Replaceing CPU and Vid card,any issues?

NONYA · Dec 5, 2010, 08:05 PM

Im leaning towards this combo and Im wondering if Im going to run into any issues with my current setup,wrong socket,not enough room,not enough power ect,please let me know if Im going to.Thanx in advance.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505 Yorkfield 2.83GHz 6MB L2 C...
XFX HD-687A-ZNFC Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit DDR5 P...

NONYA · Dec 5, 2010, 08:15 PM

Pci express 2.0,and 2.1 how do they differ?May have to go this route if my board isnt 2.1 compatible..
EVGA 012-P3-1472-AR GeForce GTX 470 (Fermi) SuperC...

NONYA · Dec 6, 2010, 01:56 PM

Can anyone explain the diff?

Radical_Edward · Dec 6, 2010, 02:01 PM

2.1 is backwards compatible with 2.0 the 6870 would be fine.

Also, as long as that Q9505 is supported by your mobo's bios you should be fine. According to newegg it's compatible with quads.

DFI BloodIron P35-T2RL LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel...

shadowthor · Dec 6, 2010, 06:27 PM

Don't see any problems with the setup, should be fine.

NONYA · Dec 10, 2010, 05:58 PM

tHANX guys im trying to find an updated bios for the bloodiron so far no luck.

Dec 5, 2010, 08:05 PM	#1
NONYA Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 594 (0.30/day) Thanks: 388 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts System Specs	Replaceing CPU and Vid card,any issues? Im leaning towards this combo and Im wondering if Im going to run into any issues with my current setup,wrong socket,not enough room,not enough power ect,please let me know if Im going to.Thanx in advance. Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505 Yorkfield 2.83GHz 6MB L2 C... XFX HD-687A-ZNFC Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit DDR5 P... __________________ I have "forum turrets" please bear with me Check out my Montana pics... http://www.freewebs.com/lifealongthedge/ [img disabled]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/H3RP3S/sig22.jpg[/IMG]

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:	SAPPHIRE X1950PRO 256MB 256-bit
Hard Disk:	2 Western digital 120 gig Hds
Optical Drive:	2 DVD/Rom drives
CRT/LCD Model:	43" vizio HD
Case:	COOLER MASTER Elite 330 modded lexan side panel
Sound Card:	Onboard
PSU:	PC Power & Cooling Silencer 470 ATX ATX12V Ver 2.2 470W Power Supply
Software:	NZXT SENTRY 1 Controller Panel
Benchmarks:	Currently:FSB 375 CPU 3.0 RAM 936

Dec 5, 2010, 08:15 PM	#2
NONYA Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 594 (0.30/day) Thanks: 388 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts System Specs	Pci express 2.0,and 2.1 how do they differ?May have to go this route if my board isnt 2.1 compatible.. EVGA 012-P3-1472-AR GeForce GTX 470 (Fermi) SuperC... __________________ I have "forum turrets" please bear with me Check out my Montana pics... http://www.freewebs.com/lifealongthedge/ [img disabled]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/H3RP3S/sig22.jpg[/IMG]

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:	SAPPHIRE X1950PRO 256MB 256-bit
Hard Disk:	2 Western digital 120 gig Hds
Optical Drive:	2 DVD/Rom drives
CRT/LCD Model:	43" vizio HD
Case:	COOLER MASTER Elite 330 modded lexan side panel
Sound Card:	Onboard
PSU:	PC Power & Cooling Silencer 470 ATX ATX12V Ver 2.2 470W Power Supply
Software:	NZXT SENTRY 1 Controller Panel
Benchmarks:	Currently:FSB 375 CPU 3.0 RAM 936

Dec 6, 2010, 01:56 PM	#3
NONYA Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 594 (0.30/day) Thanks: 388 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts System Specs	Can anyone explain the diff? __________________ I have "forum turrets" please bear with me Check out my Montana pics... http://www.freewebs.com/lifealongthedge/ [img disabled]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/H3RP3S/sig22.jpg[/IMG]

Dec 6, 2010, 02:01 PM	#4
Radical_Edward Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 3,139 (2.59/day) Thanks: 2,559 Thanked 1,964 Times in 1,073 Posts System Specs	2.1 is backwards compatible with 2.0 the 6870 would be fine. Also, as long as that Q9505 is supported by your mobo's bios you should be fine. According to newegg it's compatible with quads. DFI BloodIron P35-T2RL LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel... __________________ My heatware My FS thread Solaris Utility DVD TacticalHandleGaming

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Video Card:	MSI R7970
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Dec 6, 2010, 06:27 PM	#5
shadowthor Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 5 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Don't see any problems with the setup, should be fine.

Dec 10, 2010, 05:58 PM	#6
NONYA Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 594 (0.30/day) Thanks: 388 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts System Specs	tHANX guys im trying to find an updated bios for the bloodiron so far no luck. __________________ I have "forum turrets" please bear with me Check out my Montana pics... http://www.freewebs.com/lifealongthedge/ [img disabled]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/H3RP3S/sig22.jpg[/IMG]

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