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CybaGirl · 10-18-06, 07:23 AM

First of all you cannot use DDR2 ram with an AMD 939 CPU. If you want to use DDR2 ram you will have to buy the AMD AM2 CPU that has 940 pins

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The benefit of buying DDR2 will be mainly for future upgrade paths. As DDR is slowly being phased out and wont be manufactured soon. Well if it is it will be super expensive as the demand wont be there for it. Only by people who want to add more ram that is.

In regards to ATI or Nvidia. If you are looking at any video card under a Radeon X1900XT then I would go with Nvidia mainly from the price point of view..

But if you can stretch your budget and buy the Radeon X1900XT (256MB version is more affordable) then you will be laughing. As not even the Nvidia 7800GTX, 7900, 7900GTX (in some games) and the new 7950 by Nvidia come anywhere near the Radeon X1900XT.

Here is a video card listing from slowest to fastest. Also you can check Toms Hardware too for further confirmation.

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/index...ki&tag=rmp_vds

My next video card is going to be the X1900XT which I am hoping to get next month

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Im not to sure what prices are like in the US as oppose to Aus. But you may also consider looking at the new Intel Conroe based processor. As they are currently out performing even the AMD FX CPU and alot cheaper.

In all honestly and if I was upgrading my computer or buying a new one to replace what I have. I would be looking at the Intel Conroe range of CPU's.

Currently I am running a Dual Core AMD 4200+ with 2Gb of DDR ram which is only six months old and after seeing and reading all the reviews I now want an Intel Conroe E6600 setup

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Coolermaster also make a great range of cases and my Centurion 5 came with a 430 watt power supply included. I can highly recommend this case if you are looking for a good quality case with a decent PSU included.

In regards to DVD burner I would go with BENQ myself as from all the reviews I have read they always get very good ratings and produce excellent quality burns. The LG range of burners are also good value for money.

In regards to sound. I would be just using the onboard sound. Dont waste your money on creative products which are inferior to other sound cards on the market. Especially considering you are not purchasing or using speakers like the Logitech z5500's or any THX approved speakers. You would be far better off putting the extra money you save by not buying a sound card towards the Radeon X1900XT video card IMO and you will find it was money better spent

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Also forgot to ask is this the Dual Core 3800 you are looking at or the the single core? Because if it is the single core you are far better off with the single core 3700 as it can be overclocked nicely to 2.7 GHZ on air with no problems. I have seen some 3700s even go as high as 3.2 GHZ providing they have the right stepping code and you get the right revision being E4

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More info on this can be read here

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http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=471051

10-18-06, 07:23 AM	#3
CybaGirl Sailor Gal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 95 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	First of all you cannot use DDR2 ram with an AMD 939 CPU. If you want to use DDR2 ram you will have to buy the AMD AM2 CPU that has 940 pins . The benefit of buying DDR2 will be mainly for future upgrade paths. As DDR is slowly being phased out and wont be manufactured soon. Well if it is it will be super expensive as the demand wont be there for it. Only by people who want to add more ram that is. In regards to ATI or Nvidia. If you are looking at any video card under a Radeon X1900XT then I would go with Nvidia mainly from the price point of view.. But if you can stretch your budget and buy the Radeon X1900XT (256MB version is more affordable) then you will be laughing. As not even the Nvidia 7800GTX, 7900, 7900GTX (in some games) and the new 7950 by Nvidia come anywhere near the Radeon X1900XT. Here is a video card listing from slowest to fastest. Also you can check Toms Hardware too for further confirmation. http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/index...ki&tag=rmp_vds My next video card is going to be the X1900XT which I am hoping to get next month . Im not to sure what prices are like in the US as oppose to Aus. But you may also consider looking at the new Intel Conroe based processor. As they are currently out performing even the AMD FX CPU and alot cheaper. In all honestly and if I was upgrading my computer or buying a new one to replace what I have. I would be looking at the Intel Conroe range of CPU's. Currently I am running a Dual Core AMD 4200+ with 2Gb of DDR ram which is only six months old and after seeing and reading all the reviews I now want an Intel Conroe E6600 setup . Coolermaster also make a great range of cases and my Centurion 5 came with a 430 watt power supply included. I can highly recommend this case if you are looking for a good quality case with a decent PSU included. In regards to DVD burner I would go with BENQ myself as from all the reviews I have read they always get very good ratings and produce excellent quality burns. The LG range of burners are also good value for money. In regards to sound. I would be just using the onboard sound. Dont waste your money on creative products which are inferior to other sound cards on the market. Especially considering you are not purchasing or using speakers like the Logitech z5500's or any THX approved speakers. You would be far better off putting the extra money you save by not buying a sound card towards the Radeon X1900XT video card IMO and you will find it was money better spent . EDIT: Also forgot to ask is this the Dual Core 3800 you are looking at or the the single core? Because if it is the single core you are far better off with the single core 3700 as it can be overclocked nicely to 2.7 GHZ on air with no problems. I have seen some 3700s even go as high as 3.2 GHZ providing they have the right stepping code and you get the right revision being E4 .. More info on this can be read here . http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=471051 Last edited by CybaGirl; 10-18-06 at 07:34 AM.