What's better for me? NF3 Ultra or NF4 Ultra?

[asintu]

Hi! I just need mobo and video card.
I have a Venice 3000+, 2X512MB ValueRam and Antec SLK1650 with 350W (20pin)

On one hand...NF4 is newer technology but it requires PCI-E and that means I have to get a 6200TC video card which is kinda crappy.
On the other hand..NF3 is older but it allows me to buy something like Radeon 9550 which is better I think.
And the last thing I need is a good onboard audio solution.

Any suggestions?

 

[filterxg]

I don't really understand the problem. First, if you are buying a video card, PCIe will be cheaper for the performance. Second, try and get to the $100 price point on the video card, you'll find 6200 (nonTC) and a few 6600 cards that are much better. There are also some very well priced NF4 4x boards (<$80).

Oh and although I believe a 9550 is better than a 6200TC, neither is going to let you do more than the other.

 

[asintu]

the thing is that with the 6200 non TC..i might encounter some problems. Anandtech said in buyer's guide sometime that if you have the case i have (with only 20pin) it's not recommended to go over 6200TC as far as video card goes.

 

[Waylay00]

Easy solution - just get a better power supply.

 

[SolMiester]

Load of rubbish, check out my spec's all on 350W PSU

 

[frx218]

^^^^^

 

[asintu]

Originally posted by: SolMiester
Load of rubbish, check out my spec's all on 350W PSU

nice nice

 

[z3razerviper]

Why you would you want to get rid ot you current MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum its already a nforce 3 to get another nforce 3?

 

[The Pentium Guy]

^-- What he said