Complete my system.

[Dom_01]

Help Complete my system?

HI... I need a bit of advice on completing my new system.

I've just got a Asus M2N32-SLI Deluxe WIFI-AP + Athlon 64 4600 AM2.

Now i need some DDR2 memory and a graphics card. Memory wise i am thinking about the Corsair 1GB DDR2 XMS2-6400C4 pair, which looks good. But i am stumped on the gfx card.


Budget is limited; firstly i was looking at 7600gt in SLI, but kinda eliminates the upgrade potential. Then i was looking at 1 x 7900gt card, upgradeable. But now I’ve seen the 7900 GS card.....

So.... Spend the extra bucks and get 7900GT or is GS ok?
Looking at 1gb 'matched pair', or should a get a single 1GB module (same specs) and buy another module when i have more cash?

I tend to upgrade every 3-4 years lol. So i like to get it right first time


Any help / advice would be much appreciated. I reckon i can push £150 on the memory and £250 on the card. But any serious persuasion might increase my budget.

 

[Dom_01]

Thanks for the feedback I thought this would happen.

I’ve already got the mobo and cpu. It's been AGES since i've looked at getting a new PC (4 years). I guess i got those two components on brand loyalty alone. Anyway, compared to what I have now, what I’ve purchased is going to be a big leap. I am happy.

I must admit, the ATI Radeon X1900 XT looks very nice! Like I said, any serious persuasion! I might ignore the nvidia route altogether. Thought the memory on my mobo had to be 6400+?

But seeing as I upgrade so infrequently, would I be better off getting a decent nvidia card and then look at the SLI option later should I need to?
Ta for the welcome.

 

[Dom_01]

Thanks Mr Waster.


If you work here u did a great job. I'll be sure to be spending my money here.