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iTrump wrote:Question 1. Yea they are both Socket AM3 so they will both work.
iTrump wrote:Question 2. In my opinion. Yea you are going cheap on the mobo. Maybe go with a $80 - $100 mobo.
iTrump wrote:Question 3. Kinda depends on your powersupply's 12v rail and how many watts are on it.
Gary wrote:CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4GHz with 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache[$130- 5stars with 1,756votes]
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB(2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 1066(PC3 8500)[$45- 5stars with 114votes]
MoBo: ASRock M3A770DE 770 ATX AMD Motherboard[$60- 4stars with 341votes ]
Total: ~$235
Though, I do have a few questions:
1. The CPU and Mobo are compatible right? They have the same slot and everything, but stuff like the HyperTransport speeds are different.
2. I really feel like I'm being too cheap on the mobo, what do you guys think?
3. I have a 500Watt power supply and an ATI 5770HD, the CPU here looks to use quite a bit of power(125W), will my 500watt be able to support that? Should I get a new one?
zombie@computer wrote:@2: stabilty and speed (and options). You may want to consider getting rid of the second pcix16 slot to accomodate more money towards a better motherboard.
zombie@computer wrote:As for the RAM, you might consider getting dd3 1600 if you will be using memory-intensive programs and budget allows. It's only slightly faster tho, so dont do it if it costs a LOT extra.
cz_squishy wrote:Newegg has a deal right now with Corsair Vengeance 1600 16GB for $100
bitPanther wrote:I honestly would prioritize a better psu over the mobo, a cheap psu is alot more prone to failing and underperforming after alot of use.
bitPanther wrote:you should also be going through the feedback page for all the parts you're getting and making sure that people haven't had alot of problems with the part you're getting. I honestly dont see anything wrong with a cheap mobo, but only if its decently made. ive been using a bottom of the line biostar mobo for almost 2 years now on this build and haven't had a single problem with it.
bitPanther wrote:also, i've heard that the stock hs/f that comes with the phenom ii can be inadequate, and so if you have an extra $30 you could get a different cooling solution http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=574&name=CPU-Fans-Heatsinks. brands such as coolermaster and arctic cooling are kind of popular.
kkirspel wrote:Is it cool to buy a new rig from a custom build or stock on a website like hp.com or dell.com? Or is there better below the surface places that get the job done just as well or better?
I have zero knowledge about the hardware side of a computer and wouldn't be able to build one myself mind you.
kkirspel wrote:Is it cool to buy a new rig from a custom build or stock on a website like hp.com or dell.com? Or is there better below the surface places that get the job done just as well or better?
I have zero knowledge about the hardware side of a computer and wouldn't be able to build one myself mind you.
iTrump wrote:Well making your own rig is cheaper and you just feel better knowing that you made that rig, not some random guy in China. Also most companies like HP and Dell freeze there motherboards so you cant overclock (get better performance) out of your hardware.
kkirspel wrote:Besides, isn't that what people in China are f... wait no. No nevermind.
kkirspel wrote:isn't that what people in China are f
kkirspel wrote:thats what people in China are for
jangalomph wrote:Wise words from a wise man. ^
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