Is it in.... System 1 or System 2?

[ichangedmyname]

Which one is better- the prices is virtually the same for me (found some good deals at local retailers).

System 1....

EVGA GeForce 8800GTS 640 MB
650i Ultra Motherboard
E6600 2.4 Ghz Core 2 Duo
2 Gigs of HP 800mhz RAM

or

System 2....

EVGA GeForce 8800GTS 320 MB
650i Ultra Motherboard
Q6600 2.4 Ghz Core 2 Quad
3 gigs of 800 Mhz HP RAM

I am thinking System 1 becuase the videocard will last forever, and the only thing I see that might need to be upgraded in the next 3-4 years is another gig of RAM and maybe a new processor.
With System 2 the processor will last forever, but I might need another gig of RAM (no biggy) and maybe a new videocard (to SLI with the 8800 GTS 320).
So wait, doesn't that make System 2 better.... alas somebody help this poor soul out.

Cheers

[james_1991-fight]

Id go for system 2 that quad core will make games run sweet, and that graphics card isnt that bad anyway, yeh system one's card is a bit more powerful and is good (as i have that card) the 320 one should suffice. Either way id go for system 2.

[Scinto]

System 1 for SLi, you only then have to upgrade the CPU when you have xtra cash,

System 2 moby is probably for Crossfire, you can use a single nVidia card on it but you wont be able to use SLi until you get a mobo like #1

[ichangedmyname]

I think I will do system 2. Cause I can get a second 320 MB in a few years if I need more videocard performance.

Cheers

[Scinto]

I think I will do system 2. Cause I can get a second 320 MB in a few years if I need more videocard performance.

Cheers

you would need to replace the motherboard for that

[camper.]

System 2.

I seriously hope you're not using the 8800 as your DX10 card.

[ichangedmyname]

System 2.

I seriously hope you're not using the 8800 as your DX10 card.

And why wouldn't I.....

Cheers

you would need to replace the motherboard for that

No I switch the specs for System 2

Cheers

[UNDIESRULES]

System 2 without a doubt. You wouldnt notice any noticeable difference between a 640 and a 320 8800. And by the time you did you could upgrade to something else.

[ichangedmyname]

Thanks all :salute:
System 2 it is...

Cheers

[(TM)KillJoy]

System 2.

I seriously hope you're not using the 8800 as your DX10 card.

I would seriously like to know why not?