Byron Posted September 30, 2004 Posted September 30, 2004 Hey guys, Well, right now, i've been tossing the idea around to my mom to upgrade her comp. I told her I've been wanting to get an athlon 64 system, and that if she would pay about half (120-150) she could have my mb/cpu. Which retails around $200 now. So Right now, my mom can do that, i'm thinking about a mobile 64 3200+ (bc of the clawhammer core) and a dfi lanparty. Total is around 350ish with that setup. So I'd be paying around 200, mom would pick up the other 150. If she decides against upgrading her computer, that $$ is going into a 6800. Right now, newegg has refurb leadtek 6800 for $255, This would be good bc my mom really doesnt like putting a lot on a CC even if i'm paying it directly to her. So Right now, i'm so excited, because by friday, she will know, so it kicks . anyway for me. :-P either vid card or upgrade machine and better folding rig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newport Posted September 30, 2004 Posted September 30, 2004 Awesome! So if you have any left over parts that are worth 50 bucks or more, send them to my address lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spathalogic Posted September 30, 2004 Posted September 30, 2004 I'd be much more happy with the Athlon 64; just to see those folding numbers FLY. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FollowerCTO Posted September 30, 2004 Posted September 30, 2004 would it be worth it to upgrade to Athlon64 now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron Posted September 30, 2004 Posted September 30, 2004 The thing that prompted me to think of the 6800 was hl2 & cs:s coming out next week. That is why I told my mom to have her decision down by friday :-P So I can hopefully order it then, and get whatever by next tues/wed. But i've been wanting an a64 system for a long time also, with getting that, I'd have my current cpu folding about 16-24hrs a day, and then the a64 going 24/7 and might stick my moms current dell in my room for a little extra boost :-P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Posted September 30, 2004 Posted September 30, 2004 OH DEAR GOD! Get the video card and get t NOW! Wheres the scared crapless smilie, Picture an a64 with a 5200. can u spell bottleneck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron Posted September 30, 2004 Posted September 30, 2004 yea, that is what i'm thinking, but the thing is, I've been barely gaming recently, just like hl mods bc that is all this can handle. If I would get the a64 now, i would be getting the card about 3 weeks later. But I guese its up to my mom at this point :-P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r_g Posted September 30, 2004 Posted September 30, 2004 get the card first sry bt the 5200 just plain sucks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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