I was not exactly sure where to post this so forgive me if I am incorrect.
I am in need of a upgrade for my main computer. I mostly use that computer for gaming and graphic/web design. I have never used AMD so I am not sure if I want or can come up with a good system based off their CPU's. However, if someone can come up with some ideas for highend AMD system that will work with what I have in mind; I may take a look. I will list the parts I have come up with so far and I would love to hear any feedback. Also, I have a limit of about 2300 to spend.
CPU -
Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 3.73GHz Extreme Edition, 1066MHz FSB, Socket 775, 2MB Cache Retail
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80828&affiliate=cnet
1,040.00
Motherboard –
ASUS P5WD2 Premium Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 955X ATX Intel Motherboard – Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813131534
225.00
Graphics Card –
HIS Hightech PQ85XPENV-2I-ZAM Radeon X850XTPE 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 VIVO PCI-Express x16 Video Card – Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814161126
557.00
OR
Sapphire Radeon X850 XT PE Blizzard PCI Express 256MB DDR3 Video Card w/HDTV-Out, Dual-DVI & VIVO Retail
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=326808
599.99
Memory –
CORSAIR XMS2 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM Unbuffered DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit System Memory – Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820145566
221.00
Extra Upgrades –
5cc of Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound – OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16835100008
16.99
AND
Intel LGA 775 Adapter with spacer (This is for Koolance CPU cooler)
http://www.koolance.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=25_35&products_id=162
13.99
Using above with –
New – Koolance PC3-725BK (Water Cooling System Integrated in Case)
http://www.koolance.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=28_43&products_id=179
AND
New – Koolance CPU-300-V10 (CPU Water Cooler)
http://www.koolance.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=29_44&products_id=115
AND
CREATIVE Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS Platinum
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16829102163
AND
DVD+/-RW NEC|ND-2500A/BLK w/o SW - OEM
The Power Supply Used –
Antec TRUE550 ATX 550W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=20550
I am in need of a upgrade for my main computer. I mostly use that computer for gaming and graphic/web design. I have never used AMD so I am not sure if I want or can come up with a good system based off their CPU's. However, if someone can come up with some ideas for highend AMD system that will work with what I have in mind; I may take a look. I will list the parts I have come up with so far and I would love to hear any feedback. Also, I have a limit of about 2300 to spend.
CPU -
Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 3.73GHz Extreme Edition, 1066MHz FSB, Socket 775, 2MB Cache Retail
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80828&affiliate=cnet
1,040.00
Motherboard –
ASUS P5WD2 Premium Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 955X ATX Intel Motherboard – Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813131534
225.00
Graphics Card –
HIS Hightech PQ85XPENV-2I-ZAM Radeon X850XTPE 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 VIVO PCI-Express x16 Video Card – Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814161126
557.00
OR
Sapphire Radeon X850 XT PE Blizzard PCI Express 256MB DDR3 Video Card w/HDTV-Out, Dual-DVI & VIVO Retail
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=326808
599.99
Memory –
CORSAIR XMS2 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM Unbuffered DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit System Memory – Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820145566
221.00
Extra Upgrades –
5cc of Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound – OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16835100008
16.99
AND
Intel LGA 775 Adapter with spacer (This is for Koolance CPU cooler)
http://www.koolance.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=25_35&products_id=162
13.99
Using above with –
New – Koolance PC3-725BK (Water Cooling System Integrated in Case)
http://www.koolance.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=28_43&products_id=179
AND
New – Koolance CPU-300-V10 (CPU Water Cooler)
http://www.koolance.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=29_44&products_id=115
AND
CREATIVE Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS Platinum
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16829102163
AND
DVD+/-RW NEC|ND-2500A/BLK w/o SW - OEM
The Power Supply Used –
Antec TRUE550 ATX 550W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=20550