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System Name | UltraPC |
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Processor | E8500 Core 2 Duo, 1333Mhz FSB, 3.16Ghz @ 4.5GHz (got into Windows @ 4.75GHz) |
Motherboard | ASUS P5Q-e |
Cooling | CPU Cooler - TT V14 Pro, 2x120mm CM Blue LED fans, 1x90mm CM Blue LED fan |
Memory | G.Skill Pi 4GB (2x2GB) Dual Channel DDR2 PC8000 (1000MHz), 5-5-5-15 |
Video Card(s) | Sapphire HD4850 512mb with ASUS EAH4850 BIOS |
Storage | 2x 500GB Seagate 7200.12 Raid 0 |
Display(s) | Acer AL1912, 19" LCD screen |
Case | Thermaltake Soprano Black ATX case |
Audio Device(s) | Onboard 7.1, Speakers - 5 + Sub + Monitor speakers |
Power Supply | Thermaltake 850W Toughpower Cable Management - Quad (2x18A and 2x30A) 12V rails |
Software | Win 7 Pro x64, MSN, CS:Source, etc etc |
Yep, ive decided to make the move to conroe/PCIe/DDR2
Now are the big questions on what to get
NOTE: I'm in Aussie dollars here ....all prices from www.ebay.com.au if you guys wana check em out
CPU
Well, im leaning towards a e6400 mainly because they are like $20-30 dearer than an e6300, and $210-$250 cheaper than a e6600. i know the e6600 has an extra 2mb of cache, but is it really worth it? its almost double the price, and IMHO, its better to spend the money on better mobo/gfx/ram.
Motherboard
Need a lot of help here ...got NO idea on what to get . Looking around the 200-250 dollar mark (the cheaper the better), wanna OC a fair bit, but dont wanna spend like an extra 50 bucks just for OC potential.
Wants:
RAM
Looking at DDR667 atm, but not too sure, havent looked much at pricing. Dont know anything about latencies for DDR2 RAM so this is open
Graphics
This is the BIG question...what gfx card. looking at something pretty decent, but nothing too dear. less than 300 bucks, looking around 200ish. Im willing to spend a bit of money but ONLY if its worth it. Like, if a 9800 was $300 and an X850 was $350, id spend the 350 (just an example )...also, with gfx, might get a second later on (just something to consider)...unless i should get 2 cards now (two cheapy cards like 2xX1300's or 2x6800's or 2xX850's)...but i dont really know ...and i would prefer SM3.0, but it doesnt matter to me THAT much
ahh yes and should i wait for DX10 cards to push prices down and buy a card then? and will they push prices down at all?
All help is greatly greatly greatly appreciated!! Comment on whatever you want...dont have to comment on everything ...if you wanna know how much a component would cost me over here, just post and ill look it up
Thanks in advanced!!!!
Pinchy
Now are the big questions on what to get
NOTE: I'm in Aussie dollars here ....all prices from www.ebay.com.au if you guys wana check em out
CPU
Well, im leaning towards a e6400 mainly because they are like $20-30 dearer than an e6300, and $210-$250 cheaper than a e6600. i know the e6600 has an extra 2mb of cache, but is it really worth it? its almost double the price, and IMHO, its better to spend the money on better mobo/gfx/ram.
Motherboard
Need a lot of help here ...got NO idea on what to get . Looking around the 200-250 dollar mark (the cheaper the better), wanna OC a fair bit, but dont wanna spend like an extra 50 bucks just for OC potential.
Wants:
- SLi or crossfire (depending on GFX card)
- onboard sound and LAN
- 4 DIMM slots up to or over DDR 800, but 667 compatible (depends on wat ram im getting)
- nice OC potential
- SATA (but no need for RAID)
RAM
Looking at DDR667 atm, but not too sure, havent looked much at pricing. Dont know anything about latencies for DDR2 RAM so this is open
Graphics
This is the BIG question...what gfx card. looking at something pretty decent, but nothing too dear. less than 300 bucks, looking around 200ish. Im willing to spend a bit of money but ONLY if its worth it. Like, if a 9800 was $300 and an X850 was $350, id spend the 350 (just an example )...also, with gfx, might get a second later on (just something to consider)...unless i should get 2 cards now (two cheapy cards like 2xX1300's or 2x6800's or 2xX850's)...but i dont really know ...and i would prefer SM3.0, but it doesnt matter to me THAT much
ahh yes and should i wait for DX10 cards to push prices down and buy a card then? and will they push prices down at all?
All help is greatly greatly greatly appreciated!! Comment on whatever you want...dont have to comment on everything ...if you wanna know how much a component would cost me over here, just post and ill look it up
Thanks in advanced!!!!
Pinchy
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