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06-05-2007, 07:27 PM
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Upgrading Processor
I want to upgrade my rig, is this a stupid time? i want to get a new processor, thinkin C2D, but i keep hearing stuff about new processors coming out.
Can u please give me some links to stuff, so far i was thinkin http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145590 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145098 this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115003 or even this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103773 but how does it compare? and if you think this is the better option give me a mobo and some ram to match it. and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131030 I notice this motherboard is getting only 40% 5 star, any other recommendations? I plan on overclocking so i thought sht XMS was more necessary than the Value stuff. Like i said, i dont know if now is a good time to upgrade, i want to have good stuff, but i dont want to spend a fortune, should i save my money and wait for the next set of Intel or AMD chips to come out? or just buy now? BTW..... Im a gamer
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06-05-2007, 07:38 PM
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Now is a fine time to upgrade, and your choices are solid. You only need the DDR2-667, and the price is excellent right now. Don't worry about the Newegg ratings, that is a solid board.
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06-05-2007, 07:45 PM
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Can you please explain to me why i should get the value ram, and not the XMS. What would i be losing by not getting the XMS ram, would i be losing anything?
Keep in mind i want to overclock, i trust your decisions, just wanted to make sure you saw the overclock part. To Be Honest i dont understand the difference in Ram Timings, thats the main reason im asking. |
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06-05-2007, 07:47 PM
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I was just stating that for the stock Core 2 Duo, DDR2-667 is the best match. However, since you want to overclock, the DDR2-800 is a better fit. Don't worry about timings (I personally don't think timings make a difference, but thats another debate). The key here is that with the faster ram (800Mhz), you'll have lots of headroom for overclocking via the FSB.
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06-05-2007, 07:49 PM
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Ok cool, i will probably get the XMS then, i also just noticed that the specs for the mobo said standard was ddr2 800, would the value ram even work in this motherboard?
direct quote "Notice: Only DDR2-800 memory supporting JEDEC approved 1.8V operation with timings of 5-5-5 or 6-6-6 is supported on Intel Desktop Boards based on Intel 965 Express Chipsets." Does this even apply to me? lol |
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06-05-2007, 08:38 PM
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The XMS specs are:
Timing 5-5-5-12 Voltage 1.9V So the XMS modules will work fine. |
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