Looking at First Build in 5 Years

ferret2004 · Sep 27, 2008, 06:58 PM

I haven't built a PC in over 5 years, so I'm a bit out of touch of what's good and not.
The two main things I'm not sure about are the motherboard and videocard.

I'm going to go with an AMD x2 6000+, and am looking for suggestions on a reliable MB with future upgrades in mind. I'm not into overclocking but SLI may be an option at some point.

I also want to go with nvidia on the graphics card, is there really much difference between the 9600 and 9800 series?

btw, I'll be ordering everything from Newegg.

**kris23** · Sep 27, 2008, 07:11 PM

price range is always important..

and AMD + nvidia is all but no more....

currently Nvidia and ATI are almost tied with Nvidia having the superior multi-GPU system and ATi having the best bang for buck. ATI has the best single card and Nvidia has the best single GPU as well as PhysX

AMD is the best bang for buck chip but intel is still alot better overall with superior memory capability. The AMD memory controller cant handle as much memory as intel at 1066+ speeds

Liqourice · Sep 27, 2008, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ferret2004

I'm going to go with an AMD x2 6000+, and am looking for suggestions on a reliable MB with future upgrades in mind.

If you really want to go with AMD I'd say that's not a good choise if you want to be a bit future proof.

That CPU is a waste of money right now. If you really want AMD and a cheaper CPU then I'd suggest the new Phenom X3 8750 Black Edition and an AM2+ motherboard.

Problem is that AM3 is coming soon, in the first quarter of 2009, and I'd suggest that you wait until then and see what it looks like.

If you really want nvidia with a possible SLI later on I can't give you any suggestion when it comes to motherboard, I'm an ATI fan myself so I have no real idea.

And the 9800 is quite a bit better than the 9600, in more ways than one.. except for the price.

ferret2004 · Sep 28, 2008, 07:10 PM

I'm not brand specific, and after some thinking, it's doubtful I will go SLI. The ATI 4850 looks pretty nice, the 4870 is more than I want to spend.

Sep 27, 2008, 06:58 PM	#1
ferret2004 HardwareHeaven Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio, USA Posts: 285 Rep Power: 0	Looking at First Build in 5 Years I haven't built a PC in over 5 years, so I'm a bit out of touch of what's good and not. The two main things I'm not sure about are the motherboard and videocard. I'm going to go with an AMD x2 6000+, and am looking for suggestions on a reliable MB with future upgrades in mind. I'm not into overclocking but SLI may be an option at some point. I also want to go with nvidia on the graphics card, is there really much difference between the 9600 and 9800 series? btw, I'll be ordering everything from Newegg.

Sep 27, 2008, 07:11 PM	#2
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,018 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	price range is always important.. and AMD + nvidia is all but no more.... currently Nvidia and ATI are almost tied with Nvidia having the superior multi-GPU system and ATi having the best bang for buck. ATI has the best single card and Nvidia has the best single GPU as well as PhysX AMD is the best bang for buck chip but intel is still alot better overall with superior memory capability. The AMD memory controller cant handle as much memory as intel at 1066+ speeds __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Sep 28, 2008, 07:10 PM	Thread Starter #4
ferret2004 HardwareHeaven Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio, USA Posts: 285 Rep Power: 0	I'm not brand specific, and after some thinking, it's doubtful I will go SLI. The ATI 4850 looks pretty nice, the 4870 is more than I want to spend.