(AMD Fanboy)is this a good deal for me?

[zer0_c00l]

well guys im upgrading again i figured this is a good deal for an AMD Fanboy like me please dont suggest intel kits i know they might be better right now(but there is no changing my CPU Views) this barebone loooks like a pretty good deal to me..and ill be looking for a good ATi GPU WHATS THE BEST RIGHT NOW? Here is the barebone kit im looking at .... http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3523599&CatId=3508

 

[royalmarine]

the 790fx has been known to have a lot of issues lately.
i think it has a lot to do with it having the old southbridge.

they're releasing a new 790fx in february/march that will have a new southbridge design and will give a lot more from the board.

 

[zer0_c00l]

What Kinda Issues?

 

[taylormsj]

Your 3.0 GHz amd duel core will outperform a phenom 2.2 GHz in almost every application (but not ones that are written for 4 cores, but there are hardley any out now)
There is no point in upgrading to a quad yet IMO

A good ATI card is a 3850 /3870

 

[zer0_c00l]

OK.What should i do upgrade my old one? new mobo? more memory

 

[oscaryu1]

No. 2GB is enough for any application these days.

 

[zer0_c00l]

ok maybe ill just get a new GPU..Because im very unhappy with the one i have..it plays Battlefield 2 very bad..always having shader spots glitches..

 

[oscaryu1]

You're joking! My 6150 GO laptop graphics plays at lowest settings great! I can play at med settings with my 7300LE and never get under 95FPS!

Drivers?

 

[zer0_c00l]

ive tried every driver out there.. it plays battlefield 2142 very nice and supreme commander..just the one game i play every day it sucks at lol

 

[oscaryu1]

Hmm... Did you even try updating the drivers or any other system hardware? (Give the 8800 to me if you're mad it it )

 

[zer0_c00l]

ya ive tried everything..all drivers are up to date including bios

 

[zer0_c00l]

Hmm... Did you even try updating the drivers or any other system hardware? (Give the 8800 to me if you're mad it it )

ohh and im not that mad at it...but good try lol

 

[oscaryu1]

Dangit

Hmm... the 320MB/640MB right? Or the G92 version?

 

[zer0_c00l]

320 but Was thinking of going ATi or the new 512 G92 gts

 

[StrangleHold]

Do not buy a Phenom till the new B3 stepping comes out.

 

[robina_80]

b3???

 

[StrangleHold]

The Phenom on the market right now has a flaw in the L3 cache. If clocked over 2.5 or 2.6 will cause lock ups. The B3 stepping thats coming out next has the flaw fixed.

 

[zer0_c00l]

The Phenom on the market right now has a flaw in the L3 cache. If clocked over 2.5 or 2.6 will cause lock ups. The B3 stepping thats coming out next has the flaw fixed.

ok thanks