alfnoid Posted May 31, 2005 Posted May 31, 2005 looking into building a new box for performance while not breaking the bank. It will be used for multimedia using software like photoshop, premiere, after effects. Some gaming may happen on this too, but nothing hardcore. I have pretty much decided on the AMD 64 3500+ as from what I have read it seems to have the most bang for buck. (any suggestions here are welcome). So when it comes to the mobo I have narrowed it down to these two: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...1218400&CatId=0 or http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...1179727&CatId=0 I have done this just based on features and my past experience with each brand as being pretty good. Still kinda confused about the whole SLI thing though... do the cards have to be the exact same type? Not really likely to use it, but if they don't need to be I may try it. Thanks for any help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNUco2007 Posted May 31, 2005 Posted May 31, 2005 personally, i find that the 3200+ has the most bang for the buck. its only $200 and is a great overclocker. my winchester core did 2.7Ghz. not sure what the venice core will do that. as for the motherboard, DFI seems to be the board of choice these days and is somewhat cheaper than those other ones you listed. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...1229464&CatId=0 hope this helps *edit* btw, welcome to the OCC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccokeman Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 I would add 1 more to your list. The DFI NF-4 ultra-D is a good board and will do great for you and still be in the ball park pricewise for you. Look here to compare. Just make sure that you have a psu that comes with a 24 pin power connector. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unearthed Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 (edited) How I view them... Gigabyte for stability- http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...1197990&CatId=0 DFI for OCing- http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...1356361&CatId=0 MSI for some of both- http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...1218400&CatId=0 You can save yourself about 70 bucks if you don't go with the SLI versions...so think about if you will ever upgrade. And yes, they must be the same cards to run SLI. Edited June 1, 2005 by Unearthed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FxXP Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 A 24 pin power supply is not required for 24 pin boards. It is just there for added stability to PCI-E cards, which most sub X300/X600 models are not gutsy at all. Just make sure that you have a reputable power supply and not the tin box that came with your case. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Raven65 Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 Go with the MSI! Stay away from Asus on an AMD. Try these 2 sites http://www.chiefvalue.com/app/productlist....roperty&store=7 http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetai...ductCode=241159 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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