Loy4lty Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Hey guys, my current system is "about" 2 years old and i'm thinking it's time to upgrade to something abit newer (this year) any suggestions on video cards/cpus/memory/motherboards Also what $price$ should i sell my current system for? Full specs: Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4400+ (Socket 939) Motherboard: DFI LanParty NF4 SLI-DR EXPERT PCI-Express Memory: 2GB Corsair DDR XMS4000PT TwinX Sound: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro 7.1 Video: BFG GeForce 7800 GTX OC 512MB GDDR3 VIVO TV-Out/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) Storage: 1x Western Digital Raptor X 150GB WD1500AHFD 10,000RPM SATA 16MB Cache 2x Maxtor MaxLine III NCQ 250GB 7V250F0 SATA-II 16MB Cache Cooling: 2x 120mm Coolermaster Stacker 4in3 Device Module 1x 80mm Coolermaster Fan 1x 120mm Coolermaster Fan 2x SilenX 80mm 14dBA LED Blue Fan Zalman CNPS9500-LED Aero Flower CPU Cooler (Silent) Coolermaster Cooldrive 6 Hard Disk Cooler Vantec Spectrum PCI Fan Card Other: Western Digital Secure Connect Serial ATA Cable Zalman Multi Fan Speed Controller CoolerMaster Stacker - Silver Trim Coolermaster Stacker Side Panel with Window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.TuG.Tweak Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Here's what I got mate, it's a lot cheaper now I think. You may even get a better processor for the same price. I would not touch an AMD chip at the moment, that's the only bit of advice I would stick to without question. OCZ GameXStream 600w Silent SLI Ready ATX2 Power Supply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loy4lty Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 (edited) Do you think i might be better off selling it as parts? i spent well over Edited May 13, 2008 by Loy4lty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.TuG.DaveAlmighty Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 I'm pretty sure I've got the 6600 quad core, and as far as I can tell (as I don't know how yours performs), shite me it's quick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.TuG.-Breaker Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 well, i would recommend you to go with intel on every cost! i can just say positive things about the c2d's(i got the e6750 @2*2,67 ghz) its fast as hell and has a l2-cache of 4mb! maybe you should take one of the newer core duos, e.g. the e8400 with standard clock of 2*3.0 ghz(costs like 130 quids atm, got 6 mb l2-cache) and maybe take one of the nvidia 9800s, these ones have huuuuge potential you might take 4 gb mushkin or ocz when using vista 64-bit version otherwise 2gb is still good enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loy4lty Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 I'm pretty sure I've got the 6600 quad core, and as far as I can tell (as I don't know how yours performs), shite me it's quick! My system is still pretty fast but for gaming needs the video card is letting me down. also i would love to get a new board as this is socket 939 and i'm not sure they make chips for it anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.TuG.DaveAlmighty Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 I would definetely recommend a 9800GTX, if not, get two 8800GT's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrester Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 My system is still pretty fast but for gaming needs the video card is letting me down. also i would love to get a new board as this is socket 939 and i'm not sure they make chips for it anymore Not only the chips are the problem, that board still uses ddrI memory instead of ddrII. I'd suggest you try to sell those parts you don't need anymore, get a new Mobo, processor and graphic card the rest might be up to date still (sata hdd's?/dvd?) I'd get some black dvd drives, they would look a lot better.... My system a s939 amd X2 3800, geforce 7600 GT silent, 2 dvd/rw's 2x 500 gig hdd raid 0 was sold for 400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.TuG.Tweak Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 The Q6600 (Go stepping Version) runs at a stock 2.4ghz. With a very cheap cooler I've overclocked to 3ghz with very little increase in temperature. They use less voltage you see. This gives me comparable performance to a Quad extreme for 1/3 of the price. There are loads of websites with comparison reviews. I used to have a 4400 dual core AMD, this is twice as fast in real terms. I would recommend getting this over a dual core as some of the newer games (Crysis and COD4 being the first) are optimised for quads. I can run Crysis at a good res with nearly everything on high at about 60fps, not bad. There isn't really that much difference at the moment between QUAD and Core Duo. The new Penryn based systems run up to 1666mhz FSB, where as mine is 1066 FSB. It makes a lot of difference, they are still Intel 775 motherboards so all the current CPU's will work. I have heard reports of people overclocking the Penryn to 2ghz FSB with good results, amazing. And I wouldn't recommend SLI to anyone. For double your money, you get 30% performance increase (provided the game supports it) I had an SLI system a while ago, and it didn't do what it promised. If you can afford it go with an 8800GT or above. The difference in cost to a 9 series Nvidia GPU isn't worth it either, and the dual 9900 is a rip off. They huge too, and eat a ridiculous amount of power. It basically comes down to what you can afford really, I would keep that nice case though. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.TuG.JJUK Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 As my comp has the highest 3 d mark as stock maybe you would like to join the elite ranks with me mate Core duo e 8500 3.16 ghz 4 gig ram Vista 64 bit 9800 gx2 nvidia card P180 antec silent case 1000 wat sli approved psu asus striker 2 board all runs nice and smooth now with 2 22" screens but if you are to spend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.TuG.Tweak Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Yeah JJ, but yours also cost the most too. You have take in bang for buck if money is still a factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.TuG.Bulldog Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 its all a wast of money realy ... just get a 9800 or a 8800gt you'll be set for a year or so. then get a comp like jjs or tweaks for abot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loy4lty Posted May 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Not only the chips are the problem, that board still uses ddrI memory instead of ddrII.I'd suggest you try to sell those parts you don't need anymore, get a new Mobo, processor and graphic card the rest might be up to date still (sata hdd's?/dvd?) I'd get some black dvd drives, they would look a lot better.... My system a s939 amd X2 3800, geforce 7600 GT silent, 2 dvd/rw's 2x 500 gig hdd raid 0 was sold for 400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.TuG.JJUK Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 its all a wast of money realy ... just get a 9800 or a 8800gt you'll be set for a year or so. then get a comp like jjs or tweaks for abot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.TuG.JJUK Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Yeah JJ, but yours also cost the most too. You have take in bang for buck if money is still a factor. at least i brought mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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