Originally posted by: Lasthitlarry
Get the Opteron if you are going to overclock, otherwise get a 3200+.
I still suggest either an X800 GTO or 7800 GT, and a 250GB HD.
I am guessing you already have a case?
Yeah, I was planning on trying to OC the Opteron just a bit. Does the 1MB L2 cache not make the CPU > the 3200 Venice, especially if I can reach the same speeds?
Is the ability to unlock the GTO2 to 16 pipelines and OC it to X850 speeds not worth the price premium over the GTO? I usually skimp on video performance, as I can always upgrade alter for cheap. But a lot of people claim the $200 GTO2 to be a great bargain.
And since I have a 120GB drive already (only 3/4 full,) I certainly don't
need any more storage space, only faster throughput on certain apps. So my goal for that = fastest storage @ lowest price (total price, not per GB.) The Deskstar gets pretty decent reviews.
Yeah, I have a solid case that has served me well over the years, but am always open for options, especially if I could get a decent Case + PS combo.