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onslavs   05-11-2009 at 05:43:30 PM

I am willing to build an E8400 + HD4890 rig, but can't choose which mobo (should allow to oc) to get. Also would like to know what ram is better for this setup and what how powerful psu should suit me. Thanks in advance :)

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aevm   05-11-2009 at 06:55:25 PM
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RAM: G.Skill PI Black DDR2-800.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231209

MB/PSU: GA-EP45-UD3P and Corsair 750TX if you want the option to add a second video card later. GA-EP45-UD3R and Corsair 650TX if you are sure one card is enough.

It really depends on your monitor. For 1680x1050 or less one HD 4890 is plenty, IMO. For 1920x1080 or more you should keep the Crossfire option.

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batuchka   05-12-2009 at 03:58:04 PM
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If u open to AMD options

 

Non multi GPU
Gigabyte AM3 770-UD3P
P2X3 720BE
2 X 2 Gskill DDR3 1333
GTX 275

 

Multi GPU
Biostar AM3 TA790GX A3+
P2X3 720BE
2 X 2 Gskill DDR3 1333
HD4890

 


Message edited by batuchka on 05-12-2009 at 03:58:43 PM
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jay2tall   05-12-2009 at 04:52:51 PM
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^
I'd look at the AM3 boards as well, it gives you more of an upgrade path as opposed to the LGA775 intel chips. The AMD Phenom II's are a great value and perform extremely well.

Good choice on the 4890. They are AWESOME cards.

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Kill@dor   05-12-2009 at 04:56:06 PM
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Are you going to be overclocking your system?

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onslavs   05-15-2009 at 12:05:49 PM
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Thanks for your advices :)

Yeah, I am gonna OC to the 3.6ghz mark. Is the gskill ram good for cpu overcloking because I know not all rams can work well if the cpu is OC'd.

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aevm   05-15-2009 at 04:44:42 PM
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OK, if you're going with the X3 720BE and the TA790GX A3+ then you need DDR3.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813138141

I'd buy this one:

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231189

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