New MoBo/CPU!!! Any suggestions?

Bobo · 02-01-2006, 03:43 AM

Well the A64 is a good choice, especially for OCing. As to which core, it really shouldn't matter, you won't notice any difference in normal usage.

b182tm · 02-01-2006, 03:55 AM

Sweet. It really just depends on the temps. to me. I think I might get the San DIego, 3700+, because of all the great stuff I've heard. Just curious, is San DIego the newer of the 3? (Venice, San Diego, Clawhammer?)

Thanks,
D

[-0MEGA-] · 02-01-2006, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by b182tm

Sweet. It really just depends on the temps. to me. I think I might get the San DIego, 3700+, because of all the great stuff I've heard. Just curious, is San DIego the newer of the 3? (Venice, San Diego, Clawhammer?)

Thanks,
D

I think venice is the newest, followed my San Diego and then Clawhammer. But correct me if im wrong.

b182tm · 02-01-2006, 04:01 AM

Sorry, just realized I have 2 of the same threads going. Sorry about that.

Thanks again.
D

**Praetor** · 02-01-2006, 04:39 PM

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Budget: $350.00. Preferably around $300.00 or so.

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Required:
-PCI-Express x 16. I am currently using a 6600GT
-SATA
-This is my RAM, GeIL PC3200 <http://www.geilusa.com/proddetail.asp?linenumber=55> so it has to work with that.
-Floppy drive port
-2 CD ports
-Cool idle is VERY VERY Important to me. NO PRESCOTT's!!!! I just looked, all P4 HT processors are Prescott....WTF? I seriously hate high temps, they stress me out...

Optional:
-About 4 PCI slots
-Firewire

- ASUS A8R-MVP [RX200CF] ($102.99)
- AMD Athlon64 3500 [Venice(DH-E3), S939, ADA3500DAA4BP] ($201.00)
Subtotal: $303.99

- MSI 945PL NeoF [i945P] ($86.00)
- Intel Pentium D 920 [LGA775, Presler, BX80553920] ($267.00)
Subtotal: $353.00

Bobo · 02-01-2006, 09:22 PM

If you are going to choose between the two that Praetor listed, I would definitely go with the AMD setup. Pentiums run somewhat hot, and the Asus mobo is better than the MSI board.

b182tm · 02-02-2006, 02:45 AM

Dang, I didnt catch the last few threads before I ordered. Well, I ended up ordering the A64 3500+ Venice, and the ASUS A8N5X. So same CPU as above, and I think maybe a step or two down on the motherboard. I wish I would have caught that post before I ordered. Oh well, it will still work fine. Thanks for the suggestions and help guys,
D

tweaker · 02-02-2006, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobo

The other option was the P4D. These run really hot. They are a cheap dual-core option, but they suck.

Bobo you've got some serious reading up to do.

Quote:

Originally Posted by b182tm

Dang, I didnt catch the last few threads before I ordered. Well, I ended up ordering the A64 3500+ Venice, and the ASUS A8N5X. So same CPU as above, and I think maybe a step or two down on the motherboard. I wish I would have caught that post before I ordered. Oh well, it will still work fine. Thanks for the suggestions and help guys,
D

To bad when you could have had yourself a dual core setup for 50 bucks more.

But anyways I'll think it's gonna suit you fine for your needs.

b182tm · 02-02-2006, 03:10 AM

Yeah, I know it is more future proof, and better performance, but given that I just use it for every day use, and nothing real heavy or professional, I dont think I really would have noticed a difference. (Not from what I've read at least). Maybe in a few years. And it looks like the main difference in my mobo and Praetor's suggested, is the North Bridge chipset, looks like SLi, onboard audio, FireWire, and SATA II, which sucks, but im running SATA 1. So There's some more performance on Prae's, but not really any life changing differences.

Thanks again.

D

Bobo · 02-02-2006, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Tweaker

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobo

he other option was the P4D. These run really hot. They are a cheap dual-core option, but they suck.

Bobo you've got some serious reading up to do.

Did I really say that?!?!?!

Well ignore it, I dunno where that came from, but it doesn't sound like something that I could say

maybe I was tired

Anyway, maybe you should all ignore everything I say, and maybe I should shut up, and then maybe this world would be a much better place, and maybe I am just rambling on aimlessly because I am bored

Anyway, back on topic.

Except that this thread is over cause he bought the stuff

02-01-2006, 03:55 AM	#22 (permalink)
b182tm Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bronco Country Age: 20 Posts: 1,044	Sweet. It really just depends on the temps. to me. I think I might get the San DIego, 3700+, because of all the great stuff I've heard. Just curious, is San DIego the newer of the 3? (Venice, San Diego, Clawhammer?) Thanks, D __________________ mobo ASUS A8N5X cpu AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ memory 1GB GeIL RAM video card 6600 GT 128MB hard drive Samsung 120GB SATA HDD R.I.P. Darrent Williams

02-01-2006, 04:01 AM	#24 (permalink)
b182tm Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bronco Country Age: 20 Posts: 1,044	Sorry, just realized I have 2 of the same threads going. Sorry about that. Thanks again. D __________________ mobo ASUS A8N5X cpu AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ memory 1GB GeIL RAM video card 6600 GT 128MB hard drive Samsung 120GB SATA HDD R.I.P. Darrent Williams

02-02-2006, 02:45 AM	#27 (permalink)
b182tm Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bronco Country Age: 20 Posts: 1,044	Dang, I didnt catch the last few threads before I ordered. Well, I ended up ordering the A64 3500+ Venice, and the ASUS A8N5X. So same CPU as above, and I think maybe a step or two down on the motherboard. I wish I would have caught that post before I ordered. Oh well, it will still work fine. Thanks for the suggestions and help guys, D __________________ mobo ASUS A8N5X cpu AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ memory 1GB GeIL RAM video card 6600 GT 128MB hard drive Samsung 120GB SATA HDD R.I.P. Darrent Williams

02-02-2006, 03:10 AM	#29 (permalink)
b182tm Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bronco Country Age: 20 Posts: 1,044	Yeah, I know it is more future proof, and better performance, but given that I just use it for every day use, and nothing real heavy or professional, I dont think I really would have noticed a difference. (Not from what I've read at least). Maybe in a few years. And it looks like the main difference in my mobo and Praetor's suggested, is the North Bridge chipset, looks like SLi, onboard audio, FireWire, and SATA II, which sucks, but im running SATA 1. So There's some more performance on Prae's, but not really any life changing differences. Thanks again. D __________________ mobo ASUS A8N5X cpu AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ memory 1GB GeIL RAM video card 6600 GT 128MB hard drive Samsung 120GB SATA HDD R.I.P. Darrent Williams

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02-01-2006, 03:43 AM	#21 (permalink)
Bobo banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pittsburgh Age: 17 Posts: 6,623	Well the A64 is a good choice, especially for OCing. As to which core, it really shouldn't matter, you won't notice any difference in normal usage.

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Bobo banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pittsburgh Age: 17 Posts: 6,623	If you are going to choose between the two that Praetor listed, I would definitely go with the AMD setup. Pentiums run somewhat hot, and the Asus mobo is better than the MSI board.