Another New System

CHEVYMAN_02 · 05-09-07, 11:18 AM

Well I just built a new system and I don't like how it performs so i going to build another one. Here it is.

ECS GeForce6100SM-M Socket AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 6100S MicroATX

EVGA 256-P2-N445-LX GeForce 7300GT 256MB GDDR2 PCI Express

WINTEC AMPO 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300)

AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ Windsor 2.0GHz Socket AM2 Processor

what do you guys think?

darkrider01 · 05-09-07, 01:06 PM

Well brother, it would be better than your current rig.

Why not go for one of those spankin new Intel E4300 or E4400?

Newegg prices:

build cost of your proposal = $234 (shipped to my area code in NC)

Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 = 114.50
ASRock 775i65G mobo = 44.99
EVGA 256-P2-N445-LX GeForce 7300GT = 65.99
Kingston 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 = 39.99
Total = 273.18 (shipped to my area code in NC)

I think saving up an additional $40 would make you a lot happier in the long run. The E4300 should be a lot fatser than the 3600+. Also, if you like overclocking, the E4300 can give you performance outclassing almost (if not all) of AMD's offerings.

Tr1cK · 05-09-07, 01:08 PM

What he said.^

Camp0rz · 05-09-07, 02:04 PM

I say keep the AMD chip, but get the 1.9ghz brisbane core.

Pick up the $60 oem and a decent $10 cooler and you can over clock that chip like crazy. It'll be on par with a e6300.

darkrider01 · 05-09-07, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camp0rz

I say keep the AMD chip, but get the 1.9ghz brisbane core.

Pick up the $60 oem and a decent $10 cooler and you can over clock that chip like crazy. It'll be on par with a e6300.

The E6300 runs a scalding 60Mhz faster than an E4300. The E4300 has an 800MHz bus instead of the 1066 FSB of the E6300. The E4300 has a lot of overclocking headroom (well documented pretty much everywhere). If CHEVY_MAN_02 only has $250 and has to buy a PC today, then I understand. But it would be fanboyish to buy the AMD over a C2D right now.

Tr1cK · 05-09-07, 02:56 PM

I just flat out wouldn't recommend building into any AMD setup right now. Upgrade yes, new build no.

e4300 headroom below (this is at stock voltage)

Camp0rz · 05-09-07, 03:01 PM

An am2 board and a 3600x2 is just so cheap.. especially when you consider the performance. That's why I'm recommending it.

stevemedes · 05-09-07, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camp0rz

An am2 board and a 3600x2 is just so cheap.. especially when you consider the performance. That's why I'm recommending it.

I'd have to agree

DMx · 05-09-07, 06:46 PM

Of course it wouldn't perform well, a Celeron D and 6200 aren't fantastic parts.

Keep hold of your money and wait for Barcelona

darkrider01 · 05-09-07, 10:53 PM

I didn't even price the cheapest C2D board. I chose a board with an Intel chipset (I've had bad experiences with VIA). Like I said.....for just $40 more...he could have a superior CPU.

C2D > Athlon

05-09-07, 11:18 AM	#1
CHEVYMAN_02 Running the Front Desk Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 504	Another New System Well I just built a new system and I don't like how it performs so i going to build another one. Here it is. ECS GeForce6100SM-M Socket AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 6100S MicroATX EVGA 256-P2-N445-LX GeForce 7300GT 256MB GDDR2 PCI Express WINTEC AMPO 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ Windsor 2.0GHz Socket AM2 Processor what do you guys think? __________________ Rig: Alienware M11x Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 @ 1,7GHz 5GB DDR3 160GB WIFI MIMO Nvidia GeForce GT 335 Razer Abyssus Gamer Mouse My Heatware

05-09-07, 01:06 PM	#2
darkrider01 A little rough at first Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The DEEP South - North Carolina Posts: 483	Re: Another New System Well brother, it would be better than your current rig. Why not go for one of those spankin new Intel E4300 or E4400? Newegg prices: build cost of your proposal = $234 (shipped to my area code in NC) Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 = 114.50 ASRock 775i65G mobo = 44.99 EVGA 256-P2-N445-LX GeForce 7300GT = 65.99 Kingston 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 = 39.99 Total = 273.18 (shipped to my area code in NC) I think saving up an additional $40 would make you a lot happier in the long run. The E4300 should be a lot fatser than the 3600+. Also, if you like overclocking, the E4300 can give you performance outclassing almost (if not all) of AMD's offerings. __________________ Main Rig Intel i7 930 * Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R * EVGA GTX 590 * 12GB G.Skill Ripjaws DDR3 2000 * Alienware TactX Keyboard * RAZER Mamba * Pioneer DVR-212D * Seagate Momentus XT 500GB Main Drive * 10+TB Other Storage * X-Fi Platinum * Ultra X3 1000W PSU * 2 X Gateway FHD2400 24" LCD * Beats by Dr. Dre headphones * Klipsch Promedia 2.1 * Lian Li PC-A71b * Cooler Master Hyper N520 * Windows 7 Ultimate Laptop Alienware M18x * i7 2670QM * Dual 560 GTX * 1.25TB Storage * Windows 7 Ultimate Home Theater Panasonic PT-AX200U * Homebrew 9' x 5' screen * Pioneer VSX-1121-K * Bose Acoustimass 6 * Velodyne VX10 Subwoofer * PS3/Xbox/Xbox360/Wii/WiiU/DirecTV HR22 Packin HEAT

05-09-07, 01:08 PM	#3
Tr1cK not coming back Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,872	Re: Another New System What he said.^

05-09-07, 02:04 PM	#4
Camp0rz BANNED Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: black hills Posts: 2,226	Re: Another New System I say keep the AMD chip, but get the 1.9ghz brisbane core. Pick up the $60 oem and a decent $10 cooler and you can over clock that chip like crazy. It'll be on par with a e6300.

05-09-07, 02:56 PM	#6
Tr1cK not coming back Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,872	Re: Another New System I just flat out wouldn't recommend building into any AMD setup right now. Upgrade yes, new build no. e4300 headroom below (this is at stock voltage)

05-09-07, 03:01 PM	#7
Camp0rz BANNED Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: black hills Posts: 2,226	Re: Another New System An am2 board and a 3600x2 is just so cheap.. especially when you consider the performance. That's why I'm recommending it.

05-09-07, 06:46 PM	#9
DMx BANNED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: England Posts: 157	Re: Another New System Of course it wouldn't perform well, a Celeron D and 6200 aren't fantastic parts. Keep hold of your money and wait for Barcelona

05-09-07, 10:53 PM	#10
darkrider01 A little rough at first Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The DEEP South - North Carolina Posts: 483	Re: Another New System I didn't even price the cheapest C2D board. I chose a board with an Intel chipset (I've had bad experiences with VIA). Like I said.....for just $40 more...he could have a superior CPU. C2D > Athlon __________________ Main Rig Intel i7 930 * Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R * EVGA GTX 590 * 12GB G.Skill Ripjaws DDR3 2000 * Alienware TactX Keyboard * RAZER Mamba * Pioneer DVR-212D * Seagate Momentus XT 500GB Main Drive * 10+TB Other Storage * X-Fi Platinum * Ultra X3 1000W PSU * 2 X Gateway FHD2400 24" LCD * Beats by Dr. Dre headphones * Klipsch Promedia 2.1 * Lian Li PC-A71b * Cooler Master Hyper N520 * Windows 7 Ultimate Laptop Alienware M18x * i7 2670QM * Dual 560 GTX * 1.25TB Storage * Windows 7 Ultimate Home Theater Panasonic PT-AX200U * Homebrew 9' x 5' screen * Pioneer VSX-1121-K * Bose Acoustimass 6 * Velodyne VX10 Subwoofer * PS3/Xbox/Xbox360/Wii/WiiU/DirecTV HR22 Packin HEAT

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