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help making decision on a processor
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25. February 2009 @ 19:21 |
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25. February 2009 @ 23:47 |
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Go with the Quad if your not going to be doing much gaming..
Q9550@4.0ghz,Gigabyte EP45-UD3P,OCZ Vendetta 2 cooler,VisionTek 4870X2,1TB Samsung Spinpoint SATA/3GB,4GB G.Skill DDR2 1066,LG Blu-ray/HDDVD combo drive,Corsair HX-1000 Modular,Hannspree 28" LCD,Coolermaster Cosmos S
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26. February 2009 @ 00:05 |
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DVD Rips but no games, Quad core every time.
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26. February 2009 @ 12:07 |
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would a Core 2 Quad Processor Q9400 be at best if I could afford it?
it has a 2.66 GHz speed. 6MB Level 2 Cache. 1333MHz Frontside Bus(my Mobo supports it). CPU Voltage - 0.85V - 1.3625V . Thermal Design power - 95 Watts.
So what do you guys think? WOuld I also need a hard core Power Sup?
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26. February 2009 @ 12:09 |
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Unless cost isn't really an issue you'd probably be better off overclocking the lower quad to get the increase in performance without any increase in cost.
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26. February 2009 @ 12:57 |
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What Power Supply do you have now, and what else is in the system?
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26. February 2009 @ 13:09 |
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26. February 2009 @ 13:13 |
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You'll definitely need a better PSU than that for a Quad core CPU. Which though, depends on the other components.
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26. February 2009 @ 13:46 |
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do u have a PSU recommendation for a Quad?
a nice silent one would do. =]
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26. February 2009 @ 13:49 |
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Difficult since you still won't give me an idea of what's going to be in the rest of the system.
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26. February 2009 @ 16:50 |
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well, I want to get at least 4Gb of ram....so I am gonna need help on that and then the Quad processor.
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26. February 2009 @ 17:44 |
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Well, my current recommended quad is the Q9400. Not sure if it's in your budget though.
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26. February 2009 @ 19:03 |
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There is this store 1 hr away from my home that sells the Q9400 less then $190.00 which is only pick-up merchandise. So if its for a processor, its worth the drive.
what do you recommend for RAM? Im looking for 4Gb.
My Mobo is posted here on this thread.
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26. February 2009 @ 19:03 |
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2x2GB of Corsair XMS2. PC6400 or PC8500.
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26. February 2009 @ 19:47 |
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Originally posted by sammorris:
PC6400 or PC8500.
as long as it matches those 2 model numbers I am good right?
how did you come up with that? Where do I look for that match just by looking at my Mobo?
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26. February 2009 @ 20:35 |
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PC6400 and 8500 are just the two most common speeds, that's all they mean, PC6400 is 800mhz and PC8500 is 1066mhz. I pick Corsair not off the back of compatibility lists, but that it tends to be the most reliable and trouble-free brand of memory.
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27. February 2009 @ 04:43 |
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27. February 2009 @ 10:13 |
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The Corsair 520W HX will run almost anything you can throw at it unless you use multiple graphics cards, but it's quite expensive. If a cheaper unit will do the same job, I see no reason to offer it, but without knowing the system, I can't, and the 520HX is my 'all purposes' unit anyway.
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27. February 2009 @ 12:18 |
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Originally posted by Xplorer4:
What gfx card are you using? I have a Quad Q6600, 4gb ram, 9800GTX+ gfx card and this is what I am running for a psu:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...7139001
Wow, very expensive....=[
This is the card I am using.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121259
not really for gaming but for video editing purposes. My brother plays games, but emulators and almost any cpu can handle that. I'm gonna get a tv turner to record tv programs.
Sammi, I do believe that Corsair is reliable. I think I might get that RAM stick and use the rebate to buy another set. But how good is Newegg in mail in rebates?
So far my experience with mail in rebates in general have been 2/3.
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27. February 2009 @ 13:27 |
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looks reliable.
I'm gonna into a Fryes store and see if they have that one on hand.
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27. February 2009 @ 14:03 |
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newegg is good with rebates. i have gotten all of my rebates back from them.
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28. February 2009 @ 06:00 |
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28. February 2009 @ 06:02 |
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28. February 2009 @ 11:26 |
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Good RAM for a good price/
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