I'm about to build a new SN95G gaming system but is having problems deciding which CPU/Videocard combo. THis build will have to last for the next 2 years, so I want the best possible combo; money is not much of an issue but also don't want to waste money. Will be playing WOW, HL2, Doom3...etc. Here are my choices:
1) AMD64 3800+ 130nm AND ATI X800XT PE - most $$$, but is it worth it?
2) AMD64 3800+ 130nm AND Nvidia 6800GT - Will CPU be overkill for the video?
3) AMD64 3500+ 90nm AND ATI X800XT PE - Will I be CPU bound?
4) AMD64 3500+ 90nm AND Nvidia 6800GT - Best bang for buck?, But will I regret it later?
I am also bound by a couple of things: Size of videocard (no double slots) and HEAT. I am leaning towards the X800XT PE and 3500+. Any insight will be greatly appreciated.
1) AMD64 3800+ 130nm AND ATI X800XT PE - most $$$, but is it worth it?
2) AMD64 3800+ 130nm AND Nvidia 6800GT - Will CPU be overkill for the video?
3) AMD64 3500+ 90nm AND ATI X800XT PE - Will I be CPU bound?
4) AMD64 3500+ 90nm AND Nvidia 6800GT - Best bang for buck?, But will I regret it later?
I am also bound by a couple of things: Size of videocard (no double slots) and HEAT. I am leaning towards the X800XT PE and 3500+. Any insight will be greatly appreciated.