Cheap n stable?

Midicow · 11th May 2008, 02:30 AM

You can tell me what you think of this one!

Wish list details

Don't know whats going on with the url..

(note: has mail in rebates on the psu and vidcard)

My goal was to make the most bang for buck in an upgrade while keeping the rig stable and less prone to breakdowns and such.. the original build was a E2180 with a gforce 8800gs but that e7 is so darn cheap now!

My reasoning:

That motherboard is the cheapest version I can find that has an 8-phase voltage regulator (EPU).. Which is far better than the standard 3-4 phase ones you find on most boards.

45nm cpu + cheap =

I've had very little issue with mushkin, they seem to know how to make stable modules.

Evga has a nice warranty system, in addition to selling the cheapest 512mb 8880gt on newegg.

The psu isn't a PFC, but it is very cheap vs the 12+V amp rails and stability of the unit.

To boot, the PSU is compatable with both 4 and 8 pin mobo connectors~

I'd much rather go for a corsair but this raidmax was cheaper.. tell me if I'm going the wrong direction here!

finally:

I use the arctic cooler (amd version) on an old socket 754 with a well-ventilated case, the stock cooler could barely cool it to 70 deg centigrade on load, now the cpu can't go past 45 centigrade, I call that a good deal for 20-30 bucks.

However I could probably go for a nirvana or such instead.

CALLOFDUTY05 · 11th May 2008, 03:58 AM

Nothing wrong with this setup.You could choose a better PSU though but that Raidmax should do fine.

Lacus · 11th May 2008, 07:35 AM

The parts are quite ok to me

. Your new processor won't be overclocked right so the cooler will work just fine. The psu you choosed is quite ok but lag of PFC

..Why don't you get a better PSU with active pfc? Either than those issue, your good to go with the new rig

The_YongGrand · 11th May 2008, 09:28 AM

Good one!

How about an Antec PSU? Just my suggestion!

Midicow · 11th May 2008, 06:47 PM

If I were to get a more expensive psu, it would be either

Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-450VX 450W ATX12V V2.2 Power Supply 90 - 264 V UL, CUL, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TUV, CCC, C-tick - Power Supplies

or

Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CE, CB, TUV, FCC, CCC - Power Supplies

Lacus · 11th May 2008, 07:13 PM

well, if it's me..go for the 450w..should be more then enough for your current set up. but then the earlier psu you chose also is cheaper but lacks of pfc...but it's the verdict is in your hands

Personally, i'll go for the 650w if i got the budget. Future proof at least

ZuePhok · 12th May 2008, 01:37 AM

seriously, you don't need 8-phase VRM. E7200 is just a dual core afterall. 4 is more than enough. forget about all the 8-phase is more efficient marketing BS.

Midicow · 12th May 2008, 02:46 AM

But If I ever decide to upgrade to a new processor, never know when intel will release a 150watt tdp processor!~

Midicow · 12th May 2008, 02:51 AM

GIGABYTE DES and ASUS EPU Tested :: TweakTown

Icic

AnandTech: Gigabyte goes "Green" with DES software

8D

According to that, DES works even with prime95, and the GA-EP35 is cheaper and looks like it has better quality mosphets and such.

Changed that.

Mostly I'm looking for a cheap but stable board, and the extra features (which intel boards seem to lack over amd boards).

That this board comes with something that can potentially make stuff that % more efficient, is a neat thing..

Mostly its that the "gimmick" has increased demand for the product and brought the price down, and that its made with parts that won't die within a year.

Midicow · 12th May 2008, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_YongGrand

Good one!

How about an Antec PSU? Just my suggestion!

Newegg.com - Antec earthwatts EA380 380W ATX12V v2.0 Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CUL, FCC, TUV, CE, CB, C-tick, CCC - Power Supplies

are you referring to that?

11th May 2008, 02:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
Midicow Just Started Join Date: 4 May 2008 Posts: 59 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	Cheap n stable? You can tell me what you think of this one! Wish list details Don't know whats going on with the url.. (note: has mail in rebates on the psu and vidcard) My goal was to make the most bang for buck in an upgrade while keeping the rig stable and less prone to breakdowns and such.. the original build was a E2180 with a gforce 8800gs but that e7 is so darn cheap now! My reasoning: That motherboard is the cheapest version I can find that has an 8-phase voltage regulator (EPU).. Which is far better than the standard 3-4 phase ones you find on most boards. 45nm cpu + cheap = I've had very little issue with mushkin, they seem to know how to make stable modules. Evga has a nice warranty system, in addition to selling the cheapest 512mb 8880gt on newegg. The psu isn't a PFC, but it is very cheap vs the 12+V amp rails and stability of the unit. To boot, the PSU is compatable with both 4 and 8 pin mobo connectors~ I'd much rather go for a corsair but this raidmax was cheaper.. tell me if I'm going the wrong direction here! finally: I use the arctic cooler (amd version) on an old socket 754 with a well-ventilated case, the stock cooler could barely cool it to 70 deg centigrade on load, now the cpu can't go past 45 centigrade, I call that a good deal for 20-30 bucks. However I could probably go for a nirvana or such instead. Last edited by Midicow : 11th May 2008 at 02:40 AM. Reason: wtf url

11th May 2008, 09:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
The_YongGrand Super Active Join Date: 12 Feb 2005 Location: Somewhere in 甲洞... Posts: 2,281 Reputation: 852 Rep Power: 14	Good one! How about an Antec PSU? Just my suggestion! __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E7200, 2GB DDR2-667 RAM, Gigabyte 945GCMX-S2, Sapphire ATi Radeon HD4850 512MB DDR3 2nd pc under construction! Wolfdale baby!

12th May 2008, 01:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
ZuePhok Hold me back! I can't stop posting!!! Join Date: 16 Dec 2002 Location: Floating Island Of Mandango Posts: 8,606 Reputation: 2854 Rep Power: 42	seriously, you don't need 8-phase VRM. E7200 is just a dual core afterall. 4 is more than enough. forget about all the 8-phase is more efficient marketing BS. __________________ my motto: poison first, think later.

12th May 2008, 02:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
Midicow Just Started Join Date: 4 May 2008 Posts: 59 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	But If I ever decide to upgrade to a new processor, never know when intel will release a 150watt tdp processor!~ Last edited by Midicow : 12th May 2008 at 03:12 AM.

12th May 2008, 02:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
Midicow Just Started Join Date: 4 May 2008 Posts: 59 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	GIGABYTE DES and ASUS EPU Tested :: TweakTown Icic AnandTech: Gigabyte goes "Green" with DES software 8D According to that, DES works even with prime95, and the GA-EP35 is cheaper and looks like it has better quality mosphets and such. Changed that. Mostly I'm looking for a cheap but stable board, and the extra features (which intel boards seem to lack over amd boards). That this board comes with something that can potentially make stuff that % more efficient, is a neat thing.. Mostly its that the "gimmick" has increased demand for the product and brought the price down, and that its made with parts that won't die within a year. Last edited by Midicow : 12th May 2008 at 03:07 AM.

11th May 2008, 03:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
CALLOFDUTY05 I'm a regular Join Date: 7 May 2006 Posts: 367 Reputation: -118 Rep Power: 0	Nothing wrong with this setup.You could choose a better PSU though but that Raidmax should do fine.

11th May 2008, 07:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lacus Active Join Date: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 978 Reputation: 166 Rep Power: 2	The parts are quite ok to me . Your new processor won't be overclocked right so the cooler will work just fine. The psu you choosed is quite ok but lag of PFC ..Why don't you get a better PSU with active pfc? Either than those issue, your good to go with the new rig

11th May 2008, 06:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Midicow Just Started Join Date: 4 May 2008 Posts: 59 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	If I were to get a more expensive psu, it would be either Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-450VX 450W ATX12V V2.2 Power Supply 90 - 264 V UL, CUL, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TUV, CCC, C-tick - Power Supplies or Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CE, CB, TUV, FCC, CCC - Power Supplies

11th May 2008, 07:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lacus Active Join Date: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 978 Reputation: 166 Rep Power: 2	well, if it's me..go for the 450w..should be more then enough for your current set up. but then the earlier psu you chose also is cheaper but lacks of pfc...but it's the verdict is in your hands Personally, i'll go for the 650w if i got the budget. Future proof at least