athlon 64 or athlon 64 x2 series?

[jwk_57_316]

I was just wondering if i should save a few dollars and buy a a64 3000+ venice core instead of paying $200 more and get something that i dont need. I really dont play many games, but i am selling my pentium 4 630 series cpu/mobo and stuff and going back to amd. What you think?

 

[Matisaro]

I would go with the x2 3800+, it just feels faster to me.

But if your in that price bracket, the 3000+ is a good buy.

 

[Atolsammeek]

I would save the $200 for a later date.

Yes it sounds great Oh I got a dual core cpu. But there not much of a use for it.

 

[jwk_57_316]

what mobo should i get? I was looking at the latest DFI LanParty SLIDR one that runs around $180... umm any other suggestions?

 

[pickxx]

Personally i would go with the venice...the dualcore isn't going to do you a lot of good unless you do certain things...like 3d modeling and editing of video/music/picutures

Get this $115 shipped

Are you going to OC? because this DFiis a beeast OC'er...you should be able to boost that 3000+ or 3200+ to 3700+ and higher without problems.

 

[Rugger]

If you're doing mad OCing and are an experienced user, then the DFI is a great choice. They can be a little tricky to setup - especially for a less experienced user. Other Great options are the Epox 9NPA+ Ultra and the Abit AN8 Ultra.

 

[jwk_57_316]

Yeah i was wonderng whitch model of the DFI to go with.... At newegg i like theDFI LANPARTY nF4 SLI-DR Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard or the UT version of that.... I plan on getting the 3000+ venice or the 3700+ clammerhead athlon 64.. Any suggestions.

 

[endyen]

The venice, and clawhammer use two different sockets. You may as well go for s939, since it also supports dual cores. The 3700 San Diego is the s939 version. If you go venice. get the 3200, they are cheap. Bothe venice and San Diego OC very well.
Before you go DFI, check out the DFI Street website. They are great boards, but can be very tricky to set up. I would go for the Abit board, because it is very easy to OC with, and results are similar.