Big Difference?

b3atofang3l · 10-24-2006, 05:26 AM

Can anyone tell me if there is a noticeably difference between these computers? If there is then I would rather buy the more expensive one.

Thanks.

COMP 1:
- Antec Sonata II w/ 450W SmartPower 2.0
- LG Super Multi DVD Writer 16x16x10 DVD +/-RW Dual-Layer, Beige (OEM)
- Seagate 320GB Barracuda 7200.10 SATA II w/ NCQ, 16MB Cache
- OCZ 1GB PC2-6400 Gold Gamer eXtreme XTC Edition Dual Channel DDR2 Kit (2 x 512MB)
- Asus P5B Deluxe w/ DualDDR2 800, 7.1 Audio, Dual GB Lan, SATA II, 1394, PCI-E x16
- Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E6400 2.13GHz w/ 2MB Cache Intel Retail Heatsink and Fan
- EVERCOOL Neon Crab Memory Cooler w/ LED

COMP 2:
- Antec Sonata II w/ 450W SmartPower 2.0
- LG Super Multi DVD Writer 16x16x10 DVD +/-RW Dual-Layer, Beige (OEM)
- Seagate 160GB Barracuda 7200.9 SATA II w/ NCQ, 8MB Cache
- Mushkin XP2-5300 Xtreme Performance Black Series DDR2 SDRAM, 1GB Dual Pack
- MSI P965 Neo-F w/ DualDDR2 800, 7.1 Audio, Gigabit Lan, SATA II, PCI-E x16
- Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E6300 1.86GHz w/ 2MB Cache

twolves90 · 10-24-2006, 05:32 AM

well obviously, the top one performs better than the bottom...

but it really depends what you're doin...

what vid card are u looking at?

a good vid card with either of those builds would produce great visuals for gameplay.... but i guess if you're graphics designing or something, lol, go with the top.

**Praetor** · 10-24-2006, 05:33 AM

The first rig will have a better overclocking potential (but then again, since you're asking this, you probably wont be overclocking all that much so really, go for the cheaper of the two, the difference in clock speed isnt all that much)

b3atofang3l · 10-24-2006, 05:37 AM

Thank You for Your fast and WONDERFUL replies. I have a 6600GT and a X800XL, probably will use the X800XL.
And one thing, I will not overclock my system.

I need a few more support for the builds.

THANKS!

bigsaucybob · 10-24-2006, 01:23 PM

I still think that Comp 1 is worth the extra price.

You are getting a faster hard drive, 16MB Cache vs. 8MB.

The RAM is definitely nicer, it has high end OCZ RAM vs. Mushkin and the OCZ is faster.

You are also getting, what I would think is a more reliable motherboard even if you are not overclocking.

And obviously a better processor.

b3atofang3l · 10-24-2006, 02:53 PM

Thank You. just need a few more replies

[-0MEGA-] · 10-24-2006, 02:56 PM

What do they have for video cards?

b3atofang3l · 10-24-2006, 03:20 PM

lol. i am building them. and i have an x800xl anymore suggestions?
i am going to buy it soon.

Thanks abundance.

b3atofang3l · 10-25-2006, 12:28 AM

No more suggestions???

10-24-2006, 05:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
b3atofang3l Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calgary, AB, CA Posts: 618	Big Difference? Can anyone tell me if there is a noticeably difference between these computers? If there is then I would rather buy the more expensive one. Thanks. COMP 1: - Antec Sonata II w/ 450W SmartPower 2.0 - LG Super Multi DVD Writer 16x16x10 DVD +/-RW Dual-Layer, Beige (OEM) - Seagate 320GB Barracuda 7200.10 SATA II w/ NCQ, 16MB Cache - OCZ 1GB PC2-6400 Gold Gamer eXtreme XTC Edition Dual Channel DDR2 Kit (2 x 512MB) - Asus P5B Deluxe w/ DualDDR2 800, 7.1 Audio, Dual GB Lan, SATA II, 1394, PCI-E x16 - Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E6400 2.13GHz w/ 2MB Cache Intel Retail Heatsink and Fan - EVERCOOL Neon Crab Memory Cooler w/ LED COMP 2: - Antec Sonata II w/ 450W SmartPower 2.0 - LG Super Multi DVD Writer 16x16x10 DVD +/-RW Dual-Layer, Beige (OEM) - Seagate 160GB Barracuda 7200.9 SATA II w/ NCQ, 8MB Cache - Mushkin XP2-5300 Xtreme Performance Black Series DDR2 SDRAM, 1GB Dual Pack - MSI P965 Neo-F w/ DualDDR2 800, 7.1 Audio, Gigabit Lan, SATA II, PCI-E x16 - Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E6300 1.86GHz w/ 2MB Cache

10-24-2006, 05:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
twolves90 Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Age: 22 Posts: 379	well obviously, the top one performs better than the bottom... but it really depends what you're doin... what vid card are u looking at? a good vid card with either of those builds would produce great visuals for gameplay.... but i guess if you're graphics designing or something, lol, go with the top. __________________ Current: Intel Core 2 Duo e6400 ASUS P5B Deluxe / Wifi (Socket 775) Mobo + ZALMAN CNPS9500 Corsair XMS2 3 GB ddr2 800 (2 x 512MB) + (2 x 1GB) PC2 6400 eVGA 8800 GTS 320MB & Antec 500W PSU Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 7.1 Channels Seagate 120 GB 7200 rpm HDD 3 GB/sec Windows XP Home Ed Cooler Master Centurion 5 Blue/Black+Window Case LG Dual Layer DVD RW & LiteOn DVD R - - - I've finished 5 builds so far! P.S. XP > Vista

10-24-2006, 05:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
Praetor Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Age: 25 Posts: 19,954	The first rig will have a better overclocking potential (but then again, since you're asking this, you probably wont be overclocking all that much so really, go for the cheaper of the two, the difference in clock speed isnt all that much) __________________ ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, Q6600@3.7 / ASUS P5ND, E6400@3.8 4GB OCz Platinum XTC 8500 / 4GB CorsairXMS2 6400 5x500GB Seagate 7200.10 / 2x500 Seagate 7200.10 OCz 8800GTX 768MB @ 630/800 / 2x Galaxy 8800GT SLI

10-24-2006, 01:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
bigsaucybob Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ny Age: 18 Posts: 3,913	I still think that Comp 1 is worth the extra price. You are getting a faster hard drive, 16MB Cache vs. 8MB. The RAM is definitely nicer, it has high end OCZ RAM vs. Mushkin and the OCZ is faster. You are also getting, what I would think is a more reliable motherboard even if you are not overclocking. And obviously a better processor. __________________ Equipt NOW

10-24-2006, 02:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 20 Posts: 27,331	What do they have for video cards? __________________ Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.1GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 ATI 4870X2 2GB GDDR5 (800/1900) 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2 960 (6-6-6-18) 750GB SATAII w/32MB Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 22605

10-24-2006, 05:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
b3atofang3l Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calgary, AB, CA Posts: 618	Thank You for Your fast and WONDERFUL replies. I have a 6600GT and a X800XL, probably will use the X800XL. And one thing, I will not overclock my system. I need a few more support for the builds. THANKS!

10-24-2006, 02:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
b3atofang3l Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calgary, AB, CA Posts: 618	Thank You. just need a few more replies

10-24-2006, 03:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
b3atofang3l Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calgary, AB, CA Posts: 618	lol. i am building them. and i have an x800xl anymore suggestions? i am going to buy it soon. Thanks abundance. Last edited by b3atofang3l; 10-24-2006 at 04:58 PM.

10-25-2006, 12:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
b3atofang3l Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calgary, AB, CA Posts: 618	No more suggestions???

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