i found an Athlon 64 3200 retail boxed for $439 (http://www.buyxtremegear.com/a64.html) and a gigabyte nforce3 chipset for $124 (http://www.buyxtremegear.com/gigk8npro.html) prices not far off from when the Pentium 4 800fsb models came out.
AMD 64 or Dual XEON
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O.K. I have decided to go with the AMD. I think this is more future proof then the dual Xeon setup. Although I would like to say I have a dual processor system, but anyway.
I have another problem though. I was set on the MSI 5900U, but now I see the ATI 9800 XT out, now I am considering that. Didn't nVIDIA have something new coming out on the 10th? I would be thankful for any thoughts on this.
I have another problem though. I was set on the MSI 5900U, but now I see the ATI 9800 XT out, now I am considering that. Didn't nVIDIA have something new coming out on the 10th? I would be thankful for any thoughts on this.
acidosmosis
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At this time there is no reason to run with an 64 bit Athlon processor, at least for home use. When the 64 bit version of Windows is available is when I would get ready to purchase a 64 bit processor. Until then it is pretty much a waste of money, especially in terms of gaming performance. Also, the processor's are new and it's not normally good to buy as soon as something is released (as far as hardware is concerned). I usually go by the same rule for Window's when it is released. I give it at about a month before I use a new version of Windows just to see how well it does with the public and what everyone has to say about it.
It depends a lot on money too. Right now 64 bit processor are going to be pretty pricey considering they are new, and especially since 64 bit processor's (for the general public) are a pretty new concept. When it comes to gaming we are finally being able to purchase 64 bit processor's and put them into use, but until the 64 bit version of Windows is available there just is no point really.
So, I suggest waiting until that happens. Until then you might want to look into some high-end AMD or Intel processor. Maybe do some overclocking, buy the right combination of hardware and you will do just fine.
It depends a lot on money too. Right now 64 bit processor are going to be pretty pricey considering they are new, and especially since 64 bit processor's (for the general public) are a pretty new concept. When it comes to gaming we are finally being able to purchase 64 bit processor's and put them into use, but until the 64 bit version of Windows is available there just is no point really.
So, I suggest waiting until that happens. Until then you might want to look into some high-end AMD or Intel processor. Maybe do some overclocking, buy the right combination of hardware and you will do just fine.
Phantasm66
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64Bit needs to be supported by the CPU, the OS and the applications that you are running, in order to work properly.
Unless you are in the positition to be able to offer this (i.e. you are running 64-bit linux, or something) then I would recommend against AMD64 at this time.
If its for bragging power, you certainly will win any "whos-got-the-biggest-computer" contests or a while - but does that really justify the expense?
Unless you are in the positition to be able to offer this (i.e. you are running 64-bit linux, or something) then I would recommend against AMD64 at this time.
If its for bragging power, you certainly will win any "whos-got-the-biggest-computer" contests or a while - but does that really justify the expense?
vassil3427
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That is going to be one heck of a rig! Are you going to get an Audigy 2 soundcard or anything? Or are you using integrated audio?
vassil3427
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Lol, after spending all that $$ on the rest of the system I can understand that your computer $$ may be nearly dried up...
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