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08-05-2006, 09:08 PM
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Amd Gaming Build
Hi guys, I choose to build a computer rather than take the easy route and buy a laptop. The slower speeds doesn't please me. I plan to use this computer for watching movies and playing games. Will performance be better if I get a AM2 build with DDR2 800 instead of going for the socket 939 with regular DDR? Which 19 inch monitor is best for $200? The budget is preferably under $1100 with monitor.
Case: Antec LifeStyle SONATA II CPU: Athlon X2 4200+ Manchester Motherboard: Asus A8n5x Ram: CORSAIR XMS 1GB (2 x 512MB) Video Card: eVGA 7600GT Hard Drive: Western Digital 250gb 7200RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s DVD: LITE-ON 6X DVD±R DVD Burner W/ LightScribe and 5X DVD-RAM Write Black Monitor: ViewSonic 19" 8ms LCD Monitor - Retail The price for this build is $1000 right now. |
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08-05-2006, 09:20 PM
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That viewsonic is pretty good. The SAMSUNG 930B is another good one in that range. Throw a copy of Microsoft Windows XP Home With SP2 - OEM on the list and you will be set for under $1100. Download the motherboard manual and check if you need a floppy drive during setup. If not they are handy for diagnostics etc..
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08-05-2006, 10:38 PM
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You could get some Value Select RAM for a few bucks less. You won't notice the difference.
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08-05-2006, 10:53 PM
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Thanks for the replies. I still trying to figure out if an AM2 build is better in performance wise than a 939.
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08-05-2006, 10:57 PM
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9mm wins.
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As of now, there isn't a big difference.
AM2 is still buggy and most people suggest you wait unti the technology matures more. Socket 939 is great, it still will be around for some time. |
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08-06-2006, 10:51 AM
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No, for an AM2 to even *equal* 939 performance you have to use DDR2-800 ram.
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08-06-2006, 12:15 PM
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9mm wins.
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08-07-2006, 06:31 AM
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This monitor will be better for games -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824116375 Better response time |
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