new build opinion

[ShadowBlade]

im planning to upgrade my motherboard and cpu and ive got two options for both....

CPU
AMD Athlon 64 3200+, 512KB L2 Cache, Socket 939 64-bit Processor ($200)
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-502&depa=1
Mobo
GIGABYTE "GA-K8NS-939" NVIDIA nForce3 ULTRA Chipset ($85)
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-128-274&depa=1

OR

CPU
AMD Athlon 64 3400+, 512k L2 Cache ($219)
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=19-103-484&DEPA=1
Mobo
GIGABYTE "GA-K8NS PRO" nForce3 250 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket 754 CPU ($94)
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-128-241&depa=1

Given these choices which would you select or if youve got any other reccomendations (i prefer a gigabyte mobo) id like to hear them

 

[ValuedCustomer]

Go w/ the 939.. why not an nForce4? just askin', btw

 

[ShadowBlade]

too much $$ for nforce 4

 

[ValuedCustomer]

Roger that. Good answer. - since budget is an obvious concern then I'd definitely go w/ the 939. >$300 for the pair is quite a deal for that kinda performance.

 

[narcotic]

yeah, you'll have to put a bit more money, but I think it might be worth it, look at this Gigabyte board I think its worth the extra effort if you can scrape some change... Otherise (or should I say in any case) get the socket 939.

 

[gobucks]

you can get an nforce4 ultra for $120 or less from foxconn, ecs, and chaintech. My chaintech is even a good overclocker. I'd recommend the extra $35 on an nforce4 so that you can save yourself from having to upgrade your mobo during your next upgrade. Regarding the CPU, i'd definitely go 939, especially if you're overclocking. Also, if you're not afraid to push your CPU, a 3000+ will clock just as high as a 3200+ (~2.6-2.7GHz), and that $50 you save could go towards a better mobo and memory. I have my 3000+ at 2.5GHz right now, and it'll probably go farther if I up my vcore.

 

[ShadowBlade]

any one else