Building new computer. Switching from AMD to Intel. Enough with the "I told you so"'s, and help. ;)

[shadware]

Alright, since AMD is no longer impressing me (Though with the rumors of the 2800+, that might change), I am building a new computer. I am a big gamer, and I am wanting 8x AGP, as well as 333 DDRRAM, and RAID. Any ideas on a good mobo? I didn't find any articles right away, and I'm tired and sick. Also, I know how everyone is OC'ing the hell out of their computers, even with stock cooling. I read alot about OC'ing before I built my AMD, and from what I could tell, if you increased the FSB, that is messing with everything on your mobo. Seems now though, you only need to worry about your ram?
I will have about $1000 to begin with, and I am wondering what you guys thought of for a setup. If you had AOL Instant Messenger and would be willing to help me, that would be great. I am not afraid to OC, and I want to eventualy get a radeon 9700, as well as dual 7200rpm HDs. My AIM name is Shadware. Thanks!

 

[MSantiago]

Definitely design your system around a Northwood CPU! 1.6As and 1.8As are the most popular and are getting to incredibly high clock speeds. My 1.6A OCs just fine to 2.4 with the retail HSF and at default voltage. You'll need good RAM since you could be pushing the FSB to 150+ if you get a 1.6A (16x multiplier, so 150 FSB if you want to get to 2.4). I'm using an Abit BD7II, but there are lots of boards out there that are also great for OCing. Just look around and pick up the one that appeals to you.

 

[CrazySaint]

8X AGP is no big deal, and there very few if any 8X capable mobos out yet. I would get a motherboard based on the i845G chipset. Like the Abit BG7 or EPoX 4G4A(I|+).

 

[OneOfTheseDays]

With the XP2200's running at $140, i think the best buy would actually be AMD if one wasn't overclocking.

 

[shadware]

I was thinking about getting as 2.26 CPU, which is running at ~$232. Thats a 17 multipier, so I'm thinking I could get at least to 2720mhz or so if I set the FSB to 160. But the 1.8a's are running at ~$165. Which do you think I should get, and how fast could each OC to and still be stable?
I heard THIS is a pretty good mobo, but I was kinda wanting better DDR ram, what do you guys think? I am also wondering what HS I should get. I know people have been getting good OC's out of even just the stock heatsink. Once again, message me on AIM, my SN is Shadware if you ware willing to help

 

[CrazySaint]

From what I've seen, a 2.26B will OC ~2-300MHz higher than a 1.8A. I would suggest you go with a i845G chipset motherboard, like the EPoX 4G4A(I|+) or the Abit BG7. THe Asus P4B333 is also a good board, even though it uses the i845E chipset.

 

[apoppin]

Also bear in mind there is a substantial P4 price drop next month.

 

[hans007]

there is going to be a labor day price cut. wait till then. thw 2.26 seems to be a good sweet spot pricewise now, especially if you arent gonna o/c. with 1.8 and 1.6 costing so much now, the 2.26 is only about $60 more than a 1.8a or 1.6a.

 

[LetsPlayGames]

um I think you should forget about the o/c side of things mate
I would buy the speed that you want or close to it.
why you say? Because everything I buy I can overclock for great results
everything my mate buys overclocks by 5% then crashes (either he is really unlucky or I'm lucky?)
That way even if your buys don't overclock much you will still have a fast computer and not have to upgrade again.
BTW a p1.6 ? what have you got at the moment? a p1.6? for games?
seriously a p1.6? and you don't like AMD?
you will have to seriously O/C that chip to justify its cost over a AMD 1900+ etc


I'm not against o/c - please don't all send hate mail
I just think you should be prepared incase the chips don't O/C like you expect