I have come to the realization that the phenom launch is a flop. However I have spent almost the last month to researching that AMD/ATI build. Now that I don’t quite feel like waiting another 2 months for THAT hardware to come out could someone please help me determine what Intel hardware I would want?
So far I have a budget for a CPU/GPU/MOBO of 1000ish. I already have Vista64 Ultimate.
CPU
I pretty much have no choice other than a Q6600 or is a Q6700 worth the extra $$. I do plan on learning how to OC. I already have a Thermaltake V1 Cpu cooler.
Chipset
I'm very confused with the Intel based motherboards on the market at the moment. "this only supports this but not that yadda yadda yadda". I want motherboard that supports 4GB of DDR2 1066 that I already have: http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10006489
GPU
And I'm not sure If I want to Crossfire 2 HD3870's or wait for 8800GT's to come down from cloud 9....on another planet...(Not even sure if I want 8800GTs though, Aren’t they having heat issues as well as deficiency issues?) I run 1680x1050res and Like to play FPS. (TF2, COD4, Supreme Commander, UT3, Crysis. I also have 2 thermaltake duorb coolers for the cards) But I definatly want a card that can handle those games, If not 2 cards! And a mobo that supports SLI and or Crossfire.
I donno... You tell me.
Other Thoughts
Should I just wait for the $300 range penryn thats supposed to be around in janurary? I dont feel like waiting any longer TBH... I can always upgrade sometime next year.
Any Informative Information would be greatly appreciated.
So far I have a budget for a CPU/GPU/MOBO of 1000ish. I already have Vista64 Ultimate.
CPU
I pretty much have no choice other than a Q6600 or is a Q6700 worth the extra $$. I do plan on learning how to OC. I already have a Thermaltake V1 Cpu cooler.
Chipset
I'm very confused with the Intel based motherboards on the market at the moment. "this only supports this but not that yadda yadda yadda". I want motherboard that supports 4GB of DDR2 1066 that I already have: http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10006489
GPU
And I'm not sure If I want to Crossfire 2 HD3870's or wait for 8800GT's to come down from cloud 9....on another planet...(Not even sure if I want 8800GTs though, Aren’t they having heat issues as well as deficiency issues?) I run 1680x1050res and Like to play FPS. (TF2, COD4, Supreme Commander, UT3, Crysis. I also have 2 thermaltake duorb coolers for the cards) But I definatly want a card that can handle those games, If not 2 cards! And a mobo that supports SLI and or Crossfire.
I donno... You tell me.
Other Thoughts
Should I just wait for the $300 range penryn thats supposed to be around in janurary? I dont feel like waiting any longer TBH... I can always upgrade sometime next year.
Any Informative Information would be greatly appreciated.