Upgrading PC

Xipo · Sep 15, 2009, 03:52 PM

Since I was upgrading my processor, mobo and ram, I thoguth I might aswell just get a new case and use my old HD, PSU and GPU for now, got about $500 to spend on the new parts.

For the case, I was thinking either a Antec Three Hundred or CM 690

CPU: Phenom II X4 955 (buying this)
Mobo: ASUS M4A79XTD EVO (buying this)
GPU: ATI Radeon HD 4850
HDD: SEAGATE Barracuda ST3160021A (Only 2mb cache, probably could use a cheap upgrade)
PSU: CM Extreme Power 550W

Then for RAM, want to get 4GB, but don't know which ones yet, suggestions?

Would love some opinions

ASRockIQ · Sep 15, 2009, 04:06 PM

G.Skill 1600 DDR3 would be good Link

your PSU should be enough. what brand is it? i think the 590 would be better but that's just me. i like the fact that it has two more 120MM Mounts on the top of the Case. though, the 690 is just fine.

JrRacinFan · Sep 15, 2009, 04:09 PM

What 550w is it?

Xipo · Sep 15, 2009, 04:25 PM

CM Extreme Power 550W

JrRacinFan · Sep 15, 2009, 04:34 PM

Looks like it would turn out to be a splendid build but may want to switch out the PSU to a different OEM if you plan on wanting to do some CrossfireX.

EDIT:

Oh and ram, PM dark2099 I think he still has a 4x1GB kit Gskill 1600 for $50.

Xipo · Sep 15, 2009, 04:37 PM

The 690 is just $2 more than the 590 over here, thought the 690 was supposed to be the better one, am I wrong here?

JrRacinFan · Sep 15, 2009, 04:38 PM

Either one you cant go wrong with. I like the Antec 300 personally, kinda biased.

Xipo · Sep 15, 2009, 10:55 PM

OCZ Platinum Dual Channel Kit

How are these for RAM?

Error 404 · Sep 15, 2009, 11:07 PM

CM 690 looks like a great case, I have the CM Gladiator 600, and I'm very happy with it. You should end up with a very solid rig!

JrRacinFan · Sep 15, 2009, 11:09 PM

@Xipo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231281

Xipo · Sep 15, 2009, 11:13 PM

Would be awesome, it's just the mobo I'm getting supports DDR3 1800(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066
So I thought those OCZ would be a nice choice because of the CL7

Xipo · Sep 15, 2009, 11:52 PM

Found these now, a bit more expensive, would it be worth it?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-448-_-Product

TheLaughingMan · Sep 15, 2009, 11:54 PM

From what I have been told by the TPU gang, AMD chips prefer the tighter timing over the clock speed. If you can get CL7 on 1333 Mhz, it should be slightly better than CL8 at 1600 Mhz for AMD. If you can get both high clock speed and tight timing, go for it.

LittleLizard · Sep 16, 2009, 12:08 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231259

Xipo · Sep 16, 2009, 12:11 AM

Will I need RAM optimised for AMD, or won't it really matter?

LittleLizard · Sep 16, 2009, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xipo

Will I need RAM optimised for AMD, or won't it really matter?

no. as long as its ddr3 as is a dual channel kit (altough you can use a 3 stick kit in dual channel) it will be fine.

Xipo · Sep 16, 2009, 12:18 AM

Okay great, you guys are awesome
Gonna place that order now

Sep 15, 2009, 03:52 PM	#1
Xipo Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 21 (0.02/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Upgrading PC Since I was upgrading my processor, mobo and ram, I thoguth I might aswell just get a new case and use my old HD, PSU and GPU for now, got about $500 to spend on the new parts. For the case, I was thinking either a Antec Three Hundred or CM 690 CPU: Phenom II X4 955 (buying this) Mobo: ASUS M4A79XTD EVO (buying this) GPU: ATI Radeon HD 4850 HDD: SEAGATE Barracuda ST3160021A (Only 2mb cache, probably could use a cheap upgrade) PSU: CM Extreme Power 550W Then for RAM, want to get 4GB, but don't know which ones yet, suggestions? Would love some opinions Last edited by Xipo; Sep 15, 2009 at 04:26 PM.

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Sep 15, 2009, 04:34 PM	#5
JrRacinFan Served 5k and counting ... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 16,121 (7.15/day) Thanks: 4,149 Thanked 4,552 Times in 4,027 Posts System Specs	Looks like it would turn out to be a splendid build but may want to switch out the PSU to a different OEM if you plan on wanting to do some CrossfireX. EDIT: Oh and ram, PM dark2099 I think he still has a 4x1GB kit Gskill 1600 for $50. __________________ Graphics Artists United™ Request Thread Low Cache CPU Club Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 DanishDevil's Logitech Soundroom TPU Video Gallery Sciencemark Revisited

Sep 15, 2009, 04:06 PM	#2
ASRockIQ Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Daphne, AL Posts: 763 (0.47/day) Thanks: 67 Thanked 63 Times in 61 Posts System Specs	G.Skill 1600 DDR3 would be good Link your PSU should be enough. what brand is it? i think the 590 would be better but that's just me. i like the fact that it has two more 120MM Mounts on the top of the Case. though, the 690 is just fine.

Sep 15, 2009, 04:25 PM	#4
Xipo Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 21 (0.02/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	CM Extreme Power 550W

Sep 15, 2009, 04:37 PM	#6
Xipo Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 21 (0.02/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The 690 is just $2 more than the 590 over here, thought the 690 was supposed to be the better one, am I wrong here?

Sep 15, 2009, 04:38 PM	#7
JrRacinFan Served 5k and counting ... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 16,121 (7.15/day) Thanks: 4,149 Thanked 4,552 Times in 4,027 Posts System Specs	Either one you cant go wrong with. I like the Antec 300 personally, kinda biased. __________________ Graphics Artists United™ Request Thread Low Cache CPU Club Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 DanishDevil's Logitech Soundroom TPU Video Gallery Sciencemark Revisited

Sep 15, 2009, 10:55 PM	#8
Xipo Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 21 (0.02/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	OCZ Platinum Dual Channel Kit How are these for RAM?

Sep 15, 2009, 11:07 PM	#9
Error 404 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Australia Posts: 1,330 (0.71/day) Thanks: 166 Thanked 178 Times in 157 Posts System Specs	CM 690 looks like a great case, I have the CM Gladiator 600, and I'm very happy with it. You should end up with a very solid rig! __________________ Third rig: PC Express Invader. C2D E6400 2.13GHz, 4GB DDR2-800, 320GB HDD, Intel 945, Asus 9600GT 512MB, 550W PSU, W7 HP 64-bit. Fourth Rig: Dell Optiplex 170L, P4 Prescott 2.8GHz, 512MB DDR266RAM, 80GB HDD, FX5200PCI 128MB, 250W PSU,XP Pro Fifth rig (Laptop): Dell Inspiron 4000, 14.1", PIII 850MHz, 384MB RAM, 9.3GB, XP Pro. Now with passive cooling! “I could make a better looking computer case with a bucket of Lincoln Logs.” -lemode

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Sep 15, 2009, 11:09 PM	#10
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Sep 15, 2009, 11:13 PM	#11
Xipo Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 21 (0.02/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Would be awesome, it's just the mobo I'm getting supports DDR3 1800(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 So I thought those OCZ would be a nice choice because of the CL7

Sep 15, 2009, 11:52 PM	#12
Xipo Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 21 (0.02/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Found these now, a bit more expensive, would it be worth it? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-448-_-Product

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Sep 16, 2009, 12:11 AM	#15
Xipo Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 21 (0.02/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Will I need RAM optimised for AMD, or won't it really matter?

Sep 16, 2009, 12:18 AM	#17
Xipo Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 21 (0.02/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Okay great, you guys are awesome Gonna place that order now

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