Computer build

2010-07-23 11:17:05

#1

M@rC.ExE: Member; +28|6482

I'm fairly tech savy, but I don't really know if these parts I have picked out will function correctly with each other.

Here's what I've got:

Mobo
ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO AM3 AMD 785G HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard

CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 940 Black Edition Deneb 3.0GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Processor HDZ940XCJ4DGI - OEM

RAM
4GB kit (2GBx2), 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-6400 memory module
- Crucial memory. Product number "CT2KIT25664AA800" on their website.

GPU
Radeon HD 4890 GB series

I'm certain the CPU will work because it's a GPU on high end parts with a 750w PWS. I'm more concerned with the other three.
I'm a long time lurker, so Karma for help! I don't know who else to turn to =/

2010-07-23 11:18:57

#2

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6046|Catherine Black

I saw this thread title and knew it was gonna be an AMD X4 build

Protip: i5 750 gives a fuckload better performance at not a lot more cost.

2010-07-23 11:24:26

#3

M@rC.ExE: Member; +28|6482

I already have the CPU

2010-07-23 11:31:46

#4

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6046|Catherine Black

In that case, all looks well. Perhaps consider spending a little more for a GTX 460, it's the new 8800.

2010-07-23 11:38:39

#5

CammRobb: Banned; +1,510|6388|Carnoustie MASSIF

Yeah you're pretty much set there. Maybe an aftermarket HSF so you can OC that cpu a little bit?

2010-07-23 11:39:17

#6

M@rC.ExE: Member; +28|6482

The RAM is compatible, right?

2010-07-23 11:40:58

#7

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6046|Catherine Black

M@rC.ExE wrote:
The RAM is compatible, right?

Jah.

2010-07-23 11:45:32

#8

M@rC.ExE: Member; +28|6482

Alright well thanks man =]. I wasn't sure if it was because I looked at the specifications for the mobob, and it said DDR3, but the RAM says DDR2. I don't know a lot about RAM compatibility.

2010-07-23 11:49:17

#9

CammRobb: Banned; +1,510|6388|Carnoustie MASSIF

M@rC.ExE wrote:
Alright well thanks man =]. I wasn't sure if it was because I looked at the specifications for the mobob, and it said DDR3, but the RAM says DDR2. I don't know a lot about RAM compatibility.

If the mobo's DDR3, what's the CPU? Is the cpt DDR2?

2010-07-23 11:52:45

#10

M@rC.ExE: Member; +28|6482

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6819103471

2010-07-23 11:52:58

#11

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6046|Catherine Black

Ahh, oops, the CPU is AM2+, the mobo is AM3, which means it uses DDR3 instead of DDR2.. yeah that CPU won't work in that mobo, but the RAM is right for the CPU.

2010-07-23 11:58:24

#12

M@rC.ExE: Member; +28|6482

I thought that AM2+ fit into AM3 slots? I'm very confused :S

2010-07-23 12:00:21

#13

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6046|Catherine Black

Me too. Fuck AMD. So confusing. Ask someone else

2010-07-23 12:09:37

#14

Ilocano: buuuurrrrrrppppp.......; +341|6925

Finray wrote:
Ahh, oops, the CPU is AM2+, the mobo is AM3, which means it uses DDR3 instead of DDR2.. yeah that CPU won't work in that mobo, but the RAM is right for the CPU.

^this.

If you already have the CPU and RAM, best option is to get an AM2+ MB.

2010-07-23 12:48:24

#15

M@rC.ExE: Member; +28|6482

Alright, I looked for a bit, here's what I found.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813186149

Seems like it supports my DDR2 RAM as well as the CPU, and it's pretty good for it's price. Thoughts? Will this do the job?

2010-07-23 15:14:52