First Build, Need Opinions

[ambush]

ok well will a AMD X2 will do fine with gamming and still keep my PC still running games for a few years and still be able to handle it? or is a single core better?

 

[Shannon]

if you want the dual core, I've been eyeing this one

AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ Windsor, $183
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819103747

and those AM2 dual core chips will go with the same motherboards we were already talking about.

 

[spartan1121]

thats the procesor im gonna use for my build.

 

[NosBoost300]

oh btw, ambush i pm'd you... and not only that.. yes this system will last you 2-3 years on gaming no doubt... i won't guarantee you'll always get full quality.. because games will be rendered under dx10 soon enough.. and these cards are only dx9 capable.. but you still will be able to play the games, just without all the added eye candy of dx10... but that is fixable just buy buying a newer card later on down the line if need be...

but really dont' worry about it... the x1900xt is one of the best cards on the market right now and will last a while

 

[spartan1121]

quick question is Vista gonna be DX 10 only?

 

[ambush]

Tanks so much for everything, i like what i have heard and will most likely go with a dual core that Shannon has posted but im still a little fuzzy on the RAM deal. Im guessing good ram has alot to deal with alot about the computer.