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hacyec
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29. June 2009 @ 00:42 |
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Hey guys, this is a really helpful community so I figured I'd ask you all. I was looking to piece a comp piece by piece and was looking to purchase a nice expandable motherboard. My idea is to have a comp I can rip movies onto pretty quickly and convert to DivX for streaming at home but also be able to game. Any suggestions?
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Kokki99
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29. June 2009 @ 11:31 |
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Depends on the processor because different processor manufacturers use different CPU sockets. There is Intel's 775 and 1366 sockets and the 1156 socket is coming, AMD has AM2+ and AM3 sockets.
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hacyec
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29. June 2009 @ 12:47 |
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Sorry don't know much about that except that processors are expensive themselves lol what's a pretty good one that would be possible to safely oc up to the speed of a comparable one?
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Kokki99
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29. June 2009 @ 12:50 |
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Originally posted by hacyec:
Sorry don't know much about that except that processors are expensive themselves lol what's a pretty good one that would be possible to safely oc up to the speed of a comparable one?
It's usually pretty easy and safe to overclock a processor to the level of a more expensive CPU.
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29. June 2009 @ 12:58 |
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Intel motherboards:
Cheap core 2 duo/pentium dual core: Gigabyte EP31 or EP41
Midrange core 2 duo/Core 2 Quad (no overclocks): Gigabyte EP43-DS3L/UD3L
High-end Core 2 Quad w/overclocking: Gigabyte EP45-UD3R
High-end Core 2 Quad w/dual graphics: Biostar TPower I45
Core i7: Gigabyte EX58-UD4P
Core i7 w/dual graphics: Biostar X58
Midrange AMD system: Gigabyte MA770
High-end AMD system: Gigabyte MA790FX
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hacyec
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29. June 2009 @ 12:58 |
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Whats the difference between the processors you listed, the pros and cons?
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29. June 2009 @ 13:01 |
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Well, if you want ultra-cheap, go for an AMD. if you're willing to spend a small amount more for better overclocking potential, better energy efficiency and less heat, buy an Intel. As for the models, if you want a high-end gaming PC ($800+) a quad core is advisable. If you're building a low-end PC (<$500) then a dual core is what you want.
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hacyec
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29. June 2009 @ 15:09 |
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I'm willing to put down a bit more for quality especially if its energy efficient and doesn't get too hot. Would the processor effect how fast something is ripped from dvds or is that that vid card?
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29. June 2009 @ 17:49 |
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That is almost entirely the work of the CPU.
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hacyec
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29. June 2009 @ 18:13 |
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What's a good cpu that'll do that work for me quickly? I already have a saphire card I'll be using on this mobo so I won't be buying that. Just mobo, processor and case how much will this usually run?
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29. June 2009 @ 18:16 |
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Well, you're keeping your graphics card, but is it any good for gaming? The graphics card is the most important aspect of a computer to determine games performance.
CPU board and case will run as much as you're willing to spend. The more you pay, the faster the PC is.
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hacyec
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29. June 2009 @ 18:22 |
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Yes the cards pretty recent and plays everything I throw at it at max settings.
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29. June 2009 @ 18:25 |
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What card is it, for reference?
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hacyec
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29. June 2009 @ 18:58 |
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29. June 2009 @ 19:03 |
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Not a great card, it's alright for gaming on a small screen and for older games, but there's much more powerful stuff out there designed to run new games well at high detail.
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hacyec
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29. June 2009 @ 22:03 |
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Kokki99
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30. June 2009 @ 09:39 |
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Core 2 Quad is quad core and Core 2 Duo is dual core. Extreme is quad core, allthought there might be a dual core extreme i'm not aware of.
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30. June 2009 @ 13:05 |
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There have been extreme dual cores in the past, but they're all out of production now as far as I'm aware.
Of those three boards I would definitely take the Gigabyte. Asus' cheaper boards have questionable reliability, and all ASRock boards are built pretty badly.
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hacyec
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30. June 2009 @ 15:47 |
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Sammorris, noticed you have a cooler master case, do they really help to keep things running cool or is it just the name?
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30. June 2009 @ 16:44 |
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Most coolermaster cases are pretty average for cooling despite the name. However, The HAF932 I bought is one of the best value large cases that can cool components without excessive noise. There are much better cooled cases this size, but few as cheap.
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hacyec
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30. June 2009 @ 19:08 |
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Thanks for that information Sammorris! You too Kokkie99, youve both been very helpful. I have a question though, I have an HP comp I bought for my sis a while back and took back since she didn't want. As far as I know it's not possible to OC on my current board, would it be best to replace this board, take out the current CPU and place it in a new mobo and overclock it from there? Is that possible to do?
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30. June 2009 @ 19:23 |
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Depends if it will fit in the case. The HP I repaired would accept a new board, not sure if it'll be the same for you. Even if you did, overclocking a board in a case with basically no cooling would be ill advised.
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hacyec
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30. June 2009 @ 19:40 |
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The case I can take care of without problems, was just wondering if there would be any problems is removing my current CPU from this board and putting it in an upgraded one. I currently have an AMD Athlon 64 3800 that came with this comp. I figured I'd just upgrade the board along with the case and since I'm getting a new CPU cooler anyways oc the CPU while I'm at it, is that possible or would there be any restrictions?
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30. June 2009 @ 20:24 |
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If it's a socket AM2 CPU it will fit in pretty much any current (AMD) AM2 board. If it's socket 939 though you've had it, you need a new CPU too.
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hacyec
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30. June 2009 @ 20:42 |
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lol just my luck it's a 939, was hoping you wouldn't say that since I was researching it a few days ago
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