With money to upgrade the Rig, I come back here for advice :)

2009-05-16 08:02:51

#1

Bjenkins_X_123: Member; +11|6758|London, UK

Greetings again
I've managed to get some money set by to upgrade my machine again, and I'd like some advice as to what to get. I bought a new graphics card about 6 months ago and the consensus was that I was bottlenecking my system.

My specs;

Processor 1 (ID = 0)
Number of cores 1
Number of threads 2 (max 2)
Name Intel Pentium 4 531
Codename Prescott
Specification Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz
Package Socket 775 LGA (platform ID = 4h)
CPUID F.4.1
Extended CPUID F.4
Core Stepping E0
Technology 90 nm
Core Speed 2992.4 MHz (15.0 x 199.5 MHz)
Rated Bus speed 798.0 MHz
Stock frequency 3000 MHz
Instructions sets MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, EM64T
L1 Data cache 16 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
Trace cache 12 Kuops, 8-way set associative
L2 cache 1024 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
FID/VID Control no
Features XD

Motherboard
Northbridge Intel i945P/PL/G/GZ rev. 00
Southbridge Intel 82801GB (ICH7/R) rev. A1
Graphic Interface PCI-Express
PCI-E Link Width x16
PCI-E Max Link Width x16
Memory Type DDR2
Memory Size 4096 MBytes
Channels Single
Memory Frequency 266.0 MHz (3:4)
CAS# 4.0
RAS# to CAS# 4
RAS# Precharge 4
Cycle Time (tRAS) 12
Bank Cycle Time (tRC) 16

Motherboard is Dell made.

Graphics Card is an Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX+, Graphics Clock 738 MHz, Processor Clock 1836 MHz, 512MB.

I've set a budget of about £500. Any tips or recommendations would be great, and I'd like something that would make full use of my graphics card. A new motherboard and CPU would be good, I'd prefer not to have to redo my PSU but I will if necessary.

If you need to know any other specs, ask and I will post.

Many thanks in advance

2009-05-16 08:07:02

#2

Bull3t: stephen brule; +83|6565

I don't have the time to prune out anything but I would recommend a new mothboard, CPU & Ram.

Plus I don't know exactly how much £500 euros is

2009-05-16 08:10:17

#3

Bjenkins_X_123: Member; +11|6758|London, UK

New RAM? 4GB is too little?

2009-05-16 08:11:12

#4

Gooners: Wiki Contributor; +2,700|6895

Bjenkins_X_123 wrote:
New RAM? 4GB is too little?

Very low frequency; speed.

2009-05-16 08:11:37

#5

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6677|Finland

E8400
Freezer7Pro
Asus P5Q
2x2GB 1066MHz DDR2

What are the specs of your current PSU?

Corsair HX520W is excellent should you need new PSU.

3930K | H100i | RIVF | 16GB DDR3 | GTX 480 | AX750 | 800D | 512GB SSD | 3TB HDD | Xonar DX | W8

2009-05-16 08:19:31

#6

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|6830|NYC / Hamburg

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
E8400
Freezer7Pro
Asus P5Q
2x2GB 1066MHz DDR2

What are the specs of your current PSU?

Corsair HX520W is excellent should you need new PSU.

This

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2009-05-16 08:21:00

#7

Bjenkins_X_123: Member; +11|6758|London, UK

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
E8400
Freezer7Pro
Asus P5Q
2x2GB 1066MHz DDR2

What are the specs of your current PSU?

Corsair HX520W is excellent should you need new PSU.

375W. It Google'd the serial number, N375P.

2009-05-16 08:28:22

#8

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6677|Finland

Probably works. Seemed to be 2x18A 12V rails....
http://www.redplanettrading.com/ebay/PS … no-300.jpg

But I would really recommend new one.

Edit: Think of it this way: You are eventually going to have to change that PSU anyway. Might as well do it now.

Last edited by GC_PaNzerFIN (2009-05-16 08:34:34)

3930K | H100i | RIVF | 16GB DDR3 | GTX 480 | AX750 | 800D | 512GB SSD | 3TB HDD | Xonar DX | W8

2009-05-16 08:57:07

#9

Bjenkins_X_123: Member; +11|6758|London, UK

Nice, all good advice And all within budget too, thanks

2009-05-16 09:02:52

#10

Bjenkins_X_123: Member; +11|6758|London, UK

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
Probably works. Seemed to be 2x18A 12V rails....
http://www.redplanettrading.com/ebay/PS … no-300.jpg

But I would really recommend new one.

Edit: Think of it this way: You are eventually going to have to change that PSU anyway. Might as well do it now.

Yeah, future proof it now. I might need to get a new case as well, I get the feeling even with the fan there'll be massive overheating.
Any suggestions?

2009-05-16 09:05:47

#11

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|6830|NYC / Hamburg

I agree that you should get a new PSU. Your current one is just too weak and can lead to funky instability issues down the road. Also since it's rather old chances are that it won't actually be able to supply 100% of it's rated amps anymore.

Cooler master Elite 330 series is cheap and works well. It's even pretty silent. Just make sure to mount the HDD in a 5.25'' bay instead of a 3.5'' one. The 3.5'' ones just plain suck

_{once upon a midnight dreary, while i pron surfed, weak and weary, over many a strange and spurious site of ' hot xxx galore'. While i clicked my fav'rite bookmark, suddenly there came a warning, and my heart was filled with mourning, mourning for my dear amour, " 'Tis not possible!", i muttered, " give me back my free hardcore!"..... quoth the server, 404.}

2009-05-16 09:08:53

#12

bugz: Fission Mailed; +3,311|6575

Bjenkins_X_123 wrote:
GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
Probably works. Seemed to be 2x18A 12V rails....
http://www.redplanettrading.com/ebay/PS … no-300.jpg

But I would really recommend new one.

Edit: Think of it this way: You are eventually going to have to change that PSU anyway. Might as well do it now.
Yeah, future proof it now. I might need to get a new case as well, I get the feeling even with the fan there'll be massive overheating.
Any suggestions?

Cooler Master Elite 334
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … ;subcat=29

or

Antec 300
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … subcat=160

I personally like the Cooler Master because you don't need to screw anything in. It's all tool-less mounting.

Steam: http://steamcommunity.com/id/ebug122

2009-05-16 09:12:42

#13

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|6830|NYC / Hamburg

I've used the 300 in 2 builds. Not as cheap as the cooler master but it is a nicer case. Bottom mounted PSU, better HDD bay. Also looks better imo

_{once upon a midnight dreary, while i pron surfed, weak and weary, over many a strange and spurious site of ' hot xxx galore'. While i clicked my fav'rite bookmark, suddenly there came a warning, and my heart was filled with mourning, mourning for my dear amour, " 'Tis not possible!", i muttered, " give me back my free hardcore!"..... quoth the server, 404.}

2009-05-16 09:24:07

#14

']['error.V2: Om nom nom nom; +48|6076

right click > view image

https://www.plaatjesupload.nl/bekijk/2009/05/16/1242489313-70.jpg

You could also take a betterCPU cooler than the stock one(if you are going to overclock) & a SATA DVD burner.

Last edited by ']['error.V2 (2009-05-16 09:24:29)

2009-05-16 09:29:45

#15

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6677|Finland

No. Don't get the CM PSU. You can get better for same price. Corsair HX520W.

3930K | H100i | RIVF | 16GB DDR3 | GTX 480 | AX750 | 800D | 512GB SSD | 3TB HDD | Xonar DX | W8

2009-05-16 09:35:41

#16

Bjenkins_X_123: Member; +11|6758|London, UK

']['error.V2 wrote:
right click > view image

http://www.plaatjesupload.nl/bekijk/200 … 313-70.jpg

You could also take a betterCPU cooler than the stock one(if you are going to overclock) & a SATA DVD burner.

Which site is that?

2009-05-16 10:31:12

#17

FFLink: There is.; +1,380|6954|Devon, England

Bjenkins_X_123 wrote:
']['error.V2 wrote:
right click > view image

http://www.plaatjesupload.nl/bekijk/200 … 313-70.jpg

You could also take a betterCPU cooler than the stock one(if you are going to overclock) & a SATA DVD burner.
Which site is that?

www.overclockers.co.uk

By the looks of the screenshot.

2009-05-16 10:59:26

#18

DUnlimited: got any popo lolo intersting?; +1,160|6726|cuntshitlake

I recommend ebuyer.com. They seem to be the cheapest option in the UK.

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2009-05-17 16:55:50

#19

PPSKevin: Member; +2|5816|Mukilteo,Washington, USA

get a Core i7, you wont have to upgrade for like 5 years!

2009-05-17 17:14:03

#20

Catbox: forgiveness; +505|6979

I just put together a q9400(180.00 at microcenter)
http://www.microcenter.com/single_produ … id=0301968

Gigabyte ep45 UD3P(135.00...115 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813128358
the motherboard has a utility to OC... just push 1 of 3 buttons... 3.2ghz 3.42ghz and 3.6 ghz
I am running at 3.42 ghz and my q9400 never gets above 50 max... stock cooler in a big antec 1080 case

antec 650 watt psu... 130 bucks...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817371021

2x2gb corsair ddr2 800 (19.95 after rebate at microcenter)
i think its still on sale?

and a friend gave me a BFG 8800gtx OC he wasn't using...

BF2 and 2142 ...95-100fps... very happy so far... makes bf2 fun again...lol

Last edited by [TUF]Catbox (2009-05-17 17:17:16)

Love is the answer

2009-05-17 17:17:04

#21

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|6830|NYC / Hamburg

[TUF]Catbox wrote:
BF2 and 2142 ...95-100fps... very happy so far... makes bf2 fun again...lol

I got 100 FPS with my Opty 170 & x1900xt @ 1680x1050 all high

Last edited by max (2009-05-17 17:17:56)

_{once upon a midnight dreary, while i pron surfed, weak and weary, over many a strange and spurious site of ' hot xxx galore'. While i clicked my fav'rite bookmark, suddenly there came a warning, and my heart was filled with mourning, mourning for my dear amour, " 'Tis not possible!", i muttered, " give me back my free hardcore!"..... quoth the server, 404.}

2009-05-17 17:20:24

#22

Catbox: forgiveness; +505|6979

I had a 478 p4 3.2 x800xl... so this new build is like a ferrari to me...lol
i got 60 fps on the old comp... but it would drop to 30-50 online sometimes...

Starting to save now for an i7 system... i like to stay one step behind current to save cash...

Love is the answer

2009-05-17 17:34:09

#23

Wallpaper: ☺; +303|6257|The pool

I would go with the one Panz posted

max wrote:
[TUF]Catbox wrote:
BF2 and 2142 ...95-100fps... very happy so far... makes bf2 fun again...lol
I got 100 FPS with my Opty 170 & x1900xt @ 1680x1050 all high

Lucky bitches. I only get 50-80 with an x2 5200+ and 8800GT

My flickr

2009-05-29 07:13:10

#24

Bjenkins_X_123: Member; +11|6758|London, UK

Update: The system works fine apart from a couple minor teething troubles, so +1 for those with the awesome recommendations

2009-05-29 08:40:17

#25

The_Sniper_NM: Official EVGA Fanboy; +94|6376|SC | USA |

I'd watch that dell PSU.

I ran a single GTS 512 on it for a year, how ever, my brother tried the same thing on the same model dell computer (Actually a lower clocked C2D, only 2 Dimms of RAM) and the PSU killed everything. EVGA RMA ftmfw.

Edit: Oh shi- 666 days.

Last edited by The_Sniper_NM (2009-05-29 08:40:54)

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Bjenkins_X_123 wrote:

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:

Bjenkins_X_123 wrote:

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:

']['error.V2 wrote:

Bjenkins_X_123 wrote:

']['error.V2 wrote:

[TUF]Catbox wrote:

max wrote:

[TUF]Catbox wrote:

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