[Essy]

Although the 65nm isn't out, I'm upgrading to the build now so when it does come out I'll order either the 5000 or the 4800 right away.

CPU: 4800+/5000+ Brisbane. Approx 250-375 CAN Status:Awaiting release. (Doesn't release by Xmas, going to buy the closest AM2 CPU)

Mobo: Gigabyte M55SLI-S4 NVIDIA Socket AM2 ATX Motherboard / Audio / PCI Express / Gigabit LAN / S/PDIF / USB 2.0 & Firewire / Serial ATA (G452-2334) Status: Payment sent. Waiting shipment.

RAM:2x1GB DDR2 Corsair/OCZ Status: Not paid for yet.

GPU: EVGA 7600 GT Status: Not paid for yet.

Case: RAIDMAX Ninja Performance Status Payment sent. Arrived.

Heatsink: Scythe Mine REV.B Heatpipe CPU Heatsink 100MM AM2 LGA775 S478 S754 S939 S940 1500RPM 22DBA 42.69CFM Status: Payment sent. Waiting shipment.

GPU Heatsink: Zalman VF900-CU LED Copper Dual Heatpipe 1350-2400RPM 18.5-25.0DBA VGA Cooler W/ Blue LED Status: Payment sent. Waiting shipment.

 

[todd258]

Goodluck Essy. Let us know how it turns out. You are going to have to get one of those 65nm AMD's fast. They are going to go out quick.

 

[Wankerfx]

If you're going for a complete new build, I'd suggest going with the Core 2 Duo's by Intel. If you're an AMD fan, then I'd wait until the quad cores come out so maybe the prices will drop.

 

[Essy]

I already started buying for the 65 nm and the AM2 system. No backing out now!

 

[The Duke]

Grab up the cheepest AM2 you can find to hold you over than unload it

 

[frogy]

Ya, I'm kind of mad I didn't wait for a 65nm AM2 since I just make this build from scratch, but who cares (ok I guess I care

), but I was upgrading from a Dell 2400

Tell me how it comes out, I should be able to sell my Processor really easy if I lap the IHS and visit Ebay

 

[Essy]

Bump for critique!

 

[boredom]

Critique?

You should have picked up the Infinity instead of the mine

Don't buy from Corsair or OCZ, since you're in Canada you should look into Team Group

Brisbane isn't going to bring anything new to the table, you won't be seeing them at 3.5-4

You should have went with an DFI NF590 board

You should have gone C2D

 

[PaRaDoX]

I'm so sick of people saying "CORE TWO DUO CURED MY CANCER!!" jezzz....

Looks good from what i can tell. Should have gone with opteron though -_o

 

[swayne]

bad choice if u want amd that bad wait for k8l but as of now going with a compleet build on the high end using amd just makes no sence to me at all

 

[Jori]

Quote:

Originally Posted by swayne bad choice if u want amd that bad wait for k8l but as of now going with a compleet build on the high end using amd just makes no sence to me at all

K8L has like 6 months, if so then why did people buy X6800's with quad core coming out in like 6 months from then?

 

[Holycow]

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaRaDoX I'm so sick of people saying "CORE TWO DUO CURED MY CANCER!!" jezzz.... Looks good from what i can tell. Should have gone with opteron though -_o

Boy do I agree with that. I am going opty now so lets hope that works out. And waiting for k8l doesn't matter since am2 has a steady upgrade path for it in the future. am3 will fit into am2 boards so thats not a big deal.

All in all, looks good.

 

[Essy]

Thanks Cow!

Been browsing for a decent CPU if that 65nm doesn't come out by Christmas, and ideas for a decent one?

 

[boredom]

X2 3800+ would be a great alternative

 

[Holycow]

well the 65nm were released, just who knows how long until websites get them. I took newegg a good 2 months to get a good assortment of AM2 chips.

So if they don't get them in time, go with either an opty or a 65W X2, or see if you can get a 4800+. Those are nice chips, just hard to get your hands on

 

[RonindeBeatrice]

or you could get the most affordable opteron, as it would have twice the cache as a entry X2 processor.

 

[Essy]

What's something in the price range of about 150-250 (250 max, still don't want to pay that much, but will.) that I can OC good w/ that mobo and my scythe mine!

 

[Holycow]

you can get an opteron 1210 for like $180 ( 1.8 GHz) or you can get the 1212 for $220 (2.0 GHz)

 

[boredom]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Essy What's something in the price range of about 150-250 (250 max, still don't want to pay that much, but will.) that I can OC good w/ that mobo and my scythe mine!

http://www.overclock.net/1514651-post14.html

 

[Essy]

Opterons work in AM2 ?

How much does that board OC to with proper air cooling, bored?