starting pc biuld need sugg's

p0opstinksal0t · 15-June-05, 04:02 PM

i am looking into which mobo/cpu combo i would like to get. im hung up between these 2:
1. mobo- ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe cpu-3.6 GHz-560 - Socket LGA775has 800mhz fsb
2. mobo-ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe cpu-AMD FX-55

this system will be used for gaming, and 3D-CAD rendering. i will also be editing movies. i will be running 2 6800gt graphics cards.

which combo is a better performer?

thanks, trey

hondatuner · 15-June-05, 04:23 PM

Pick combo 2 AMD 64's are king right now

p0opstinksal0t · 15-June-05, 04:24 PM

im sorry i meant the intel 660 series cpu not 560.

trey

dgsnet · 15-June-05, 04:32 PM

That's not really a question, go with your amd

p0opstinksal0t · 17-June-05, 11:48 PM

amd it is... ive already got my eye on 2 of em on ebay... as well as a mobo

thanks

trey

corruptjoker · 17-June-05, 11:52 PM

In my opinion for what you are saying you will be using the system for I would opt for the intel system. The hyper threading is nice when you do a lot of intensive stuff. I won't encode movies on my amd64 machine at all. I always use my intel machine for encoding and such.

p0opstinksal0t · 18-June-05, 06:06 AM

its a trade-off though bro.... i gotta use the rig mainly for graphics design.... but gaming, and movie editing come second.... personally ive always been an intel fan, but ive been looking at numbers, and man those amd64's are wicked. the main thing ima need is to be able to run 2 progs. or even three at a time. like acad2000, microstation, and whatever else i need. whichever machine is best at that.... thats what i need

trey

corruptjoker · 18-June-05, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by p0opstinksal0t


	its a trade-off though bro.... i gotta use the rig mainly for graphics design.... but gaming, and movie editing come second.... personally ive always been an intel fan, but ive been looking at numbers, and man those amd64's are wicked. the main thing ima need is to be able to run 2 progs. or even three at a time. like acad2000, microstation, and whatever else i need. whichever machine is best at that.... thats what i need trey

Well the intel will be better at running more than one program at a time. Unless you go for a dual core amd. I don't know if you can buy them yet but the dual core amd would be a good choice.

p0opstinksal0t · 18-June-05, 04:16 PM

hmmmm.... ill have to do more research.

thanks, bra

trey

Romeo21779 · 18-June-05, 04:24 PM

How much are you willig to spend exactly. If you are willing to spend over a grand on a cpu there is always the Intel Dual core 3.2 Extreme Edition. Both of the cores have hyperthreading from what I heard.

SPECIALBLEND218 · 18-June-05, 04:34 PM

Even at multitasking the FX-55 will dominate. It's just that much of a beast of a CPU. It will smack the Intel around all day long. I think you will be much happier with it. Also you might look into getting a DFI SLi motherboard. It's a lot better then Asus. Good luck!!!

EDIT:

Also you can't run two monitors with SLi just to let you know. Also some CAD programs have issues with SLi. My buddy can't get catia or mastercam to run with SLi after he tried creating his own profiles. So you might want to check up on this and email the manufacteurs.

p0opstinksal0t · 18-June-05, 04:36 PM

dont really wanna spend that much on cpu.

ive seen both of the above cpu's going for 300-500 on ebay. besides if i want to go with dual core i would prob go with amd. the cores of the amd connect through the cpu itself, while the intel uses the mobo to transfer data between the 2 cores

preciate the info though

trey

15-June-05, 04:02 PM		#1 (permalink)
p0opstinksal0t Apex Master Tech	starting pc biuld need sugg's i am looking into which mobo/cpu combo i would like to get. im hung up between these 2: 1. mobo- ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe cpu-3.6 GHz-560 - Socket LGA775has 800mhz fsb 2. mobo-ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe cpu-AMD FX-55 this system will be used for gaming, and 3D-CAD rendering. i will also be editing movies. i will be running 2 6800gt graphics cards. which combo is a better performer? thanks, trey

15-June-05, 04:32 PM		#4 (permalink)
dgsnet Apex Techie Wannabe	starting pc biuld need sugg's That's not really a question, go with your amd

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
starting	disturbed_pyro	Team PimpRig (F@H and more)	7	14-April-06 12:59 AM
lappy sugg's	p0opstinksal0t	Anything Goes	4	02-December-05 07:25 PM
Starting my first ever mod :-\|	Rykno	Painting	7	19-January-05 12:01 PM
Starting to mod...	Spectrum	Case Modding	12	16-March-04 07:33 AM
Starting out	slickcam	Anything Goes	13	07-June-03 06:10 PM

15-June-05, 04:23 PM		#2 (permalink)
hondatuner Apex Tech Maniac Supreme	Pick combo 2 AMD 64's are king right now

15-June-05, 04:24 PM		#3 (permalink)
p0opstinksal0t Apex Master Tech	im sorry i meant the intel 660 series cpu not 560. trey

17-June-05, 11:48 PM		#5 (permalink)
p0opstinksal0t Apex Master Tech	amd it is... ive already got my eye on 2 of em on ebay... as well as a mobo thanks trey

17-June-05, 11:52 PM		#6 (permalink)
corruptjoker Decept-Hoe-Con	In my opinion for what you are saying you will be using the system for I would opt for the intel system. The hyper threading is nice when you do a lot of intensive stuff. I won't encode movies on my amd64 machine at all. I always use my intel machine for encoding and such.

18-June-05, 06:06 AM		#7 (permalink)
p0opstinksal0t Apex Master Tech	its a trade-off though bro.... i gotta use the rig mainly for graphics design.... but gaming, and movie editing come second.... personally ive always been an intel fan, but ive been looking at numbers, and man those amd64's are wicked. the main thing ima need is to be able to run 2 progs. or even three at a time. like acad2000, microstation, and whatever else i need. whichever machine is best at that.... thats what i need trey

18-June-05, 04:16 PM		#9 (permalink)
p0opstinksal0t Apex Master Tech	hmmmm.... ill have to do more research. thanks, bra trey

18-June-05, 04:24 PM		#10 (permalink)
Romeo21779 Apex Master Tech	How much are you willig to spend exactly. If you are willing to spend over a grand on a cpu there is always the Intel Dual core 3.2 Extreme Edition. Both of the cores have hyperthreading from what I heard.

18-June-05, 04:34 PM		#11 (permalink)
SPECIALBLEND218 H2'Hoe' Cooling Addict	Even at multitasking the FX-55 will dominate. It's just that much of a beast of a CPU. It will smack the Intel around all day long. I think you will be much happier with it. Also you might look into getting a DFI SLi motherboard. It's a lot better then Asus. Good luck!!! EDIT: Also you can't run two monitors with SLi just to let you know. Also some CAD programs have issues with SLi. My buddy can't get catia or mastercam to run with SLi after he tried creating his own profiles. So you might want to check up on this and email the manufacteurs.

18-June-05, 04:36 PM		#12 (permalink)
p0opstinksal0t Apex Master Tech	dont really wanna spend that much on cpu. ive seen both of the above cpu's going for 300-500 on ebay. besides if i want to go with dual core i would prob go with amd. the cores of the amd connect through the cpu itself, while the intel uses the mobo to transfer data between the 2 cores preciate the info though trey