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Upgrading - Is This A Decent Combo?
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Frankwm
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23. September 2009 @ 03:26 |
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Time to upgrade my old system on a tight budget.
Is this a decent combo for handling Video and Graphics files?: CPU + MB + RAM
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ddp
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23. September 2009 @ 20:47 |
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moved to correct forum.
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24. September 2009 @ 13:13 |
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Decent CPU and RAM, bad motherboard.
What's your budget, and what programs are you using?
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Zeyf414
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24. September 2009 @ 15:55 |
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That cpu is a great buy for a budget system without sacrificing quality in the least. I know several people who run it and it overclocks well -- if you are into ocing.
I agree with sammorris concerning the mobo. You might want to consider this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131398
Oh, one other thing, make sure you have a decent graphics card.
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Frankwm
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30. September 2009 @ 14:39 |
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Oh bugger!! I didn't get any emails that there were replies to this thread. Just noticed them now.
I decided to go one better with the CPU and went with the X3 instead of the X2 since it's only a few bucks more: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...3-649-_-Product
I guess I'll return the ASRock MB to newegg and get the ASUS. Is there any particular reason why the ASUS MB is better than the ASRock?
I will be doing a small amount of Video processing using progs like TMPGEnc and WinDVD Creator 3, and graphics files using Corel Photopaint/Draw.
I no longer do gaming so I figure the onboard graphics should suffice, unless you guys think otherwise.
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30. September 2009 @ 14:46 |
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Xplorer4
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1. October 2009 @ 05:39 |
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Originally posted by Frankwm:
I guess I'll return the ASRock MB to newegg and get the ASUS. Is there any particular reason why the ASUS MB is better than the ASRock?
ASUS makes ASrock. ASrock is simply there cheapo brand line.
Most here are not fans of ASUS but I personally have an ASUS and see no problem with them, and based on reviews they certainly seem reliable enough.
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1. October 2009 @ 06:27 |
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As stated. ASRock is a cheap brand line that Asus took over, though it originally started off as a separate brand, and not a very good one. While Asus are generally better perceived, in the last year or so especially, the build quality of their products is more in line with the 'budget basic' companies than what it should be. With so many other brands out there that aren't cutting corners, it doesn't really make sense to take the risk.
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1. October 2009 @ 07:27 |
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Gigabyte have always made really good motherboards, Foxconn make good ones as well, I've used a couple.
It should handle everything you need, video and graphics, I'm using a Core 2 Duo @ 3GHz and 2GB 800MHz Ram and I work with Maya, Gimp, Photoshop, Flash, Sony Vegas and I always have Steam + MSN and Firefox open and I have never had any trouble. :).
CPU -Intel Core i5 750 @ 3.36GHz w/ F7P Rev 2
GPU -Gigabyte HD6950 2GB
RAM -G.Skill 8GB (4x2GB) 1600Mhz
MoBo -Gigabyte GA-P55-US3L
HDDS -WD 320GB 16mb/ST 500GB 32mb (decommissioned)/Samsung Spinpoint 1TB + 2TB
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2. October 2009 @ 09:50 |
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It's just happened again - a bogus 'thread updated' email.
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