On Tue, 07 Nov 2006 04:14:14 +1300 Jamie Dobbs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The time has come to consider a new PC. At this stage I am think of a Intel > Core 2 Duo E6600 based system and am looking for recommendations on > motherboards and RAM. I haven't kept up with the play lately and have no idea > how DDR2 "works" ie. single stick/pairs of sticks etc. so basically just > after some info form those more up with things than I am. > My current videocard is a PCI-E 7600GT , and I have a 500W power supply and a > case that I will use. > Appreciate any ideas. > > Cheers > > Jamie > RAM is increasing in price daily. 1GB DDR2 was $120, now it's $185. Whether you want to wait and hope the price comes down or not is your call! DDR2 works singly or dual channel, and comes in 533, 667 and 800MHz speeds. If you can get it. Most motherboards support FSB speeds to 1066MHz, and seem to be around the $200+ mark. Core duo is certainly the best vfm at the moment, especially since dell seem to be getting every amd processor made at the moment. My personal feeling is that 64 bit stuff isn't really supported well enough for a desktop... too much just doesn't work. Using the hardware's fine, but to stay in the mainstream, stick with 32 bit OS. Steve
