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Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 2:07 am Post subject:

Yes, I have plan on upgrading (already....), but really all I want is a motherboard with two PCIe slots so I can SLI two video cards, an AM2+ processer bed, and at least 8GB total system memory. If anyone has suggestions for other processers, feel free to tell me. But I lke my 3Ghz AMD.

My budget is very tight right now because I am about to move and need to save for a deposit on another apartment, so I won't be buying anything immediately

Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 3:36 am Post subject:

If you are tight on money, push for a better processor instead of SLI.

Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 4:57 am Post subject:

Aw man, but so far I haven't found a processor for the AM2+ Socket that's faster than 3Ghz.

Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 5:01 am Post subject:

Wait a sec, I forgot about one thing......memory! No, that doesn't mean I need to upgrade my brain's memory (though I wish I could). Laughing

Won't more memory improve graphical performance even though the video card has its own memory?

And what's this I hear about only being able to use 3 gigs maximum memory on XP? Is that tue?

(This topic has went from Power Supplies to Video Power....) Rolling Eyes

Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:48 am Post subject:

The break down with XP is maximum 3 gigs of memory. The architecture of it will not accept anything more than 3 gigs.

To get above that, requires VISTA.

RD

EDIT: This refers to the 32bit XP, not the 64bit XP and VISTA.

Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 12:47 pm Post subject:

Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 3:56 pm Post subject:

i didn't read the whole thread thoughtfully but if you system is like mine in my sig, then you'll be fine. I DO recommend getting a Corsair 650w or 750w, I chose the 650w because i'm not going to do SLI. I run everything just fine too. The reason i say Corsair is because they have a lifetime warrenty, usually have rebates, and are built like a tank.

FYI: I just read this yesterday, SLI (with 9800GTX and above) will be bottlenecked by almost any CPU. The only CPUs that can handle the new Nvidia cards in SLI and TRI-SLI are the i7 core Intels. Thought that was pretty interesting.

Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 7:58 pm Post subject:

RD: XP 64 and Vista 64 support more than 3GB's. It's the 32 bit operating systems that don't.

Cessnapilot: Clockspeed isn't everything. It's alot on architecture. Are you planning to "upgrade" on a new computer, or to swap out parts on your old computer to make it better?
If you want SLI, think of at least getting an Intel E8x00 or an Intel quad. If not, then the newer AMD Phenom II's, as these processors are all based on the newer 45nm build.

Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:20 pm Post subject:

@ T-fish and heeshung......

No kidding guys, I know that. He is also running XP 32 bit, and not 64 bit.

Therefore, my answer is correct. Twisted Evil

RD

Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:33 pm Post subject:

Alright, you lost me again. How do we know for sure my OS is 32-bit?
I wouldn't know myself, I don't know how to find out (hint hint....)

Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:41 pm Post subject:

Chances are you have a 32-bit operating system if your computer came with 3GB's of RAM or less.

To find out, go to Start -> Run -> type: CMD -> type: systeminfo

When the thing finishes loading, look for the line:

System Type. If it says x86, then it is 32-bit. If it says x64, then it is 64-bit.

Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 12:51 am Post subject:

Thanks, I'm on it.

Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 7:01 pm Post subject:

If you bought this system off the shelf, chances are that it came with a 32 bit OS, OEM's are simply not going to spend the money on a 64 bit OS unless you requested it.