Gaming rig, suggestions and opinions welcomed! - Page 2

siegler · 10-21-2005, 08:13 PM

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Originally posted by USAWolf
Do not go with XFX, they have major heat issues and are not the best cards, go with eVGA or PNY, other than that, HAVE FUN

thanks, but I am just wondering for future references, where did you see that XFX has heat issues?

siegler · 10-22-2005, 01:23 PM

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Flanker2 · 10-22-2005, 01:36 PM

Nice setup. I recommend going with the X2 3800+ though. For normal tasks, it'll be much "faster" than the 4000+ and its easily overclocked too. You won't notice a huge difference in games between their overclocked speeds.

F6Hawk · 10-22-2005, 01:40 PM

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Originally posted by siegler
thanks, but I am just wondering for future references, where did you see that XFX has heat issues?

I dunno what he meant, cuz over on DFI street, XFX was one of the cards highly recommended for my system. It has a double lifetime warranty (one for you, one for anyone you sell/give it to). Sounds to me like good insurance!

siegler · 10-22-2005, 02:08 PM

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Originally posted by Flanker2
Nice setup. I recommend going with the X2 3800+ though. For normal tasks, it'll be much "faster" than the 4000+ and its easily overclocked too. You won't notice a huge difference in games between their overclocked speeds.

I thought about the 3800+ x2, but if i was to get a dual core, i want to get something at least like a 4200+.

If i get the 4000+, how long do you think it will take for it to be the "dragger" in games. My roomate has the 3000+ and plays games at high quality (not the best settings, but good) and I thought if I get the the 4000+ I would be set for a while.

siegler · 10-22-2005, 03:49 PM

When in the nearby future do you think games will utilize dual cores? If its within a year, then I might think its worth getting. If not, I will definatly be happy with my 4000+.

And in terms of multitasking, I don't really multitask, I mean whats the point really if you are playing a game and doing something else.

siegler · 10-23-2005, 01:53 AM

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F6Hawk · 10-23-2005, 04:23 AM

I just read tonight (can't remember where, though) that there were about 5 or more games that used multi-threads or multi-cores. BF2, FEAR, I remember those, but can recall the others. More than I expected, though. And I am sure more will be coming out as time goes by.

Sp4rtan · 10-23-2005, 02:22 PM

BF2 utilizes dual core?

I know fear does but I did'nt know that BF2 did

10-23-2005, 04:23 AM	#18 (permalink)
F6Hawk Junior Techie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 83	I just read tonight (can't remember where, though) that there were about 5 or more games that used multi-threads or multi-cores. BF2, FEAR, I remember those, but can recall the others. More than I expected, though. And I am sure more will be coming out as time goes by. __________________ If I don\'t step over the line every now and again, how will I know where it is?

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10-22-2005, 01:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
siegler Newb Techie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 34	bump

10-22-2005, 01:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
Flanker2 Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 58	Nice setup. I recommend going with the X2 3800+ though. For normal tasks, it'll be much "faster" than the 4000+ and its easily overclocked too. You won't notice a huge difference in games between their overclocked speeds.

10-22-2005, 03:49 PM	#16 (permalink)
siegler Newb Techie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 34	When in the nearby future do you think games will utilize dual cores? If its within a year, then I might think its worth getting. If not, I will definatly be happy with my 4000+. And in terms of multitasking, I don't really multitask, I mean whats the point really if you are playing a game and doing something else.

10-23-2005, 01:53 AM	#17 (permalink)
siegler Newb Techie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 34	bump