I've built a couple of systems in the past. I am planning on building a new gaming rig and I'm looking to spend under $1200.
I am torn between building a DDR2 or DDR3 based system. I would like a system that will last a while, and be upgradable for a year or two.
DDR3 System:
-Mobo: Evga 790i
-CPU: Intel core 2 duo e8500 3.16ghz
-RAM: GSkill DDR3 1333 4gb (2x2gb)
DDR2 System:
-Mobo: Asus p5k deluxe (wifi)
-CPU: Core 2 quad q9400 2.66ghz
-RAM: OCZ reaper ddr2 800 4gb (2x2gb)
Regardless of which system I will also be buying:
-GPU: XFX 9800GTX+ 512mb
-Zalman CPU fan
-600 watt power supply
Which would you go with the DDR2 or DDR3 system? Will I regret in a year not buying the system capable of using DDR3?
Thanks in advance.
I am torn between building a DDR2 or DDR3 based system. I would like a system that will last a while, and be upgradable for a year or two.
DDR3 System:
-Mobo: Evga 790i
-CPU: Intel core 2 duo e8500 3.16ghz
-RAM: GSkill DDR3 1333 4gb (2x2gb)
DDR2 System:
-Mobo: Asus p5k deluxe (wifi)
-CPU: Core 2 quad q9400 2.66ghz
-RAM: OCZ reaper ddr2 800 4gb (2x2gb)
Regardless of which system I will also be buying:
-GPU: XFX 9800GTX+ 512mb
-Zalman CPU fan
-600 watt power supply
Which would you go with the DDR2 or DDR3 system? Will I regret in a year not buying the system capable of using DDR3?
Thanks in advance.