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Mobo/CPU help

Discussion in 'Building a new PC' started by Hertzy3, Feb 22, 2008.

  1. Hertzy3

    Hertzy3 Member

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    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
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    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?
     
  2. sammorris

    sammorris Senior member

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    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.
     
  3. Hertzy3

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    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?
     
  4. abuzar1

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    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.
     
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    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.
     
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    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.
     
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    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.
     
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    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.
     
  10. abuzar1

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    The lowest I would go is a GA-P35-DS3L. Newegg doesn't even sell the GA-P31-DS3L.
     
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    or a P35-DS3L, or even a G33 shipset, they're are cheap and good.
     
  12. sammorris

    sammorris Senior member

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    They used to. Now they're only open box.
     
  13. abuzar1

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    Yeah, not exactly a good sign.
     
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    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.
     
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    what is the difference between open box and not oped box?
     
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    Open Box is missing some items and the product has been used before.
     
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    Open box is a used products and may or may not work. Usually DOESN'T work.
     
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    no wonder it's cheaper, thats jst weird, people even buy it
     
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    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.
     

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