AMD64 3500+ OEM and Asus A8V for $599 HOUSTON

[grohl]

Wow, this IS a good deal.

Before I saw this, this is my planned CPU/mobo combo:

AMD 64 3400+ (Sock 754) - $416 Newegg
MSI NForce 3 250 mobo (Link) - $128 Newegg

Total $544.

I know the ASUS board would be upgradeable. You guys think it's worth an extra $55? Seems like it to me...

 

[B4GoD]

yeah it will be worth it cause the 754 pin is gonna die pretty soon , the 939 pin will make you future proof longer

 

[grohl]

Just placed my online order - online ordering process seemed a bit shaky (had to restart Mozilla to see secure link). Also shipping price is not reported at the final checkout screen.

It's been an hour and no confirmation email. Spoiled from Newegg, I guess.

I'll keep you posted...

 

[woodscomp]

Originally posted by: B4GoD
yeah it will be worth it cause the 754 pin is gonna die pretty soon , the 939 pin will make you future proof longer

HAHAHA you are never future proof with a computer. It is worse than buying a car, depreciates just as fast too.

 

[blazerazor]

Oh, this looks so sweet! I used to live in houston too. Too bad I dont have *600 dollars* just laying around to use for a system upgrade.
Think I'll let the atx to btx evolution resolve some more before laying down ducks like that.

 

[B4GoD]

well i know it wont make him future proof for long but itll be better than getting a 754 pin board thats all i was saying , and yeah cbw doesnt send a confirmation letter i dont know why but they just dont

 

[mato7742]

i'm in houston, and that deal looks very tempting

 

[B4GoD]

whoever ordered this combo from the online site , if you live in arlington your order should be shipping today =)

 

[grohl]

OK, that's weird. I live in Arlington! I got a phone call today and they said they were shipping today.

...now how in the world did you know that?! Do you work there?

 

[woodscomp]

No mention of a heatsink with this deal, does it come with one?

 

[B4GoD]

<-----------look at the name , i know all!! hehe , maybe i work there maybe i dont to many flammers around if ya know what i mean ,


and to answer woodscomp question no it does not come with heatsink, which sucks but normally (but not all ) someone buying this kinda setup is gonna use an aftermarket heatsink like a thermalright slk-948u or water cool

 

[DestruyaUR]

Socket 939 isn't a guarantee against obsolescence - AMD is being tight-lipped as to whether DDR2 and PCI-e is going to require a new socket/chip. :|

S939 has more of a future than S754 and S940, though...unless you're INTO buying server CPUs for a PC or enthusiast platform.

Not to mention that AMD is artificially keeping the prices of the 939 chips higher - September should bring .9mu 3000+ level 939s.

 

[nycxandy]

Originally posted by: woodscomp
No mention of a heatsink with this deal, does it come with one?

Probably not, it's an OEM 3500+.

 

[imported_nitrus]

Originally posted by: DestruyaUR
Socket 939 isn't a guarantee against obsolescence - AMD is being tight-lipped as to whether DDR2 and PCI-e is going to require a new socket/chip. :|

S939 has more of a future than S754 and S940, though...unless you're INTO buying server CPUs for a PC or enthusiast platform.

Not to mention that AMD is artificially keeping the prices of the 939 chips higher - September should bring .9mu 3000+ level 939s.

AMD pricing schedule

the guide is not meant to be taken literally, meant as an estimate. alot of speculation out there, so future is inconclusive. i heard that 940 is going to get dual core first. i know 940 will be here for a long time, although the socket will probably get several chipset revisions. they (amd) need a stable platform for business servers and workstations.

 

[Avalon]

Originally posted by: ScaredAndAfraid

Originally posted by: Avalon
Which store exactly are you implying is in Orlando?
Good deal for the combo.
Link isn't working for me.

He's talking about Computer Builder's Warehouse. I believe its right across the street from Florida Mall on Sand Lake.

Address From Website:
Computer Builders Warehouse
1411 Sand Lake Rd.
Orlando, FL 32809
(407)857-1979
cbw-orlando.com

Thank you sir. Never heard of the place and was interested.

 

[grohl]

whoever ordered this combo from the online site , if you live in arlington your order should be shipping today =)

What is still strange to me is that I got a phone call on 7/14 saying that shipping would be taking place and I would be receiving an email with tracking #.

B4God, tell your company that if they want to be a decent online retailer to A) respond to emails and B) email tracking numbers when shipping.

 

[B4GoD]

wish i could do more to help you out but my hands are tied i have no say with this kinda stuff

 

[grohl]

The combo arrived today.

You the man! Thanks for your original post.

Now if my X800 XT PE would ship from Gateway, this house is gonna-be-a-rockin'...

 

[B4GoD]

Enjoy!!!

 

[superHARD]

Funny thread...some slow people

 

[althes]

nice combo, but 939 is still too expensive