Computer Overhaul

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Reggie 17

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ok, so I've been thinking that since i have a socket 478 processor/motherboard without pci-e and I dont really have any good video card options with that combo, Im thinking about doing a complete overhaul of my current computer. My question is... which of the following setups would be best for doing alot of multi-tasking (aim,internet,writing papers, etc.) but also to play Counterstrike, Americas Army and other games. Here are the setups im currently looking at:

INTEL
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819116198
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131520
or
AMD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103603
or MAYBE 3700+
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813130529

also, Im planning on installing a 500-550w power supply.

Im open to any suggestions on improvements, but would like to have more than 2 184 pin ddr slots and at least 1 pci-e 16x slot. I wouldnt like to spend any more on a mother board and cpu than the amd set up that is above.


any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in Advance,
Reggie
 
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I'd go with the AMD setup, since it's best for games and pretty much any new processor can handle your multi-tasking needs.

DDR2 is just faster RAM, but it has it's downsides. Right now, games perform better on low-latency DDR400 than a high-latency DDR2-667.
 
ok thanks, so then going with the ddr 184 pin ram slots in the mobo would be better than getting a mobo with ddr2 240 pin ram slots..
 
Well right now AMD motherboards dont support DDR2, only DDR. But in 2 days they will support DDR2, if you dont mind waiting :rolleyes:
 
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