Ok like everyone else I'm in need of a new computer and Conroe looks pretty sweet. I also have a few questions relating to mobo's and video card combinations. Let me first tell you what I was looking at buying and I can get your input.
1. CPU - I'm looking at buying the E6600 and want to OC it a bit nothing crazy.
2. Mobo - Here is where I have the biggest problem as I'm not real sure there is a proper or great mobo out on the market today and I heard that ATI is working on RD600 which will be compatible with Crossfire and have a 3rd slot for a physics card? Right now I could choose the P5B (965) or the P5W (975X) I guess. Also should I wait for a Rev 2 or 3 motherboard or is Rev 1 ok?
3. Video Card - ATI x1950 Crossfire. I'm not sure how this will work on the above motherboards as I thought someone told me it works only at pci-e 8x and not 16x? And do I really need the 3rd slot by the time I can use it will it really be worth while?
4. RAM - I have no idea all I know is I should maybe buy Crossair or ocz but speed wise I need some help.
Bascially I want to upgrade from my P4 2.6 and ATI 9800pro to something a little more recent for video games mostly. I also don't want to make a purchase if the new technology isn't really ready as I would like to make this cpmouter as future proof as possible. I've had my computer for 3 1/2 years now and would like to get at least 2-3 good years out of the new system I buy. I understand comuters change so quickly that nothing is future proof but as long as I can play my games for 2 years I'm good.
Sorry for the long winded post but any help at all would be very much appreciated.
1. CPU - I'm looking at buying the E6600 and want to OC it a bit nothing crazy.
2. Mobo - Here is where I have the biggest problem as I'm not real sure there is a proper or great mobo out on the market today and I heard that ATI is working on RD600 which will be compatible with Crossfire and have a 3rd slot for a physics card? Right now I could choose the P5B (965) or the P5W (975X) I guess. Also should I wait for a Rev 2 or 3 motherboard or is Rev 1 ok?
3. Video Card - ATI x1950 Crossfire. I'm not sure how this will work on the above motherboards as I thought someone told me it works only at pci-e 8x and not 16x? And do I really need the 3rd slot by the time I can use it will it really be worth while?
4. RAM - I have no idea all I know is I should maybe buy Crossair or ocz but speed wise I need some help.
Bascially I want to upgrade from my P4 2.6 and ATI 9800pro to something a little more recent for video games mostly. I also don't want to make a purchase if the new technology isn't really ready as I would like to make this cpmouter as future proof as possible. I've had my computer for 3 1/2 years now and would like to get at least 2-3 good years out of the new system I buy. I understand comuters change so quickly that nothing is future proof but as long as I can play my games for 2 years I'm good.
Sorry for the long winded post but any help at all would be very much appreciated.
