7750 + 3870 vs X3 710 + 4830

[radup08]

I can't decide on two options: pls help

1. Amd 7750 BE + 770/780 chipset + 3870 + 2x2gb 800mhz cl5
2. Phenon II 710 + 790gx chipset |+ 4830 + 2.2gb 1066mhz cl5

Both have 2x samsung 500 gb 7200 rpm 16mb buffer in raid 0.

I use this computer for medium gaming, hard downloading ( and therefore multitasking ) and hd movies on a 32" lcd screen.

The second configuration in 33% more expensive. Do i get 33% more performance? Or is it better just to upgrade sooner from the first one?

My current config is 4000+, 2600Xt and 2gb 800 cl5 ram, so i think both will be a great upgrade.

Please let me know what do you think.

PS: I would like to try overclocking just for the fun of it ( but the 720 BE is more expensive ).

 

[JAYDEEJOHN]

Get the 2nd one and dont look back. Both the cpu and gpu are better. The 4 series cards do better playback, its a stronger card, and gaming if done will be much better. The cpus, the 710 wins out

 

[radup08]

I know that but what about the price difference? buck/performance si it worth it?

 

[JAYDEEJOHN]

If youre gaming, Id recommend it. If you fo alot of multi tasking, Id recommend it. How much more?

 

[mi1ez]

Go with the second one hands down. both CPU and GPU will HAMMER the first selection.

 

[rawsteel]

get the 3core- period

 

[radup08]

Ok. Thanks

 

[radup08]

Actually the 4830 is slower than the 3870 in non-AA, but I choose it because it's a newer chipset and completes the dragon.

 

[JAYDEEJOHN]

The non AA scenario becomes very important. Youll want the AA. The 4830 just is much more powerful. The top cards mostly play all games fairly well, many a time, the ONLY difference is how much AA can be used, and people pay for that option