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will all this still apply to say an x2 4200- thats dual core as well- any advice on its oc abilities? would you say the opty 165 is easier for OC or better?

thanks everyone for the help...Phantom...your system sounds great and I think I am going to use it as template for what I want to build. Thanks again...So I think X2 is the way to go

Thank you I just read that X2 have issues when used for gaming because of multithread issues...I will reserach more on that.

ok will start reading up on it.

Ok I now know what the X2 refers too... X2 3800+ 2.0ghz 512 l2 cache x2 4200+ 2.2ghz 512 l2 cache x2 4400+ 2.2ghz 1024 l2 cache x2 4600+ 2.4ghz 512 l2 cache x2 4800+ 2.4ghz 1024 l2 cache the question is which one to choose.. now do these come already set on the motherboards? Like...

So when looking for a mobo do I have to find one that has the nforce4, and say x2 4400+ 2.2ghz 1024 l2 cache . Thats what the mobo has to be in total?

Well alright thanks for the replies guys...and to think Im doing all of this for Q4 lol...ok anyway So I am going to look into a board with the nforce chipset with a dual core athlon 64 cpu. I would also like it with SLI for future upgrades. Now someone mentioned X2 Dual core processor-...

Thank you both for replying, I would like to spend in the 700-1200 range- I already have a monitor. Now someone recommended to go with the AMD 4000 (I am only assuming its better then the 3000- but by how much) I only state this because I really do not want to be upgrading anytime soon, a...

I am looking to build a new pc for main use for online gaming. I am still debating the motherboard but would like to know which chipset is best for gaming- do i need to buy the chipset seperately when buying a mobo? I am so new that its embarrasing. any help will be appreciated

Hello all This site was highly recommended to me and I hope I can find the help that I need. I am going to be building myself a new PC - this PC will be used 98% for Online Gaming. I do not want to get too crazy about overclocking and would rather get something that is already fast and gives...