New Build E6300, 2gb, 680i

[LOUISSSSS]

Current:
MB: Asus A8R32-MVP Deluxe
CPU: AMD X2 4800+
RAM: OCZ 2 x 1gb Platinum DDR400
GPU: ATi x1900xt 512mb
HDD: Raptor 150gb, Seagate 320gb 7200.10
Sound: Audigy 2 Zs Platinum
Optical: Sony DVD Burner
PSU: FSP Epsilon Fx600-GLN
Case: Lian Li PC-V1000B Plus

New Build:
MB: Evga 122-CK-NF63-TR LGA 775 Nforce 680i
CPU: Intel C2D E6300
RAM: Corsair XMS2 2 x 1gb DDR2800
GPU: ATi x1900xt 512mb (will upgrade later)
HDD: Raptor 150gb, Seagate 320gb 7200.10 (keeping)
Sound: Audigy 2 Zs Platinum (keeping, or will upgrade later)
Optical: Sony DVD Burner (keeping or will upgrade later)
PSU: FSP Epsilon Fx600-GLN (will upgrade with GPU)
Case: Lian Li PC-V1000B Plus (keeping)

where can i save money? parts will most likely be purchased from Newegg or ZZF

 

[rivan]

So the only things you're buying are the processor, ram and mobo right now?

Check hot deals for RAM and mobo special - and be flexible on both, model-wise. Seems to me like $179's a lot to spend on a motherboard - should be able to shave $50+ from that and still end up with a quality motherboard.

From what another poster here said, the only difference between the 4200 and the 6300 is the 4300 doesn't have virtualization, if that's a big deal to you. I think the price difference is <$20 right now though.

Maybe wait a month or so for the updated C2Ds to come out - should drop the price on the processor.

 

[moosey]

Definitely on the motherboard, unless you're getting that for the x16x16 SLI specifically. If you want Nvidia, look at the 650i
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi...6983&name=NVIDIA%20nForce%20650i%20SLI
Or look to the P965 for Intel, specifically the Gigabyte S3 and DS3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi...20107171850&name=Intel%20P965%20Series

 

[bamacre]

Yes, I would get the Gigabyte S3 board. Screw SLI. I'd also get this ram instead...
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=T6UB1GC5
(quantity of 2 of course)

But I must admit, your current system is very nice. Why even upgrade? Heck, I don't even have anything that nice, and I sell computers for a living.

 

[tapir]

Just get SOMETHING other than the 680i board and you will save at least $100?

 

[LOUISSSSS]

where can i find the differences between the 680i and 650i?
whats virtualization do?

 

[moosey]

If you don't need SLI x16x16, you more than likely don't need the 680i. If I were you I'd go with a P965 board.
http://www.nvidia.com/page/nforce_600i_tech_specs.html

 

[jkresh]

since you aren't getting a new graphics card at the moment and already have an ati card, an sli board might not make sense (especially since r600 will probably be out before you upgrade and you might end up wanting crossfire). On the other hand the 680i boards are among the best/easiest overclockers now so if you are going for really high overclocking (and have good enough cooling to make it work) then sticking with the evga board may make sense.

 

[Snakexor]

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
Current:
MB: Asus A8R32-MVP Deluxe
CPU: AMD X2 4800+
RAM: OCZ 2 x 1gb Platinum DDR400
GPU: ATi x1900xt 512mb
HDD: Raptor 150gb, Seagate 320gb 7200.10
Sound: Audigy 2 Zs Platinum
Optical: Sony DVD Burner
PSU: FSP Epsilon Fx600-GLN
Case: Lian Li PC-V1000B Plus

New Build:
MB: Evga 122-CK-NF63-TR LGA 775 Nforce 680i
CPU: Intel C2D E6300
RAM: Corsair XMS2 2 x 1gb DDR2800
GPU: ATi x1900xt 512mb (will upgrade later)
HDD: Raptor 150gb, Seagate 320gb 7200.10 (keeping)
Sound: Audigy 2 Zs Platinum (keeping, or will upgrade later)
Optical: Sony DVD Burner (keeping or will upgrade later)
PSU: FSP Epsilon Fx600-GLN (will upgrade with GPU)
Case: Lian Li PC-V1000B Plus (keeping)

where can i save money? parts will most likely be purchased from Newegg or ZZF

if money is a problem, why upgrade at all?

you already have a very nice system.

 

[secretanchitman]

Originally posted by: Snakexor

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
Current:
MB: Asus A8R32-MVP Deluxe
CPU: AMD X2 4800+
RAM: OCZ 2 x 1gb Platinum DDR400
GPU: ATi x1900xt 512mb
HDD: Raptor 150gb, Seagate 320gb 7200.10
Sound: Audigy 2 Zs Platinum
Optical: Sony DVD Burner
PSU: FSP Epsilon Fx600-GLN
Case: Lian Li PC-V1000B Plus

New Build:
MB: Evga 122-CK-NF63-TR LGA 775 Nforce 680i
CPU: Intel C2D E6300
RAM: Corsair XMS2 2 x 1gb DDR2800
GPU: ATi x1900xt 512mb (will upgrade later)
HDD: Raptor 150gb, Seagate 320gb 7200.10 (keeping)
Sound: Audigy 2 Zs Platinum (keeping, or will upgrade later)
Optical: Sony DVD Burner (keeping or will upgrade later)
PSU: FSP Epsilon Fx600-GLN (will upgrade with GPU)
Case: Lian Li PC-V1000B Plus (keeping)

where can i save money? parts will most likely be purchased from Newegg or ZZF

if money is a problem, why upgrade at all?

you already have a very nice system.

my question exactly....

 

[Matt2]

Originally posted by: secretanchitman

Originally posted by: Snakexor

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
Current:
MB: Asus A8R32-MVP Deluxe
CPU: AMD X2 4800+
RAM: OCZ 2 x 1gb Platinum DDR400
GPU: ATi x1900xt 512mb
HDD: Raptor 150gb, Seagate 320gb 7200.10
Sound: Audigy 2 Zs Platinum
Optical: Sony DVD Burner
PSU: FSP Epsilon Fx600-GLN
Case: Lian Li PC-V1000B Plus

New Build:
MB: Evga 122-CK-NF63-TR LGA 775 Nforce 680i
CPU: Intel C2D E6300
RAM: Corsair XMS2 2 x 1gb DDR2800
GPU: ATi x1900xt 512mb (will upgrade later)
HDD: Raptor 150gb, Seagate 320gb 7200.10 (keeping)
Sound: Audigy 2 Zs Platinum (keeping, or will upgrade later)
Optical: Sony DVD Burner (keeping or will upgrade later)
PSU: FSP Epsilon Fx600-GLN (will upgrade with GPU)
Case: Lian Li PC-V1000B Plus (keeping)

where can i save money? parts will most likely be purchased from Newegg or ZZF

if money is a problem, why upgrade at all?

you already have a very nice system.

my question exactly....

Never question a man's intent to upgrade!

I wish I could upgrade and I have a similar system.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

i'm just seeing what i can get for the amount of money i have...

whats the pro/cons between the 650i chipset and the p965 chipsets?

 

[bamacre]

965P is more stable IMO.

In my experience, you can't get a more stable system than one with an Intel cpu and an Intel chipset.