Best CPU please Help

[tetracore44]

I recently won an argument with tiger-direct and received an exchange for another cpu.
i had a Q6600 B3 (not overclocked 2.4GHz) but i am now thinking of either going with a GO Q6600
or a Duo. The q6600 may be water-cooled because my last ran hot.

the problem with the duo is the fastest suported duos tiger doesnt sell
Can the new duo be unofficially supported? (can the E6X50 chips be supported by the 975x)
i have the d975xbx2 mobo (chipset_975X)

what are the problems with having an unsupported duo ( what is different)
I would at least like the cpu to go to 3.4 if q6600 and at least 3.6-4 if duo

if you have any other cpu suggestions please post
thanks

 

[rmicro1]

Put simply you will have to check with your motherboard's manufacturer for the latest BIOS and see if the desired CPU is supported. To my knowledge, there is no such thing as an "unofficially supported" CPU. It it's not supported, it either will not work properly or not work at all.

Intel's website does say that the 975x chipset does support C2D's on the 1066MHz bus. So it's up to your motherboard's manufacturer to supply a BIOS to run the new CPU steppings.

 

[jimmysmitty]

His is a Intel mobo and if they don't have support listed then chances are the 1333FSB Duos wont be supported.

I would say go for the Q6600 G0 as your mobo doesn't show full support for anything after that.

http://processormatch.intel.com/COMPDB/SearchResult.aspx?Boardname=d975xbx2

That is what can run on your mobo.

 

[Shadow703793]

I do believe that the 975X will not support FSB 1333. (Not 100% sure)

 

[tetracore44]

i am planning to replace my mobo then can you suggest a good mobo that has raid, pci express ports, can run all duos and quads, is known to be a good overclocker and is hopefully under 200$ oh and possibly sli ready if possible thanks.

 

[tetracore44]

i forgot i am planning to get a duo but if anyone thinks a quad is better please state the reasons. my comp is only used for gaming and some internet use. i am planning on getting a e8500 so the clockspeed on the mobo must be 1333

 

[jaguarskx]

i forgot i am planning to get a duo but if anyone thinks a quad is better please state the reasons. my comp is only used for gaming and some internet use. i am planning on getting a e8500 so the clockspeed on the mobo must be 1333

The FSB on Intel mobos are "Quad Pumped" that means 1333MHz really translates to 333MHz.

That in turns means you will need to use DDR2 667 RAM to run the E8500 at stock speed.

The 975X chipset officially supports up to DDR2 800 RAM. That translates to 1600MHz Quad Pumped FSB.

 

[tetracore44]

i can use faster ram right and ill need when i oc

do you know the ram limit on the xp profesional sp2

 

[Jake_Barnes]

The title of this topic has been edited by Jake_Barnes

 

[dagger]

The highest rating chipset right now is x38/48, with fsb running at 1600mhz natively, and can oc reliably to 2000+mhz. Support all Intel cpus in existance at this point. It will set you back $200+ though.

Ram limit depends on 32bit or 64bit OS. There are XP and Vista versions of both. 32bit uses around 3.5, 64bit, practically unlimited for our purposes.

 

[tetracore44]

how do i know if i have 32 or 64 bit?

 

[dagger]

how do i know if i have 32 or 64 bit?

Control Panel -> System should tell you.

 

[tetracore44]

nope only windows sp2 year 2002

 

[dagger]

nope only windows sp2 year 2002

It's likely 32bit. If it's 64bit, it should tell you.

 

[tetracore44]

IS IT WORTH GETTING 64 BIT OR SHOULD I STICK WITH MY 32BIT

 

[dagger]

IS IT WORTH GETTING 64 BIT OR SHOULD I STICK WITH MY 32BIT

The main reason to switch to 64bit is ram. 32bit supports about 3.5gb. If you have 4gb, might as well save the money and stick with 32bit. If you have 8gb, definately upgrade. If you're planning to buy a new OS anyway and don't have high ram, go for 64bit and leave yourself room for upgrade. Also, you should ideally get 64bit Vista instead of 64bit XP, which have poor driver support.

 

[tetracore44]

ok which type of crucial ballistic ram is the best for OC ect.