs. thats just me.

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