To build a new rig around AM3 and DDR3?

helicon1984helicon1984 Sovici, Bosna i Hercegovina
edited June 2009 in Hardware
I thought I should move to a new thread since I've gotten some good advice on the last one. My dilemma now would be to build a new comp around an AM3 mobo, DDR3 and Phenom II or to stick with the original plan - the DFI board, DDR2 and E8400 processor. The prices have really dropped on DDR3 and AM3 boards (even though they're still rare here) so is it a better option? My priorities are still surfing, watching movies, downloading music, occasionally gaming. I've made up my mind on most of the components but any new suggestions are welcome. So, how do these two setups compare? Any other recommendations?

mobo - DFI LanParty Dark DKP45-T2RS Turbo 775 P45 DDR2 1066 2xPCIeX
processor - CPU INTEL Core2Duo E8400 3.0GHz 6MB L2, 1333FSB LGA775
RAM - G.SKILL 4GB DDR2-1066 Dual channel kit 8500CL5D-4GBPI
HDD - WD 640GB 6400AAKS 7200rpm 16MB
optical - DVD RW Pioneer DVR-216D-BK 20X SATA
graphics - Sapphire ATI HD4850 1GB DDR3 2xDVI/TVO LITE 11132-17-20R, Dual Slot Active Cooler
case/power - Antec III Sonata, EarthWatts 500W


mobo - GIGABYTE MA790FXT-UD5P, 790FX/SB750, DDR3, s. AM3
processor - AMD Phenom II X3 720 Black Edition, s. AM3, 2.8GHz, 7.5MB c.
RAM - G.SKILL 4GB DDR3-1600 Dual channel kit F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ
HDD - WD 640GB 6400AAKS 7200rpm 16MB
optical - DVD RW Pioneer DVR-216D-BK 20X SATA
graphics - Sapphire ATI HD4850 1GB DDR3 2xDVI/TVO LITE 11132-17-20R, Dual Slot Active Cooler
case/power - Antec III Sonata, EarthWatts 500W

Comments

  • Mt_GoatMt_Goat Head Cheezy Knob Pflugerville (north of Austin) Icrontian
    edited June 2009
    Either one will serve you fine. Or put another differently, you cannot go wrong either way.
  • BuddyJBuddyJ Dept. of Propaganda OKC Icrontian
    edited June 2009
    Both systems are good. I'd go with the AM3 system for an extra core.
  • ardichokeardichoke Icrontian
    edited June 2009
    I agree specs on both look good. Personally though I'd go for the AM3 system but get a Phenom II X4 instead of X3. That's just me though.
  • miragemirage
    edited June 2009
    ardichoke wrote:
    Personally though I'd go for the AM3 system but get a Phenom II X4 instead of X3. That's just me though.

    You are not alone :) I said in the previous thread that I would also get a PII 810 over 720.
  • helicon1984helicon1984 Sovici, Bosna i Hercegovina
    edited June 2009
    About the graphics, the Sapphire card i was considering has a dual slot fansink and I've read somewhere that it can get pretty loud. Is this a better option - Sapphire Vapor-X ATI HD4850 1GB HDMI/DVI/LITE 11132-40-20R?
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