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[drtitanium0]

i estimate that in a few months i'll have 1k to spend on hardware. my current specs are in my sig. I was wondering what i should get and was wondering if it was worth it to go a64

[Turok]

i estimate that in a few months i'll have 1k to spend on hardware. my current specs are in my sig. I was wondering what i should get and was wondering if it was worth it to go a64

This could be your chance to get a Dual core, a DFI Crossfire, and a r520.
Would be even better if you can slap in a extra $500, because getting these 3 things would go a bit over $1k. With a extra $500 you can buy all that stuff and a X-Fi sound card. So it would be:

$1500

* A64 X2 4200+
* DFI Crossfire
* x900 Pro or XT
* X-Fi sound card

[drtitanium0]

should i go dual core or stick with single core

[Major_A]

Do not get a X-Fi sound card. They range from $399-$130. I can not see spending $400 on a sound card unless I am a musician using it's functionality. Even then I would be so pissed I probably wouldn't buy it.

Yes go A64, why wouldn't you is the real question.

The X2 dual core processor is up to you. If you have the money I would definately go that route.

[turtle]

I would...In a "few months" I would look at:

*Whatever is the bang-for-buck overclocking X2, prolly 3400-4000+, 3800+ already exists and looks to be an amazing bargain.

*Whatever gfx card is the BFB high-end. Right now it looks to be the 7800gt...But ATi has yet to show it's hand.

*Watch ATi's mobos and see if they're good. Look at DFI's and Sapphire's for sure. That or DFI's now aging nf4 ultra-d, which may be a bargain by then.

I could list out parts, but computer hardware prices are violatile. When you have your budgetted amount of bucks, come back and we'll spec out a system for you...One things for sure...Yes, it's a good thing to go AMD64.