i need to know which is more practical cause i will be using my rig for extreme gaming an OCing
These would be my other parts:
8800GT
4gb 800mhz dual channel ram (If i choose the cheap mobo, i will be forced to have a 667 mhz 4gb dual channel ram)
Cooler Master Hyper TX 2
500w power supply
I really want to maximize every dollar that i will spend. If I would be getting a 50 - 70 fps in the cheaper build then i would of coarse go to the cheapest build.
In addition, I also want to know which one i more upgradable, what i mean is, if I choose option a, i would be upgrading my system with a E8400 IF prices come down...
If I choose option B, i will be changing my mobo in to high end ones... so any suggestions??
Why not get a GA-P35-S3G for around $70 and a Xeon E3110 (E8400 with Xeon label)? You don't get all the ultra-durable stuff, but if you don't plan on doing a 4Ghz overclock in a 50C sauna, you should be fine. I think you can still find the E3110 for around $225 in some places. Plus, some retail stores (Fry's, Microcenter) has E8400's in stock for around the same price.
What exactly do you consider a cheap build? My most recent $800 budget build probably beats THG's $1800 "medium" grade system.
I recently did a budget build for a Linux box which cost me around $120: 1.6Ghz E1200 dual-core ($45), Foxconn 45CMV w/integrated video ($38), 2GB A-data DDR2-800 ($35 after rebate), 500w PSU, case, 80GB sata drive, and DVD drive I had lying around.
I am using a E8400 with stock cooler and able to get 3.6 oc with a p35 MBand stay st 45-55 c. BTW Micro Center has them for 210 right now in stores
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