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makotech222   10-10-2007 at 04:49:08 AM

Im playing to buy it around christmas time and i had questions on which mobo to buy. Im planning on getting one of the new dual core penryns that come out, the 3 ghz one most likely. I dont know which mobo to buy though. I currently have a pc from dell, that ive modified almost everything on it. save for the harddrive. So i am just going to replace the mobo and cpu on it. The only problem i have is that the mobo i have now i think is a micro-atx. i was wondering if i would need a new case if i got a new motherboard. i have an air cooled machine and i might plan on light overclocking. i have DDR2 PC4300 1.5 gb of ram as well. i dont know if i would need new ram as well because mine right now is somewhat slow. thanks for the help.


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o1die   10-10-2007 at 05:59:56 AM
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It depends on what model Dell you have. Some of the newer models use micro atx boards that are screwed in. And some versions of windows shipped with dell systems only work with a dell bios. I would recommend a new case and p35 board if your windows version is oem. I found my antec case at Fry's.com for $35 after $50 rebate. Check slickdeals.net for similar deals, or newegg rosewill cases. Black Friday (after Thanksgiving) is a great time to shop Fry's (or compusa). They had the Intel 2140 cpu with ecs board for only $70 on labor day.


Message edited by o1die on 10-10-2007 at 06:03:20 AM
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dragonsprayer   10-10-2007 at 06:58:07 AM
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x38 mobo and ati gpu, amd will get the drivers right

THG show that 8800gtx stlll blows away the 2900xt - i suggest a p35 mobo - the asus p5k deluxe is a great mobo for overclocking the q6600 to 3.6ghz

the 8800gtx 640mb is the best card, $ for $


Message edited by dragonsprayer on 10-10-2007 at 07:58:16 AM
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makotech222   10-10-2007 at 10:36:52 PM
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not looking for a video card. already happy with my 7900gt until later generations. most likely open gl 3.0 but okay, ill check out those stores on black friday. my dell is dimension 9100.

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makotech222   10-12-2007 at 11:54:15 PM
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bump so witch mobo should i buy? i hope for it to b under $120 USD.

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makotech222   10-14-2007 at 06:45:58 PM
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does the p35 support 45 nm core?

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o1die   10-14-2007 at 07:09:14 PM
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The abit ip35-e ($71 after rebate at mwave, last time I checked) will work fine for a non sli system. And it should support penryn.

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stan116   10-14-2007 at 07:42:37 PM
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I just got the newX38 Asus Maximus Formula,and two HD2900Pro 1GB cards. The board was $299 and both cards including shipping was $740.The Max Formula takes DDR2 The chipset comes ready for liquid cooling,but can also be cooler by air.Its a really sweet setup,and very fast. I just built this rig for my bedroom,my main rigs specs are in my sig

------------------------------ X58 Classified
965 Extreme at 4GHz 12TEC Boreas
2- GTX 295s
12 Gbs CSX 2000MHz
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dragonsprayer   10-15-2007 at 10:32:56 AM
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i just got the blitx with the ddr3 - wow ddr3 is expensive looks like this will sit awhile

the best mobo is asus p35 is the p5k deluxe or the p5k-e

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makotech222   10-16-2007 at 01:29:51 AM
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yeah okay. so if i get a pretty good motherboard and the penryn processor, will i be able to overclock okay with my ram: DDR2 533 1.5gb?

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