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2. January 2008 @ 18:11 |
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Deadrum33,
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I didnt buy 1066 but it is 800 XMS CAS4 , I dont know enough about setting the timings aside from FSB x multi so I lurk the OC forums...
Is this going to hamper stock speeds if I go with an E8xxx or just if I try ramping it up?
The CPU multiplier is 9x on the E6850 so at 3.6GHz, your memory would be running at 800MHz with the 2.0 memory multiplier and tighter timings. If it's decent memory then you should have no problems going higher if you want. That's part of the advantage of the higher multiplier as it makes it easier to overclock. The E6550 has a 7x and the E6750 an 8x, which makes them a bit more difficult to get the same results. Even if you decided to run at 4.0GHz, the memory speed would only be 888MHz. For my E6750, I'll need 1066 memory to accomplish the same thing. Either that or 800MHz memory good enough to overclock to 1000MHz on a 2000MHz fsb!
Best Regards,
Russ
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2. January 2008 @ 18:12 |
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well its been awhile since my last post in here...lol,sorry.
as Greensman knows my build has been put on hold cause of car troubles. but it looks like it might be a good thing with the E8500 comeing outand only $20 more than the E6750 i was gonna get....
i do have a question about sata drives(hard drives that is)
if you have more than 1 do you need to have a slave and master setting.???
Greensman....
bigwill just got the GA-P35C-DS3R and the E6750 cpu. he just got a 160gb sata hdd. and is getting a 500gb sata HDD.... do these get set as master and slave also?
i thought i heard that with sata drives there is no need for master/slave. but in the manual it shows slave/master...
any info on this????
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2. January 2008 @ 18:16 |
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cincyrob,
First Happy New Year!
With Sata drives it's automatic. You don't have to set any master or slave. All you have to do is set which one you want it to boot from and you're good to go!
Best Regards,
Russ (theone)
GigaByte 990FXA-UD5 - AMD FX-8320 @4.0GHz @1.312v - Corsair H-60 liquid CPU Cooler - 4x4 GB GSkill RipJaws DDR3/1866 Cas8, 8-9-9-24 - Corsair 400-R Case - OCZ FATAL1TY 550 watt Modular PSU - Intel 330 120GB SATA III SSD - WD Black 500GB SATA III - WD black 1 TB Sata III - WD Black 500GB SATA II - 2 Asus DRW-24B1ST DVD-Burner - Sony 420W 5.1 PL-II Suround Sound - GigaByte GTX550/1GB 970 Mhz Video - Asus VE247H 23.6" HDMI 1080p Monitor
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He_Man
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2. January 2008 @ 18:20 |
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So say i have a 250gb drive on its own with the os on it, i can later on buy say a 500gb hard drive, install it and itll be recognised by windows and just be used for storing files(videos and music) and not be affected if windows fucks up?
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2. January 2008 @ 18:33 |
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Originally posted by He_Man:
So say i have a 250gb drive on its own with the os on it, i can later on buy say a 500gb hard drive, install it and itll be recognised by windows and just be used for storing files(videos and music) and not be affected if windows f-s up?
Correct. Windows should name it the next available letter, just format it (must) then partition it (dont have to, personal preference) and there you are.
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2. January 2008 @ 18:47 |
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Just of of curiosity, do any of you guys buy from ebay for parts?(new and sealed ones)
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2. January 2008 @ 19:04 |
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I wouldnt buy anything important like spare computer parts from Ebay, but I did buy my wedding ring from there a few years ago...
As long as its sealed and seller has good rating. Read the fine print though. Friend of mine thought he was buying the right RAM for his g/f's computer for Christmas, turns out he didnt read the whole page and bought high density stuff which wont help a Dell much. Right size though, I had to explain it and show him what he missed the first time through.
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2. January 2008 @ 19:16 |
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The seller name of the ring would not happen to be "Platinum Diamonds" would it?
Anyway, ill wait for abuzar(since he has the stuff) to give me the ok on that ebay ram as i don't wanna have my pants pulled down over the price.
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2. January 2008 @ 19:22 |
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I dont think so but I forget the exact name w/out RRRRRRRRRRRRealy hunting it up, its been a few years. It was a regular business that happened to have a webstore, not just a spare parts trader from their basement. Back on track, that was a good temperature pic you posted a while back of the new Intels, keep us all posted of new news, I'm very interested.
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2. January 2008 @ 19:44 |
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Cheers. Suppose ill just post some other stuff,(old i know but wow)
Intel Shows off Hotrod PC with 8 CPUs and 4 Graphics Cards
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/Intel-Harp...news-26356.html
But i don't understand this. How can it be quad graphics if it only has 2 cards..........unless it's built in SLI but i thought only 9800gtx was doing that.........oh well.
And the case is just a modified cm 830 right?
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2. January 2008 @ 20:36 |
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I think you mean 8 cores not 8 CPUs. Also the Ballistix(not tracer) ram is 92 here. So if I did the conversion correctly 65 GBP is 129 USD. Considering that parts there are over prices a bit I say thats a pretty good deal.
BTW that is definitely the RAM to get. Hell who knows you might even lower the timings to cas4.
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2. January 2008 @ 22:12 |
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looking around and reading about the E8500 there is no way it can be sold for $183... way to sweet....
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2. January 2008 @ 22:25 |
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Originally posted by cincyrob:
looking around and reading about the E8500 there is no way it can be sold for $183... way to sweet....
Rob the E8500 will go for around $266 according to the article I linked too. It's very difficult to believe but the "unofficial" prices are confirming what I've read and heard elsewhere. More than likely I WILL NOT upgrade to the new E8xxx series cpu's unless the prices next Christmas are just to low to PASS up. lol. Heck I might have the urge to build another puter by that time. :P
@ theone and others,
Thanks for your help and if problems arise next week with my build get ready for more. hehehe. :P
....gm
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2. January 2008 @ 22:44 |
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He_Man,
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Just of of curiosity, do any of you guys buy from ebay for parts?
No, but I've been screwed by E-Bay before. LOL!! I'm persona non Grata on E-Bay because when I took exception to buying a laptop and getting a laptop motherboard (complete without the sdvertised 15" screen) and my credit card company withdrew the money, they banned me! E-Bay can kiss my A$$!
Best Regards,
Russ
GigaByte 990FXA-UD5 - AMD FX-8320 @4.0GHz @1.312v - Corsair H-60 liquid CPU Cooler - 4x4 GB GSkill RipJaws DDR3/1866 Cas8, 8-9-9-24 - Corsair 400-R Case - OCZ FATAL1TY 550 watt Modular PSU - Intel 330 120GB SATA III SSD - WD Black 500GB SATA III - WD black 1 TB Sata III - WD Black 500GB SATA II - 2 Asus DRW-24B1ST DVD-Burner - Sony 420W 5.1 PL-II Suround Sound - GigaByte GTX550/1GB 970 Mhz Video - Asus VE247H 23.6" HDMI 1080p Monitor
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3. January 2008 @ 00:07 |
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I bought my E6400 on eBay for 150. This was back when they were worth 200 dollars. I have to say, that particular CPU was an exceptional overclocker for an E6400. I got it up all the way to 3.52 Ghz! Considering the fact that our family's income comes from selling cars on ebay(even since both my parents stopped practicing medicine) I tend to trust eBay. Hell if someone can trust me enough to buy a 50,000 dollar car on eBay, I sure can trust other people about 200 dollar PC parts!
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3. January 2008 @ 00:51 |
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The last 2 posts are at the extreme opposite ends of the spectrum with regard to eBay. lol. (boozer & theone)
Didn't someone want the Cooler Master Ammo case?? here's a link $17.72 after MIR and promo code discount.... ;)
And the add..... be sure to use the promo code to get all your discounts!! (EMCABACCF)
....gm
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3. January 2008 @ 00:59 |
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greensman,
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Didn't someone want the Cooler Master Ammo case??
I think it was for redmars!
Best Regards,
Russ
GigaByte 990FXA-UD5 - AMD FX-8320 @4.0GHz @1.312v - Corsair H-60 liquid CPU Cooler - 4x4 GB GSkill RipJaws DDR3/1866 Cas8, 8-9-9-24 - Corsair 400-R Case - OCZ FATAL1TY 550 watt Modular PSU - Intel 330 120GB SATA III SSD - WD Black 500GB SATA III - WD black 1 TB Sata III - WD Black 500GB SATA II - 2 Asus DRW-24B1ST DVD-Burner - Sony 420W 5.1 PL-II Suround Sound - GigaByte GTX550/1GB 970 Mhz Video - Asus VE247H 23.6" HDMI 1080p Monitor
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3. January 2008 @ 01:29 |
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I thought it was Russ but I've slept since that computer hunt. ;) I've been looking at the case and it's not a bad case for about $18. Tool-less, 5 ODD bays and the HDD mount is convenient to get at. ;)
....gm
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3. January 2008 @ 11:06 |
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Damn shipping! Man when I saw that in my email I'm like FREE!!! lol I would have bought it for no reason.
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3. January 2008 @ 14:45 |
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Originally posted by abuzar1:
Damn shipping! Man when I saw that in my email I'm like FREE!!! lol I would have bought it for no reason.
How much of a reason do you need to get a good case for $18?? :P
....gm
Still waiting on my parts......it's killing me. lol.
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3. January 2008 @ 15:27 |
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GM---I feel your pain. I eased mine by making a few small buys, like an all in one floppy/ memory card reader, a few SATA cables and a PSU tester. I guess it saves me from getting everything at once.
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3. January 2008 @ 16:08 |
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Was just looking at Tri-SLI.........bull shit
The only difference will show is at 2560x1600 on a 30" screen,
You need atleast a 1100w PSU to run this............f**k off LOL
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3. January 2008 @ 16:27 |
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well i doubt youll need 1100W, probably around 600-700W. and its kind of obvious it wont have an affect on the FP/s until you go to outrageous res. if you look at the GTX and a Hd 3850, they probably have the same FP/s at low res like 800x600 or 1024x768 etc. but when you go higher up, and apply AA/AF at 1280x1024 ETC youll notice the difference.
also, thats just 3d mark, not real benchies, so i wouldnt be worried, wait till real game benchies come.
oh and its nice to see the scaling on Xfire is better than SLI, contrary to the normal conception.
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3. January 2008 @ 16:29 |
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I was very happy when i saw xfire 3870's are just behind 8800 ultra sli.
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3. January 2008 @ 16:34 |
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Ream,
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well i doubt youll need 1100W, probably around 600-700W.
Not for the 3 8800s, but for 3 HD3870s in CrossFire you might! Have you seen the power requirements for those? LOL!!
Best Regards,
Russ
GigaByte 990FXA-UD5 - AMD FX-8320 @4.0GHz @1.312v - Corsair H-60 liquid CPU Cooler - 4x4 GB GSkill RipJaws DDR3/1866 Cas8, 8-9-9-24 - Corsair 400-R Case - OCZ FATAL1TY 550 watt Modular PSU - Intel 330 120GB SATA III SSD - WD Black 500GB SATA III - WD black 1 TB Sata III - WD Black 500GB SATA II - 2 Asus DRW-24B1ST DVD-Burner - Sony 420W 5.1 PL-II Suround Sound - GigaByte GTX550/1GB 970 Mhz Video - Asus VE247H 23.6" HDMI 1080p Monitor
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