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RoSs_bg2_rox · 02-19-2006, 06:52 AM

Robertthebard - the FX5200 is the only 5200, you simply get different brands. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Larry - Intel chips do run hotter than AMD, and while Intel are better for encoding in general, the same can be said that AMD are better for gaming.

Sir G - as for Socket 939, you should enquire, it would be cheaper than the Intel and you can put the money towards a nice new graphics card. As a minimum go for a 6600gt (none of the FX cards, they're all past it) and preferably get a 6800gt + if you'd like to run all the new games on top graphics settings. Other than that, looks not bad.

02-19-2006, 06:52 AM	#15
RoSs_bg2_rox Zartan Join Date: May 20, 2003 Location: Near Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 36 Posts: 5,225	Robertthebard - the FX5200 is the only 5200, you simply get different brands. [img]smile.gif[/img] Larry - Intel chips do run hotter than AMD, and while Intel are better for encoding in general, the same can be said that AMD are better for gaming. Sir G - as for Socket 939, you should enquire, it would be cheaper than the Intel and you can put the money towards a nice new graphics card. As a minimum go for a 6600gt (none of the FX cards, they're all past it) and preferably get a 6800gt + if you'd like to run all the new games on top graphics settings. Other than that, looks not bad. __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/ladyzekke/dragonwater2.gif\" alt=\" - \" />