New System

[buffmesome]

Hey guys im planning on getting a new system in about 2 months and i wondering what i can expect out of: XFX GEFORCE 6800GS XXX PV-T42G-UAD7 256MB DDR3 TV + DVI Extreme Gamer Ultra PCI-E (http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2VsZWN0X3Byb2R1Y3Rfb3ZlcnZpZXc=&product_uid=98817)

AMD (Venice) Athlon 64 3500+ (ADA3500DAA4BW) OEM Skt 939 (http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2VsZWN0X3Byb2R1Y3Rfb3ZlcnZpZXc=&product_uid=96624)

And a gig of ram(maybe 2)

this mobo too (i plan to add another 6800)

Albatron K8SLI K8 \ Socket 939 nF4 SLI 1000MHz FSB ATX SATA II PCI-E (http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2VsZWN0X3Byb2R1Y3Rfb3ZlcnZpZXc=&product_uid=101109).

Will i see my difference if instead of the 6800 i get this
PNY GEFORCE 7800GT 256MB DDR3 PCI-E DUAL DVI/HDTV-out (http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=15818022453&action=c2VsZWN0X3Byb2R1Y3Rfb3ZlcnZpZXc=&product_uid=96312)

many thanks

[QuikSilv3r47]

You will have many settings on high, and your computer will run well.

If you have the money, I would go for the 7800GT just because it saves you from updating your video card in the near future.

[sackynut]

the 7800gt will not have much performance inscrease in bf2, but in other games it will. That is the same motherboard I have let me give you a quick overview of the pros and cons of it.
Pros:
Sli
pretty good overclocker
small
some cool features like backup BIOS

Cons:
small
only x8 bandwidth when only using one video card
BIOS has a few issues (may want to flash to newest BIOS, but not too important)
a couple arragnement issues for SATA ports and such, but not too bad.
SLi cards too close, so a little extra heat is generated, but fine if you dont overclock your cards.
2 PCI slots.

overall it is a good motherboard, but for the price I payed for it (130$) I could have gotten something better. If you have the extra cash to spare I would buy this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813123246. but not TOO important.

[Sir. MatDef]

Go for something from dfi or asus for that price.
Sackynut:there is NO performance difference between pci-e 8x and 16x.

[sackynut]

Go for something from dfi or asus for that price.
Sackynut:there is NO performance difference between pci-e 8x and 16x.
I know, but I thought I should point it out ^_^

[knghtwhosaysni]

I don't think the OEM processor comes with cooling, so you'll need to buy that yourself

[sackynut]

I don't think the OEM processor comes with cooling, so you'll need to buy that yourself


just dont go OEM at all

[gsxr310]

If you plan on OC'ing, I would get a OEM CPU and a aftermarket HS. I would also change the CPU to a 3700+ SD ($30 difference)as they seem to be excellent OC'ers.

[Sir. MatDef]

I really wouldn't go oem, because oem=no warranty. Just go with the retail box and if you wanna oc, pick up a better heatsink.

[imported_Wreck]

Actually OEM usually means only one year warranty.

[sackynut]

If you plan on OC'ing, I would get a OEM CPU and a aftermarket HS. I would also change the CPU to a 3700+ SD ($30 difference)as they seem to be excellent OC'ers.


I would change to the 3700+ as well, because it operates faster, but not because of OCing. The 3200+ OCs very very well too. read the neweg reviews.

[imported_Wreck]

I would change to the 3700+ as well, because it operates faster, but not because of OCing. The 3200+ OCs very very well too. read the neweg reviews.

The 1Mb L2 of the 3700+ compared to the 512k is a plus also.

From that site I'd go with:

3700+:
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=15846529635&action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=90949

Crucial 2Gb:
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=92005

MSI or Albatron 7800GT:
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=15846775204&action=UFNQcm9kdWN0U2VhcmNoUmVzdWx0cw==&subcat_uid=1449&order=ASC&order_col=sell_price&show=stock&offset=0

[sackynut]

The 1Mb L2 of the 3700+ compared to the 512k is a plus also.


O yeah, very true. Yep I would go with the 3700 for only 30$ more.
Also, If incase you do get the 3200+, with that mobo I was only able to get my CPU to 2.5ghz. And it hasnt crashed yet, but I havent checked for much stability. And I get longer repeating sounds in Bf2, and other applications, which is a sign of some instability or ram problems.

[buffmesome]

I have £400 quid to spend, not much...

Need new mobo,Processer,Vid card

And if left. memory

[imported_Wreck]

£388.58 before VAT.

AMD (Venice) Athlon 64 3200+ £92.69
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=15864038411&action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=96623

Albatron K8SLI K8 £55.31
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=15864061678&action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=101109

XFX GEFORCE 6800GS £138.93
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=98817

Crucial 2Gb £101.38
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=92005