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]

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

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]

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

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]

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

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]

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

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.]

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

System 2.

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

[ichangedmyname]

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

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]

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

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]

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

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

Cheers

[(TM)KillJoy]

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

System 2.

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

I would seriously like to know why not?

[camper.]

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

I would seriously like to know why not?

Wait and see.

[The Laughing Man]

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

Truth is like most first gen tech alot of folk believe the 8800 cards won't be up to the task of running full fat Dx10 games. They are great for playing Dx9 games without doubt but chances are until we see Dx10 games actually take off we won't see how well these cards actually run Dx10 games, of course by that time the G90s will have no doubt come along so no one will care.

[(TM)KillJoy]

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

My plan was to use two, SLI 8800gts 320's ...I kinda figured I would be in pretty good shape for a couple years anyway ...so, wait and see eh? I think also that sure, in time the 8800s wouldn't be enough, as is true with most things, but I would have thought they would make it through to DX10.

Oh well, if there is anything I have learned about hardware, whats great for today, ..won't be squat tomorrow. :dead:

[ichangedmyname]

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

The 8800's will last 2 years minimum. Then trash it and get a new crad. Whenever my stuff gets old I (what I am doing right now actually ) is overclock to huge speeds/unsafe temps and just let them burn, burn, and burn. Then I whip them out and put the new stuff in.

Cheers

[camper.]

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

My plan was to use two, SLI 8800gts 320's ...I kinda figured I would be in pretty good shape for a couple years anyway ...so, wait and see eh? I think also that sure, in time the 8800s wouldn't be enough, as is true with most things, but I would have thought they would make it through to DX10.

Oh well, if there is anything I have learned about hardware, whats great for today, ..won't be squat tomorrow. :dead:

It's actually been the case with every bit of "high-end" hardware, and by that, I mean the first of a new generation.

The problem is that Moore's law is exponential. We're paying.