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slayer32163   04-02-2009 at 11:29:47 PM

i need help on selecting what processor is worth the money or what is the best one for a budget

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slayer32163   04-02-2009 at 11:35:13 PM
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This is my build right now
Amd 5600+ at 2.9ghz
bfg 450w at 18a
4gig ddr2 1066
nvidia nforce 8200 series motherboard
evga 9500gt oc'd to 700mhz

i need help to know what to upgrade or overclock for a respectable gaming expierence

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Godhatesusall   04-02-2009 at 11:40:42 PM
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you could buy a phenom XII,but i suggest you buy a better graphics card(4850 should do the trick)

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zipzoomflyhigh   04-02-2009 at 11:52:03 PM
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I agree, your system is fast enough. Just need a new graphics card. Id recommend HD4850/4870 or GTX260 as mid end budget gpu's.

------------------------------ P965/Q6700@3.2 8MB HD4850 OC Edition
4GB Corsair XMS 800
Vista64/Win7
Fatality 550w/Antec 300
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xthekidx   04-03-2009 at 12:59:21 AM
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I disagree, I think that Athalon will feel sluggish and slow. I would get an E5200 or 7750 BE and overclock them. And I would stay away from nvidia chipsets, they suck donkey balls.

------------------------------ Asus P6T & i7 920 @ 3.6ghz
GTX 260 Core 216
6gb 1443MHZ 7-7-7-18 1T OCZ Platinum
CM RC-690, CM V8 HSF
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xthekidx   04-03-2009 at 01:10:09 AM
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Try something like this:

 

CPU and mobo combo:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.181196
or this one if you can spend the extra, it will give more OC headroom:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.181198

 

Cooler:
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=FAN-AC7PRO
or if you can afford this upgrade:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] k%20s1283v

 

Case: Free shipping saves you a bundle. This case is well cooled, and roomy too at a great price.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811147124

 

PSU: $10 off promo code: EMCLRLN23
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139008

 

GPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102822
or if you can afford to upgrade: (comes with a free game too) but you may need a better PSU for this...although 30A on the corsair should be fine.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130470

 


Message edited by xthekidx on 04-03-2009 at 01:15:12 AM
------------------------------ Asus P6T & i7 920 @ 3.6ghz
GTX 260 Core 216
6gb 1443MHZ 7-7-7-18 1T OCZ Platinum
CM RC-690, CM V8 HSF
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zipzoomflyhigh   04-03-2009 at 01:31:09 AM
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Why would he buy a new mobo and new 2.5ghz processor when he already has a 2.9ghz processor capable of 3.1ghz? Doesnt make sense.
And why a new power supply? His power supply is perfectly capable of running at least a 4850.

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Message edited by zipzoomflyhigh on 04-03-2009 at 01:35:40 AM
------------------------------ P965/Q6700@3.2 8MB HD4850 OC Edition
4GB Corsair XMS 800
Vista64/Win7
Fatality 550w/Antec 300
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WR2   04-03-2009 at 01:40:17 AM
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Right now your bottleneck is the 9500GT video card.

What overall budget are you working with?
What size/resolution monitor will you be using?

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xthekidx   04-03-2009 at 01:41:03 AM
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zipzoomflyhigh wrote :

Why would he buy a new mobo and new 2.5ghz processor when he already has a 2.9ghz processor capable of 3.1ghz? Doesnt make sense.
And why a new power supply? His power supply is perfectly capable of running at least a 4850.


I got the impression those were the items he was thinking about buying, not that he already owned them. If he does own them already then yeah no need to buy new ones.

------------------------------ Asus P6T & i7 920 @ 3.6ghz
GTX 260 Core 216
6gb 1443MHZ 7-7-7-18 1T OCZ Platinum
CM RC-690, CM V8 HSF
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slayer32163   04-03-2009 at 03:46:53 AM
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the mobo bios says i cant overclock the processor, is there a program to do so

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slayer32163   04-03-2009 at 03:47:43 AM
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i currently use a 19 inch monitor at 1440 by 900

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xthekidx   04-03-2009 at 04:17:18 AM
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HD 4850 or GTS 250 sounds about right for that res, then if you have extra cash upgrade the CPU to PII 720. Wait a week or so though to see if prices drop on the current GPU's out, the release of the 4890 and GTX 275 will put pressure on the current offerings to go down in price hopefully.

------------------------------ Asus P6T & i7 920 @ 3.6ghz
GTX 260 Core 216
6gb 1443MHZ 7-7-7-18 1T OCZ Platinum
CM RC-690, CM V8 HSF
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slayer32163   04-03-2009 at 04:23:19 AM
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Can some one help me on overclocking the processor

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zipzoomflyhigh   04-03-2009 at 02:37:13 PM
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You asked for help with a better gaming experience. UPGRADE YOUR VIDEO CARD.
Your current card is crap for games, therefore overclocking your cpu wont make any difference.
Now if you get a HD4850 or better ,then it surely wont hurt to overclock the processor, however we dont even know what motherboard you have.
I'm sure you can overclock your processor a little, you just have to read your manual.

------------------------------ P965/Q6700@3.2 8MB HD4850 OC Edition
4GB Corsair XMS 800
Vista64/Win7
Fatality 550w/Antec 300
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slayer32163   04-03-2009 at 09:36:15 PM
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i have the xfx nForce 730a MCP mobo w/ one PCIe 2.0

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