CPU / Motherboard suggestions
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not completely true.
when i build a new setup, i get close to the best available. it's stupid buying mediocre stuff now to save $100, because you're going to be in the same position in 2 years.
the build i did before this was an all out build, and that was 4 or 5 years ago. just this year it was having problems keeping up.
I don't buy into that pro-advertising hype. All my systems are based off the best available for a few years prior. If you only knew the extent that I push my system with audio, no hiccups whatsoever. It's actually more than I need, but that's OK. I run 50 simultanious wave files, that are about 100 meg each. Each file is loaded with 1-5 real-time effect plug ins, and 2-5 CPU intensive soft synths. I even tested it with OC, and I didn't need it so I backed it off to keep temps low (although I run a great cooler anyway).
In 3-4 years when I need more power for some UAD cards I'll upgrade to an I7 when it makes sense, and the prices come down. Right now with an I7 there are too many things you have to change to make it work that are newer technology, so you will pay premium for just about everything.
At least the AMD's are all backward compatible. You can drop any of the newer ones in older boards down to the Athlon XP's. Socket A and up can all use the AM2, 2+, and socket 3 chips. So if you have a MoBo with AGP and socket A you can use the AM3 chips, you just can't take advantage of the faster ram speeds and a few new bios tweaks available. AMD has really improved their chipsets in the past few years, so any of the newer ones are good units.
http://www.anandtech.com/guides/showdoc.aspx?i=3610&p=2
Pretty good build. Doesn't seem like i-7 would really be needed. I am running the older series for super cheap but I overclock a lot which you probably don't do. Can probably find cheaper video cards if you want as it doesn't sound like you even need this much power. Can get one for like 20 bucks if needed.
Pretty good build. Doesn't seem like i-7 would really be needed. I am running the older series for super cheap but I overclock a lot which you probably don't do. Can probably find cheaper video cards if you want as it doesn't sound like you even need this much power. Can get one for like 20 bucks if needed.
Uh .... no, this is wrong.
Socket A = 462 pins (Had an athlon 1800 and 2500)
Socket 754 = 754 pins (Have a cheap one of these)
Socket 939= 939 pins
AM2 = 940 pins (No it is not compatible with Socket 940)
AM2 and AM2+ processors are only compatible on AM2/AM2+ boards
AM3 processors will work on AM2, AM2+ and AM3.
No AM2 motherboards were made with AGP to my knowledge.
Not trying to be a dick, just don't want people to try and do this.
If ur on a budget buy a
775 dual/quad core intel.
This is a good/cheap CPU
This Mobo
This Ram
PSU
HDD
This Heatsink - Prolly not the best one but for overclocking you need a nice(er) one. Stock Heatsinks are shit.
Get a SATA DVD Drive and HDD. You dont have to get a large HDD but ffs get a good brand. DVD Drive should be a good brand too. No lite-on's.
As far as case goes u prolly could get away with using the one your using now.
USE ARCTIC SILVER THERMAL PASTE. NOTHING ELSE. Get it at radio shack. Tiger Direct does not sell it but frys does.
Overclock the F out of the CPU too and ur all set.
775 dual/quad core intel.
This is a good/cheap CPU
This Mobo
This Ram
PSU
HDD
This Heatsink - Prolly not the best one but for overclocking you need a nice(er) one. Stock Heatsinks are shit.
Get a SATA DVD Drive and HDD. You dont have to get a large HDD but ffs get a good brand. DVD Drive should be a good brand too. No lite-on's.
As far as case goes u prolly could get away with using the one your using now.
USE ARCTIC SILVER THERMAL PASTE. NOTHING ELSE. Get it at radio shack. Tiger Direct does not sell it but frys does.
Overclock the F out of the CPU too and ur all set.
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