gotdamojo06 Posted December 2, 2006 Posted December 2, 2006 Hey guys, I need to get a new video card, and due to the fact that AGP is going dead, I will be needing a new motherboard, cpu, ram. I currently have socket 939, so is AM2 any better for gaming and overclocking? What would you guys suggest for a new processor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammin Posted December 2, 2006 Posted December 2, 2006 Depending on what your budget is I would probably suggest either a) If you are reasonably happy with your current processor and RAM, just think about upgrading your motherboard and video card. b) A core2 setup seeing as you'll be changing most/all of your main components anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotdamojo06 Posted December 3, 2006 Posted December 3, 2006 I like my current setup, but the ram is wel crappy...lol But i figure if i can talk my parents into getting me a new computer, I will set this one up for F@H 24/7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred Posted December 3, 2006 Posted December 3, 2006 you can push 939 FAR past what you'll get out of an AM2 rig. DDR2 and AMD just isn't got like they planned. I'd say on a budget stay 939. if $$$ isn't a worry core 2 duo is the best bet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdingeling Posted December 3, 2006 Posted December 3, 2006 if you can, get a DFI Ultra-D, and a nice PCI-e video card. Then stick the components in you have already and OC it till it bleeds. Much more for less money! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotdamojo06 Posted December 3, 2006 Posted December 3, 2006 What type of ram should I be looking for if i were to get this board http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16813136165 And what video card would work great for it? <-----EDIT-----> I was thinking this memory... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16820144207 maybe even this video card... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16814195029 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammin Posted December 3, 2006 Posted December 3, 2006 (edited) Several points here: 1 - Suggest a 939 Crossfire board and then DDR2 memory (and ECC at that)? That's not going to work I'm afraid. 2 - If I was looking at an RD480 based board I'd probably go for an ASUS A8R-MVP over the DFI. Saying that, I probably wouldn't be looking at RD480 based boards unless I was on a budget. Considering there are Newer boards around. edit - especially seeing as you are looking at x19xx based cards, an RD580 board is a must if you potentially want crossfire. ---- So for 939 it's regular DDR Edited December 3, 2006 by jammin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdingeling Posted December 3, 2006 Posted December 3, 2006 if u consider the A8R-MVP, hit me up with a PM, I have one for sale at the moment! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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