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  1. 11-01-2007, 11:23 AM #1
    ISD
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    System upgrade

    Looking to do a CPU / mobo upgrade and wondering if anyone can suggest any?
    Would I be better to go Intel or stay with AMD? Mostly gaming and video ripping/burning.

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    GeIL 2GB PC3200 (4x256mb)
    nVidia 8600GTS 256mb
    Antec NeoPower 480 PSU Antec
    SLK3000B case
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    AMD = cheaper, but Intel has some faster stuff out. With that, it comes with a price though. I would definitely go with a dual core though. And keep no less than 2gb of RAM.
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    Video work, then you might want to check out this cpu chart.
    http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu_20...=882&chart=440

    You can select to see the difference between a couple cpus and some programs. Should help out.
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    Ok, CPU is gonna be a E6850. Now I need a mobo...

    ASUS A8N-E
    AMD 64 3800+ Venice
    GeIL 2GB PC3200 (4x256mb)
    nVidia 8600GTS 256mb
    Antec NeoPower 480 PSU Antec
    SLK3000B case
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  5. 11-01-2007, 06:15 PM #5
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    MSI, GIGABYTE ,Abit and ASUS in that order are the brands I recommend.


    And you will be wanting to look at video cards, so . . .
    Video cards ideas http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics_2007.html

    Now there is a new NVidia 8800GT that you might want to see what the folks here have to say about it..
    http://www.sysopt.com/forum/showthre...41#post1428741
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