bang for buck decision

[demon-eater]

I am looking for a cpu/mobo

the Best bang for my buck, have memory and PS just need a cpu/mobo 754/930/940 what is the best right now?

I don't have time to browse through countless posts to get the consesus on what's the hottest best overclocking chip anymore, all help is greatly appreciated

 

[Special7]

X2 3800+.

 

[Scott9027]

If you can find them, the Opterons (144, 146, 148) have been overclocking very well as well as having an extra 1MB of cache.

 

[demon-eater]

$250 budget for cpu/mobo
as I will have to buy a PCI Express card (and or want to upgrade 9700pro AIW at same time)

 

[infinitevalence]

Venice 3200+
DFI infinity NF4

Better choice but more $$
Opteron (144-148)
DFI Ultra-D

 

[infinitevalence]

BTW demon-eater were you at QuakeCon and are you friends with Josh's frined?

And 3200+ for $110 in the forums

 

[demon-eater]

I shy away from "money order only" but hey thanks for the input

and no that wasn't me

 

[demon-eater]

went with opteron 146, DFI Ultra-D and a 6600GT card my total was abit more than I wanted so... I will have to sell some stuff.

 

[addiarmadar1]

Get the DFI Lanparty NF4 mobo with either the E3 Venice 3200 or X2 3800.

 

[darksparkz]

Why not Opteron 146, DFI Ultra-D, and 6800GS instead? 6800GS is a much better price/performance card, cut down to the 144 if necessary.

 

[demon-eater]

* I ordered already....

I got the 6600GT pretty cheap, if I don't like it I will flip it on ebay and most likely break even.... been there done that a few times already, shoot I have made money once