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Processor | i9 10850k 5.1GHz all cores |
Motherboard | MSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI |
Cooling | Deep Cool Assassin III |
Memory | 2*16gig Corsair LPX DDR4 3200 |
Video Card(s) | RTX 4080 FE |
Storage | 500gb Samsung 980 Pro M2 SSD, 500GB WD Blue SATA SSD, 2TB Seagate Hybrid SSHD |
Display(s) | Dell - S3222DGM 32" 2k Curved/ASUS VP28UQG 28" 4K (ran at 2k), Sanyo 75" 4k TV |
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Power Supply | Corsair RM850x (2021) |
Mouse | Logitech G502 |
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VR HMD | Oculus Quest 2 |
Software | Windows 10 Pro 64 bit |
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I'm actually in the process of my next upgrade. I'm going from amd to intel. I would like to know what everyone thinks about my choices.
For the proc , I'm looking at a qx6700 being sold here by coodiggy for $400, a zeon x3220 being sold by DaedalusHelios for $220, a new q6600 OEM for $235 or a new e8400 OEM for $199(both new proc would be bought from newegg). Also, provided I could find one in stock, a e8500 for around $300 isn't out of the question. I'm sure I would be satisfied with anyone of these proccessors, I'm just curious about what you guys think I should get.
My main trouble I having is deciding on a motherboard. I have no intentions of spending a ungodly amount of money for ddr3 ram, so I need a ddr2 motherboard. I do like EVGA's step up program and the reputation for customer support, but I would prefer to keep the price of my next motherboard under $200. I have no real preference when it comes to chipsets honestly, my only concern is I read here that my new gfx card (9800gx2) doesnt really like intel chipsets. If anyone here has a 9800gx2 running on a intel chipset, please tell me about your set up(I do really like everything I've read about the DFI IronBlood mobo). Also, considering my gfx card is $600, I have no intentions of going quad sli
The components I have already picked out and purchased are as following-
3 gigs ddr2 800 Crucial Ballistics tracer ram(2*1gig sticks and 2* 512 meg sticks, both dual channel sets)
9800 gx2 gfx card
everything else I'm planning on using in my system after this upgrade is in my system specs.
I use my computer for watching DVD's, music, surfing the web and gaming(cod4, crysis, bf2, NFS, DOW,and a few other various games). I do plan on OC'ing my new stuff as far as I can and still be stable. I'm also interested in having very good benchmarks aswell. I am planning of having this upgrade complete within the next 3 weeks.
I'm looking foward to your replies(sits back and take another sip of coffee)
For the proc , I'm looking at a qx6700 being sold here by coodiggy for $400, a zeon x3220 being sold by DaedalusHelios for $220, a new q6600 OEM for $235 or a new e8400 OEM for $199(both new proc would be bought from newegg). Also, provided I could find one in stock, a e8500 for around $300 isn't out of the question. I'm sure I would be satisfied with anyone of these proccessors, I'm just curious about what you guys think I should get.
My main trouble I having is deciding on a motherboard. I have no intentions of spending a ungodly amount of money for ddr3 ram, so I need a ddr2 motherboard. I do like EVGA's step up program and the reputation for customer support, but I would prefer to keep the price of my next motherboard under $200. I have no real preference when it comes to chipsets honestly, my only concern is I read here that my new gfx card (9800gx2) doesnt really like intel chipsets. If anyone here has a 9800gx2 running on a intel chipset, please tell me about your set up(I do really like everything I've read about the DFI IronBlood mobo). Also, considering my gfx card is $600, I have no intentions of going quad sli
The components I have already picked out and purchased are as following-
3 gigs ddr2 800 Crucial Ballistics tracer ram(2*1gig sticks and 2* 512 meg sticks, both dual channel sets)
9800 gx2 gfx card
everything else I'm planning on using in my system after this upgrade is in my system specs.
I use my computer for watching DVD's, music, surfing the web and gaming(cod4, crysis, bf2, NFS, DOW,and a few other various games). I do plan on OC'ing my new stuff as far as I can and still be stable. I'm also interested in having very good benchmarks aswell. I am planning of having this upgrade complete within the next 3 weeks.
I'm looking foward to your replies(sits back and take another sip of coffee)