Is this pc any good?

scarface1369 · Dec 2, 2004, 08:36 PM

(754-pin) AMD ATHLON64 2800+ Processor

-(754-pin Socket) ASUS K8N nForce3 250 Chipset AGP8X w/LAN,USB2, &Audio

-512mb pc3200 400MHz DDR memory Corsair XMS High Performance Memory w/ Heat Spreader

-XFX NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT 128MB AGP8X w/TVO&DVI

-450w PSU

Right now I have

AMD Athlon XP 1800+
I think I have a N-force mobo
Ati 9600XT
768mb ram

With the new system will I get better FPS then what I'm getting right now with my current one? I play half-life 2, Call of Duty, and Americas Army

riles9262 · Dec 2, 2004, 08:57 PM

Yes, it's better.
I'd consider going for socket 939 myself, if you can spare a few more bucks. It has more opportunity for upgrading in the future.

Geminiwave · Dec 2, 2004, 09:16 PM

hold out for nForce4. seems like it'll make your b0x0rz 5cr34m. HAHAH okay no more l337. anyway the point is: get 939, and if you can hold out a bit, get nForce4.

scarface1369 · Dec 2, 2004, 09:43 PM

Let's say I can't get anything else but what I posted. Should I get the new PC or not?

One last thing what's better

-512mb pc3200 400MHz DDR memory Corsair XMS High Performance Memory w/ Heat Spreader

- GEIL 1024 MB (512MBx2) PC3200 400MHz Dual Channel DDR MEMORY

The reason I'm asking if I should get this pc now is because, I can't stand playing my games on 800x600 with no aa/af and with medium details.

pr0digal jenius · Dec 2, 2004, 09:45 PM

the gig of RAM, definately.

as per upgrading..if thats what yer stuck with for games...I'd go for an upgrade

scarface1369 · Dec 2, 2004, 09:57 PM

I was thinking the gig of ram too but, supposedly the 754 MOBO I'm getting doesn't support dual channel. The 1 gig of ram is dual channel. What do you think?

pr0digal jenius · Dec 2, 2004, 10:01 PM

if I'm nto msitaken it will run in single channel mode. RAM is almost always reverse compatible.

I do agree with them tho...I'd wait a little bit and save a tiny bit mroe and go socket 939

Zardon · Dec 2, 2004, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scarface1369

I was thinking the gig of ram too but, supposedly the 754 MOBO I'm getting doesn't support dual channel. The 1 gig of ram is dual channel. What do you think?

I think the 1 gig of ram everytime even if the timings are looser. you need 1 gig of ram with the top games now, try farcry with 512meg of ram and you will see mid level loads, stuttering on sounds as they load etc. As for dual channel its better to have it but its not a major issue.

scarface1369 · Dec 2, 2004, 10:48 PM

I'm also considering this PC since it costs me less. what do you guys think?

AMD Athlon XP 2800+ Processor (512K L2 CACHE)
ASUS A7N8X-X NVIDIA nForce-2 400 FSB 8X AGP w/ USB2.0, LAN, &; AUDIO
GEIL 1024 MB (512MBx2) PC3200 400MHz Dual Channel DDR MEMORY
XFX GEFORCE 6600 GT 128MB DDR3 AGP8X W/ DUAL DVI & TV-OUT
450w PSU

Vampyromaniac · Dec 3, 2004, 04:48 AM

If you're strapped for cash, get the XP system, it should be OK. Otherwise, go for the 64.

Nuke209 · Dec 3, 2004, 07:16 AM

why not just save up a bit more for the 939 nforce 4?
u'll probably regret it soon

OldBuzzard · Dec 3, 2004, 01:21 PM

Of the 2 systems you posted, the A64 is definately the way to go.

Even tho the 754 has been 'replaced' by the 939, the 754 still has some life left in it, and is definately a better choice than an XP system.

The latest and greatest 'Uber System' is nice to think about, but in the end it's your financial situation that dictates just how much computer you can afford.

I built this system (in my sig) just as the 939's were released, and while it would have been nice to go with the FX, my billfold said that the 754 3400+ was the best that I was going to get.

Dec 2, 2004, 08:36 PM	#1
scarface1369 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Is this pc any good? (754-pin) AMD ATHLON64 2800+ Processor -(754-pin Socket) ASUS K8N nForce3 250 Chipset AGP8X w/LAN,USB2, &Audio -512mb pc3200 400MHz DDR memory Corsair XMS High Performance Memory w/ Heat Spreader -XFX NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT 128MB AGP8X w/TVO&DVI -450w PSU Right now I have AMD Athlon XP 1800+ I think I have a N-force mobo Ati 9600XT 768mb ram With the new system will I get better FPS then what I'm getting right now with my current one? I play half-life 2, Call of Duty, and Americas Army

Dec 2, 2004, 08:57 PM	#2
riles9262 Driverheaven brewmaster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,842 Rep Power: 72 System Specs	Yes, it's better. I'd consider going for socket 939 myself, if you can spare a few more bucks. It has more opportunity for upgrading in the future. __________________ A beer a day keeps the doctor away.

Dec 2, 2004, 09:16 PM	#3
Geminiwave I Have lovely Breasts Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the closet... Posts: 5,395 Rep Power: 64	hold out for nForce4. seems like it'll make your b0x0rz 5cr34m. HAHAH okay no more l337. anyway the point is: get 939, and if you can hold out a bit, get nForce4. __________________

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Dec 3, 2004, 07:16 AM	#11
Nuke209 DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. Paul Posts: 568 Rep Power: 0	why not just save up a bit more for the 939 nforce 4? u'll probably regret it soon __________________ 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX

Dec 2, 2004, 09:43 PM	Thread Starter #4
scarface1369 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Let's say I can't get anything else but what I posted. Should I get the new PC or not? One last thing what's better -512mb pc3200 400MHz DDR memory Corsair XMS High Performance Memory w/ Heat Spreader - GEIL 1024 MB (512MBx2) PC3200 400MHz Dual Channel DDR MEMORY The reason I'm asking if I should get this pc now is because, I can't stand playing my games on 800x600 with no aa/af and with medium details.

Dec 2, 2004, 09:45 PM	#5
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	the gig of RAM, definately. as per upgrading..if thats what yer stuck with for games...I'd go for an upgrade

Dec 2, 2004, 09:57 PM	Thread Starter #6
scarface1369 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	I was thinking the gig of ram too but, supposedly the 754 MOBO I'm getting doesn't support dual channel. The 1 gig of ram is dual channel. What do you think?

Dec 2, 2004, 10:01 PM	#7
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	if I'm nto msitaken it will run in single channel mode. RAM is almost always reverse compatible. I do agree with them tho...I'd wait a little bit and save a tiny bit mroe and go socket 939

Dec 2, 2004, 10:48 PM	Thread Starter #9
scarface1369 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	I'm also considering this PC since it costs me less. what do you guys think? AMD Athlon XP 2800+ Processor (512K L2 CACHE) ASUS A7N8X-X NVIDIA nForce-2 400 FSB 8X AGP w/ USB2.0, LAN, &; AUDIO GEIL 1024 MB (512MBx2) PC3200 400MHz Dual Channel DDR MEMORY XFX GEFORCE 6600 GT 128MB DDR3 AGP8X W/ DUAL DVI & TV-OUT 450w PSU

Dec 3, 2004, 01:21 PM	#12
OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oberlin, OH Posts: 2,783 Rep Power: 145 System Specs	Of the 2 systems you posted, the A64 is definately the way to go. Even tho the 754 has been 'replaced' by the 939, the 754 still has some life left in it, and is definately a better choice than an XP system. The latest and greatest 'Uber System' is nice to think about, but in the end it's your financial situation that dictates just how much computer you can afford. I built this system (in my sig) just as the 939's were released, and while it would have been nice to go with the FX, my billfold said that the 754 3400+ was the best that I was going to get. __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY