New CPU, mobo, gfx suggestions

[Dr Sadako]

I am considering buying a new mobo and CPU and with that comes a new graphics card I guess.

So what should I go for? AMD64 (4000+) or  AMD X2 (4400+)? What mobo?

I have roughly £800-850 to work with. I am keeping the computer case but I guess I need a new power supply.

Suggestions please.  

[TeaLeaf]

Wait for the new AMD socket to come out in 8 weeks, then compare to the latest Intels due out.  My money is on an AMD at the moment and I will do my system upgrade about then.

TL.

[Dr Sadako]

Originally posted by TeaLeaf@Apr 27 2006, 05:30 PM
Wait for the new AMD socket to come out in 8 weeks, then compare to the latest Intels due out. My money is on an AMD at the moment and I will do my system upgrade about then.

TL.

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I read about the AM2 in a review at Toms Hardware Guide and wasn't that impressed to be honest. The only reason I see is less power consumption with 65nm tech.

[Carr0t]

But hopefully when it comes out they'll drop the price of the S939 stuff

[Dingo]

Dual core seems to be the way to go and the 3800's (CABGE stepping in particular) have been returning good overclocks to circa 4400 levels.
http://www.lowestonweb.com/

Alternatively the Opteron's have a good reputation and decent overclocks particularly good value is the 146
http://www.cpucitystore.co.uk/product_info...products_id=871

If you wish to stay single core then the 3700 San Diego chips have the best reputation in terms of value for money and decent overclocks for £152.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Onl...64_Bit_263.html


If you don't wish to overclock then the 3500 is cracking value at £119 and leaves you lots of spare cash for the other parts of your system to be upgraded.
http://www.lowestonweb.com/Products/Displa...0C-ECB717D8BA29


Have fun and enjoy whatever you choose  

[Dr Sadako]

Originally posted by TeaLeaf@Apr 27 2006, 05:30 PM
Wait for the new AMD socket to come out in 8 weeks, then compare to the latest Intels due out. My money is on an AMD at the moment and I will do my system upgrade about then.

TL.

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Have you seen this TL?

http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=2738&p=4

http://informationweek.com/shared/printabl...cleID=177102302

[suicidal_monkey]

i'd wait for nforce 5 motherboards if you're goin with nvidia graphics...should get a little bit of a boost...

[TeaLeaf]

Originally posted by Dr Sadako@Apr 30 2006, 10:56 AM
Have you seen this TL?

http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=2738&p=4

http://informationweek.com/shared/printabl...cleID=177102302

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Yes I did.  That's why I say keep an eye on things, my thoughts right now are still AMD, but I will not make firm decision for a couple of months.  The AM2 is still not 'tuned' to production speed and the Intel plans are just that.  Plans.  When they come out with their H2 2006 offerings we'll start to be able to judge properly, but remember that the AM2 platform has not had to reply on 65nm process to achieve what it has (or will in the very near future), so this means AM2 can movew to the smaller process and improve performance yet again.  Did someone say 'upgrade path'?

The jury is out.

TL.

[Dr Sadako]

AM2 is set to release 23 May ... I guess I can wait