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Hey guys, im looking to upgrade to a new machine

Got two options here

Option 1: AMD 939 3500+ on a gigabyte K8NXP-SLI with DDR400 ram

Option 2: Intel 775 3.2 ghz on a gigabyte 8N-SLI-R with DDR667/533 ram

So which would be the best for performance and gaming

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For most applications you wouldn't notice the difference, in gaming however, the AMD system will probably win all benchmarks.
 
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I am also considering of over clocking the machine as well.

Skidd
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P4 LGA775 2.8ghz
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Read <A HREF="http://forumz.tomshardware.com/hardware/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=210787#210787" target="_new">here </A> how well these intel SLI boards work. If like to swap 6+ motherboards, burn a couple of them, not be able to use 2 videocards and still sufer extreme unstability with just one.. I recommend the intel solution ! If you want your system to be boring, just work and be faster and cheaper, you could buy the AMD rig, but who wants such a boring system ?


= The views stated herein are my personal views, and not necessarily the views of my wife. =
 
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Im leaning towards the intel system. Even though intels dual core isnt doin so well which lies in my upgrade path

Skidd
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P4Man

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Lean all you want; if you have the tiniest bit of common sense, you'll buy the AMD rig.

= The views stated herein are my personal views, and not necessarily the views of my wife. =
 
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Only reason why im leaning to the intel solution is for the DDR2 memory

Skidd
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P4 LGA775 2.8ghz
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LOL!! Yes and no, i have had enough of this machine and its kak (south african word for [-peep-]). It doesnt overclock very well due to the chipset and the memory, if im going to go with new mem its going to be corsair.

Skidd
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P4 LGA775 2.8ghz
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Nvidia Geforce 6600GT
 
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mozzartusm

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If your going with DDR2 then Crucial Ballistix is one you should consider very seriously.

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Not is south africa you dont, man we take what we can get here. most of the components you guys use we dont get. Corsair was just made available.

Skidd
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mozzartusm

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OK!

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Can you get DFI? If you decide to go the AMD way the Lanparty is one of the best mobos out there.

If there is a possibility of several things going wrong, the one thath will go wrong first will be the one that will do the most possible damage
 
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Yes i can get DFI, and Gigabyte as well. I have been using gigabyte for ages and i havnt had one problem with them

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The DFI has better overclocking potential

If there is a possibility of several things going wrong, the one thath will go wrong first will be the one that will do the most possible damage
 
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I would go with the AMD. It Probably will whoop the intel in 95% of benchmarks. AMD does not need ddr2 to beat intel. Why have ddr2 when you dont need it doesn't it cost more?

Also AMD's are the best for gaming.
 
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mozzartusm

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Its dirt cheap compared to what it was two months ago. 512MB of very high quality RAM can be had for $120.00

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mozzartusm

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It Probably will whoop the intel in 95% of benchmarks
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Ill take that bet any day of the week. I'll take that Intel rig you take the AMD. Youve got a tough road ahead of you. 95% of benchmarks! I think your mouth got a bit to loose.

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mozzartusm

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Im not really a betting person, but this had gotten way off on the fringe. I was afraid that you guys were going to get stuck.

<font color=green>NED FLANDERS FOR PRESIDENT</font color=green> Its justa nother gansta PARTY!
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mozzartusm

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Running stock, I wouldnt want to take your bet. Allowing both systems to OC would change my mind.

<font color=green>NED FLANDERS FOR PRESIDENT</font color=green> Its justa nother gansta PARTY!
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Crucial Ballistix DDR2 667@DDR2 855
 
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HansGruber

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I am also considering of over clocking the machine as well.
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AMD it is then. <A HREF="http://www.hexus.net/content/reviews/review_print.php?dXJsX3Jldmlld19JRD0xMjU1" target="_new">AMD64 3000 Venice core</A>
 
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mozzartusm

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Dont worry Wusy, I know who your talking to.

<font color=green>NED FLANDERS FOR PRESIDENT</font color=green> Its justa nother gansta PARTY!
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Crucial Ballistix DDR2 667@DDR2 855
 
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mozzartusm

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Ok, anything else you would like to add?

<font color=green>NED FLANDERS FOR PRESIDENT</font color=green> Its justa nother gansta PARTY!
Intel P4 Extreme(3.73)@<font color=green>5.6Ghz</font color=green>
Asus P5AD2-E-Premium
Crucial Ballistix DDR2 667@DDR2 855
 
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mozzartusm

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I hope you feel better now. "I certainly dont"

<font color=green>NED FLANDERS FOR PRESIDENT</font color=green> Its justa nother gansta PARTY!
Intel P4 Extreme(3.73)@<font color=green>5.6Ghz</font color=green>
Asus P5AD2-E-Premium
Crucial Ballistix DDR2 667@DDR2 855
 
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