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this might seem like a long post, but the first part is just the background, and if you are not interested, then just go straight to the *Options*
*Back Ground Story*
so the price of the 8800GT is pretty cheap, and i am swapping my CF board with a friend to get an SLI board.
But i want to upgrade my CPU, i was thinking of getting the X2 5400+ BE, and get an XIGMATEK HDT-S1283, and maybe OC it to about 3.0Ghz.
But i really want SLI, and i will probably get an 8800GT and the Xigmatek heatsink and OC my CPU to 2.8ghz (thats where i got to stable without upping the voltage).
the stock clock for the 5400+ is 2.8ghz, and the stock clock for my 4800+ is 2.5ghz.
I noticed that i am not really running my 8800GT to its full potential due to my CPU, but thats also because i dont OC when i play games.
I would probably get a CPU now if i know for sure that i can still pick up an 8800GT for about $100-$150 when its around christmas. If not, then i will get the 8800GT now, and get a Phenom in December.
*Options*
So what would you guys do?
1. Go with another 8800GT and Aftermarket HSF for CPU to OC to 2.8ghz, and get an Phenom around Decemeber?
2. Go with the 5400+ with the Aftermarket HSF and OC to 3.0ghz, and "maybe" get the 8800GT around december if still possible.
3. "Open to any Suggestions"
I see option 1 the best because i would have SLI, and wouldnt have 2 extra processors lying around when i get a Phenom.
*PS*
Please dont say get a different graphics card like the 4850/4870, because if i do, then i would have only one card, and have an 8800GT lying around and the 8800GT is cheaper, and i think the 8800GT SLI will outperform the 4850, not sure about the 4870, and i would have paid less than getting the 4850 now.
How?
8800GT (mine) Free + 8800GT $120 = $120
4850 = $180
Difference = $60
Thanks in Advance.
EDIT - Oh yeah, forgot that i got a budget of $200, i would like to spend as low as possible if you guys are suggesting me to do something besides options 1 and 2.
*Back Ground Story*
so the price of the 8800GT is pretty cheap, and i am swapping my CF board with a friend to get an SLI board.
But i want to upgrade my CPU, i was thinking of getting the X2 5400+ BE, and get an XIGMATEK HDT-S1283, and maybe OC it to about 3.0Ghz.
But i really want SLI, and i will probably get an 8800GT and the Xigmatek heatsink and OC my CPU to 2.8ghz (thats where i got to stable without upping the voltage).
the stock clock for the 5400+ is 2.8ghz, and the stock clock for my 4800+ is 2.5ghz.
I noticed that i am not really running my 8800GT to its full potential due to my CPU, but thats also because i dont OC when i play games.
I would probably get a CPU now if i know for sure that i can still pick up an 8800GT for about $100-$150 when its around christmas. If not, then i will get the 8800GT now, and get a Phenom in December.
*Options*
So what would you guys do?
1. Go with another 8800GT and Aftermarket HSF for CPU to OC to 2.8ghz, and get an Phenom around Decemeber?
2. Go with the 5400+ with the Aftermarket HSF and OC to 3.0ghz, and "maybe" get the 8800GT around december if still possible.
3. "Open to any Suggestions"
I see option 1 the best because i would have SLI, and wouldnt have 2 extra processors lying around when i get a Phenom.
*PS*
Please dont say get a different graphics card like the 4850/4870, because if i do, then i would have only one card, and have an 8800GT lying around and the 8800GT is cheaper, and i think the 8800GT SLI will outperform the 4850, not sure about the 4870, and i would have paid less than getting the 4850 now.
How?
8800GT (mine) Free + 8800GT $120 = $120
4850 = $180
Difference = $60
Thanks in Advance.
EDIT - Oh yeah, forgot that i got a budget of $200, i would like to spend as low as possible if you guys are suggesting me to do something besides options 1 and 2.