Finally going to upgrade but I need suggestions

2009-07-28 09:25:42

#1

_j5689_: Dreads & Bergers; +364|6977|Riva, MD

I need a motherboard suggested to me(Asus preferred but not required), I need a Core 2 Quad suggested to me, I need RAM suggested to me. I won't be overclocking this so it doesn't need to be FUCKING 1337 OVERCL0CK EDITION parts, not that a Core 2 would need them anyway from what I hear but I'm just saying

I need to know what speed of RAM goes 1:1 with what Core 2 FSB(1066MHz and 1333MHz) if that is possible to actually do.

2009-07-28 14:22:34

#2

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6675|Finland

Asus P5Q
Q9550
2x2GB DDR2 1066mhz from Corsair, OCZ, A-DATA, Mushkin, G.SKILL whatever etc.

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2009-07-28 14:43:56

#3

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|6828|NYC / Hamburg

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
Asus P5Q
Q9550
2x2GB DDR2 1066mhz from Corsair, OCZ, A-DATA, Mushkin, G.SKILL whatever etc.

This. Alternatively a P5Q Pro if it's cheaper

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2009-07-28 15:06:13

#4

_j5689_: Dreads & Bergers; +364|6977|Riva, MD

How's this one?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813131393

Should I spend more on a motherboard?

2009-07-28 15:07:45

#5

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6675|Finland

_j5689_ wrote:
How's this one?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813131393

Should I spend more on a motherboard?

You REALLY want a board with decent PWM for quad. Even for stock use. I have seen cheapo boards go BANGBANG under extensive load from quads, and the better boards isn't that much more expensive....

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2009-07-28 15:30:45

#6

_j5689_: Dreads & Bergers; +364|6977|Riva, MD

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
_j5689_ wrote:
How's this one?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813131393

Should I spend more on a motherboard?
You REALLY want a board with decent PWM for quad. Even for stock use. I have seen cheapo boards go BANGBANG under extensive load from quads, and the better boards isn't that much more expensive....

PWM?

And could you find me a particular one then please?

2009-07-28 15:37:38

#7

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6675|Finland

This is a good board. seemed to be priced almost identically with vanilla P5Q....

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813131377

power management....

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2009-07-28 15:49:39

#8

Catbox: forgiveness; +505|6977

Asus makes great boards... another idea is the Gigabyte ep45 UD3P
I have one and i love it...
It's down to 115 bucks after rebate...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813128358

Last edited by [TUF]Catbox (2009-07-28 15:50:32)

Love is the answer

2009-07-28 17:23:46

#9

_j5689_: Dreads & Bergers; +364|6977|Riva, MD

[TUF]Catbox wrote:
Asus makes great boards... another idea is the Gigabyte ep45 UD3P
I have one and i love it...
It's down to 115 bucks after rebate...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813128358

Will I have to worry about Windows 7 working with that one? I just read a review that it was having trouble with RC1.

I do plan to get 7

2009-07-28 17:53:05

#10

Catbox: forgiveness; +505|6977

I have Windows 7 beta virtual machine running on my xp pro machine and it works great...
I have the q9400/8800gtx/4gb corsair 800mhz... Oc'd with one button to 3.2ghz
You are in Bowie you can get the q9550 from microcenter in rockville for 169.95...
http://www.microcenter.com/single_produ … id=0299412
125 for the gigabyte UD3P after rebate at microcenter
http://www.microcenter.com/single_produ … id=0301543

http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/Mot … uctID=2986

Windows® 7 WHQL Certified
The motherboard has obtained WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs) certification for Windows 7 from Microsoft® for an Intel-based motherboard, setting the standard for future Windows 7 certified motherboards...

Last edited by [TUF]Catbox (2009-07-28 17:53:52)

Love is the answer

2009-07-28 18:19:42

#11

-Whiteroom-: Pineapplewhat; +572|6919|BC, Canada

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
Asus P5Q
Q9550
2x2GB DDR2 1066mhz from Corsair, OCZ, A-DATA, Mushkin, G.SKILL whatever etc.

this,
I just picked up a p5q pro and 4GB OCZ reaper 1066, only way I could be happier with it is if I got a 9550 as well, and a 4890/gtx 275 I guess.

2009-07-28 18:22:51

#12

_j5689_: Dreads & Bergers; +364|6977|Riva, MD

That's amazing, I'll have to get them tomorrow or something.

I NEVER thought I could get a great deal in my own state since Fry's is staying on the fucking West Coast only. Every time I've bought a piece of computer hardware locally I got ripped WAAAAAY off. ffs, Chesapeake Computers charged me 20$ for an IDE cable two or three years ago when I had no idea what the price of an IDE cable was supposed to be.

Btw, what speed of RAM will have a 1:1 FSB:DRAM ratio with the Q9550?

Last edited by _j5689_ (2009-07-28 18:34:41)

2009-07-28 18:39:23

#13

blademaster: I'm moving to Brazil; +2,075|6906

yeah I semi upgraded mine so its doing little better

2009-07-28 18:42:00

#14

Catbox: forgiveness; +505|6977

I think you will be fine with 800mhz or 1066mhz...
I am not familiar with ram timing settings... panzer will probably know
I have 800mhz corsair and my q9400 overclocked to 3.2 with the little gigabyte program that comes with the board...
and it's very stable and runs great...

Love is the answer

2009-07-29 11:48:55

#15

_j5689_: Dreads & Bergers; +364|6977|Riva, MD

[TUF]Catbox wrote:
I think you will be fine with 800mhz or 1066mhz...
I am not familiar with ram timing settings... panzer will probably know
I have 800mhz corsair and my q9400 overclocked to 3.2 with the little gigabyte program that comes with the board...
and it's very stable and runs great...

Got any suggestions for a PSU?

The pics say it uses an 8-pin CPU connector.

2009-07-29 12:08:47

#16

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6675|Finland

_j5689_ wrote:
[TUF]Catbox wrote:
I think you will be fine with 800mhz or 1066mhz...
I am not familiar with ram timing settings... panzer will probably know
I have 800mhz corsair and my q9400 overclocked to 3.2 with the little gigabyte program that comes with the board...
and it's very stable and runs great...
Got any suggestions for a PSU?

The pics say it uses an 8-pin CPU connector.

Enermax Modu82+ / Pro82+ depending if you want modular cables or not.

/win

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2009-07-29 12:43:12

#17

_j5689_: Dreads & Bergers; +364|6977|Riva, MD

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
_j5689_ wrote:
[TUF]Catbox wrote:
I think you will be fine with 800mhz or 1066mhz...
I am not familiar with ram timing settings... panzer will probably know
I have 800mhz corsair and my q9400 overclocked to 3.2 with the little gigabyte program that comes with the board...
and it's very stable and runs great...
Got any suggestions for a PSU?

The pics say it uses an 8-pin CPU connector.
Enermax Modu82+ / Pro82+ depending if you want modular cables or not.

/win

I wasn't looking to spend more than 70$ on a PSU if it's not absolutely necessary. Anything a little cheaper?

2009-07-29 12:53:56

#18

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6675|Finland

_j5689_ wrote:
GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
_j5689_ wrote:
Got any suggestions for a PSU?

The pics say it uses an 8-pin CPU connector.
Enermax Modu82+ / Pro82+ depending if you want modular cables or not.

/win
I wasn't looking to spend more than 70$ on a PSU if it's not absolutely necessary. Anything a little cheaper?

you can't afford a Pro82+ 425w?

What kinda graphics card are you going to be running?

Last edited by GC_PaNzerFIN (2009-07-29 12:54:25)

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2009-07-29 13:48:00

#19

_j5689_: Dreads & Bergers; +364|6977|Riva, MD

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
_j5689_ wrote:
GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
Enermax Modu82+ / Pro82+ depending if you want modular cables or not.

/win
I wasn't looking to spend more than 70$ on a PSU if it's not absolutely necessary. Anything a little cheaper?
you can't afford a Pro82+ 425w?

What kinda graphics card are you going to be running?

Evidently not:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817194034

Edit: Fuck it, I can't find the exact model again but you get my point

Definitely not spending more than 100$ on a PSU, the rebate's probably worthless anyway but I will scan the reviews

My GPU will be my 8600GT 512MB(doesn't require 6-pin) from this computer until my next paycheck in two or three weeks. Then I'm not sure what I'll get next, I suppose I could take suggestions on that too.

I would prefer to have a PSU with Active PFC and Bronze Efficiency if that is possible. Also preferably not modular. I'll spend 80 if I really have to I guess.

Truth be told, I might not be able to get a PSU either until my next paycheck, which will suck because I will have everything else except a PSU.

Last edited by _j5689_ (2009-07-29 13:53:58)

2009-07-29 13:53:16

#20

Agent_Dung_Bomb: Member; +302|6997|Salt Lake City

_j5689_ wrote:
GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
_j5689_ wrote:

I wasn't looking to spend more than 70$ on a PSU if it's not absolutely necessary. Anything a little cheaper?
you can't afford a Pro82+ 425w?

What kinda graphics card are you going to be running?
Evidently not:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817194034

Definitely not spending more than 100$ on a PSU, the rebate's probably worthless anyway but I will scan the reviews

My GPU will be my 8600GT 512MB(doesn't require 6-pin) from this computer until my next paycheck in two or three weeks. Then I'm not sure what I'll get next, I suppose I could take suggestions on that too.

I would prefer to have a PSU with Active PFC and Bronze Efficiency if that is possible. Also preferably not modular. I'll spend 80 if I really have to I guess.

Why on Earth would you not want a modular PSU? I love installing only the cables I need and not have to worry about finding a way to hide away the ones I'm not using. Sorting by modular is the first thing I do when I start looking for a PSU.

2009-07-29 13:56:21

#21

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6675|Finland

newegg doesn't seem to have HX450W, but they do have the solid cable VX450W.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … air%20450w

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2009-07-29 14:03:06

#22

_j5689_: Dreads & Bergers; +364|6977|Riva, MD

Agent_Dung_Bomb wrote:
_j5689_ wrote:
GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:

you can't afford a Pro82+ 425w?

What kinda graphics card are you going to be running?
Evidently not:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817194034

Definitely not spending more than 100$ on a PSU, the rebate's probably worthless anyway but I will scan the reviews

My GPU will be my 8600GT 512MB(doesn't require 6-pin) from this computer until my next paycheck in two or three weeks. Then I'm not sure what I'll get next, I suppose I could take suggestions on that too.

I would prefer to have a PSU with Active PFC and Bronze Efficiency if that is possible. Also preferably not modular. I'll spend 80 if I really have to I guess.
Why on Earth would you not want a modular PSU? I love installing only the cables I need and not have to worry about finding a way to hide away the ones I'm not using. Sorting by modular is the first thing I do when I start looking for a PSU.

Cable organization isn't a big deal to me as long as nothing's hitting anything(unfortunately the Core 2 fan design doesn't make that any easier), the case won't have a window anyway. I'm not really looking for luxury here, I'm just trying to rid myself of this ancient OEM Pentium 4 shit once and for all.

2009-07-29 14:10:06

#23

_j5689_: Dreads & Bergers; +364|6977|Riva, MD

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
newegg doesn't seem to have HX450W, but they do have the solid cable VX450W.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … air%20450w

That one looks great. I'm not sure I'll be to afford it till my next check unfortunately though. But that looks like the one I'll get. Maybe that Micro Center place has it affordably.

2009-07-29 14:24:54

#24

_j5689_: Dreads & Bergers; +364|6977|Riva, MD

Btw, is Cooler Master decent for a PSU? I just might be able to afford everything if it is:

http://www.microcenter.com/single_produ … id=0295037

If not, could you help me out here:

http://www.microcenter.com/search/searc … egory=HB5F

2009-07-29 15:19:18

#25

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6675|Finland

There is one mroe cheaper alternative, Corsair CX400W, but thats only 10 bucks cheaper at micro than the VX450W at newegg. I don't understand why you want the cheapest and shittiest PSU and yet get a quad core CPU. You DON'T want shit PSU.

I very much recommend not going with anything cheaper than CX400W.

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