New Socket 939 build..need info

[bigdawgfoxx]

Ok I havnt stayed really up to date on the Socket 939 scene, and I am thinking of selling my current computer and building a new one. I told the guy I am selling it to I could build him a good one for like 600 but I think I can just sell mine to him for 600...you think thats a pretty good deal?

Ok, I know 939 is the best socket, and I just want like a A64 3500 or so...I think ill keep my ram and HDD. I just dont know which core to get and which motherboard, but I know you guys do lol.

Thanks for any help!!!

Edit: Also, whats the best graphics card I can get for like under 250...

[Spicker]

Oh N0eS!!1111111111

not AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111111111

:lol:

i still remember that thread 2 years ago :lol:

Well this is going to be quite entertaining....

[clocker]

Figure that a reasonable socket 939 system will run about $1K and up.

[bigdawgfoxx]

yeah i was going to put more money then just 600 in it..yahh

and like almost all of the pages was yall talking ...but sorry for asking questions

all i asked for was the motherboard..its not that hard

[clocker]

all i asked for was the motherboard..its not that hard
Not for me, no.

Here you go. (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813136151)
As good as it gets right now.

So are we done now?

[bigdawgfoxx]

yeah thanks

[bigdawgfoxx]

ok I decided that I would just get an HIS x800Pro...it brought the total to 600 and ill give him my card...not like he needs either lol...

what is the best amd 64 bit core out right now?

[S!X]

ok I decided that I would just get an HIS x800Pro...it brought the total to 600 and ill give him my card...not like he needs either lol...

what is the best amd 64 bit core out right now?

Good choice on the HIS X800PRO. Right now on your budget go with a san diego or winchester core.

[lynx]

go with a ... winchester core.I wasn't aware those were still available. Personally I think the Venice core might be a little more suitable. :rolleyes:

[bigdawgfoxx]

Yeah, the venice core looks more on my budget lol..thanks for you help guys

[clocker]

If you plan on clocking your way to performance either the 3200 or 3500 Venice cores will work.
Currently priced between $190- 220 they are the new 2500 Bartons...easily OCed and relatively cheap.

If the budget allows, the 3700 San Diego ($275) is the poor man's FX...big L2 cache and better memory controller.

The Winchesters are a bit thin on the ground at places like Newegg, but common at many "budget" distributors (like eSys) that our shop deals with.
My 3500 has been a stellar performer, but I'd go with a San Diego given the chance.

[bigdawgfoxx]

If you plan on clocking your way to performance either the 3200 or 3500 Venice cores will work.
Currently priced between $190- 220 they are the new 2500 Bartons...easily OCed and relatively cheap.

If the budget allows, the 3700 San Diego ($275) is the poor man's FX...big L2 cache and better memory controller.

The Winchesters are a bit thin on the ground at places like Newegg, but common at many "budget" distributors (like eSys) that our shop deals with.
My 3500 has been a stellar performer, but I'd go with a San Diego given the chance.

Good info thanks dude

[S!X]

go with a ... winchester core.I wasn't aware those were still available. Personally I think the Venice core might be a little more suitable. :rolleyes:

There obsolete? Fuck. :ohmy:

[clocker]

What's the problem, LP?

The Venice/San Diego's are better and the prices are similar to the older Winchesters.

If you must have a Winnie, you can have mine.

[lynx]

What's the problem, LP?

The Venice/San Diego's are better and the prices are similar to the older Winchesters.

If you must have a Winnie, you can have mine.I rather think the problem is that he got a Winnie, when he could have got a Venice for the same price. :rolleyes:

I've got a Winnie for sale too, if the price is right.

[clocker]

I rather think the problem is that he got a Winnie, when he could have got a Venice for the same price. :rolleyes:


I don't see that as a necessarily a bad thing.
My Winnie will hold it's own with most Venice cores up to 2.6GHz or so.
After that it's down to luck whether your Venice will go too much further.

San Diegos are a whole 'nother story...they'll kick my ass.
But, such is life.
There is always a bigger dog down the street.

[bigdawgfoxx]

Ok..bringing back this thread Im thinking of building another 939. Is the athlon X2 3800 worth the extra 100 bucks over the 3700 san diego? I would think so but im just seeing if yall have any experiance. thanks!

Also, would these be good?

ABIT KN8 SLI
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813127225

mushkin XP4400 Dual Pack 1GB (2 x 512MB)(PC4400)
This memory runs at DDR550 so what would I set it at to run good with a 1Ghz FSB?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820146385

[suprafreak6]

yeah im looking for a build between those 2 also im also really confused on graphics cards if anyone wants to help

[clocker]

Ok..bringing back this thread Im thinking of building another 939. Is the athlon X2 3800 worth the extra 100 bucks over the 3700 san diego? I would think so but im just seeing if yall have any experiance. thanks!
At this point I don't see much benefit to going dual-core unless you are heavily into office apps. The (reputed) hotrod CPUs of the moment are the 939 Opterons (1.8's clocking in excess of 3GHz on air!) Essentially they are detuned FX's.

Also, would these be good?

ABIT KN8 SLI
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813127225
Don't fuck around.
Just get the DFI LP Expert and be done with it.

mushkin XP4400 Dual Pack 1GB (2 x 512MB)(PC4400)
This memory runs at DDR550 so what would I set it at to run good with a 1Ghz FSB?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820146385
I am still recommending the Patriot EP RAM. Biggest bang for the buck.

[bigdawgfoxx]

alright ill look into it clocker. just because, your clocker tho lol

Does that mobo look good? and what about the processor duel?

lets just say I have ram that can run at 500mhz...how do I clock that with my fsb and what ratio? Thats where im confused

Oh, and the DDR2 memory sticks look awesome! but they are all 240 pin and the boards are all 184...is DDR2 not good yet or what?

[clocker]

alright ill look into it clocker. just because, your clocker tho lol
This is as it should be.

Does that mobo look good? and what about the processor duel?
Did you not read my previous post?
I thought my opinion was rather clear...

lets just say I have ram that can run at 500mhz...how do I clock that with my fsb and what ratio? Thats where im confused
All will become clear once you see the BIOS of your board.
There is a reason I recommend the DFI board.
No other BIOS offers the options I've seen with DFI, not to mention the voltage control settings.

Oh, and the DDR2 memory sticks look awesome! but they are all 240 pin and the boards are all 184...is DDR2 not good yet or what?
What are you on about?
The Patriot is DDR, not DDR2.:blink:
:frusty:

[bigdawgfoxx]

I didnt see that you typed stuff in the quote sorry.

I think I will stick with the san diego if I get it it, seems so nice, and im not into office apps alot but i like running lots of IE screens and such..

The DFI is pricey, and I dont want a lot of voltage controll as I dont plan to overclock much if any.

And there is patriot DDR2 and a lot of other stuff...but none of the boards seem to support it...

Thanks

[silent h3ro]

I would reccommend not going SLI...big waste of money and performance.

[Virtualbody1234]

... I dont want a lot of voltage controll as I dont plan to overclock much if any...Really?

Amd Athlon 2500XP @ 3400XP (2310Mhz)

[Seedler]

Go with the 3700+ if your into gaming. The 3700+ has 1mb L2cache and runs at a higher frequency then the dual 3800+.

Go with the x3800 if u dont game too much because dual core cpus don't really effect gaming performance very much.

I would recommand one good card like the x800 or 6800 over 2 6600 GTs in SLI because a lot of games don't support SLI.

A venice core 3200+ would be ideal if ur into OCing because my friend easily got his 3200+ from 2ghz to 2.6 ghz.

Last of all, a reasonable sok939 system costs $700+ CAD