Mike - I know, i know ... I am not ignoring your opinion, really.
I just, dunno, it seems to work out for a lot of people ... I guess i have a good 'feeling' about it ... if i'm wrong, well then you can say 'i told ya so'.
........
anyways, this whole thing is hurting my brain
I may be changing to a P4 system, it might work better for my needs.
(thx to Lasereth for complicating my decision
, yet helping me make sure I get what I need
)
If I do, I'm currently considering this mobo:
Abit IS7-V2 -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813127175
and a box P4 3.0/800 -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116171
.. and if i go this route, I would get a different HSF, but not now!
As it is, I'm hitting the ceiling pricewise and it makes me nervous ..but I
could go with this P4 sys if it would really be better for my usage.
2 Q's :
1. do prescotts really suck as much power as they are rumoured to do?
If so, I still think I'd be ok with my PSU, but would i notise it on my electricity bill? assuming puter's on almost 24/7 ..
2. are socket 478's 'dead' ... would i be able to upgrade the proc for a reasonable price if i wanted to in a year or 2? or would I pretty much be 'stuck' with this system?
...
I'm going to sleep on it, and hope that I can get some feedback and actually place an order tomorrow.
