PGR
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System Name | As-Built |
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Processor | Q9550 (SLB8V-E0) |
Motherboard | ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution |
Cooling | Zalman CNPS9500A |
Memory | Corsair TW3X4G1600C9DHX (2x 2GB) |
Video Card(s) | MSI R4850 512M (MS-V803-252) |
Storage | 1x 150GB, 2x 300GB WD SATA VelociRaptors |
Display(s) | Samsung T220 22" LCD |
Case | Antec P180 |
Audio Device(s) | ADI 1988B 8-channel HD Audio on mobo |
Power Supply | Antec Signature 650 |
Software | Windows Vista Ultimate x64 |
Hello everyone:
Is the Q9550 E0 (SLB8V) processor still vaporware? I've been shopping around for one but the vendors I've contacted so far either admit they're still selling the C1 version or refuse to say (which I assume means they're still selling the C1). Maybe it's not such a bad thing that I haven't found one yet because Intel will allegedly be announcing a price cut mid-month, but I'm not willing to wait for an indefinite amount of time for one.
So what's up with that? Anyone know of a reliable source for the Q9550 E0?
Also, I'm building a new system around an ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution (X48 & DDR3) mobo which is what I'm shopping the processor for. Is the Q9550 a good match for that mobo?
A little background:
I like fast but I'm not after fastest and I'll only tinker with clock speeds to eliminate bottlenecks. I'm not a gamer but I do a fair amount of SD and HD video editing and rendering and I do have an R/C flight simulator that I play with when the weather is foul. Right now my old 2.8GHz P4 Northwood system with 2GB of DDR PC3200 in it is doing just about everything I ask of it, but it's way too slow and doesn't multitask worth a damn.
Did I just hear a collective "well DUH!"? Anyway, that's the system I'm replacing. It's been running well for almost 5 years now and I'd like the new system to go that long before I feel I have to replace it too.
I'll probably start with 2x 1GB of the Corsair 1333 DDR3 memory Asus recommends and if I need more, I'll populate the other two slots with the same. Unfortunately, I have to stick with 32-bit XP Pro because the software I use for work won't run under a 64-bit OS, so the system won't even recognize much more memory.
I already have a 150GB Raptor for a program drive and a pair of 300GB VelociRaptors for data. I also already have an Antec Signature 650W PS to turn the lights on and I have a MSI R4850 512M video card on it's way. I won't need much CPU cooling because I won't be overclocking, but I'll probably go with a big, quiet cooler anyway. My old system is nearly silent and I'd like the new one to be the same way.
So am I making any mistakes here? Any and all constructive input will be appreciated.
Thanks!
Pete
Is the Q9550 E0 (SLB8V) processor still vaporware? I've been shopping around for one but the vendors I've contacted so far either admit they're still selling the C1 version or refuse to say (which I assume means they're still selling the C1). Maybe it's not such a bad thing that I haven't found one yet because Intel will allegedly be announcing a price cut mid-month, but I'm not willing to wait for an indefinite amount of time for one.
So what's up with that? Anyone know of a reliable source for the Q9550 E0?
Also, I'm building a new system around an ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution (X48 & DDR3) mobo which is what I'm shopping the processor for. Is the Q9550 a good match for that mobo?
A little background:
I like fast but I'm not after fastest and I'll only tinker with clock speeds to eliminate bottlenecks. I'm not a gamer but I do a fair amount of SD and HD video editing and rendering and I do have an R/C flight simulator that I play with when the weather is foul. Right now my old 2.8GHz P4 Northwood system with 2GB of DDR PC3200 in it is doing just about everything I ask of it, but it's way too slow and doesn't multitask worth a damn.
Did I just hear a collective "well DUH!"? Anyway, that's the system I'm replacing. It's been running well for almost 5 years now and I'd like the new system to go that long before I feel I have to replace it too.
I'll probably start with 2x 1GB of the Corsair 1333 DDR3 memory Asus recommends and if I need more, I'll populate the other two slots with the same. Unfortunately, I have to stick with 32-bit XP Pro because the software I use for work won't run under a 64-bit OS, so the system won't even recognize much more memory.
I already have a 150GB Raptor for a program drive and a pair of 300GB VelociRaptors for data. I also already have an Antec Signature 650W PS to turn the lights on and I have a MSI R4850 512M video card on it's way. I won't need much CPU cooling because I won't be overclocking, but I'll probably go with a big, quiet cooler anyway. My old system is nearly silent and I'd like the new one to be the same way.
So am I making any mistakes here? Any and all constructive input will be appreciated.
Thanks!
Pete