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Thread : 8800 gts 320mb -kicking butt
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Profile: old hand
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Hi guys my 8800 card is kicking butt in most games on a AMD 3000+
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So i should be suffice with a E6300 or e4300 overclocked to INSANITY on a ASUS p5b dlx or a gigabyte DSQ6 Motherboard.
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Profile: enthusiast
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If you already have an AMD 3000+ is that on a Socket 939 or AM2? Why not just upgrade to a dual core CPU for that platform? Bound to be cheaper than a new motherboard and CPU and possibly memory too. |
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I think it's cheaper to upgrade your CPU only, to an AMD X2 4200+. That's around the power of a E6300-E6400.
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Well i am Rich |
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MY E6300 can achieve at peak:
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What card did you have before the GTS that you are comparing it to? Paired with an FX-55, the 8800GTS is very good, but not kicking butt compared to the X1950XT I used before it. I'd think if I had an A64 3000+ instead, I may hardly see a difference in some games.
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Even if you get an E6300, you can pretty easily OC it to near X6800 speeds. So save some money and don't worry about the lower end C2D's. |
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If you're on AM2 then you already have DDR2, so it could be worth the cost of CPU and mobo to switch.
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Profile: old hand
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Hi guys thanks for the replies i really appreciate it;
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Dual core cpu like E6300, X3 3800, 805 and etc should be good enough with the 8800GTS 320Mb. At 1280x1024, 8800GTS 320mb can even outperform 8800GTS 640Mb with the same hardwares. But if that old montherboard supports dual core X2 then you should go for that and save money. |
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when buying PC components, you just have to buy the best you can afford without thinking about it to much, if you can afford the e6300 (which i happily recommend) and a new motherboard then go for it, if you cant then get another athlon - but if youy can dont get another athlon movw with the times. |
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