AMD Processor

by **KilRoy** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 2:31 pm

I'm looking to upgrade my processor Any suggestions on an AMD in the $400 range. $600 including a mother board. I want to be SLI capable.

by **CreepingCharlie** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 2:51 pm

Checkout http://www.Newegg.com. They have some pretty good deals.

by **Destructor** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 3:04 pm

http://www.zipzoomfly.com is good to, and have free shipping on everything that's not too bulky.

by **PraiseA||ah** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 3:36 pm

I think newegg is too expensive. Try http://www.pricewatch.com They sort various vendors by price. I use it all the time to buy my hardware.

by **KilRoy** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 3:37 pm

I puchase everything from newegg, I'm just looking for suggestions on newest socket type, what type of RAM, DDR / DDR2 etc... and who makes a good motherboard that is SLI capable.

by **PraiseA||ah** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 3:44 pm

I don't understand that reasoning but to each his own. Personally, I shop based upon price. Why buy the same exact product from the more expensive vendor?

by **Sayntfuu** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 4:35 pm

Because they are not the most expensive vendor, they have great customer service, and they are reputable. I buy from newegg all the time.

by **ANTONIUS** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 4:39 pm

u can buy pre tested combo from monarch computer->http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=M&Product_Code=80152&Category_Code=AMDC

by **KilRoy** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 5:02 pm

should I go with a single core or dual core? is the 939 the newest socket type?
what's best for gaming?

by **ANTONIUS** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 5:15 pm

athlon 4000 socked 939

by **PraiseA||ah** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 6:03 pm

Originally posted by Sayntfuu
Because they are not the most expensive vendor, they have great customer service, and they are reputable. I buy from newegg all the time.

Do you really buy that crap or do you work for their marketing department?
I'm sure if you looked you could find MORE expensive vendors. I didn't say they were the MOST expensive. I said they were MORE expensive.
When I build a PC $20 to $50 dollar markup PER PART is way too much.
I have never had a problem using other vendor's customer support or in returning defective parts or any problems at all.

So you've been indoctrinated into the NewEgg philosophy and you feel better because you pay more for your parts than other people do for theirs. That's great. Just say so.

by **CreepingCharlie** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 6:08 pm

Originally posted by KilRoy
should I go with a single core or dual core? is the 939 the newest socket type?
what's best for gaming?

If you just want a chip to do gaming, go with the single core. Duel cores are for heavy multitasking purposes. The FX-55/57 is the best but a decent chip will do. A athlon 4000 939 socket will do, like what Antonius said.

by **KilRoy** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 6:38 pm

thanks for the info!!

by **deathBOB** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 6:38 pm

Originally posted by CreepingCharlie
If you just want a chip to do gaming, go with the single core. Duel cores are for heavy multitasking purposes. The FX-55/57 is the best but a decent chip will do. A athlon 4000 939 socket will do, like what Antonius said.

We should see some more games optimized for dual core over the next few years... Basically you can buy a faster single core chip (athlon64 4000) or a slower dual core (X2 3800).

How long are you going to keep this thing? If you plan on using it for a while I would get a dual core. If its just for a short time (1 year) then I would just get the single core.

by **Weasel Meat** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 6:44 pm

this may be a little bit in the future but AMD has plans for Quad Core using DDR 3 by 2007 with a new socket type coming soon

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