which system is best?

nattydreds

nattydreds

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2006

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29 Apr 2007 at 23:53 - 1
well im building a new gaming system and was just wondering which is the best settup for me 2 get. Heres a list of possible specs:

Option 1:
c2d 6420
Radeon x1950 pro
2gb g.skill ram (ddr2-800)
gigabyte ds3 mobo (rev 3.3)

Option 2:
c2d 4300
Geforce 8800gts 320mb
2gb g.skill ram (ddr2-800)
gigabyte ds3 mobo (rev 3.3)


which will be better to get in the long run? and for games like bf 2142, doom3 and c&c3 which will have higher fps? Thnx

eggrolls

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jan 2007

30 Apr 2007 at 01:19 - 2
I like the second one more... especially if you're overclocking.

TreeDude

TreeDude

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jun 2005

Buffalo, NY, USA

Dragon Storm

E/Mo

30 Apr 2007 at 01:24 - 3
Make option 2 an E6300 and your set.

Lurid

Lurid

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Mar 2006

Mo/

30 Apr 2007 at 01:30 - 4
The E4300 would actually be a better option if you intend to overclock with a board which does not have good FSB walls, higher multi = better overclock with less FSB. Either way I would go with option #2. Also, do yourself a favor and get a good PSU.

nattydreds

nattydreds

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30 Apr 2007 at 01:43 - 5
ok thnx. will 520w be enough if im going 2 overclock? im thinking about getting a raidmax ninja case which comes with a raidmax 520w psu but im not sure how good the psu is, any suggestions?

Lurid

Lurid

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Mar 2006

Mo/

30 Apr 2007 at 02:42 - 6
Raidmax PSU's are garbage, please please do not trust it with your system. Go with something quality, and look past the wattage. Look at the amperage and its placement along the rails of the PSU.

Tachyon

Tachyon

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2005

Stoke, England

The Godless [GOD]

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30 Apr 2007 at 03:58 - 7
Preferably something from one of these manufacturers if possible :-

Hiper
Antec
Corsair
Seasonic

nattydreds

nattydreds

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01 May 2007 at 03:38 - 8
how about something like this:
http://www.playtech.co.nz/product.ph...detail&id=2818

or this:
http://www.nzoczone.com/product_info...oducts_id=3081


im trying to keep prices down so dont really wanna go over nz$170.

Dex

Dex

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Dec 2005

Chicago, IL

Black Belt Jones

R/Me

01 May 2007 at 04:45 - 9
Quote:
Originally Posted by nattydreds
how about something like this:
http://www.playtech.co.nz/product.ph...detail&id=2818

or this:
http://www.nzoczone.com/product_info...oducts_id=3081


im trying to keep prices down so dont really wanna go over nz$170.
The Silverstone looks nicer to me. They typically make fairly good products and the specs look pretty decent.

nattydreds

nattydreds

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01 May 2007 at 07:11 - 10
ok well ive decided to go with these 2:
http://www.playtech.co.nz/product.ph...wdetail&id=197

http://www.playtech.co.nz/product.ph...detail&id=2818

i noticed this psu has won some awards and it supports sli so i cant be 2 bad. thnx alot for your help