CPU or Mobo first?

[Alf]

i plan on upgrading my computer with either a new CPU or a new mobo.
but i only have enough cash for one (or i could buy both and be broke)
what im lookin for is a good CPU (AMD preffered), and a good mobo.

i was thinkin of a 64bit +3500 939pin CPU wise. or is there a better buy? $350 (195 pounds) or less. i have no problems OCing

or a .... can some one give me a good motherboard reccomendation? no more than $200 please (110 pounds)

with the motherboard, i have a 6800GT AGP card and have no intention of replacing it with a PCI-E version...so PCI-E is out (can i save money cause of that?). It was posted in a diffrent thread that the prices of AMD CPUs were going to drop soon, but im am unsure of when.
if i can i plan on buying one component at a time, unless i have cash to spare.

all suggestions are apreciated, thanks!

 

[Me__2001]

whats your setup at the moment ?

 

[Alf]

As follows:
AMD +3000XP
1 Gig Kingston PC3200 (nothing fancy)
420W PSU
BFG 6800GT OC
Gigabyte motherboard (make unsure)
and some misc. stuff

 

[Me__2001]

if you dont have a 64bit setup at the moment which it doesn't look like then you'll have to buy both a CPU and new mobo

 

[Alf]

I know, i plan on buying the parts as i get paid. so i dont really need them all right now, or should i just spend all my cash?

 

[Me__2001]

so you going to buy them one at a time and use them as a new platform for your PC ?

 

[crazylegs]

If your not running a 64 bit setup then ME_2001 is right

If you want to stay AMD then it looks like you'll have to save some more money and buy both Mobo and processor if you want a performance hike...

 

[Alf]

Me_2001- Right on the Dot

 

[CSUnited14]

i bought mine one at a time but a friend used his credit card and bought it all so im paying him wednesday will be that last payment. It shouldnt matter if you buy all at once or not youll have it all at the same time . and i have a few questions is the graphics card agp? you may of said if so sorry im gonna give 2 of each thing.
Mobo -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813127196
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131517
Processor -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103514
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103502

Those are my ideas and the prices are pretty good let me know if you like the selection and the sli mobo is easy to oc..

 

[Alf]

i think im going to go with the 3500
as for motherboards, does anybody know of any good nForce 4 Ultra AGP motherboards (if they make them!)

 

[psd99]

i read a post on here that amd cpus are going to go down in price
i dont know if its true or when its going to happen

but i would sugest finding out abt it
and yes go for 64 bit nice and powerful.

one other suggestion, GO FOR THE BEST MOTHERBOARD THATS AVAIBLE
dont go for a cheap crappy one

i think the most important part of a pc is the motherboard and its only right to put in the best!

 

[Me__2001]

go for what CPU you can afford and make sure its on the new venice core, a 3500 will be a good place to start and you can upgrade to the FX series as time goes by, the only AMD 64 motherboards with AGP that i know of use VIA chipsets

 

[Me__2001]

crazylegs where did you see that ? on the ECS website it says there is only PCI-E

http://www.ecsusa.com/products/kn1_spec.html

 

[Alf]

ive seen a motherboard that takes both PCI-E X16 and AGP based video cards (on or the other of course)
but ive heard that the AGP part takes a 30-50% performance hit! im going to check up on that...

 

[Alf]

Hmm... i guess i have to go with a VIA based chipset (K8T800 Pro)
anyone know of a good motherboard?

 

[Me__2001]

Asus A8V deluxe

http://www.overclock.co.uk/customer/product.php?productid=17894

i forgot your in the states

 

[Raje]

I dream about that mother board

i bought mine one at a time but a friend used his credit card and bought it all so im paying him wednesday will be that last payment. It shouldnt matter if you buy all at once or not youll have it all at the same time . and i have a few questions is the graphics card agp? you may of said if so sorry im gonna give 2 of each thing.
Mobo -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813127196
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131517
Processor -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103514
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103502

Those are my ideas and the prices are pretty good let me know if you like the selection and the sli mobo is easy to oc..

CS_ its like you and I are on newegg looking at the same stuff all the time.... I've been dreaming about that ASUS board..... Instant music!!!!, among so many other features

 

[CSUnited14]

im on newegg everyday trying to get some good deals they Have crazy deals like half life 2 is only 29.99 and shipping .99 A STEAL!!!!!!

 

[Alf]

Ive been a fan of Newegg for quite a while now

Me- that motherboard looks good, i think i will get it

but i think im going to get the CPU first, so i will be committed

 

[Alf]

Check out the CPU deal at newegg.com now!
a 64 bit +3700 for $275, but its not a 939 pin which i am fixed on getting.