Upgrading to AMD X2 3800+ processor???

[Pr0d1gy]

Right now these are the definites for my PC upgrade:

Corsair Xpert 1gb kit
Asus Extreme X850XT Platinum Edition
Raptor 74gb
Antec 550w TPII


So what I am looking for is the best motherboard/CPU combo to finish off my build. I am very interested in a 3800+ dual core, but wanted to get some opinions on if I should get it, and what motherboard is working well with it too. I DO NOT have another PC so I will need the setup to work right out of the box too, please keep that in mind.

I am, of course, thinking about getting the DFi or Epox motherboards as of now.

 

[Bona Fide]

I would say get the following:

AMD X2 3800+
DFI LANparty Ultra-D
Thermalright XP-90C + Panaflo L1A

 

[notanotheracct]

what do you plan on doing with the pc? lots of multitasking? get an x2 hands down. otherwise it's not really worth it.

 

[Bona Fide]

Originally posted by: notanotheract
what do you plan on doing with the pc? lots of multitasking? get an x2 hands down. otherwise it's not really worth it.

Why do people say that? X2's aren't just about multitasking, and unless you have one, you won't know. The entire experience is smoother, and even single-threaded apps see a boost. Once you do get into multitasking, the difference is even greater. But it's not just about being able to do more than one thing at a time.

 

[Pr0d1gy]

Oh yes I forgot to mention. I would like to overclock it to 4800+ speeds and while it will be used for gaming mostly, I usually play MP3's & have Ventrilo and other apps running while I play.

 

[n7]

Originally posted by: Pr0d1gy
Oh yes I forgot to mention. I would like to overclock it to 4800+ speeds and while it will be used for gaming mostly, I usually play MP3's & have Ventrilo and other apps running while I play.

Honestly, you can do that all easily on a Venice. I know, i did.

But overall, i'd still recommend the X2, simply for the future & the goodness that is multitasking with it.

Also, holy shiat does video encoding happen alot faster with my new X2 :Q!


Also, wtf are you considering an X850XT PE? And Asus of all things!? :roll:
Yes, i have an X850, but i got it for less than my 6800GT (hence the switch), & i only have AGP.

Unless there's some reason you can't go PCI-e, you should be looking at the 7800GT

Also, 1 GB of RAM? Hello no.
Get 2 GB d00d

 

[Pr0d1gy]

OK if I said DEFINITE, then I probably already purchased these items or had them from the previous rig.

What's wrong with an X850XT PE anyways? I haven't had a problem, unlike my overheating nVidia 6600gt piece of 5h1t I had before. nVidia fanboys please don't bother coming to this thread with your marketing ploys, thanks. Shader Model 3.0 was a scam, SM4.0 is already in the works so I guess the 7800 is useless too right?, and nVidia sold more this past generation because of, and only because of, SLi.

Now, I would like to hear from people who have opinions on the motherboard & processor please, thank you. 2gb of RAM is not necessary right now, nor is it in my price range. Upgrading in steps is what us poor people do, unless you want to hire a college dropout with no discernable skills other than a very high IQ.

 

[n7]

Sorry about the way my post come off.

I didn't realize you already had those parts.

From what you said earlier, i am assuming the X850 is PCI-e?

Based on that, for OCing, the DFI Ultra-D is likely what i'd get.
Epox 9NPA+ Ultra would be an excellent budget alternative, or maybe the Abit AN8 Ultra for passive silent cooling


Oh, & P.S., i quite love my X850XT PE ...just it's not the best price/performance PCI-e part right now is all.

 

[notanotheracct]

Originally posted by: Bona Fide
Why do people say that? X2's aren't just about multitasking, and unless you have one, you won't know. The entire experience is smoother, and even single-threaded apps see a boost. Once you do get into multitasking, the difference is even greater. But it's not just about being able to do more than one thing at a time.

you say it's smoother, and no doubt it is, but by how much really? sometimes skimming on the CPU and getting a better video card or more RAM will help more. but then i've been using a 500MHz celeron for the past 6-7 years and it's done pretty much everything i need, even game-wise, so what do i know?

although it doesn't matter much 'cuz this guy seems loaded and begs a better question - why only 1gb of RAM? go for 2! and i thought nvidia's geforce 7 series were better than anything ati currently offers baring the new ati GTO or whatever, or is my info behind again?

 

[Bona Fide]

Originally posted by: notanotheract

Originally posted by: Bona Fide
Why do people say that? X2's aren't just about multitasking, and unless you have one, you won't know. The entire experience is smoother, and even single-threaded apps see a boost. Once you do get into multitasking, the difference is even greater. But it's not just about being able to do more than one thing at a time.

you say it's smoother, and no doubt it is, but by how much really? sometimes skimming on the CPU and getting a better video card or more RAM will help more. but then i've been using a 500MHz celeron for the past 6-7 years and it's done pretty much everything i need, even game-wise, so what do i know?

although it doesn't matter much 'cuz this guy seems loaded and begs a better question - why only 1gb of RAM? go for 2! and i thought nvidia's geforce 7 series were better than anything ati currently offers baring the new ati GTO or whatever, or is my info behind again?

Well I guess if a Celeron 500MHz can do it for you, a dual-core is pure overkill.

I agree with the rest of it though

 

[rise]

Originally posted by: Bona Fide

Originally posted by: notanotheract
what do you plan on doing with the pc? lots of multitasking? get an x2 hands down. otherwise it's not really worth it.

Why do people say that? X2's aren't just about multitasking, and unless you have one, you won't know. The entire experience is smoother, and even single-threaded apps see a boost. Once you do get into multitasking, the difference is even greater. But it's not just about being able to do more than one thing at a time.

ummm, cuz its twice the price?? smoother or not, ~$350 is a pretty big chunk o' change for a lot, if not most, most people to spend on a cpu.

 

[Pr0d1gy]

Originally posted by: n7
Sorry about the way my post come off.

I didn't realize you already had those parts.

From what you said earlier, i am assuming the X850 is PCI-e?

Based on that, for OCing, the DFI Ultra-D is likely what i'd get.
Epox 9NPA+ Ultra would be an excellent budget alternative, or maybe the Abit AN8 Ultra for passive silent cooling


Oh, & P.S., i quite love my X850XT PE ...just it's not the best price/performance PCI-e part right now is all.

It's not a problem, I just overreacted...totally my fault, but there's so many flame threads about this stuff filled with info. I probably should have just named this upgrading my CPU/Mobo instead so these discussions wouldn't be going on.

I am hardly loaded financially notanother, but with NewEgg's BillPay feature I can pay it off over 3 months no problem.