New build for gaming question...

NONYA · Dec 4, 2010

Maybe Im due for a new build...whats a good motherboard for a quadcorew build thats OC friendly and wont break the bank? Im looking to spend about 500,reuse what I can out of my current build and put something together that can handle black ops ect.Any advice appreciated. :toast:

erocker · Dec 4, 2010

You're whole system needs a refresh really. I can't think of anything I would want to save from your old system. Perhaps save up a little more.

NdMk2o1o · Dec 4, 2010

You can reuse your HDD's optical drives, possibly case and PSU if you get a low powered GPU, something along the lines of:

5770, i3 5** dualie with hyperthreading, giga UD3 1156 motherboard, 4gb ddr3

NONYA · Dec 4, 2010

WHAT DO u guys think of this mb?
GIGABYTE GA-P55-USB3 LGA 1156 Intel P55 USB 3.0 AT...

MT Alex · Dec 4, 2010

$550 without the new power supply. You could save another $25 buying this used 5870 instead of the new 6870. [FS][US] XFX 5870 reference (CHEAP)

NONYA · Dec 4, 2010

Never had an amd build before,how do they compare?

Kantastic · Dec 4, 2010

Newegg

NONYA said:
Never had an amd build before,how do they compare?

Slightly behind Intel's Core i5/7 series, so I would suggest you go with at least an i5 750/760 for gaming. I'm partial to AMD, but I can't argue with the performance of Intel processors.

CDdude55 · Dec 4, 2010

NONYA said:
Never had an amd build before,how do they compare?

If your main goal is gaming AMD compares extremely well, you'll save a few bucks generally too while getting the performance you need (especially with the crappy console ported PC games coming out these days

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NONYA · Dec 4, 2010

R processor prices really going to drop after the 1st?

CDdude55 · Dec 4, 2010

NONYA said:
R processor prices really going to drop after the 1st?

New CPU's are coming out from Intel in January so i would expect a price drop on current CPU's around that time, they might even do some price drops a bit before Christmas to embrace the holiday season though.

Fourstaff · Dec 4, 2010

I am under impression that the P35 chipset can support Q6600, so if OP can find a cheap Q6600, I think that will be a very reasonable (and cheap) upgrade.

Deleted member 74752 · Dec 4, 2010

Here you go... [FS/FT] Q9550

crazyeyesreaper · Dec 4, 2010

not sure the 45nm quads work on the P35 boards but new system wise

cpu+mobo Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, L...
ram G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 ...
psu OCZ Fatal1ty OCZ550FTY 550W ATX12V v2.2 / EPS12V S...
hdd SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cac...
odd ASUS Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DV...
case + os Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, L...
gpi MSI N460GTX Twin Frozr II SOC GeForce GTX 460 (Fer...

total cost shipped: $705 cost after mail in rebate $665 remove the OS if you want and its $565

for $30 more Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, L... thats a 955 4gigs Gskill ripjaws with seagate 1tb and Gigabyte 880g mobo

sell the parts you got here on TPU and total cost for a new rig would probably be around $350 or so total cost to move over in which case if you save up some more you could go I5 with a 1gig 460 etc

Deleted member 74752 · Dec 5, 2010

Looks like a quad is supported... DFI BloodIron P35-T2RL LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel...

hat · Dec 5, 2010

Pah. Just get a new GPU (GTX470s are around $250 right now) and a 45nm 775 cpu (dual or quad... get a dual if it's going to be strictly for gaming, but if you have anything that will actually use a quad, you might want to poke around for one).

crazyeyesreaper · Dec 5, 2010

well if it supports a quad buy one drop it in with a new gpu and psu and go from there

NONYA · Dec 5, 2010

This is the exact board I have...
DFI BloodIron P35-T2RL LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel...
It says ...
CPU Type
Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo
Would I be better off with a faster dual core and a new grafix card?

crazyeyesreaper · Dec 5, 2010

get a quad in games like Badcompany 2 on PC a quadcore litterally offers DOUBLE the minimum framerate.

you might be able to grab a cheap Q6600 on ebay or on the forums here and with a good cooler get it 3.4ghz or so

from what i can tell tho with a bios update *not sure if u have the latest or not* it supports 45nm cpus aka Q9000 series so a Q9550 or 9650 used would be a good buy for the system

NONYA · Dec 5, 2010

how bout...
Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 Wolfdale 3.06GHz 3MB L2 Cac...
and...
SAPPHIRE 100282-3SR Radeon HD 5850 (Cypress Pro) 1...

crazyeyesreaper · Dec 5, 2010

get a quadcore seriously

http://cgi.ebay.com/Intel-Core-2-Qu...-HS-/250734826861?pt=CPUs&hash=item3a60f5d56d

http://cgi.ebay.com/Intel-Core-2-Qu...sor-/190473931201?pt=CPUs&hash=item2c592189c1

[FS/FT] Q9550

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/57?vs=50

E8300 vs Q9550 a 9550 is basically 2x 8300s on the same die scroll down for game performance

far Cry 2 the Q9550 has a 30% advantage

Dragon age shows nearly 35% advantage to the quadcore

multiple games but Bad Company 2
Dualcore Min 26 Max 76 Avg 38
Quadcore Min 38 Max 115 Avg 79
http://www.overclock.net/pc-games/659536-contagion-review-dual-core-vs-quad.html

if you plan to squeeze more life out of the system do it the right way and get what will actually go the distance halfassed upgrades is just pissing away money and if your gonna piss it away send it my way ill spend it for you no questions asked :toast:

also slightly better performance then the 5850 6870 and for the same price

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Display(s)	43" vizio HD
Case	COOLER MASTER Elite 330 modded lexan side panel
Audio Device(s)	Onboard
Power Supply	PC Power & Cooling Silencer 470 ATX ATX12V Ver 2.2 470W Power Supply
Software	NZXT SENTRY 1 Controller Panel
Benchmark Scores	Currently:FSB 375 CPU 3.0 RAM 936

System Name	Blood Iron Build
Processor	Intel Pentium E2140 DUAL CORE running at 3.0mhz
Motherboard	DFI BloodIron P35-T2RL LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard
Cooling	ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler/Thermaltake CL-C0034 Copper Fan&Heatsinks North Bridge
Memory	A-DATA 4GB (4 x 1GB) DDR2 667 Oced to 936
Video Card(s)	SAPPHIRE X1950PRO 256MB 256-bit
Storage	2 Western digital 120 gig Hds
Display(s)	43" vizio HD
Case	COOLER MASTER Elite 330 modded lexan side panel
Audio Device(s)	Onboard
Power Supply	PC Power & Cooling Silencer 470 ATX ATX12V Ver 2.2 470W Power Supply
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Benchmark Scores	Currently:FSB 375 CPU 3.0 RAM 936

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