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DeekEye

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I am building a new gaming system. I am tempted to go with an xp system to cut cost. Would a 64bit system be worth it. Is it that much faster?
 

Rike

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Set your budget first and then think about equipment.

But to answer your question, the difference b/n a fast XP system and a mid-range A64 system is not very much. (less than a $100?) IMHO, if you're a gamer, yes, it's worth it.
 

biostud

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don't be tempted by Athlon XP, if you're on a really tight budget the sempron for s754, then A64 s754 and best s939 A64.
Do not go for a socket A solution.
 

DeekEye

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Thanks,

I may just have to take a hit and buy a sweet s939 sli board. I'mm sure it will last a while. It seems like the best path for upgrades.
 

DeekEye

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I am thinking about getting the dfi sli board. will that support dual processors?
 

Rike

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All the 939 mobos should be able to do X2's. According to AMD, all that's needed is a BIOS update and you should be good to go.
 

Continuity27

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Originally posted by: Rike
All the 939 mobos should be able to do X2's. According to AMD, all that's needed is a BIOS update and you should be good to go.

Many motherboard manufacturers have already released new BIOS capable of running the X2s.
 

KoolDrew

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Originally posted by: DeekEye
Thanks,

I may just have to take a hit and buy a sweet s939 sli board. I'mm sure it will last a while. It seems like the best path for upgrades.


Don't waste your money on SLI.
 

hurtstotalktoyou

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Originally posted by: DeekEye
I am thinking about getting the dfi sli board. will that support dual processors?

I don't understand: You have a $600 budget, but you're looking at dual-core CPUs and SLI? Socket 939 would be a waste of money, and you just plain can't afford SLI or dual-core.

You're basically stuck with a low-end s754 path--which isn't bad, mind you. Socket-754 Semprons are pretty darn nice.
 

Rike

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Originally posted by: Continuity27
Originally posted by: Rike
All the 939 mobos should be able to do X2's. According to AMD, all that's needed is a BIOS update and you should be good to go.

Many motherboard manufacturers have already released new BIOS capable of running the X2s.

Too true. My main point was that the X2 running on particular 939 mobo/X2 combo is implemented by the mobo manufacturer, not AMD, or MS, or someone else.