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paulkimlax   10-11-2008 at 05:25:19 PM

I just got a 9950BE from local socal fry's store for $140. I just need a good/cheap mb (around $80-100) that oc little bit. I want to push the CPU close to 3.0Ghz... I will be using most of my current pc parts (RAM, HD, GPU(s), Case,PSU).

Current system:

Built last early/mid last year
AMD Windsor 5200+ @ 2.8Ghz with Freezer 64 pro
Asus M2N32 SLI Wifi Deluex
4 x 1GB Patriot DDR2 800 (4.4.4.12)
320GB SATA 7200RPM HD
2 x Evga 8800GS (got it from a friend for $120)
Rosewell 550w PSU
Cheap ($30) Rosewell Case with alot of fans
Vista H.P. X86 (got it from a friend for free... he upgraded to X64)

I don't play that much games... just do normal average stuff

Is there something that i need to add?

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emp   10-11-2008 at 05:28:01 PM
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BIOSTAR TFORCE TA790GX A2+ AM2+/AM2 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813138128

Best AMD board for the price you can get at the moment.

------------------------------ Anxiously awaiting the Hydra 100 and the Hydra Engine...
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paulkimlax   10-11-2008 at 05:29:47 PM
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can i sli my 8800gs on that MB?

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emp   10-11-2008 at 05:42:29 PM
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Ah shoot, didn't see that there. Well in that case you won't be able to use it :(

------------------------------ Anxiously awaiting the Hydra 100 and the Hydra Engine...
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chaohsiangchen   10-11-2008 at 06:28:06 PM
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Sorry, there is no guarantee that you can OC 9950 to 3.0GHz on nvidia boards. The rumored nvidia chipset that supports Advanced Clock Calibration is yet to be seen, so you'd better stick with 790GX or 790FX with SB750 instead.

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paulkimlax   10-11-2008 at 07:09:53 PM
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thanks for the heads up... i'll just get rid of one of the GPU and get a 790GX.

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wisecracker   10-11-2008 at 07:11:02 PM
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If you buy the Biostar 790gx you may want a mosfet cooler - something like ...
http://www.svc.com/hr-09u-4.html

Or you may want to just get one of these ...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813186150

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megamanx00   10-11-2008 at 07:41:03 PM
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Well, the best way to get that CPU over 3.0GHz is with a board that has the 790GX chipset, or the 790FX with SB750 chips. Since you're going the SLi route though I guess you should look at something with a 750a chipset. It's going to cost you a little more than $100 but these are the boards I would recommend.

ASUS M3N72-D
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131323

GIGABYTE GA-M750SLI-DS4
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128339

If you look at any other boards make sure to check the makers website to be sure they support your 9950. I just want you to know that with a BIOS update your current board supports the 9850. If you have the 125W version of the 9950 then you may be able to use it on your board, but of course if it's the 140W version don't even try it. You can check it out at the Asus CPU support page

http://support.asus.com/cpusupport [...] uage=en-us

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megamanx00   10-11-2008 at 07:43:31 PM
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Your board could accept a 9850 with a BIOS update and you wouldn't be looking at a new board. Just wanted to mention that again ^_^

------------------------------ Playing X-Men Origins: Wolverine Athlon 64 X2 5000+ @3.24 Brisbane | GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-DS4 | 4GB Mushkin DDR2 1066 | Plextor 760A| 2x 3850 512M CF| WD 1TB Black| Fortron Blue Storm II 500W | APEVIA X-Dreamer Black | Win XP Pro & Vista Buisness 32bit
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paulkimlax   10-11-2008 at 10:27:32 PM
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really? could it run 9950? but will i see all the potential performance out in m2n32 board. m2n32 FSB speed is only 1000MHz Hyper Transport (2000 MT/s) but doesn't 9950 have 2000Mhz ? will i see 2000Mhz on my board?

just asking...

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paulkimlax   10-11-2008 at 10:36:01 PM
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If i could re-use my m2n32 it will a great... when i got it last year, it was one of the best AMD board you could get... i think i paid almost $200 for it and it had 4 consumer awards on NE.

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paulkimlax   10-11-2008 at 10:40:44 PM
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megamanx00 wrote :

Well, the best way to get that CPU over 3.0GHz is with a board that has the 790GX chipset, or the 790FX with SB750 chips. Since you're going the SLi route though I guess you should look at something with a 750a chipset. It's going to cost you a little more than $100 but these are the boards I would recommend.

ASUS M3N72-D
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131323

GIGABYTE GA-M750SLI-DS4
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128339

If you look at any other boards make sure to check the makers website to be sure they support your 9950. I just want you to know that with a BIOS update your current board supports the 9850. If you have the 125W version of the 9950 then you may be able to use it on your board, but of course if it's the 140W version don't even try it. You can check it out at the Asus CPU support page

http://support.asus.com/cpusupport [...] uage=en-us





its the 140w verson ... and sorry i think i press the wrong icon and put useless message


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pat   10-11-2008 at 11:16:38 PM
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I just got a Biostar up and running. Running a Phenom 9500 @ 2.42Ghz.. with the lowest automatic overclock profile in BIOS. good board at good price.

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