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Adrian Wong · 25th Dec 2008, 10:57 PM

Take a look at Tech ARP - Intel Core 2 Processor Performance Comparison Guide Rev. 2.7 for a performance comparison of the Intel processors.

As for dual GPUs, it's much better to just get a SINGLE fast card. You only need two GPUs if a single GPU is not up to the job.

criss_521 · 25th Dec 2008, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

Take a look at Tech ARP - Intel Core 2 Processor Performance Comparison Guide Rev. 2.7 for a performance comparison of the Intel processors.

As for dual GPUs, it's much better to just get a SINGLE fast card. You only need two GPUs if a single GPU is not up to the job.

Thank you. Did some researching also, and decided to go with the Quad Q9400 2.66GHz 1333FSB 6MB L2 Cache

I'm about done, only thing left is deciding on a PSU.

Between this 2

CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC $119.99

and

Thermaltake toughpower W0117RU 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC $119,99 ($79,99 After Rebates)

It's a 40 dollar diference. I think I'm going with the Thermaltake. What do u think?

Adrian Wong · 25th Dec 2008, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by criss_521

Thank you. Did some researching also, and decided to go with the Quad Q9400 2.66GHz 1333FSB 6MB L2 Cache

I'm about done, only thing left is deciding on a PSU.

Between this 2

CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC $119.99

and

Thermaltake toughpower W0117RU 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC $119,99 ($79,99 After Rebates)

It's a 40 dollar diference. I think I'm going with the Thermaltake. What do u think?

IMHO (not sure about the others), both 750W PSUs are overkill. Hehe..

I am using a 550W Mushkin PSU for our testbed. It works even with the new Core i7, power-guzzling cards like the GTX 280 and 4 HDDs.

If you have to choose between the two, get the cheaper one. Either one would work just fine.

Just make sure they come with at least TWO PCI Express power connectors and one should be an 8-pin power connector. If they have a modular cable system, even better.

Lacus · 26th Dec 2008, 12:19 AM

but then, IMO...750W seems futureproof at least (since 750w psu are cheaper these days)..for me, i think i go for the Corsair psu..ooh, as for the cpu cooler, it depends on yourself..some ppl tend to worry alot bout temp of their cpu or any parts (ppl like me

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Chai · 26th Dec 2008, 11:19 PM

There's really no need to future proof PSU. Any good PSU at around 500W is more than sufficient.

My 3 year old Antec 480W still works very well today, other than 1 fan swap.

I'm not a fan of quad core CPU. I always recommend a good dual core. I'm personally using E8400, it's excellent, and overclocks really well, without any wasted power/heat.

criss_521 · 28th Dec 2008, 10:35 AM

Here's pretty much what I got. some of the parts r not the same like the power supply, the dvd writer is kinda like the one i got, the hardrive also, everything else is exactly what i got.

Sigma Gaming Unicorn Mid-Tower 420W Case w/ Side-panel Window
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811226031

12in COLD CATHODE NEON LIGHT (BLUE COLOR)

(Quad-Core)Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Q9400 @ 2.66GHz 1333FSB
6MB L2 Cache 64-bit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115131

(Special Price) LG 20X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE DUAL LAYER [ (BLACK COLOR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136147

INTERNAL 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer (BLACK COLOR)

CoolerMaster Hyper TX2 Gaming CPU Cooling Fan (Extreme Silent Operation at only 22dBA + Overclock Proof)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103031

(500GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822145215

Asus P5Q3 Intel P45 Chipset CrossFireX LGA775 FSB1600 DDR3/1600 Mainboard w/GbLAN,USB2.0,IEEE1394a,&7.1Audio
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131344

4GB (2x2GB) PC1333 DDR3 PC3 10666 Dual Channel Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227308

750 Watts Power Supplies (Ultra Lifetime Series Pro)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817148035

PCI Wireless 802.11g 54Mbps Network Interface Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833180030

SAPPHIRE 100259-1GL Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102801

ASUS VW193T Black 19" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824236027

At newegg: 1249,88 (1158,88 After rebates)
My price: 942 (877 After rebates)

Let me know if ANY BODY can beat that price.

Spanner · 28th Dec 2008, 01:20 PM

Yes ,I would definitely go for the E8400 cpu , very efficient and cool running.....

Adrian Wong · 28th Dec 2008, 05:00 PM

Yeah, unless you have applications that make use of more than 2 CPUs (e.g. 3D rendering software), a dual-core processor is a far better choice.

g0tanks · 28th Dec 2008, 06:52 PM

Why DDR3?

criss_521 · 28th Dec 2008, 09:37 PM

decided to go with the quad core...I do use video editing, webdesign, visual studio software. It's mostly gaming, but I did my research and the quad core was the best deal.

I went with DDR3 because it's futureproof.

It's too late now to chance my order, and I'm happy with going quadcore, I think many upcomming and future games will make use of more cores and the investment will be worth it.

25th Dec 2008, 10:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 32,304 Reputation: 3574 Rep Power: 75	Take a look at Tech ARP - Intel Core 2 Processor Performance Comparison Guide Rev. 2.7 for a performance comparison of the Intel processors. As for dual GPUs, it's much better to just get a SINGLE fast card. You only need two GPUs if a single GPU is not up to the job. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

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Lacus Super Active Join Date: 28 Mar 2008 Location: Some gundam factory o.o Posts: 1,302 Reputation: 180 Rep Power: 4	but then, IMO...750W seems futureproof at least (since 750w psu are cheaper these days)..for me, i think i go for the Corsair psu..ooh, as for the cpu cooler, it depends on yourself..some ppl tend to worry alot bout temp of their cpu or any parts (ppl like me ) __________________ GUNDAM 00[Intel Xeon E3110 E0 Stock\|Asus Rampage Maximus Formula (Rampage Bios Mod)\|Gigabyte HD4850 512MB GDDR3+T-Rad2\|4x2gb DDR2 1000Mhz OCZ SLI-Ready Edition\|Western Digital WD6400AAKS 640GB\|Creative X-FI XtremeMusic\|Creative Inspire P5800\|Silverstone Strider ST56F\|Acer X233H\|Keyboard=Microsoft Sidewinder X6\|Logitech MX518\|Lian Li PC-7YCF]

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Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 27,884 Reputation: 4630 Rep Power: 81	There's really no need to future proof PSU. Any good PSU at around 500W is more than sufficient. My 3 year old Antec 480W still works very well today, other than 1 fan swap. I'm not a fan of quad core CPU. I always recommend a good dual core. I'm personally using E8400, it's excellent, and overclocks really well, without any wasted power/heat. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

28th Dec 2008, 05:00 PM	#18 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 32,304 Reputation: 3574 Rep Power: 75	Yeah, unless you have applications that make use of more than 2 CPUs (e.g. 3D rendering software), a dual-core processor is a far better choice. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

28th Dec 2008, 06:52 PM	#19 (permalink)
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28th Dec 2008, 10:35 AM	#16 (permalink)
criss_521 Newbie Join Date: 25 Dec 2008 Posts: 9 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	Here's pretty much what I got. some of the parts r not the same like the power supply, the dvd writer is kinda like the one i got, the hardrive also, everything else is exactly what i got. Sigma Gaming Unicorn Mid-Tower 420W Case w/ Side-panel Window http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811226031 12in COLD CATHODE NEON LIGHT (BLUE COLOR) (Quad-Core)Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Q9400 @ 2.66GHz 1333FSB 6MB L2 Cache 64-bit http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115131 (Special Price) LG 20X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE DUAL LAYER [ (BLACK COLOR) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136147 INTERNAL 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer (BLACK COLOR) CoolerMaster Hyper TX2 Gaming CPU Cooling Fan (Extreme Silent Operation at only 22dBA + Overclock Proof) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103031 (500GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822145215 Asus P5Q3 Intel P45 Chipset CrossFireX LGA775 FSB1600 DDR3/1600 Mainboard w/GbLAN,USB2.0,IEEE1394a,&7.1Audio http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131344 4GB (2x2GB) PC1333 DDR3 PC3 10666 Dual Channel Memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227308 750 Watts Power Supplies (Ultra Lifetime Series Pro) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817148035 PCI Wireless 802.11g 54Mbps Network Interface Card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833180030 SAPPHIRE 100259-1GL Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102801 ASUS VW193T Black 19" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824236027 At newegg: 1249,88 (1158,88 After rebates) My price: 942 (877 After rebates) Let me know if ANY BODY can beat that price.

28th Dec 2008, 01:20 PM	#17 (permalink)
Spanner Just Started Join Date: 4 Oct 2008 Posts: 49 Reputation: 36 Rep Power: 0	Yes ,I would definitely go for the E8400 cpu , very efficient and cool running.....

28th Dec 2008, 09:37 PM	#20 (permalink)
criss_521 Newbie Join Date: 25 Dec 2008 Posts: 9 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	decided to go with the quad core...I do use video editing, webdesign, visual studio software. It's mostly gaming, but I did my research and the quad core was the best deal. I went with DDR3 because it's futureproof. It's too late now to chance my order, and I'm happy with going quadcore, I think many upcomming and future games will make use of more cores and the investment will be worth it.

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