Need Advice for new computer parts

[gazaway]

It depends on game to game and whether there are beta drivers or not

 

[Shayetet13]

as for the memory what is the best kind and does it make a big difference in fps? i noticed a big difference in the price between ddr2 ddr3 and ddr400. the ddr3 is most exspensive and the others are like half price

 

[yorkkev28]

If you wanna be flash and/or pose to your mates, have a large bank balance then get a high end mobo and DDR3. If on the other hand you are a mere mortal like the rest of us then just go for DDR2 800 on a P35 board.

 

[Shayetet13]

what is the difference in performence between the two?.
i think for now ill just get the 8800gt and 2gb ram, ill probably get the OCZ 2gb ddr2 800 like what was suggested above that will run in my a8n sli mobo right?

and are there anyother oppinions about what 8800 to get the bfg or the evga?

 

[Shayetet13]

i just read that the a8n sli doesnt read ddr2
this is the description:

4 x DIMM, Max. 4 GB, DDR 400/333/266 ECC,Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel memory architecture

anyone have a specific memory to get or should i wate untill i get a new mobo ?

 

[gazaway]

Ya, you need some DDR PC3200.
Crucial is a good brand : Newegg.com - Crucial 1GB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Desktop Memory - OEM

And so is G.Skill : Newegg.com - G.SKILL 1GB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Desktop Memory - Retail

The G.Skill comes with a heat spreader, so it's probably the best choice for your money.

 

[Shayetet13]

ok..
about the graphics card what is better a 8800gt 512mb
or a 8800 gts 320mb?
what one should i get and can u suguest a company like gigabyte asus xfx evga bfg...

Thanks

 

[gazaway]

8800gt outperforms the 8800gts 320 by quite a margin. The 8800GT actually performs right under the NEW 8800GTS and also right under the 8800GTX. Price/performance I would still go with the 8800GT 512 if you plan on doing intense gaming. The 8800GT 256 would work just fine for you if you just want to do moderate gaming.