Thinkinhg about upgrading..mobo,mem,cpu.

[BenWall]

This

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-039-OK&groupid=701&catid=339&subcat=

Or this... I like amd, loyal customer, and seems alot faster out the box running at 3000Mhz.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-068-OK&groupid=701&catid=339&subcat=

 

[jamesp24]

Intel all the way.

 

[AhmedRSi]

intel.

 

[BenWall]

but what about the speeds? is the amd faster?

 

[jamesp24]

No, have a look on tom's hardware they give you a comparison of all the cpus.

 

[BenWall]

yer that says that the 6000 is quicker...

Edit: Or does it lol im tired.

 

[jamesp24]

What test is it for ?, i think overall core2 cpu's are better than anything from amd.

 

[ollie]

The Intel will OC well, but I think personally I'd try an AMD

 

[BenWall]

I know the intels OC well, but im tempted with the AMD. Looks good.

 

[Michael172]

Presonal preference has allways lied with AMD, but Intel are better by a little bit.

As for motherboards id go with ASUS of you want somehitng simple and reliable, if you want a good motherboard for overclocking then you need to look about a bit.
Look about for ram youself and seek somehting with the best mem timings and highest spec, or read some reviews.


Go to www.overclockers.co.uk if you want a good website for products. Not sure if its the cheapest though.

 

[Gregg]

I got that exact AMD bundle (but bought the items separately to get call of juarez and came to the same price), can't give any impressions yet though as the mobo doesn't want to work with xp sp2 so getting vista instead. I've always had intel procs but was tempted by amd for a change, doubt there's much in it performance wise tbh but amd are generally cheaper