Conroe or X2?

[Margaret]

Well basically I'll be upgrading my CPU and Mobo soon so I'm in a pickle to get a Conroe or a X2, but the problem is I can't afford to upgrade my Ram just yet.

Does Conroe _need_ DDR2 to run properly? I've got PC3200 Geil 4x512MB currently.

If the Conroe will work on my Ram is it a better CPU to get over the X2?

 

[Margaret]

Okay thanks easyrider, I have came up with this:

(PSU because I'm on a 400w Generic and I think my 7900GTO is slightly underperforming!)

 

[Margaret]

Change that mobo for a

Gigabyte DS3
And some Geil ram instead.
Change the Hiper to an enermax liberty 500 w if you have the extra 20 quid.

Righto I got this now:

(Does the Conroe OEM come with a Cooler btw?, trying to save as much cash as possible)

 

[Margaret]

Nope.

Ah righto good to know