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As the saying goes, there are only two types of devices - the experimental and the obsolete.

Can anyone tell me off hand what the best processor and motherboard available in the market now that will maintain competetive performance for the next 2-3 years? If I know I'll never catch up with the ever dynamic changes in the computer technology so.

I'll like to stay with the brand I've had - an Asus mobo and an AMD processor. Any recommendations so I can find out if my pocket can handle it?

Bubblehead

I could go hunting for links, but I'll tell you if you want THE BEST motherboard, and a high end CPU + RAM to support it all your looking at a starting figure of $900. Then depending on your GPU situation you may need a new one too.

Cheers
Cameron

Since you like Asus, you may as well be introduced to one of their finest boards at present.

http://www.asus.com/products4.aspx?mode ... l2=11&l3=0

And a matching CPU:

http://indigo.intel.com/compare_cpu/sho ... ture=en-US

If I don't have all the cash I need at this time perhaps I can buy the motherboard and the processor, then the required RAM, followed by high end video. I may have to get a new case with 500W power supply but all my other peripherals (HD, optical, sound, etc.) should still work, right?

When I mentioned Asus, I meant their mobo compatible with AMD processors. I stick with the dual core at this point. Make sense?

Bubblehead

No, it doesn't make any sense at all, the AMD platform is more expensive and not as powerful by a good margin.

Also you HAVE to buy RAM. Unless your running a 945+ or a AM2 system already, you need DDR2 RAM. Core 2 and AM2 require DDR2 RAM, and CAN'T use normal DDR RAM. So your stuck buying RAM, Mobo, and CPU. Also with the video card, AM2 and Core 2 have yet to have a AGP slot on a board. They are all PCI-E, so if you have a PCI-E card then your fine, if not your in need of a new card too.

As for your PSU, I know its not for a while but heres the one you should think about (strongly) getting. Hiper Type R This is the best PSU I have ever encountered. It also comes in blue and red (they have matching LED fans to their case color. Black has no LED) depending on your color scheeme.

Cheers
Cameron

It also comes in blue and red (they have matching LED fans to their case color. Black has no LED) depending on your color scheme.

Whilst I agree on the PSU, DON'T get the red or blue ones. The LED fans in these models are far louder than the non-LED fan of the black one.

For me silence is more important than lightning, and I have two cold cathodes in my system anyway.

Jon

For me silence is more important than lightning, and I have two cold cathodes in my system anyway.

You should get that checked out, i'm not sure they are supposed to do that!  

You should get that checked out, i'm not sure they are supposed to do that!  

Nope its true. The LED fans produce more noise, HOWEVER they do have a higher CFM. So more noise, but more airflow. Cooling is more important to me than silence.

Cheers
Cameron

You should get that checked out, i'm not sure they are supposed to do that!  

Haha. Wondered where all the bright flashes were coming from

Jon