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Davers   08-13-2008 at 03:07:13 AM

Can someone recommend me the type of ram I'll need and a mobo for this processor

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115037

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775

I'm getting many many varied answers. The guy at the PC shop tells me I should buy 1066 ram and this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131275 ASUS P5K PRO LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard

I really don't know what to do. I'm about to give up on the project as everyone has their own idea. Some people even tell me to wait a few years for quad core to drop in price.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Proximon   08-13-2008 at 03:24:24 AM
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You came to the right place.

We can set you up, and with a great deal of agreement ;)

You only need to look through the 100s of threads here from people just like you, then make a list of parts and we'll look it over.

Before I can get you started though I'll need to know several things:

1) How you will use the PC.

2) The size of your monitor.

3) Your budget.

4) Any old parts you are hoping to reuse.

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Davers   08-13-2008 at 05:05:02 AM
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I'm reusing the harddrive it's a Sata 3.0 300 gig

I'm reusing a XFX 8600 GTX card

My monitor is a giant 22" monitor/lcd combo

My budget is around 600, I'm not looking to buy the last and the greatest, but the best for what I can get.


Message edited by Davers on 08-13-2008 at 05:07:36 AM
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Davers   08-13-2008 at 05:06:40 AM
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I will use the pc for gaming nothing serious, however.

I'm thinking of using these for new parts

OCZ DDR 2 1066
GIGABYTE GA-EP35C-DS3R
E8499 Wolf's dale

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227298
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128082
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115037


Message edited by Davers on 08-13-2008 at 05:12:55 AM
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Proximon   08-13-2008 at 05:11:56 AM
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Ok and you are keeping the case? what case and PSU do you have?

Spending too much on 1066 RAM, you do not need it.


Message edited by Proximon on 08-13-2008 at 05:15:24 AM
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Proximon   08-13-2008 at 05:13:51 AM
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I should mention that your monitor really wants a stronger video card. We'll see if we can fit that in too.

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Davers   08-13-2008 at 05:14:17 AM
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My case I have now is an Antec P180

My current proccesor is an Athlon 64 3700 san d

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Davers   08-13-2008 at 05:14:55 AM
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maybe a new video card is all I really need

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eklipz330   08-13-2008 at 05:15:06 AM
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sorry to tell you davers, 22" is no where close to being giant. =/

 

the pc2-8500 he told you to get was a total rip off, he was trying to milk you for what you have...unless your going to overclock liek a beast, and i doubt it seeing your budget

 

ddr2 800 should me MORE than capable of handling your processor's needs, hell, even ddr2 667 is a fine choice... ddr2 1066 will not show any performance increases, but it'll cost more thats for sure

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227267

 

$65 after rebate, great ram btw, should work fien with your mobo

 

your not gonna add two cards right? ever? your better off getting a p43 motherboard

 

your proc choice will do great with games,

 

and a 4850 should do fine on your resolution... which is 1680x1050 if im not mistaken... you'll be able to run most games on max... this is all assuming that your psu is a good one, even if it isn;t, you should have enough money left over to get a good 650watt psu


Message edited by eklipz330 on 08-13-2008 at 05:21:29 AM
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Davers   08-13-2008 at 05:15:35 AM
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I want to try playing some of the new dual core games like assassin's creed.

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Davers   08-13-2008 at 05:16:40 AM
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DDR 800 is fine?

Dang, that'l work well.

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Proximon   08-13-2008 at 05:17:23 AM
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The MB is good, but at that price you could do a bit better. let me see what I can do.

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Proximon   08-13-2008 at 05:18:16 AM
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Oh, and I need you PSU (Power Supply Unit).

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Davers   08-13-2008 at 05:19:31 AM
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Ok, I've searched for some new ram on sale.

What about this

Corsair XMS 800 4 gigs

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145184

How does that compare to this

OCZ reaper 800 4 gigs

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227267


Message edited by Davers on 08-13-2008 at 05:22:50 AM
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Davers   08-13-2008 at 05:21:22 AM
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I have a 500 watt cooler master, I believe!

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eklipz330   08-13-2008 at 05:23:52 AM
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the ram i picked has tighter timings, but that corsair should work fine too i guess.

trust me, the asus p5k pro is pretty much useless unless your gonna add a second card... than you should go with a p43 moherboard with one pcie x16 2.0 slot

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Proximon   08-13-2008 at 05:24:43 AM
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Throw in the 4850 of your choice. Well under 600.00 still... maybe even room for a PSU upgrade.

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Davers   08-13-2008 at 05:24:53 AM
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How would the Kingston Value ram compare to the OCZ and Corsair?

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eklipz330   08-13-2008 at 05:27:47 AM
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813138122
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115037
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227267
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102747

 

$530 with the video card, i think the ram you picked should be fine, but i personally would go with 4 gigs [x86 OS should read around 3.2gb, still better than 2gb]

 

[$60 worth of rebate]


Message edited by eklipz330 on 08-13-2008 at 05:28:34 AM
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Proximon   08-13-2008 at 05:28:09 AM
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Well, I only put it there because of your budget. The Reapers are nice, and a good deal if you mail the rebate off instantly. Just depends on where you end up budget wise.

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Proximon   08-13-2008 at 05:30:33 AM
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eklipz has a good list there for the price. I would prefer the P5Q pro because that leaves you with more upgrade options and I prefer ASUS ;)

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Proximon   08-13-2008 at 05:34:46 AM
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Davers wrote :

I have a 500 watt cooler master, I believe!



If you can get a look, or even post a pic of the label on the PSU it would help. It's no good getting a bunch of new parts if the PSU is not up to the task.

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eklipz330   08-13-2008 at 05:35:14 AM
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options he may never use, only get that motherboard if yoru confident you'll never get a second card, it got good ratings on newegg, and is pretty cheap... i would feel pretty confident in that purchase, even if its not asus

 

and your on a budget, so you won't always get that brand name that you want

 

even if he'll upgrade to a second 4850, he would need a better psu... i think his cooler master should be up to the task though...even if there is a small amount of headroom, he won;t get a decent psu for under $80 thats not similar to what he already has


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Davers   08-13-2008 at 05:38:55 AM
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Ok, say I decide to spend a bit more and go with the ASUS board (or something else of a similar nature), but I've heard some upsetting things about saphire brand cards. Can you recommend something else?

And, I will only have 1 graphics card!

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eklipz330   08-13-2008 at 05:41:24 AM
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i have a few sapphire cards and i've never had a prob with them

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814125224

a gigabyte card

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Proximon   08-13-2008 at 05:43:39 AM
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Any ATI 4850 will be good, including Sapphire.

The MSI version comes with a free game :)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814127359

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Proximon   08-13-2008 at 05:48:20 AM
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131329

The ASUS version of the P43. A few less bells and whistles and only one PCI-E slot, nut it's a good price.

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Davers   08-13-2008 at 05:52:30 AM
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I'm just curious

Can I replace the Biostar with this board

If not, can you tell me something else?

Asus P5k p35

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131275

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eklipz330   08-13-2008 at 05:52:45 AM
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it might cost a bit more, and ill admit i dont kno much about psu's, so you should go to the psu section of this forum and let them shed light on that issue

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Davers   08-13-2008 at 05:54:30 AM
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Proximon wrote :

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131329

The ASUS version of the P43. A few less bells and whistles and only one PCI-E slot, nut it's a good price.



Oh, thank you.

And this should complete the system!

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