Am I wasting my money if I buy 2 more gigs of RAM instead of waiting until I build an LGA775 Pcore2 Duo Conroe?
I was planning to have about 4GB RAM in my system from the start, but since Socket 478 isn't all that I thought it was, I was thinking it could be a waste of money to upgrade a system that won't run much faster than it's running now.

Also I'd like some thoughts on comparing an LGA775 Pcore2 Dual core conroe 2.6Ghz with 4GB of memory as opposed to a Socket 478 P4 3.2Ghz with 4 GB memory.

Reason being is that I was saving up money to build a PC to be able to eat up applications like they were chalupas and can still beg for 5 more. When I chose my motherboard, I didn't know whether I should take advantage of PCIe or stick with AGP, but since socket 478's were cheaper at the time, i chose that platform instead, and it didn't have PCIe. Don't get me wrong, it's a nice machine, I just feel like I can do better both with it's GPU and CPU. And since I'm saving up for another build, I was wondering if I should just save up and spend a few hundred on RAM[among other things, like better cooling and such], or go all out and spend a few thousand on another monster build.

Also how are temperature comparisons between a Dualcore Conroe and a P4 Prescott on idles and peaks? I'm kinda getting a tingle in my spine telling me that my P4 might need better cooling during the summertime. My current system's first post was around October[I think...I have bad memory] '06 and it peaked at around 52ºC with a non-jumper OC of 3.6Ghz. It peaks at 45ºC average on Default clock speed which is at 3.2Ghz, that's hot. If anyone has better suggestions on better cooling solutions, let me know. Also if Conroe cores run cooler or not.

Lot of questions there, let me try on a few, let me know if I missed any.

I would say it depends on if you want to build a new system or not. The RAM you get for the 478 system will not work on the 775 system. I myself would wait.

I would save for the build.

C2D runs much, much cooler. It's not even a comparison. I'll post some temps in a little while.

Are those load temps?

Most HSF's by Thermalright.

They run much cooler than Pressies.

Yes those temps are under load.
Oh and thanks for the advice.

This post has been edited by Di3S3L on Jan 11 2007, 08:03 PM

You're welcome.

I was thinking 775 Pressie for some reason, and those seemed low.

In any case, Conroe will run cooler.



This post has been edited by Apex Carver on Jan 11 2007, 08:17 PM

Oh, and about:

Umm...yeah...I kinda knew that...

What I was asking is whether I should buy two more 1GB DDR400 sticks of memory for my current system as an addition for a total of 4GB RAM for my current system, or just buid a new system which would be much more suitable for video editing and gaming.

Just thought you'd understand what I was trying to say there.

i'd save up for a c2d and 4gb of ram. i'm also into video editing and i believe i've outgrown my current pc.

Just wanted to give it more emphasis, since it could not be used in the new build.