Setup For gaming - Please leave feedback

[c0dey]

Right now im looking to get a new system unit. tell me what u think.

Amd 64Bit cpu 3200
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-416&depa=1

ati 9800 pro
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-102-286&depa=1

2x 512 ddr @ pc3200
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-145-479&depa=1

xoxide 6 fan case
http://xoxide.com/xoxb1.html

raptor 10k rpm sata drive on primary with windows on raid 0
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=22-144-200&depa=1

chaintech mobo
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-152-042&depa=1

1 fdd 3.5
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=21-152-005&depa=1

I/O front pannel fan controller
http://xoxide.com/56knulpa.html


Do You think choosing an amd for gaming is crazy or do i have any supporters. And wouldsomeoen tell me witch Graphics card is better for Counter-Strike Nvidia or Ati. From people that have had ati, thay say there products overheat. All i care about is a good graphics card that has decent gameplay action and does not over heat and has good drivers.

Also what do u guys think about instead of the amd setup i switch to a 3.0e or c HT and get a lanparty mobo and over clock?

Hit me up with feedback PLZ

aim - GodsDrone

 

[JBT]

AMD is the CPU for gaming if you have looked at many reviews. As for CS uhhmmm ANY card u get will kill it lol... Also I tink for the most part NV cards are warmer. I don't know either that "overheat" though...

 

[Thor86]

Looks like a a great setup. Either video cards would be awesome for CS. Of course if you are using OpenGL CS, you will need to use Reforce to lock your refresh rates using ATI cards.

 

[c0dey]

i hear alot of people talk about intel being the best for gaming, and alot of reviews on the matter, wahts everyones personal experence when it comes to amds and intel on the gaming side.

 

[Finnkc]

AMD for games. I have used Intel and AMD and I am never buying and Intel again. Get and AMD if you are a gamer for sure.

 

[wkwong]

Yea I've mostly heard AMD is better for gaming. I use a P4 2.4C but I have no complaints either.

Although I would just dish out a few extra bucks and get some Corsair XMS ram instead of the value RAM.

 

[Davegod]

my 20pence

CPUs - generally Intel is faster for OpenGL/Quake engines, then it's pic n' mix with a fair bonus to AMD for DirectX games. Of course it really isnt anything like that simple, since for starters do you compare on mhz, PR/mhz or cost of platform? Everytime I'm been pricing up a new system I've found the AMD to be giving easily the best bang for the given bucks... though i've always stayed away from the latest & greatest which always has a big premium (for any hardware)

Vid - ATI overheat? er no, if anything nvidia in theory would be more prone to it, but neither should have any problems unless you screwed up. 9800pro are a great deal over here right now, but make sure you're aware of these new ati and nvidia cards which are just about out.

Case - I guess that one is a good deal but personally I'd rather get a quality case and PSU. MY choice right now would be Antec SLK3700BQE, which comes with a quality & lownoise 350w PSU, spaces for two 120mm fans which are good for high airflow at relatively low noise (maybe add that second fairly low RPM [25mm thick!] for intake). Also rubber grommets to reduce the vibration of that 10,000 rpm drive.

I think the fan controller would be a must-have for a case with 6 fans


HDD - for games the raptor will maybe improve map loading, and thats about it. Quick drive for sure though.

RAM - since you mention overclocking, I'd consider maybe something a bit faster than PC3200 (DDR400).

 

[Mik3y]

go wtih amd. amd is definitely the cpu of choice when it comes to gaming

 

[mldeveloper]

in most gaming benchmarks, amd stays a step or two above intel
http://www.tomshardware.com/cpu/20040322/prescott-08.html

 

[Davegod]

Originally posted by: mldeveloper
in most gaming benchmarks, amd stays a step or two above intel
http://www.tomshardware.com/cpu/20040322/prescott-08.html

didnt realise just how much the Ath64 & FX has caught up with Intel in OpenGL/Quake3, you can see what I was talking about ("generally Intel is faster for OpenGL/Quake engines") regarding ye olde Athlon XP's but I was well off when we're talking about the 64 bit chips :Q