I'm soon to build a gaming PC for around $500, but I want room to upgrade. That being said I can get:
E7200 for $129
or
X2 5000+ for $81
The $48 difference can go towards my video card, or is it better to spend it here?
Is the 775 going to be around for a while so I can upgrade the Intel chip in a couple of years?
I'm not to big on overclocking, so what is your opinion with or without an overclock?
Here is my thinking, the AM2+ (as I've heard that the AM2 socket will be around for a long time) motherboard will support a Phenom down the road when the prices are lower. I've also heard that quad cores are overkill right now. I also want to get a crossfire motherboard so eventually I will have two 4850's.
E7200 for $129
or
X2 5000+ for $81
The $48 difference can go towards my video card, or is it better to spend it here?
Is the 775 going to be around for a while so I can upgrade the Intel chip in a couple of years?
I'm not to big on overclocking, so what is your opinion with or without an overclock?
Here is my thinking, the AM2+ (as I've heard that the AM2 socket will be around for a long time) motherboard will support a Phenom down the road when the prices are lower. I've also heard that quad cores are overkill right now. I also want to get a crossfire motherboard so eventually I will have two 4850's.