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[Juge]

Hopefully this is my last post about new computer!!!

Setup # 1

AMD Athlon 64 3400+, 1MB L2 Cache, 64-bit Processor – Retail (754)
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-426&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

MSI nForce3 250 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Athlon 64 Socket 754 CPU, Model "K8N Neo Platinum" (MS-7030) –RETAIL
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=13-130-457&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

Corsair XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series, Low Latency 184 Pin 1GB DDR PC-3200 PRO – Retail
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=20-145-504&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

Seagate 120GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model ST3120026AS-RK, Retail
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=22-148-030&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

XFX nVIDIA GeForce 6600GT Video Card, 128MB GDDR3, 128-Bit, Dual DVI, PCI-Express, Model "PVT43GND" –RETAIL
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=14-150-078&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE


Setup #2

AMD Athlon 64 3500+, 2.2 GHz, 512KB L2 Cache 64-bit Socket 939 Processor – Retail
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-498&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

ASUS "A8V Deluxe" VIA K8T800 Pro Chipset Motherboard For AMD Socket 939 CPU -RETAIL
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=13-131-510&depa=1

Corsair XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series, (Twin Pack) 184 Pin 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200 – Retail
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=20-145-450&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

Seagate 120GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model ST3120026AS-RK, Retail http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=22-148-030&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

XFX nVIDIA GeForce 6600GT Video Card, 128MB GDDR3, 128-Bit, Dual DVI, PCI-Express, Model "PVT43GND" –RETAIL
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=14-150-078&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE


Ok! After max Ocing both of these machines, which will perform greater? They are withing 6 bucks of each other. Also can the first set up use the second set ups Ram? (it’s a 754 chip and (2x512) ram?)
Both of these Mobos also have Sound for 2.1 correct?

Please make any suggestions that aren’t too expensive. I don’t want to spend a lot for small performance upgrade. If Setup 1’s ram can be changed to Setup 2’s ram u can use the difference to add anything I might need.
I’ve also got the case/fans/500w PSU/speakers/monitor/dvd-cd drive so don’t recommend those I’ve already got what I want. I just want to know the difference in performance between these 2 Overclocked. Thanks!!!

aim me at Jugeride
or Email me at [email protected] for suggestions or just post here!

 

[Praetor]

XFX nVIDIA GeForce 6600GT Video Card, 128MB GDDR3, 128-Bit, Dual DVI, PCI-Express, Model "PVT43GND" –RETAIL

You're gonna have problems squeezing a PCI-Express card onto a AGP board (for both setups)

Ok! After max Ocing both of these machines, which will perform greater?

Not that simple. After OCing the S754 will prolly be better off (because of the NF3 platform) but the S754 setup wont be [a] as good out-of-the-box and the lifespan will be shorter. Also, you'll be saving money by not getting a Dual Channel setup for the Socket754 platform because well Socket754 doesnt support Dual Channel

I just want to know the difference in performance between these 2 Overclocked. Thanks!!!

Nobody can tell you. It depends on how far you OC

 

[Juge]

Ok because you said that the Lifespan will be longer on the 939 i'm going to go with that. I'm going to stay with everything on set up 2 except the card and the board. If i go with the PCI-E 6600 GT card.. which mobo would suit me the best. If PCI-E is not the way to go which card/Mobo combo would best suit me. Thanks

 

[Praetor]

Well if you get a PCI-Express card and want it now and the best u can get then the X800XT PCIe is the route to go. Other option is the 6600GT. As for AGP, the 6800GT would be the route to go

 

[Juge]

Ok I’m going with this board
ASUS "A8V Deluxe" VIA K8T800 Pro Chipset Motherboard For AMD Socket 939 CPU –RETAIL
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=13-131-510&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

and this card

XFX nVIDIA GeForce 6600GT Video Card, 128MB GDDR3, 128-Bit, Dual DVI, AGP 8X, Model "PVT43AND" –RETAIL
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=14-150-080&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

 

[Praetor]

Good choice A solid platform both