strictly gaming build

[jdm44]

so far this is what I got

dfi lanparty ut nf4 mobo
evga 7800gt v card
ocz 2x1gb ram
raptor 74gb HD
antec 550w power supply
cooler master centurion case

I know the processor should come first but I couldn't decide on which one would be best for my needs. I dont know much about overclocking and would like a setup that could do fine without it. But I also would like to leave that option open for when I learn more. This will only be used for gaming.

What processor should I go with?
Is there anything I should change with what I have so far?
What else would I need for overclocking?

 

[Waphlez]

everything looks good, the CPU depend on your budget.

$233 - 3700+ San Diego core (wouldn't go lower then this if you can)

$300 - 3800+ X2 (dual core) Manchester Core

$358 - 4200+ X2 (dual core) Manchester Core

$463 - 4400+ X2 (dual core) Toledo Core

Any higher then this is a waste IMO

I highly recommend the dual cores (3800+ is good for price) dual core becuase dual core is better for multi-tasking, plays current games fine, and dual core games better then most single cores.

But if you are going to overclock get an Opteron if you want.

 

[caveman4810]

Re: Your new build

I'd go with (2 X 512mb RAM) - They overclock better (I made that mistake/check my sig).
I don't think Opteron's are supported by that Mo although they work.
Check out DFI's forums for supported PSU's:
http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/

 

[juststarting123]

um...you should go with an opty, cause i hear they overclock better than a 3700+ or a X2 core
a good opty would be
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103596
or go with an opty165 (was that right)

 

[Waphlez]

um...you should go with an opty, cause i hear they overclock better than a 3700+ or a X2 core
a good opty would be
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103596
or go with an opty165 (was that right)

You posted a Opteron 148, the 165 is here http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103588 but I would rather go with the 3800+.

 

[HAVOC]

Here's an uber leet gaming PC:

Dell Dimension 2350
Celeron 2.2GHz
256MB PC2100
40GB Hard Drive IDE
DVD Drive - 56k Modem
10/100 Ethernet
Integrated Sound
Integrated Video
Windows 98SE

$249.99 - yeeeee hawwwwww

 

[Brtnboarder495]

Moving on ... I'd agree with the above posters, except don't get the X2 4200+, get the X2 3800+ and OC it or get the X2 4400+ and OC it.

 

[NeedAcpu]

Here's an uber leet gaming PC:

Dell Dimension 2350
Celeron 2.2GHz
256MB PC2100
40GB Hard Drive IDE
DVD Drive - 56k Modem
10/100 Ethernet
Integrated Sound
Integrated Video
Windows 98SE

$249.99 - yeeeee hawwwwww

I'll take that processor its better then my 533 mhz pentium III

 

[BennyV04988]

haha my calculator would get better fps than that beast...oh yes...TI-89. ENVY thee.