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quick AMD newb question
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theMonster
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939 will be around longer and has a wider variety of cpus. Why are you switching from a P4? If you play a lot of games it makes sense. Otherwise.........
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First of all s939 has dual channel memory, while s754 doesn't.
Secondly, the new rev E chips are now available and OC great, while you can't get these on the s754, unless you wait for the Newark (s754 San Diego), which will be released sometime in the future.
nF4 chipset also gives you the option of PCI-E.
And an option to go dual core in the future if you want.
Secondly, the new rev E chips are now available and OC great, while you can't get these on the s754, unless you wait for the Newark (s754 San Diego), which will be released sometime in the future.
nF4 chipset also gives you the option of PCI-E.
And an option to go dual core in the future if you want.
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socket 754 is no longer getting new A64 cpu's, only some semprons which are 32 bit and have a SMALL cache. It also uses single channel memory vs. the dual channel of 939. New products are being released for 939 as well, and it has a wide variety of cpu's with prices.
Here is what i suggest:
OCZ Modstream 520W PSU
3000+ Venice A64
DFI NF4 Ultra-D which can be pin moded to support SLI.
PDP Patriot TCCD
Here is what i suggest:
OCZ Modstream 520W PSU
3000+ Venice A64
DFI NF4 Ultra-D which can be pin moded to support SLI.
PDP Patriot TCCD
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Yeah, my P4 will be for video editing where as my future AMD will be EXCLUSIVELY for gaming. I think I'll go with 939 but what CPU should I get? I will eventually O/C it but I've been reading about the Venice, SanDiego, and all these other chips...which is the best all round? I would like to get at least a 3400+ 64-bit. Thanks guys.
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http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80717-R-240418
Does this look like a good deal??
Does this look like a good deal??
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I've heard good things about that Asus board. My friend has just upgraded to s939 Athlon 64 and Sentential recommened him this Gigabyte board, ill have to wait till i get home for the model but i definitly plan on getting the Gigabyte board or that Asus board - pending on funds at the time. I'm pretty much in the same boat as you 
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If you can afford it, San Diego but Venice is a fine chip as well.
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I would go with DFI but is up to you. Try to get a San Diego or Venice though.
