help on new pc configuration

dreampeppers99 · April 23rd, 2008

I will buy a new pc and I'd guess some of you can help-me...

Some stuff I've already decide
You can help with these bellow...

First:
Q6600 or E8400 (I tend to choose E8400)

Second:
8800GT or 3870 or 9xxxGT ?
(thinking in power... to play games)

Third:
P5K-SE or IP35P

Cheesus · April 23rd, 2008

In terms of CPU, it depends if you're going to overclock or not. If you are, between those 2, get the E8400. Its a no contest really. But if you're going to leave everything at stock, or do light OCing only, it depends alot on how much multitasking you're going to be doing. Personally I'd go for the Q6600... but that's just me. I'm sure there are going to be many others who will disagree.

As for graphics card the 8800GT is the most powerful in terms of raw GPU power from the 3. But then the 9600GT overclocks great so can be brought up to near 8800GT standards at a cheaper price. (The most powerful single card out there right now would probably be the 9800GTX... so for a bit more cash that's always an option.)

Personally, I've always loved Abit and their boards, and the IP-35Pro is one of their better (if not the best) P35 motherboard. For me, the IP35 Pro. Definitely.

dreampeppers99 · April 23rd, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheesus

As for graphics card the 8800GT is the most powerful in terms of raw GPU power from the 3. But then the 9600GT overclocks great so can be brought up to near 8800GT standards at a cheaper price. (The most powerful single card out there right now would probably be the 9800GTX... so for a bit more cash that's always an option.)

9800GTX

so much cash!
how much near the 9600GT stays from 8800GT in terms of power?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheesus

Personally, I've always loved Abit and their boards, and the IP-35Pro is one of their better (if not the best) P35 motherboard. For me, the IP35 Pro. Definitely.

Thanks... Another decision

Cheesus · April 23rd, 2008

XFX 9600 GT 512MB Review » Page 6 - Testing: Crysis - Overclockers Club

That review should give you a pretty clear indication between the 8800GT and 9600GT. Its not huge, (especially when overclocked) but its there. Also, don't forget, you can very well overclock the 8800GT too

PS The performance of both of them has improved a bit in Crysis with the newer driver releases.

dreampeppers99 · April 23rd, 2008

Thanks Cheesus!
About the new chipsets X38 against the P35 there is any significant difference...

Cheesus · April 23rd, 2008

If you're going with for a single graphics card setup, not particularly.

Intel X38 vs P35 chipset, How Much Better Is it? - Overclock.net - Overclocking.net

dreampeppers99 · April 23rd, 2008

Thanks again Cheesus!!!
Thank you very much

Cheesus · April 23rd, 2008

Its no problem ^^

Just be sure to tell us how it performs when you get the whole set up

tuanming · April 23rd, 2008

For motherboard I'd recomment P5K-E wifi/ap check out my sig and see why

for dual gpu get P5K Deluxe. As for GPU, well how far can you go in term of cash? Now that the real question. Get 3870 or Nvidia equivalent if that's your budget.

Cheesus · April 23rd, 2008

CPU-Z Validator 2.1

'Nuf said.

dreampeppers99 · April 25th, 2008

I'll tell you when I made some tests

April 23rd, 2008	#1 (permalink)
dreampeppers99 Eric Cartmenez Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Here Posts: 307	help on new pc configuration I will buy a new pc and I'd guess some of you can help-me... Some stuff I've already decide You can help with these bellow... First: Q6600 or E8400 (I tend to choose E8400) Second: 8800GT or 3870 or 9xxxGT ? (thinking in power... to play games) Third: P5K-SE or IP35P

April 23rd, 2008	#2 (permalink)
Cheesus Twisted Cheeselet Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pudding Posts: 730	In terms of CPU, it depends if you're going to overclock or not. If you are, between those 2, get the E8400. Its a no contest really. But if you're going to leave everything at stock, or do light OCing only, it depends alot on how much multitasking you're going to be doing. Personally I'd go for the Q6600... but that's just me. I'm sure there are going to be many others who will disagree. As for graphics card the 8800GT is the most powerful in terms of raw GPU power from the 3. But then the 9600GT overclocks great so can be brought up to near 8800GT standards at a cheaper price. (The most powerful single card out there right now would probably be the 9800GTX... so for a bit more cash that's always an option.) Personally, I've always loved Abit and their boards, and the IP-35Pro is one of their better (if not the best) P35 motherboard. For me, the IP35 Pro. Definitely. __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 2.4Ghz -> 3.00Ghz GeForce 8800GT 512mb @ 600/900 -> 720/1000 2x1Gb Corsair Value RAM 5-5-5-15 @ 667 Windows Vista Ultimate 32Bit SP1 750GB Hard Drive

April 23rd, 2008	#4 (permalink)
Cheesus Twisted Cheeselet Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pudding Posts: 730	XFX 9600 GT 512MB Review » Page 6 - Testing: Crysis - Overclockers Club That review should give you a pretty clear indication between the 8800GT and 9600GT. Its not huge, (especially when overclocked) but its there. Also, don't forget, you can very well overclock the 8800GT too PS The performance of both of them has improved a bit in Crysis with the newer driver releases. __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 2.4Ghz -> 3.00Ghz GeForce 8800GT 512mb @ 600/900 -> 720/1000 2x1Gb Corsair Value RAM 5-5-5-15 @ 667 Windows Vista Ultimate 32Bit SP1 750GB Hard Drive

April 23rd, 2008	#6 (permalink)
Cheesus Twisted Cheeselet Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pudding Posts: 730	If you're going with for a single graphics card setup, not particularly. Intel X38 vs P35 chipset, How Much Better Is it? - Overclock.net - Overclocking.net __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 2.4Ghz -> 3.00Ghz GeForce 8800GT 512mb @ 600/900 -> 720/1000 2x1Gb Corsair Value RAM 5-5-5-15 @ 667 Windows Vista Ultimate 32Bit SP1 750GB Hard Drive

April 23rd, 2008	#8 (permalink)
Cheesus Twisted Cheeselet Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pudding Posts: 730	Its no problem ^^ Just be sure to tell us how it performs when you get the whole set up __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 2.4Ghz -> 3.00Ghz GeForce 8800GT 512mb @ 600/900 -> 720/1000 2x1Gb Corsair Value RAM 5-5-5-15 @ 667 Windows Vista Ultimate 32Bit SP1 750GB Hard Drive

April 23rd, 2008	#5 (permalink)
dreampeppers99 Eric Cartmenez Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Here Posts: 307	Thanks Cheesus! About the new chipsets X38 against the P35 there is any significant difference...

April 23rd, 2008	#7 (permalink)
dreampeppers99 Eric Cartmenez Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Here Posts: 307	Thanks again Cheesus!!! Thank you very much

April 23rd, 2008	#9 (permalink)
tuanming Final Fantasy XXX Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA, TX Posts: 1,722	For motherboard I'd recomment P5K-E wifi/ap check out my sig and see why for dual gpu get P5K Deluxe. As for GPU, well how far can you go in term of cash? Now that the real question. Get 3870 or Nvidia equivalent if that's your budget. __________________ Intel Core2Duo E6300 1.86Ghz L629A244 @ 3.78GHz Asus P5K-E Wifi/AP Rev.1.02g Thermalright Ultra Extreme 120+ FM121 (110 cfm fan) ATI x1900 GT Rev.2 256mb 513/657 G.Skill 2x1gb Hz--540MHz

April 23rd, 2008	#10 (permalink)
Cheesus Twisted Cheeselet Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pudding Posts: 730	CPU-Z Validator 2.1 'Nuf said. __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 2.4Ghz -> 3.00Ghz GeForce 8800GT 512mb @ 600/900 -> 720/1000 2x1Gb Corsair Value RAM 5-5-5-15 @ 667 Windows Vista Ultimate 32Bit SP1 750GB Hard Drive

April 25th, 2008	#11 (permalink)
dreampeppers99 Eric Cartmenez Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Here Posts: 307	I'll tell you when I made some tests

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