juan_mol Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Hi all. I'm planning to upgrade my system and I need some help wit it. Right now my system is a PIV 2.4GHz, 1GB DDR RAM and an agp 8x Nvidia 6800GT. I'm planning to buy a new CPU and motherboard and have like $500 to do so. I've decided to go with AMD so my first question is: Which AMD processor should I get? (around $400) I want to use my AGP 8x Nvidia 6800 and the RAM I've got (DDR). Considering that which motherboard should I buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasputin Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Hi juan_mol, it sounds to me like you might be looking for the AsRock 939 dual sata2 mobo. It supports your agp card and will have you ready to upgrade to dual core, socket M2 and PCI express...can't beat that with a stick. :icon_jook As far as your processor, I'm not sure if you want dual core (X2 AMD's) but if you have $400 and aren't into overclocking (the AsRock board isn't supposed to be a huge overclocker anyway) I'd say at least look at the 4000+. Mebbe check Pricewatch and Newegg to get some idea on prices. I'm not sure what speed your ram is but you can pick up a gig of Corsair value select PC 3200 for around $80 at Newegg. One other thing, make sure your PSU is up to the task. A nice Antec True power 480 might be a good choice if your PSU is getting long in the tooth. ----------------------------- AMD Athlon 64 3800+ Asrock 939 Dual SATA 2 mobo 1024 Corsair PC3200 XFX 7800GT Antec True Blue 480 Samsung 940B Track IR4 Saitek X-45 HOTAS Win XP Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juan_mol Posted December 4, 2005 Author Share Posted December 4, 2005 Thanks for the help rasputin. This CPU sounds like a good buy: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103547 and it's exactly $400 (how convenient;) ) And for the motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813127181 $502 total Is it a good buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasputin Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Juan, If you're upgrading for Lomac then personally, I'd get this cpu... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103529 With that 4200 X2 you're giving up 512 megs L2 cache and 200 mhz clock speed as compared to the 4000+ San Diego core. If dual-core is important to you then yeah, that's a fine choice but Lomac doesn't do anything with dual-core. That mobo you listed is gonna leave you stuck with AGP! Plus, it has a VIA chipset which isn't supposed to be as good as an Nforce (or Uli in my case) board. I'd stay away...go with the AsRock board. ----------------------------- AMD Athlon 64 3800+ Asrock 939 Dual SATA 2 mobo 1024 Corsair PC3200 XFX 7800GT Antec True Blue 480 Samsung 940B Track IR4 Saitek X-45 HOTAS Win XP Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juan_mol Posted December 4, 2005 Author Share Posted December 4, 2005 How about this: CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103529 (the one you suggested) MB: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813157081 The MB has the AGP 8x slot (so I can use my agp 6800 and 1 PCIE 16x for future compatibility) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasputin Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Is there an echo in here? :icon_roll ;) ;) ;) Yes that's the stuff. :cool: ----------------------------- AMD Athlon 64 3800+ Asrock 939 Dual SATA 2 mobo 1024 Corsair PC3200 XFX 7800GT Antec True Blue 480 Samsung 940B Track IR4 Saitek X-45 HOTAS Win XP Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emenance Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 I would go with the asrock before getting a mb with a via chipset. the 335 buck cpu the 4000 would be great , just stay away from via and should be alright. Look at my sig I just built this system ITS A AGP BOARD. ati is still building AGP video cards or at least it is now on the drawing board as a new release. There will be NO SHORTAGE of fast AGP cards anytime soon Asus P8Z68-V GEN3/ 2500k 4.4ghz / Corsair 64gb SSD Cache / Corsair 8g 1600 ddr3 / 2 x 320gb RE3 Raid 0 /Corsair 950w/ Zotac 560TI AMP 1gb / Zalman GS1200 case /G940/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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