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Anonymous   09-27-2008 at 08:08:51 PM

Ok, im doing an overhaul on my PC. Currently I have a AMD 64 bit Athlon 3500+ 2.21mhz CPU, and 4 gigs of DDR ram limited by my mobo to 333mhz (boo). I have recently purchased an 8800GT OC and im going backwards to get the rest of the parts I need to boost this thing up. My case is a Silver Stone and has a good cooling system (fan based) wind tunnel type thing.

I play games, aka crysis, fps games and anything with new graphics.., also am interested in rendering 3d graphics..and lots of multi tasking with heavy apps is good because im a speed demon.

I am shopping for the CPU/RAM/MOBO and am thinking I want to get top end stuff (not too top end though) and of course if I can save money thats a bonus. Here is what I have my eye on:


CPU -
Intel Core2 Quad- Q9550 2.83ghz (1333mhz), 12mb

MOBO -
Asus P5E3 Premium (might be overkill)

RAM -
Patriot Viper DDR3 @ 2000mhz - 2 or 4 gigs ...if i get 2 now ill buy 2 more later down the line. - (maybe bad brand?)

CPU FAN - ????

Anyways,..let me know what you all think please... im sure I could save in some areas but I dont want to upgrade unless im getting a fairly maxed out system that I can keep for a good while before upgrading (save maybe the GPU in the coming years).

Thanks!!!!


Message edited by Anonymous on 09-27-2008 at 11:13:59 PM
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yomamafor1   09-27-2008 at 11:31:11 PM
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IMO, you should go with the following:

CPU: Intel C2Q Q6600

Motherboard: ASUS P5Q

RAM: 4GB Crucial Ballistix DDR2-800

CPU Cooler: Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme

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The reason for such... big change is because you're not getting much more performance by going Q9550 and DDR3, although the cost is about twice as much. Personally I think you should sell your 8800GT OC, and get 4870 / 4850 or 9800GTX+. Since your computer will mostly be doing graphic intensive applications (games), its much more important to get a high end graphics card than high end CPU + Motherboard.

Now you also have the opportunity to go for multi-cards in the future, although it is more likely for you to simply sell your current graphics card and move on to the next generation graphics card. However if you are thinking about going SLI (which is not recommended) or Xfire, you should look into X48 chipset or 790i chipsets.

------------------------------ Intel will not take the top spot, or probably the top 3 spot back for the forseeable future. Not even with 32nm and more cores will intel be able to beat Jaguar. - JennyH the AMDiot, Nov 2009
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br3nd064   09-27-2008 at 11:39:13 PM
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^+1. Very good suggestions.

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Zorg   09-27-2008 at 11:52:29 PM
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I like those suggestions as well, especially the DDR2 instead of the DDR3. I have a Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme and I would get the XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler with the XIGMATEK ACK-I7751 Retention Bracket if I was buying now.


Message edited by Zorg on 09-28-2008 at 12:02:28 AM
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Anonymous   09-28-2008 at 12:12:35 AM
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Ok, interesting, I wasnt sure on what hardware to drop down to, but i figured if I get the high end, I wont need a new GPU in some ways, the 8800 is a fast card, that with the quad core/fast mem, then im set for awhile. I guess another question would be, if I was to wait for new technology to come out or prices to come down, how long would that wait be do you think? and what new technologies are coming out that look the most promising? AMD? INTEL? RAM?


Message edited by Anonymous on 09-28-2008 at 12:14:56 AM
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yomamafor1   09-28-2008 at 12:26:51 AM
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Given the fact that you will do FPS gaming (extremely hard on the graphics card), and 3D rendering (also take advantage of graphics engine), its probably a better choice to go for a much more robust graphics engine.

But of course, if you're not looking into selling your current 8800GT, then Intel's Q6600 along with ASUS P5Q (P45 chipset) should satisfy you. Just keep in mind that by spending majority of your resources on graphics card may be a better idea.

------------------------------ Intel will not take the top spot, or probably the top 3 spot back for the forseeable future. Not even with 32nm and more cores will intel be able to beat Jaguar. - JennyH the AMDiot, Nov 2009
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habitat87   11-03-2008 at 10:24:42 AM
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What about this?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 4&Tpk=9600

Seems like a good deal for just $120. And should hold over until i7 is worth the cash. He can put the extra cash towards an ati hd 4850 this way too.


Message edited by habitat87 on 11-03-2008 at 10:26:48 AM
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salem80   11-03-2008 at 10:41:33 AM
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Q9550 coast 320$
i suggest you wait until Core i7-920 will be available on the market .
it Price between 290$-370$ .

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