New build

[Mandingo]

I am going to be building 2 new computers for gaming. Is it a wise idea to go with the AM2 now instead of the 939? How long will it be before 939 is outties?

 

[psp_crazy1]

you never know, but if your on the AMD trail, build a AM2 ruight now and wait for the new AMD socket for the other build.

 

[backup287]

go am2 cuz am3 processors will be able to run on am2 mobos

 

[Mandingo]

Will there be any difference in perfrormance between building a 939 machine and a AM2 machine? I mean as far as I know, the only real difference is that the AM2 supports DDR2 ram. What sort of performance increase wold it be between DDR and DDR2 ram also?

 

[Mandingo]

I am upgrading from...

Mobo - MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum (939)
H.D. - Seagate 7200 80gb
Ram - 2 x 512 mb Corsair VS
CPU - 3000+ venice
Gpu - Evga 6600 gt
PSU - Antec truepower

I am new to AM2, Im still in socket 754 and 939 world. Is everything turning into SLI now? Can you run a SLI mobo with 1 graphics card? What ram is most supportive on the AM2 mobo's (800, 667, 533)? What video cards and chipsets are in style? I guess it would be easier just to ask - Can someone help out with a new build?

 

[backup287]

ddr2 is dual chanel ram and its something you'd rather have than not 939 is definately not as good as am2 becuase as i said you can have an am3 processor when they come out, just go for am2 is just plain better


Yes you can have an sli mobo without 2 video cards, 667 is best ram for am2 and the 8800 gtx is latest and greatest video card

 

[Mandingo]

Can you suggest a low-mid range AMD AM2 Mobo and processor for me around a $200.00 price range give or take $50.00? I don't know what northbridge is good on the AM2's or what trusted mobo manufacturer for the Am2. I am just going to be using this machine for playing WoW and Everquest 2.

 

[joeswm8]

look at my sig, great CPU and Mobo, and i can guide you through both. The Biostar TForce 550 and X2 3800+ are an awesome combo and they are around 210 total. cant beat that.

 

[backup287]

Go for the nearest asus mobo that fits your budget, asus makes the best mobos out to date, they are number one!