Jr's After Christmas Special

JrRacinFan · Dec 5, 2008, 02:24 AM

OK so far this is what I have in my cart to transfer over to a wish list:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116072

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371016

Now, I have heard that once e5400's release the current e5200's will be approx. $64 retail. With that being said does anyone know if that is true or not, if true, when is the e5400 estimated release date?

Now if that does occur I will be getting an e5400 instead. Any thoughts?

As always, everyone on TPU is great, thank you guys for your support!

PS: Looking to buy at mid to end of January and no I don't game or bench as much as I used to.

EDIT: Ok to sum up to post# 15, I have decided against getting the DVD burner (Thanks Jbunch07) and getting an e5200.

EDIT2: As of post #25 instead of the above cpu+psu I have been contemplating these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157139
I've used Asrock before and the "new" Asrock isn't half bad.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103298
-OR- For an extra $7 get a higher multi and stock clock
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103234

EDIT 3: See post #32

Link

jbunch07 · Dec 5, 2008, 02:32 AM

Hey bro! if at all possible try and hold off on that burner...ive got 2 atm and if I decide to get a blueRay drive I will give ya one of mine!

JrRacinFan · Dec 5, 2008, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbunch07

Hey bro! if at all possible try and hold off on that burner...ive got 2 atm and if I decide to get a blueRay drive I will give ya one of mine!

Sweet! Thanks J! Thought you werent gonna go Blu Ray? Thought you decided against it?

Any thoughts on the cpu?

DarkEgo · Dec 5, 2008, 02:33 AM

I would get this burner instead. The CPU and power supply both look good but you could probably find a used E7200 or E5200 for the same price.

jbunch07 · Dec 5, 2008, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JrRacinFan

Sweet! Thanks J! Thought you werent gonna go Blu Ray? Thought you decided against it?

Any thoughts on the cpu?

I'm not sure about the price dropping, I haven't heard much about it, not saying it wont happen i don't see why it wouldn't but not really sure!

JrRacinFan · Dec 5, 2008, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkEgo

I would get this burner instead. The CPU and power supply both look good but you could probably find a used E7200 or E5200 for the same price.

Yeah see, I was debating that burner but ima hold off to see what J thinks. And nah, wife doesnt like me to buy used processors.

PS: I have a special wife that knows her hardware very well.

I'm so lucky and unlucky at the same time!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbunch07

I'm not sure about the price dropping, I haven't heard much about it, not saying it wont happen i don't see why it wouldn't but not really sure!

Ahh alrighty, thanks again!

Cold Storm · Dec 5, 2008, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbunch07

Hey bro! if at all possible try and hold off on that burner...ive got 2 atm and if I decide to get a blueRay drive I will give ya one of mine!

Dude... remember when we where talking about Blu-ray Players??
$89.99-$99.99.. GO Blu-Ray.

As for processor bro, grab a 7200 spurge a little! You deserve it!

jbunch07 · Dec 5, 2008, 02:38 AM

My burner has the added eye candy of lightscribe... ooo ahhh....

JrRacinFan · Dec 5, 2008, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cold Storm

As for processor bro, grab a 7200 spurge a little! You deserve it!

Well, I can go an e7200 but that means I won't be able to get the power supply and was really wanting to get another Antec. This one is semi-modular too! Nah no Blu Ray for me just yet.

DarkEgo · Dec 5, 2008, 02:47 AM

I would get the E5200 and the power supply. Do you really need a burner?

Cold Storm · Dec 5, 2008, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JrRacinFan

Well, I can go an e7200 but that means I won't be able to get the power supply and was really wanting to get another Antec. This one is semi-modular too! Nah no Blu Ray for me just yet.

The blue ray was to get Jbunch to get one, and do what he has to do for you with his....

Well... if you can't go 7200 yet... grab the 2200... It'll work for the type of person you are..

Also... your text... get the card..

JrRacinFan · Dec 5, 2008, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkEgo

I would get the E5200 and the power supply. Do you really need a burner?

Yeah my burner is on its last leg.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cold Storm

Well... if you can't go 7200 yet... grab the 2200... It'll work for the type of person you are..

Also... your text... get the card..

It's either the card or this, I need a new cpu.

Torn between the 2 cpu's hmmm ... e5200 with 2MB cache and 45nm. No offense to you Cold Storm but thanks DarkEgo!

Cold Storm · Dec 5, 2008, 02:54 AM

When would I take it personal Bro!?

I didn't see Darks post till I posted... I'd grab that E5200 myself. Then, see what you can do with a burner... If bunch can't do anything, I'll see what I can do too. Just let me know. Anything for you bro.

Also, grab the power supply

ShadowFold · Dec 5, 2008, 02:56 AM

Ooh that PSU looks nice. I might pick one up too! I have been dieing for a modular! Go for it and tell me how it is

JrRacinFan · Dec 5, 2008, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadowFold

Ooh that PSU looks nice. I might pick one up too! I have been dieing for a modular! Go for it and tell me how it is

Will do my friend, will do.

EDIT:
Updated opening post and thank you jbunch for the burner! You're not the bestest but one of the few.

jbunch07 · Dec 5, 2008, 03:27 AM

Thanks! not sure what that means but sounds good to me!

p_o_s_pc · Dec 5, 2008, 03:30 AM

I got to ask. why are you getting another PSU one that isn't much more powerful then the one you already have?

JrRacinFan · Dec 5, 2008, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by p_o_s_pc

I got to ask. why are you getting another PSU one that isn't much more powerful then the one you already have?

Wife's pc needs a better psu and I want one thats modular.

p_o_s_pc · Dec 5, 2008, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JrRacinFan

Wife's pc needs a better psu and I want one thats modular.

oh i see now. I want one that is modular too but i just got my Silverstone

A new PSU and a e5200 would be a nice upgrade

JrRacinFan · Dec 5, 2008, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by p_o_s_pc

A new PSU and a e5200 would be a nice upgrade

Yeah, it would. Just wondering if the rumor mill is going to be true or not.

p_o_s_pc · Dec 5, 2008, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JrRacinFan

Yeah, it would. Just wondering if the rumor mill is going to be true or not.

what happened to quad core goodness? I don't keep up with Intel so i can't really help. So only thing to do is wait. Maybe by the time christmas comes around there will be some info on it

Gilletter · Dec 5, 2008, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JrRacinFan

Will do my friend, will do.

EDIT:
Updated opening post and thank you jbunch for the burner! You're not the bestest but one of the few.

you'll like that burner... exact one I have and it's been a gem for me

JrRacinFan · Dec 5, 2008, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by p_o_s_pc

what happened to quad core goodness? I don't keep up with Intel so i can't really help. So only thing to do is wait. Maybe by the time christmas comes around there will be some info on it

Decided quad isn't needed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilletter

you'll like that burner... exact one I have and it's been a gem for me

Thanks for the comment! What brand discs do you use?

Gilletter · Dec 5, 2008, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JrRacinFan

Decided quad isn't needed.

Thanks for the comment! What brand discs do you use?

I use whatever is cheapest at the moment... never had an issue

JrRacinFan · Dec 6, 2008, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilletter

I use whatever is cheapest at the moment... never had an issue

Nice! Thanks for your comments. I was contemplating getting a 6x0i based board but I'd rather get a new cpu.

@jbunch07

Figured out what is wrong with my current burner but it's still being finicky. I am still looking at getting a new myself though as it will start my wife off with switching over to SATA drives.

@everyone

Ok, after contemplating. I was thinking of an upgrade path to Phenom II and this is the only way I can do it and stay within my current budget:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157139
I've used Asrock before and the "new" Asrock isn't half bad.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103298
-OR- For an extra $7 get a higher multi and stock clock
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103234

EDIT: But should I do that? I have been wanting a crossfire capable board and lately been really liking the outcome of Phenom II. Or stick with what I got I mean I could really ditch the psu that I am planning on buying and pickup an e7300.

Dec 5, 2008, 02:24 AM	#1
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	Jr's After Christmas Special OK so far this is what I have in my cart to transfer over to a wish list: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116072 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371016 Now, I have heard that once e5400's release the current e5200's will be approx. $64 retail. With that being said does anyone know if that is true or not, if true, when is the e5400 estimated release date? Now if that does occur I will be getting an e5400 instead. Any thoughts? As always, everyone on TPU is great, thank you guys for your support! PS: Looking to buy at mid to end of January and no I don't game or bench as much as I used to. EDIT: Ok to sum up to post# 15, I have decided against getting the DVD burner (Thanks Jbunch07) and getting an e5200. EDIT2: As of post #25 instead of the above cpu+psu I have been contemplating these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157139 I've used Asrock before and the "new" Asrock isn't half bad. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103298 -OR- For an extra $7 get a higher multi and stock clock http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103234 EDIT 3: See post #32 Link __________________ Graphics Artists United™ Request Thread Low Cache CPU Club Solaris Utility DVD 3.0 DanishDevil's Logitech Soundroom TPU Video Gallery Sciencemark Revisited Last edited by JrRacinFan; Dec 16, 2008 at 03:01 AM.

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Dec 5, 2008, 02:33 AM	#4
DarkEgo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,200 (0.66/day) Thanks: 273 Thanked 222 Times in 182 Posts System Specs	I would get this burner instead. The CPU and power supply both look good but you could probably find a used E7200 or E5200 for the same price. __________________ Sic vis pacem, para bellum HEATWARE Ego's Enthusiast Equipment

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jbunch07 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chattanooga,TN Posts: 3,738 (1.96/day) Thanks: 499 Thanked 621 Times in 474 Posts System Specs	Hey bro! if at all possible try and hold off on that burner...ive got 2 atm and if I decide to get a blueRay drive I will give ya one of mine!

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Dec 5, 2008, 02:38 AM	#8
jbunch07 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chattanooga,TN Posts: 3,738 (1.96/day) Thanks: 499 Thanked 621 Times in 474 Posts System Specs	My burner has the added eye candy of lightscribe... ooo ahhh....

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Dec 5, 2008, 03:27 AM	#16
jbunch07 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chattanooga,TN Posts: 3,738 (1.96/day) Thanks: 499 Thanked 621 Times in 474 Posts System Specs	Thanks! not sure what that means but sounds good to me!

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