Is this a bit overkill?

[Newfie]

I know the 3500+ is a good processer. But im paring it with a geforce 6800gt (hopefully) or a X800XL. Is it a bit overkill? Im not going to upgrade the processer for a while and theres no overclocking being done. Any input is appreciated.

 

[SVT Cobra]

Originally posted by: Newfie
I know the 3500+ is a good processer. But im paring it with a geforce 6800gt (hopefully) or a X800XL. Is it a bit overkill? Im not going to upgrade the processer for a while and theres no overclocking being done. Any input is appreciated.

what are you using your computer for?

if its for gaming, with the video card no...

 

[UsandThem]

Originally posted by: Newfie
I know the 3500+ is a good processer. But im paring it with a geforce 6800gt (hopefully) or a X800XL. Is it a bit overkill? Im not going to upgrade the processer for a while and theres no overclocking being done. Any input is appreciated.

No, it is not overkill. Go for it.

 

[Newfie]

its mostly going to be for gaming. Thanks for the input

 

[theMan]

yeah, get the 3500. or you can get the 3000 or 3200 venice cores and overclock them.

 

[Newfie]

Donno how to overclock and im spending a too much money on this to screw around with it. no overclocking is being done until they really show their age. Hopefully thats gonna be a long time away =D

 

[Mrvile]

Originally posted by: Newfie
Donno how to overclock and im spending a too much money on this to screw around with it. no overclocking is being done until they really show their age. Hopefully thats gonna be a long time away =D

The 3500+ is actually better for you if you don't overclock. And you've got my setup! Hooray!

 

[Newfie]

ppfftt, winchester..im gettin venice even though I barely know the difference!!! Beat that =P

 

[fstime]

Originally posted by: UsandThem

Originally posted by: Newfie
I know the 3500+ is a good processer. But im paring it with a geforce 6800gt (hopefully) or a X800XL. Is it a bit overkill? Im not going to upgrade the processer for a while and theres no overclocking being done. Any input is appreciated.

No, it is not overkill. Go for it.

 

[suicidalpigeon]

Originally posted by: Newfie
ppfftt, winchester..im gettin venice even though I barely know the difference!!! Beat that =P

venice should oc better than winchester.

 

[CalvinHobbs]

man i have the newcastle 3500+ and i am planning to get an X700 or 6600GT and then i'll leave the system as it is till it dies, next system in five years for me

 

[suicidalpigeon]

dont expect to play games smoothly on high in the next 1 or 2 years with that.