Christmas present to myself :)

[Dingus Kahn]

You all have been great at giving advice, tips, and what not. So I figured I'd ask you guys on what you think I could/should upgrade my comp as a little XMas gift to myself. I have 3-4 hundred to spend.

One thing I was thinking about was this processor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103526

I should have got it a couple of days ago. It was 125 dollars then.

The comp this is for is in my sig.

[newbuilder14]

Erm... I'd have to urge you to get something dual core. How is this for a change: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103540

[Dingus Kahn]

Originally Posted by newbuilder14 Erm... I'd have to urge you to get something dual core. How is this for a change: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103540

I don't wish to have a multi-tasking cpu. I'm looking for a more graphics intensive cpu. Thanks anyways.

[newbuilder14]

Then by all means go ahead and get the FX-55.

[Mr.Ferrari]

I second Newb's suggestion. Definately go for the X2 especially if your gaming. Single core vs. Dual core aside. The X2 that was suggested is just a much more powerful CPU even in single core apps.

It has more Cache on both instances, L2 and L1. It also runs a bit cooler. The .2ghz clockspeed difference is nothing.

FX doesnt always mean better. The FX-55 was of three generations ago.

[newbuilder14]

Then by all means get the X2. Kind of repetitive lol.

[Dingus Kahn]

Originally Posted by Mr.Ferrari I second Newb's suggestion. Definately go for the X2 especially if your gaming. Single core vs. Dual core aside. The X2 that was suggested is just a much more powerful CPU even in single core apps. It has more Cache on both instances, L2 and L1. It also runs a bit cooler. The .2ghz clockspeed difference is nothing. FX doesnt always mean better. The FX-55 was of three generations ago.

Alrighty. I'll take that into consideration. Any thoughts on a video card? Something in the 2-3 hundred range?

[Mr.Ferrari]

X1950Pro or X1950XT.