[C&C]Computer Build for 16th

[Krysis]

Well its my 16th birthday on the 18th and I'm convincing my parents into letting me do a build (instead of a car*). I want a budget gamer for all the new games that are coming out. Right now I have two lists(below). My questions are which have the most potential for upgrades in the future and which one is going to be a better system. I am planning on OCing the system a reasonable amount as well. These are only thoughts of mine, budget is around 700 to 800 USD. Thanks for the advice!

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=14675588

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=14675188

*Cant get a car b/c I can't have one at my boarding school

 

[bomberboysk]

For gaming you would be better off with the first one.

 

[Krysis]

Should I switch the Phenom II X3 Black ed. with the Phenom II X4? Is it worth the extra $70?

 

[Bigwoods]

Get the car, sell it right away and imagine the endless possibilities to your building!

 

[bomberboysk]

Should I switch the Phenom II X3 Black ed. with the Phenom II X4? Is it worth the extra $70?

The Phenom II X4 920 is only $40 more, and would be worth it.

 

[pfig88]

I second the get a car and sell it notion - how many build will that get you?

 

[Bodaggit23]

Someone forgot to mention that the Phenom II X4 920 won't work on the
motherboard in the same build.

 

[Krysis]

Someone forgot to mention that the Phenom II X4 920 won't work on the
motherboard in the same build.

So the Phenom II X4 920 wont work if i switched it to the first build?

 

[bomberboysk]

So the Phenom II X4 920 wont work if i switched it to the first build?

It will work in the first build, the second build though(with the DDR3 memory and AM3 motherboard) will not work with the cpu as it is an AM2+ cpu.

 

[Bodaggit23]

Yes it would because the board in the first build is AM3/AM2+/AM2

 

[Krysis]

Oh so your saying that my second build just doesn't work.

 

[bomberboysk]

Oh so your saying that my second build just doesn't work.

Pretty much

 

[Bodaggit23]

Oh so your saying that my second build just doesn't work.

The second build would work, but you'd need an AM3 CPU instead of the
one you chose.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...010340343 50001028 1051746439&name=Socket AM3

 

[Krysis]

Will the 650w psu be enough? And would a GTX 260 be better?

 

[reddevil6]

na the 4890 is better than the GTX 260.

EDIT: and the PSU in both builds will have enough power

 

[khom562]

Get the car, sell it right away and imagine the endless possibilities to your building!

dam you car! lol but sheesh imagine how your computer would be!

 

[Krysis]

Yeah what I could do with all the money i would make from selling my dads 65' mustang....

 

[bomberboysk]

Yeah what I could do with all the money i would make from selling my dads 65' mustang....

Heh, '65 mustang>better rig. Mustangs gain value, computers lose value

 

[khom562]

Heh, '65 mustang>better rig. Mustangs gain value, computers lose value

so true bomberboysk! GIVE ME YOUR CAR Krysis! LOL

 

[Krysis]

Would this mobo be better? I think all i would need to do is change the ram
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16813131362