nForce 4 vs. nForce 5?

Dual_Corex2

Dual_Corex2

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I just relized my mobo has an outdated chipset. It uses the nForce 4 chipset. Would it be worth it at all to get another ASUS board with the new nForce 5 chipset? I do plan on keeping this CPU for as long as i can, and will eventually upgrade PSU and video card to power a new 8800GTS when money comes available.

Would it be worth the extra $100-$200 or so?

Do they even make nForce 5 for socket 939?

nvm just looked it up, only for AM2. Anyway, would my mobo need an upgrade? Could i get better? I like this mobo, but iv heard some bad things about it, does ASUS make any higher end mobos for the 939 and if so would it be worth the upgrade?
 
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If your keeping all your current components, IMO it wouldnt be worth it to upgrade, especially since you would most likely have to reinstall everything.
 
[-0MEGA-];558293 said:
If your keeping all your current components, IMO it wouldnt be worth it to upgrade, especially since you would most likely have to reinstall everything.
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I agree with [-0MEGA-], you would be better of just getting a new mobo when the 'money becomes available' and you get a 8800gts.
 
Dont forget to buy a better PSU :)

And I thought you said you werent into gaming, thats why you still have the 7300.
 
[-0MEGA-];558358 said:
Dont forget to buy a better PSU :)

And I thought you said you werent into gaming, thats why you still have the 7300.
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Yea, the PSU comes first and i am into gaming, just not so much anymore. The 7300GS was just a budget card since my entire new setup had to be PCI-E i didnt have the money for a good card.
 
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