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- Apr 21, 2006
Fried CPU, time for new rig, looking Intel after ~10 years of AMD, your thoughts?
So this starts out as all AMD discussion/parts for new rig, but PLEASE read on! I'm looking to you guys to show me that i should be going Intel at this point, if that is in fact true.
So yeah, I OCed my 4200+ to:
11 x 260 @ 1.55v, 52-54C and it primed fine for 12hrs
Then 3 days later, it wont boot any OS
Only way it boots now is if I set it all to stock settings and lower multi to 6x. RAM is good, mobo caps are good, PSU voltage output is good etc etc.
If you're curious for the whole story, see my thread here:
Sadness
Well, so its not a totally bum deal... now I have an excuse to build a whole new rig! Here's what I'm thinking:
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe
OCZ GameXStream 700W PSU
AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ Windsor 3.2GHz Socket AM2 125W Dual-Core Processor Model ADX6400CZWOF BlackBox
SUPER TALENT 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
Tuniq Tower 120
EVGA 512-P3-N841-A3 GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB
Western Digital Raptor X WD1500AHFD 150GB 10,000 RPM
The idea here is to build a system i don't even HAVE to overclock, or at the very most OC to an extremely safe level (so i don't have a recurrence of what happened last time, where all seemed in the green and yet it still died). Then, as the system ages, I can OC what I've got in there (and add another vid card) to extend its life. Should I go with 2 x 1GB or 4 x 1GB of RAM? I am currently running XP, and I don't plan on upgrading to Vista, but maybe I should. If I build a new system, I'll need to clean install and OS, so should I go Vista now?
To sum up:
1) What do you think of my components?
2) 2GB RAM or 4GB?
3) Should I go Vista? Someone on another thread said:
"I do want to mention I think you should go with Vista, it's DX10 and that alone makes it worth it. Go 64-bit and get 4GB of ram..... For 64bit 4GB ram makes a huge difference, and witht he prices of DDR2 now, definitely get 4GB. Now I ran 64-bit with 2gb for months and my PC was just not as snappy as I like,. I got another 2gb kit and wala, system is blazing fast, load times are insanely low.." So, in addition tot he vista question, should I go 64bit?
4) Finally, and this is a big one... should I be looking at Intel? Is AM2 the way to go right now and not Intel?
I haven't bought Intel since my Celeron 366, which was my first OC (got it to 566!), but I'm not "married" to AMD; I'm married to best bang for my buck. I want to build a system that's going to last, and is going to be a screamer, and If I'm going to put this much money into this thing, I don't want to regret not even looking at Intel. The thing is though, its been SO LONG since I've even really considered Intel, I don't even know where to begin. Obvously I need to do my own research, but I figure you guys can get me on the right track at least. I think all my components are good for Intel system (unless you have thoughts otherwise), except CPU and mobo. So, could you guys make some suggestions as to some Intel replacements for these components? The "equivalents"? Let me reiterate... I'm looking for somethign that will be totally solid right out of the box with little or no OC needed, but has LOTS of potential for doing so in the future. Hopefully you guys know both AMD and Intel parts and can help me out with suggesting the right Intel equivalents. I don't mind spending a little more if I have to, but I don't want to break the bank! Please, no fan boy responses, just clear discussion.
The rig looks to be about $1100 (with 2GB ram, $1166 for 4GB)
I truly truly appreciate all your help and wisdom! Again, for the new rig, I'm looking for best bang for my buck, in the long run (if that makes sense).
So this starts out as all AMD discussion/parts for new rig, but PLEASE read on! I'm looking to you guys to show me that i should be going Intel at this point, if that is in fact true.
So yeah, I OCed my 4200+ to:
11 x 260 @ 1.55v, 52-54C and it primed fine for 12hrs
Then 3 days later, it wont boot any OS
Only way it boots now is if I set it all to stock settings and lower multi to 6x. RAM is good, mobo caps are good, PSU voltage output is good etc etc.
If you're curious for the whole story, see my thread here:
Sadness
Well, so its not a totally bum deal... now I have an excuse to build a whole new rig! Here's what I'm thinking:
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe
OCZ GameXStream 700W PSU
AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ Windsor 3.2GHz Socket AM2 125W Dual-Core Processor Model ADX6400CZWOF BlackBox
SUPER TALENT 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
Tuniq Tower 120
EVGA 512-P3-N841-A3 GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB
Western Digital Raptor X WD1500AHFD 150GB 10,000 RPM
The idea here is to build a system i don't even HAVE to overclock, or at the very most OC to an extremely safe level (so i don't have a recurrence of what happened last time, where all seemed in the green and yet it still died). Then, as the system ages, I can OC what I've got in there (and add another vid card) to extend its life. Should I go with 2 x 1GB or 4 x 1GB of RAM? I am currently running XP, and I don't plan on upgrading to Vista, but maybe I should. If I build a new system, I'll need to clean install and OS, so should I go Vista now?
To sum up:
1) What do you think of my components?
2) 2GB RAM or 4GB?
3) Should I go Vista? Someone on another thread said:
"I do want to mention I think you should go with Vista, it's DX10 and that alone makes it worth it. Go 64-bit and get 4GB of ram..... For 64bit 4GB ram makes a huge difference, and witht he prices of DDR2 now, definitely get 4GB. Now I ran 64-bit with 2gb for months and my PC was just not as snappy as I like,. I got another 2gb kit and wala, system is blazing fast, load times are insanely low.." So, in addition tot he vista question, should I go 64bit?
4) Finally, and this is a big one... should I be looking at Intel? Is AM2 the way to go right now and not Intel?
I haven't bought Intel since my Celeron 366, which was my first OC (got it to 566!), but I'm not "married" to AMD; I'm married to best bang for my buck. I want to build a system that's going to last, and is going to be a screamer, and If I'm going to put this much money into this thing, I don't want to regret not even looking at Intel. The thing is though, its been SO LONG since I've even really considered Intel, I don't even know where to begin. Obvously I need to do my own research, but I figure you guys can get me on the right track at least. I think all my components are good for Intel system (unless you have thoughts otherwise), except CPU and mobo. So, could you guys make some suggestions as to some Intel replacements for these components? The "equivalents"? Let me reiterate... I'm looking for somethign that will be totally solid right out of the box with little or no OC needed, but has LOTS of potential for doing so in the future. Hopefully you guys know both AMD and Intel parts and can help me out with suggesting the right Intel equivalents. I don't mind spending a little more if I have to, but I don't want to break the bank! Please, no fan boy responses, just clear discussion.
The rig looks to be about $1100 (with 2GB ram, $1166 for 4GB)
I truly truly appreciate all your help and wisdom! Again, for the new rig, I'm looking for best bang for my buck, in the long run (if that makes sense).
cant go wrong with them 
