I am upgrading my mobo and CPU, and I have a few options I have seen, some help would be great. http://www.compusabusiness.com/appl...etails.asp?EdpNo=3403908&Sku=MBM-680ILT-Q6600 That seems like a great deal, but my question is about the Q6600. It only has 1066 MHz FSB. A Core 2 Duo has 1333 MHz, half the cache (4Mb to 8Mb) and a higher frequency. 2.66GHz to 2.4GHz. How important is FSB? The quad core should still outperform the duo core significantly right? What is the most important thing to look for in a processor? Other options $50 cheaper http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131142 with http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115029 I'm really leaning towards the first bundle, I guess I'm curious if there is a better mobo/cpu that I could get for close to $350?
The P5N-E SLI is a terrible board, I've had one. Stay away. As for the XFX combo it could be alright, but the board is quite a basic one. As for the Quad core, it depends what you use it for. Gaming MAY use a quad core, graphics design etc definitely will, average office operations won't.
I generally just use it for regular everyday things, but I do play some online games, so it might not be a complete waste. Also I read that the nvidia 680i chipset is supposed to be pretty good. But the quad core, even for regular applications, it should outperform the duo core correct?
No, the dual core will actually perform better in regular apps because it's clock speed is higher and not all four cores are utilized in everyday apps.
Thanks for the help, does anyone know if this asus board is any better? ASUS P5K-E/WIFI-AP http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131196 And I think this is the CPU im considering. Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115029
It seems like a really good board, although I have to say, people here at the forums experience problem with Asus boards unless they are the high end ones. Personally I would go with a Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R.
The P5K-E board is a much better one, but better still is the P35-DS3R as Abuzar suggests. It's pretty much the "official afterdawn board" as it's proven to be reliable and offers excellent performance, overclocking and onboard features.
yeah, go for a gigabyte board, and since you don't game that much or should i say you only play online games which doesn't need such an expensive parts, go for GA-P35-DS3R it's a mainstream mobo but the quality of that built is excellent.
If you're no gamer, you may as well have a P31-DS3L or P31-S3G, the DS3R is well above the average person's needs.
The reviews all seemed to be positive when it was on sale. I'll soon find out what it's like because one's going in my cousin's PC I'm building him.
I got my GA-965P-DS3 for 65 open box. Sure it didn't work when I got it, but I was broke back then. I got a 130 dollar board for 65, and it was excellent deal because Gigabyte quickly fixed it for me. I would do it again, expect for the fact that it doesn't come with accessories, and I'm worried about not having the back plate and waiting 3 weeks for repair.
