NEW mobo/cpu/gfx 64bit system on a BUDGET of 150gbp!

[keef247]

right basically my asus a7n8x-e deluxe is done and dusted.i have GeIL 1gb pc3200 (2x512mb) dual channel value kit. i have a 2800xp barton which will go in my 2nd machine so thats no problem. i have a brand new tagan 550w mega beast psu that was recommended on here so thats cool i have a 9800pro though... so im on a budget unless we can get a nice pci-e card for 60/80quid max as im after a new mobo and gfx card (if needed) doesnt have to be SLI would be handy though.otherwise happy to go with single pci-e or even a agp 64bit mobo. just want to get something new otherwise can you recommend and link me to a suitable replacement nice enough preformance wise motherboard for my current rig? its a 2800barton, asus a7n8x-e dlx (broken) 9800pro, 1.5gb ram, hdd's galore, 4 IDE 2 SATA, 2x Optical...
basically to rap this up want either a whole new mobo and gfx card for say 150 thats 64bit that would be if possible faster than my current b0rked 2800xp system... pci-e would be nice SLI would be really nice... if not a super cheap but stable agp 64bit mobo and cpu or a single pci-e with a nice matched ati card? remember BUDGET 150 gbp.and im in the UK
suggestions suggestions people.
thanks alot.sorry for crap explanation trying to get ready for work and post quick you know how it is lol.
opps sorry i didnt make it very clear.i meant to say 4ide drives and then a sata/ata card with 2 drives (optical) on the card and then 2 satas on the mobo or i can also use them on the card aswell.sorry for miscomfusion.

[kalniel]

ASRock dual sata 2 + AMD X2 3800 = ~140 quid.

Will run the 9800pro fine, and you can stick a PCI-E card in at a later date.

[shaithis]

VERY Slightly over-budget....

AMD Athlon 64 3000 + Socket939 - £48

256MB ASUS 7300GT Silent - £58

Abit KN8 SLi - £66

Or keep the ATI card and go with this motherboard instead...

Asrock 939DUAL-VSTA - £40

[DanceswithUnix]

Indeed ASRock are your friend

DUAL VSTA Conroe compatible mobo = 36.30

Core 2 Duo 6300 =131.07

Slightly over budget, but gets you upgrade paths to DDR2 memory and PCIe graphics.

[Steve B]

DancedwithUnix suggestion gets my vote too more upgrade paths in the long run

[DanceswithUnix]

Hmm, just noticed the 4 IDE drives requirement. Not seen any ATA raid controllers on a motherboard for ages it all seems to have gone SATA. That probably means having to spend another 11 quid on an IDE port.

You also don't say what your 64 bit requirement is. Not seen any 64 bit benchhmarks for core2 duo CPUs yet, but AMD may be your best bet if this is important.

[keef247]

thanks alot for your replies and the speed.if i can ask (sounding n00bish) are intel actually getting it right now then? would an x2 of same cost not be preferable?im hoping i might have close to 200 to spend on friday but i reckon i have 150..

[Steve B]

a conroe E6300 will beat an X2 3800 ansolutely hands down

Unix is talking about one of these

[shaithis]

The Core 2 Duo chips are now faster then AMD X2s clock-for-clock.

The pendulum has swung

[keef247]

Hmm, just noticed the 4 IDE drives requirement. Not seen any ATA raid controllers on a motherboard for ages it all seems to have gone SATA. That probably means having to spend another 11 quid on an IDE port.

You also don't say what your 64 bit requirement is. Not seen any 64 bit benchhmarks for core2 duo CPUs yet, but AMD may be your best bet if this is important.

opps sorry i didnt make it very clear.i meant to say 4ide drives and then a sata/ata card with 2 drives (optical) on the card and then 2 satas on the mobo or i can also use them on the card aswell.sorry for miscomfusion.

EDIT:
looks like that passive asus gfx card is on "Pre order..." alternatives recommended by you?something tried and tested but noticable from my 9800pro
what kinda res and settings could i run for example HL2 at so i could compare it to what i can run it at now as a benchmark for preformance increase...

[keef247]

that conroe is only 1.86 ghz:S is it the 2mb cache and the 1066fsb that makes it faster is the cpu clock not as important then as the x2 has a faster clock?sorry im a socketA man i have no clue bout 64bit..open my eyes please.

[Steve B]

i have an E6400 at 2G and its faster than 2 2400+ rigs, 1 x 3700+ rig, 1 x Opty 144@2.7 Rig, 1 x X2 4200+

[keef247]

awesome looks like ill be getting one of these then *fingers crossed i have enough money* sods law i wont.but i might wait another month and get a sweet gfx card aswell.so the Asrock 775 DUAL-VSTA VIA PT880, S775, AGP / PCI-Express, DDR/DDR2 667, SATA Raid 1066FSB ATX runs core2 intel chip you recommended nicely then? i hate intel but this could be the turning point
cheers again.

[Steve B]

i hate intel too, but performance outweighs name eh

[keef247]

on the tech spec is says its not core 2 compatable but i take it thats a mistake http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=434321

[Steve B]

it should support c2d out of the box