Building a new computer (AMD)

[Brule]

I hate to harp on the issue, but OC'ing is much more expensive(and time consuming) than an upgrade at the video card. Also, these other members know what they're talking about, I would've been lost without them.

 

[ulty]

Originally posted by: MDE
With the mobile, you'll need a heatsink that bolts down through the motherboard like the Thermalright, the Zalman can't fill the gap that is supposed to be there because of the heatspreader.

Ok, I will go with the Thermaltake.

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=35-109-114&depa=0

However, what fan should I use with it? The product is heatsink only, will this one work?

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=35-186-109

 

[ulty]

Originally posted by: Brule
I hate to harp on the issue, but OC'ing is much more expensive(and time consuming) than an upgrade at the video card. Also, these other members know what they're talking about, I would've been lost without them.

Can you give me a link to the video card that is better? If I get that video card, would I be best off just to get the AMD 64 3000+ (not mobile, with CG Revision)?

 

[Brule]

Originally posted by: ulty

Can you give me a link to the video card that is better? If I get that video card, would I be best off just to get the AMD 64 3000+ (not mobile, with CG Revision)?

It matters what you want to do with it. In the next year, the newer games will love the next gen of cards. (x800, 6800) My point was to not overlook the graphics card. You already have a powerhouse with the 9800 pro, it's up to you if you want the extras.

 

[ulty]

What do you mean extras?

Will my current video card run large games like Doom3 without lag do you think?

Perhaps you could give me the link to the one you are talking about?

Does the Chaintech board have AGP lock?

Is it overclockable? (I read some articles, and they say it's pretty good, do you think the same?)

Will it support my AMD 64 3000+ Mobile?

Does it have built-in ethernet card? (I think???)

If I got the Chaintech board, I could get a better graphics card.

 

[ulty]

bump

 

[ulty]

Input would be much appreciated.