I want to upgrade my PC bit by bit. I got some new stuff and I figure I should do some upgrade. So, first I want to upgrade my motherboard.
Here's my current setup:
■AMD Phenom II X4 925 2.8GHz (Not OC'd)
■ MSI 785GM-E51
■ DDR3 4GB Kingston (PC3-10700)
■ Sapphire ATI Radeon 5750 1GB
■ Windows 7 Ultimate
■ CM500W PSU
■1TB WD Caviar Green
Bought but not yet installed:
■CM Hyper 212+ Cooler
■CM E430 Casing
My budget is around USD170 (based on conversion).
I am looking for something that has a nice compatibility with my current hardware. I am thinking of upgrading to X6, and maybe crossfire sometime way later. Or maybe buy a new one, not so sure... I'm quite happy with my 5750 since it can play most game at average-high setting.
I am using this computer to render 3D Visual (3D Max + Mental Ray/Vray), light CAD usage and Photoshop usage (for example making a board at A0 size).
About The Motherboard
i. This is what I have in mind:
■ MSI 890GXM-G65
The easy OC Switch is quite nice, I used it quite a while and I am quite happy with it. I however did not use it too much since I don't like how it affects the stock cooler. Since I got a new CPU cooler, thought I should use the option also. I like the Sata 3.0 and USB 3.0 support to. I'm not so sure about the others though.
■ Asrock 890GX Extreme3
My friend recommended me this, and from what I see it is quite nice. I'm not quite familiar with this brand though. Heck, I even thought it was an ASUS brand. But the spec is almost the same.
ii. What is a side-port memory anyway?
iii. The Heat-pipe design thingy, its for the on-board GPU right? If so, will if have any use if I use a discreet GPU?
Other Question
I change my motherboard would my Windows would be usable? And if the license would be valid?
I hope I can get some nice input. If you guys have any other suggestion I'd like to hear it. Possible purchase date, probably around 2 weeks from now.
Here's my current setup:
■AMD Phenom II X4 925 2.8GHz (Not OC'd)
■ MSI 785GM-E51
■ DDR3 4GB Kingston (PC3-10700)
■ Sapphire ATI Radeon 5750 1GB
■ Windows 7 Ultimate
■ CM500W PSU
■1TB WD Caviar Green
Bought but not yet installed:
■CM Hyper 212+ Cooler
■CM E430 Casing
My budget is around USD170 (based on conversion).
I am looking for something that has a nice compatibility with my current hardware. I am thinking of upgrading to X6, and maybe crossfire sometime way later. Or maybe buy a new one, not so sure... I'm quite happy with my 5750 since it can play most game at average-high setting.
I am using this computer to render 3D Visual (3D Max + Mental Ray/Vray), light CAD usage and Photoshop usage (for example making a board at A0 size).
About The Motherboard
i. This is what I have in mind:
■ MSI 890GXM-G65
The easy OC Switch is quite nice, I used it quite a while and I am quite happy with it. I however did not use it too much since I don't like how it affects the stock cooler. Since I got a new CPU cooler, thought I should use the option also. I like the Sata 3.0 and USB 3.0 support to. I'm not so sure about the others though.
■ Asrock 890GX Extreme3
My friend recommended me this, and from what I see it is quite nice. I'm not quite familiar with this brand though. Heck, I even thought it was an ASUS brand. But the spec is almost the same.
ii. What is a side-port memory anyway?
iii. The Heat-pipe design thingy, its for the on-board GPU right? If so, will if have any use if I use a discreet GPU?
Other Question
I change my motherboard would my Windows would be usable? And if the license would be valid?
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I hope I can get some nice input. If you guys have any other suggestion I'd like to hear it. Possible purchase date, probably around 2 weeks from now.