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Im about To buy a new Computer, just wanna knowwhat is better, getting a big CPU or a big GPU - AMD 64 x2 4400 & Geforce 6800GT or AMD 64 3500+ & Geforce 7900GT

Sorry if there is a similar post, thx for help
 
That obviously depends on what you'll be using the machine for. If it's for gaming, then a faster GPU, if NOT for gaming, a faster CPU...
 
Yeah, I'd also go with 7900GT however as Dae said, if you're a graphics designer who likes to play music while web browsing and burning a DVD, a dual-core would be better imo.
 
with the new AMD pricing - I'd go 3800 X2(R1499.00) + 7900GT
 
Ditto what willirob says ... get a cost effective (Rands vs. Performance) X2 CPU and bigger GPU (like 79xx series!). If you are even considering a new PC with an additional graphics card, I'm guessing you're into your gaming/multimedia type PC ... The 7900GT will set you back a lot of cash though, also depends on your budget! Even the cheapest X2 is fine for almost every game, it's the GPU that takes strain!
 
willirob said:
with the new AMD pricing - I'd go 3800 X2(R1499.00) + 7900GT
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Another vote for this setup. But honestly if you add another R200 - R300 you could get a 4200+ which performs almost as good (about 5 -10% slower) as the 4400+.

But definately get the 7900GT. :)
 
DAE_JA_VOO said:
That obviously depends on what you'll be using the machine for. If it's for gaming, then a faster GPU, if NOT for gaming, a faster CPU...
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i would not advise buying a 6800gt or 7900gt is your not going to game

a 7300gt should be fine
 
Sweet thx for the Feed back, The Comp is going to be for gaming mainly, i also just saw the new price lists so im going to get the 4200 x2 + the 7900gt.
 
x____cheese said:
Sweet thx for the Feed back, The Comp is going to be for gaming mainly, i also just saw the new price lists so im going to get the 4200 x2 + the 7900gt.
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nice :D
 
Don't mean to dis the x2's or people who like them at all, ..but I don't have any problem multi-tasking, ..I'm a designer who plays music and always has stacks of things open, ..I have a 3200+ which I bought for like R750, overclocked it with EASE to 2.6GHz (could go higher but I'm happy there)
, ..and it friggin' rocks, ..honestly I don't understand why a x2 is worth so much more money, sure if you have it to blow, no probs, but hmm, ..I just don't totally get it..
No beef tho, just pondering ;) :)

Ok, so here's my suggestion:
Get the 3200+ AMD A64 E6, overclock to 2.5 - 2.8GHz+, whatever you're happy with, and get a 7900gt, do a 1.4v mod, and overclock to 600/1600,
happy days! :)

Oh, and use the extra cash to get 2x 1GB Ram..
 
MrE said:
Don't mean to dis the x2's or people who like them at all, ..but I don't have any problem multi-tasking, ..I'm a designer who plays music and always has stacks of things open, ..I have a 3200+ which I bought for like R750, overclocked it with EASE to 2.6GHz (could go higher but I'm happy there)
, ..and it friggin' rocks, ..honestly I don't understand why a x2 is worth so much more money, sure if you have it to blow, no probs, but hmm, ..I just don't totally get it..
No beef tho, just pondering ;) :)
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Haha, you obviously haven't used a x2 then ...I thought the same as you until I decided to get my hands on one. Of course it don't mean much if you ain't got enough RAM to compliment it.

My vote would be for a 3800+ x2 (or higher & make sure to get the new prices!) with a 7600GT - should fit the budget nicely.
 
Im think ill just go for the 4200 x2 and Geforce 7900gt, i dont really like to overclock, and i dont think ill start doning it unless they offer "OVERCLOCKERS INSURENCE" <--- Fat chance of that ever happening....... thx for the suggestion any way.
 
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