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ragvrgvewg   05-04-2008 at 10:52:41 PM

I have this motherboard, which only has AGP: Biostar P4M800 Pro-M6. It says it has a LGA775 socket. What's the best processor I can get for it? I can't pay more than $200. I need something that won't bottleneck a Radeon HD 3850.

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closed_deal   05-04-2008 at 11:00:43 PM
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On Biostar's website it says the C2D 6400 is the maximum the board will support.

 

If it could handle the 45mn wolfdales i'd say get a 7200. Roadrunners had some great overclocks with it :).


Message edited by closed_deal on 05-04-2008 at 11:02:28 PM
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ragvrgvewg   05-04-2008 at 11:06:44 PM
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would any of those 2 bottleneck the 3850? that's my main worry here.

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closed_deal   05-04-2008 at 11:10:58 PM
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They shouldn't. however even my E8400 bottlenecks my gfx cards slightly. Everytime i go for a higher overclock i get that bit more out of it. But, to be honest the E6400 @ 2.13 shouldn't bottleneck it.

BTW what cpu do you have atm?

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ragvrgvewg   05-04-2008 at 11:15:10 PM
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A intel pentium 4 631 3000Mhz (15 x 200), dual core. I haven't bought the 3850 yet but I get the feeling my current processor won't be enough.

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closed_deal   05-04-2008 at 11:22:06 PM
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Ah ok if you've not bought yet i seriously suggest a new mobo and cpu then getting the pci 9600GT instead. I'm a ATI fan, but bang for buck atm is on the 512 9600GT :(.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819116052

 

and

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128059

 

or

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813127034

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 813136038R

 

Can even do some overclocking with this pair :).


Message edited by closed_deal on 05-04-2008 at 11:31:10 PM
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ragvrgvewg   05-04-2008 at 11:36:30 PM
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you see the problem is that I don't have more than $400 to spend. Unless you can add a decent card and power unit to the list without going over that. I'd love to build a modern computer from scratch but I can't find a combo that costs less. I can re use my 1GB DDR2 RAM, 80GB hard drive and CD drive.


Message edited by ragvrgvewg on 05-04-2008 at 11:45:11 PM
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closed_deal   05-04-2008 at 11:49:41 PM
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Sorted.....

 

CPU.... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819116052

 

Mobo... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128059

 

Gfx... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814150278

 

PSU... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371006

 

Total= $359.96 with a $55 mail in rebate :) = $304.96 total

 

or if you wanted remove the 256 GT and get a superclocked 512 instead:

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814143126

 

New total $409.96 with $55 dollar rebate = $354.96 :D

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ragvrgvewg   05-05-2008 at 12:02:36 AM
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woah.. that's awesome. thanks a lot.

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closed_deal   05-05-2008 at 12:07:50 AM
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no probs nothing i like more than to eat sweet 'n sour pork balls while looking at hardware :D.

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ragvrgvewg   05-05-2008 at 12:15:29 AM
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wait a min is there a difference between the power unit in your list and my current one? It's a Soltech Atx Switch 450w. If no I could just keep it and use the money to go with the superclocked card on your list.

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closed_deal   05-05-2008 at 12:30:38 AM
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I'm unsure on that brand name so don't know how well it'll hold out against a 512Mb 9600GT superclocked. If it's older than two years i'd definitely say get a new one. The Antec Earthwatts is a high quality PSU so i can be happy saying it'll handle it.

Maybe another member has heard of the Soltech PSU's. I'm in the UK so we get different brand names etc... gets a little confusing sometimes :(.

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ragvrgvewg   05-05-2008 at 12:41:33 AM
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no problem i'll check back tomorrow. bye

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closed_deal   05-05-2008 at 12:45:14 AM
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righto most likely someone else will have added an input by then so your be in for a nippy new rig anyhow :).

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Shadow703793   05-05-2008 at 01:57:25 AM
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closed_deal wrote :

Sorted.....

CPU.... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819116052

Mobo... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128059

Gfx... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814150278

PSU... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371006

Total= $359.96 with a $55 mail in rebate :) = $304.96 total

or if you wanted remove the 256 GT and get a superclocked 512 instead:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814143126

New total $409.96 with $55 dollar rebate = $354.96 :D


Well done. +1

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husky mctarflash   05-05-2008 at 03:48:14 AM
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Well done. +2

Only other recommendation is the OCZ StealthExtreme 600 watt powersupply. To me it is a no brainer, $15 more after rebate. Stellar reviews. Solid base.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817341010
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/451/10
http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews [...] watt_psu/5

I have pretty much the same system, and really couldn't be happier. Get that '2180 up to 3.2 GHz, and you will be flying! In fact, if doing it over again, I would have gone with the 9600GT.

Good luck!

------------------------------ e8400 at 3.85 GHz with Xigmatek 120mm Rifle | MSI P35 Neo2 FR | HIS HD3870 ICEQ3 | 4 GB OCZ Reaper DDR2 800| 250 GB WD Caviar | 600 Watt OCZ StealthExtreme | Antec 900 | XP SP3
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husky mctarflash   05-05-2008 at 03:56:33 AM
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...P.S...

You could even go cheaper with another 9600.

Closed_deal's recommended BFG is certainly a solid unit. But there are some other solid brands on the 'Egg such as ASUS and EVGA that are ~$20 less.

With gear like the 2180 and todays graphics cards, it is a great time to upgrade!

------------------------------ e8400 at 3.85 GHz with Xigmatek 120mm Rifle | MSI P35 Neo2 FR | HIS HD3870 ICEQ3 | 4 GB OCZ Reaper DDR2 800| 250 GB WD Caviar | 600 Watt OCZ StealthExtreme | Antec 900 | XP SP3
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