Computer Spec's (Opinions Please)

johnny · 12-18-2006, 03:10 AM

Hi there I was wondering if I can get your expert opinions on these computer specs/components. This is what Im planning to put together for college/university. I would just like some opinions on it. The url's are there so you can check it out.

Xion Solaris Black/Green Mid ATX Case
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...&sku=A406-1054

Intel 975XBX2KR Intel Socket 775 ATX Motherboard
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...3&sku=I69-2145

OR

Asus M2N32 WS Pro NVIDIA Socket AM2 ATX Motherboard
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...456794&CatId=0

Intel Pentium D 960 3.60GHz 4MB Cache 800MHz FSB Dual-Core
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...CP1-PD-960%20C

OR

AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 2.60GHz FSB Socket AM2 Processor
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...2-5200%20PROMO

Kingston Dual Channel HyperX 2048MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz LL Memory (2 x 1024MB)
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...5&sku=K24-5418

Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200PRM 16MB SATA-300 Hard Drive
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...sku=TSD-500AS2

BFG GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB PCI Express Dual DVI/HDTV/HDCP Enabled Video Card
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...570716&CatId=0

Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty PCI Sound Card
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...618858&CatId=0

Sony DVD Burner
Sony 1.44 MB Floppy Drive
Green Neon Glow
24" Samsung LCD TV/Monitor

Price with the Intel Motherboard + Intel Processor $2,391.91 (excluding monitor)

Price with the Asus Motherboard + AMD Processor $2,490.91 (excluding monitor)

b3atofang3l · 12-18-2006, 04:00 AM

no core 2 duo?

kof2000 · 12-18-2006, 04:10 AM

for the price of that pentium d you can get a e6600

Ku-sama · 12-18-2006, 04:18 AM

keep in mind its CAD, not USD

but yeah, for the price you could pick up at least an E6300 or a E6400

johnny · 12-18-2006, 05:53 AM

Im not really into the Core 2 duo processors. They are not fast enough for me. If I were to put a Core 2 I would put the Extreme Edition but that's 1300.00 CND + tax on top of that. This machine will be used for mostly CAD application plus 3D Max.

b3atofang3l · 12-18-2006, 06:08 AM

You think D930 is faster than the Core 2 Duos? "e" series?

Boy, aren't you on crack..xD

johnny · 12-18-2006, 06:55 PM

I would think so caues the average clock rate for a Core 2 is usually 1.8Ghz and D930 is 3.6Ghz thats double the speed. I would also think that the D is better since it is based on the P4 platform opposed to the Core 2 which is based on the Core 2 is based on the same platfor, as the PIII and the M processors I believe.

johnny · 12-18-2006, 06:57 PM

The Core 2 processors are based on the Core processors, which in turn are based loosely on the Pentium M processors which are based on the Pentium 3. Thats why I would think that a D is better the a Core 2

**jimmymac** · 12-18-2006, 07:20 PM

Look around for the benchmarks

The core2duo smokes any other chip architecture on the market at the moment and would be a much better buy than the Pentium D.

Don't be fooled into thinking that the higher GHz on the pentium D automatically make it faster than the C2D because believe me it doesnt.

I can guarantee you everyone here will tell you that C2D is the way to go

edit : see for yourself

http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu.ht...=433&chart=169

johnny · 12-18-2006, 07:29 PM

Yeah your right the Core 2 has better results then the D. But now which Core 2 do I put. The 1.8Ghz @ 2500.00 or the 2.93Ghz Extreme Edition @ 1300.00 ?

12-18-2006, 03:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
johnny Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Age: 19 Posts: 254	Computer Spec's (Opinions Please) Hi there I was wondering if I can get your expert opinions on these computer specs/components. This is what Im planning to put together for college/university. I would just like some opinions on it. The url's are there so you can check it out. Xion Solaris Black/Green Mid ATX Case http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...&sku=A406-1054 Intel 975XBX2KR Intel Socket 775 ATX Motherboard http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...3&sku=I69-2145 OR Asus M2N32 WS Pro NVIDIA Socket AM2 ATX Motherboard http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...456794&CatId=0 Intel Pentium D 960 3.60GHz 4MB Cache 800MHz FSB Dual-Core http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...CP1-PD-960%20C OR AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 2.60GHz FSB Socket AM2 Processor http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...2-5200%20PROMO Kingston Dual Channel HyperX 2048MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz LL Memory (2 x 1024MB) http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...5&sku=K24-5418 Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200PRM 16MB SATA-300 Hard Drive http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...sku=TSD-500AS2 BFG GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB PCI Express Dual DVI/HDTV/HDCP Enabled Video Card http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...570716&CatId=0 Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty PCI Sound Card http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...618858&CatId=0 Sony DVD Burner Sony 1.44 MB Floppy Drive Green Neon Glow 24" Samsung LCD TV/Monitor Price with the Intel Motherboard + Intel Processor $2,391.91 (excluding monitor) Price with the Asus Motherboard + AMD Processor $2,490.91 (excluding monitor)

12-18-2006, 04:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
kof2000 Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oahu Age: 27 Posts: 6,273	for the price of that pentium d you can get a e6600 __________________ QX9650@4.2 swiftech \|9600@3.0 9700 nt 780i \| 790fx 8gb ddr1200 \| 8gb ddr1200 2x150gb 3x1tb \|2x250gb 3x8800gtx \|3x2900xt 1gb 2x20xdvdrw \|2x20xdvdrw 15in1 card reader \|15in1 card reader ng15/g9 \|ng15/g9 1200w psu \|1200w psu 2x28" LCD \|2x28" LCD

12-18-2006, 07:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
jimmymac Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chester, UK Age: 28 Posts: 3,834	Look around for the benchmarks The core2duo smokes any other chip architecture on the market at the moment and would be a much better buy than the Pentium D. Don't be fooled into thinking that the higher GHz on the pentium D automatically make it faster than the C2D because believe me it doesnt. I can guarantee you everyone here will tell you that C2D is the way to go edit : see for yourself http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu.ht...=433&chart=169 __________________ I tried to put my signature in here but my pen ruined the monitor.

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12-18-2006, 04:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
b3atofang3l Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calgary, AB, CA Posts: 618	no core 2 duo?

12-18-2006, 04:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ku-sama banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Computer Cave. AKA: King Computer Inc. Age: 18 Posts: 5,312	keep in mind its CAD, not USD but yeah, for the price you could pick up at least an E6300 or a E6400

12-18-2006, 05:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
johnny Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Age: 19 Posts: 254	Im not really into the Core 2 duo processors. They are not fast enough for me. If I were to put a Core 2 I would put the Extreme Edition but that's 1300.00 CND + tax on top of that. This machine will be used for mostly CAD application plus 3D Max.

12-18-2006, 06:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
b3atofang3l Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calgary, AB, CA Posts: 618	You think D930 is faster than the Core 2 Duos? "e" series? Boy, aren't you on crack..xD

12-18-2006, 06:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
johnny Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Age: 19 Posts: 254	I would think so caues the average clock rate for a Core 2 is usually 1.8Ghz and D930 is 3.6Ghz thats double the speed. I would also think that the D is better since it is based on the P4 platform opposed to the Core 2 which is based on the Core 2 is based on the same platfor, as the PIII and the M processors I believe.

12-18-2006, 06:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
johnny Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Age: 19 Posts: 254	The Core 2 processors are based on the Core processors, which in turn are based loosely on the Pentium M processors which are based on the Pentium 3. Thats why I would think that a D is better the a Core 2

12-18-2006, 07:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
johnny Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Age: 19 Posts: 254	Yeah your right the Core 2 has better results then the D. But now which Core 2 do I put. The 1.8Ghz @ 2500.00 or the 2.93Ghz Extreme Edition @ 1300.00 ?