Looking to build another computer. So far I am looking at an AMD 4000+ san
deigo (1mb l2). The only question I have is the motherboard. Whats the best
939 based m/b? I 'm looking at an Asus A8N32-sli deluxe and was wondering if
it's still the way to go? It's been a while since I've upgraded so this will
be a big jump from my athlon 1.6, and TI4600! btw I might be able to get a
7900 gtx with 512mb for about $200.00...
Is that a singlecore? I strongly suggest a dualcore cpu.
rms
ALL of my current machines are AMD Athlon64/X2 based right now. But at this
time, Intel has handed AMD it's ass when it comes to performance.
The Intel C2D really is that good.
-Larry
I have used AMD for years, but at this current time, Intel Core2 Duo is the
way to go.
I am about to pull the trigger, on ordering an E6600/ Asus mb, and 2gb ddr2
ram, just trying to decide on the exact mb I want.
--
Don
> ALL of my current machines are AMD Athlon64/X2 based right now. But at
> this time, Intel has handed AMD it's ass when it comes to performance.
> The Intel C2D really is that good.
> -Larry
>> Looking to build another computer. So far I am looking at an AMD 4000+
>> san deigo (1mb l2). The only question I have is the motherboard. Whats
>> the best 939 based m/b? I 'm looking at an Asus A8N32-sli deluxe and was
>> wondering if it's still the way to go? It's been a while since I've
>> upgraded so this will be a big jump from my athlon 1.6, and TI4600! btw I
>> might be able to get a 7900 gtx with 512mb for about $200.00...
The problem with this is I have to buy new ram and spend more on the
processor. I can get the m/b for 139.00 the amd processor for 85.00 and keep
my xms ddr400 ram. I'm looking for the best bang for the buck.
>ALL of my current machines are AMD Athlon64/X2 based right now. But at this
>time, Intel has handed AMD it's ass when it comes to performance.
>The Intel C2D really is that good.
>-Larry
If you can shell a few more bones, go a C2D right now.
Cheers,
Rod.
>>If I was building a new machine today, it would be an Intel C2D without
>>question.
>>ALL of my current machines are AMD Athlon64/X2 based right now. But at
>>this
>>time, Intel has handed AMD it's ass when it comes to performance.
>>The Intel C2D really is that good.
>>-Larry
> Indeed. I have 2 boxes now, a 4600+ and a C2D 6600. I had an 8800GTX
> in the 4600 and it ran most of my games quite well. Put the 4600+ and
> board in a secondary box and built a C2D. Performance on some of my
> games literally doubled. GTL, GTR2 (particularly in changeable
> weather) went through the roof. rFactor, was getting fps into the
> 300's.
> If you can shell a few more bones, go a C2D right now.
> Cheers,
> Rod.
That's what it did for FSX.
Cheers,
Rod.
Another option is the Asrock Dual-Sata2 939 mobo. It offers AGP+Pci-E
and DDR on the same mobo. It is no longer offered for sale, but is
available on ebay etc., and I'm looking to buy one myself as an interim
solution. Its Vista compatibility isn't entirely clear but will probably
iron itself out once the os becomes a bit more mature. Reviews of it are
very positive.
rms
> rms
With that said, the Intel Core 2 Duo (C2D in geekspeak) is kicking AMD's ass
right now. It is a REALLY good processor.
If _I_ were building a new machine right now, it would be a C2D system, no
question.
Now, about the A8N32SLI-Deluxe. I have this board.
It is a nice board. Good stability. It is getting a bit long in the tooth
though as it's been out for around a year.
It is NOT perfect.
The biggest problem is the slot spacing. This is a x16 board and has two
x16 PCI slots for SLI configuration. Due to the way the slots are
positioned, even if you only use ONE video card, there's physically no way
to get more than ONE PCI card installed, even though there are slots for
more. It's just too cramped.
Since I have a Creative X-Fi Elite Pro, that left me with using the on-board
NIC. That's not necessarily bad, but I prefer to use Intel Gigabit cards.
There's just no way to fit it into the other PCI slot the way this board is
set up.
Keep that in mind...
The highest-end Intel C2D compatible board on the market right now is the
ASUS Striker. Problem is, the LIST price is $330 and resellers are gouging
and charging OVER retail. Even Newegg is screwing people, charging an
amazing $419 for this board!
I suspect this just makes things worse for you. Sorry :)
-Larry
I installed Vista Ultimate last weekend, and I'm starting from scratch in
the newsreader here :)
-Larry
didnt you mention lately you have the new G2 wheel/pedals, and now you have
vista, any problems?
if not, oopsey.
Larry enlightened us with:
> I installed Vista Ultimate last weekend, and I'm starting from
> scratch in the newsreader here :)
> -Larry
>> Looking to build another computer. So far I am looking at an AMD
>> 4000+ san deigo (1mb l2). The only question I have is the
>> motherboard. Whats the best 939 based m/b? I 'm looking at an Asus
>> A8N32-sli deluxe and was wondering if it's still the way to go? It's
>> been a while since I've upgraded so this will be a big jump from my
>> athlon 1.6, and TI4600! btw I might be able to get a 7900 gtx with
>> 512mb for about $200.00...
The product page for the G25 says it is Vista compatible, but when you go to
the download page for the driver, it only goes up to Windows XP.
Same for the G15 Keyboard.
Where's the wingmanteam when you need them. It's a damned shame they shut
that goup down :(
-Larry
> didnt you mention lately you have the new G2 wheel/pedals, and now you
> have vista, any problems?
> if not, oopsey.
> Larry enlightened us with:
>> Sorry for the repeat post guys. At least it's a longer one :)
>> I installed Vista Ultimate last weekend, and I'm starting from
>> scratch in the newsreader here :)
>> -Larry
>>> Looking to build another computer. So far I am looking at an AMD
>>> 4000+ san deigo (1mb l2). The only question I have is the
>>> motherboard. Whats the best 939 based m/b? I 'm looking at an Asus
>>> A8N32-sli deluxe and was wondering if it's still the way to go? It's
>>> been a while since I've upgraded so this will be a big jump from my
>>> athlon 1.6, and TI4600! btw I might be able to get a 7900 gtx with
>>> 512mb for about $200.00...
