Need Help With New Build Please

Cleric7x9 · 12-08-2007, 08:15 PM

well, core 2 extreme is quad core, and there is a core 2 quad model. this motherboard supports both, trust me

schizle · 12-08-2007, 08:21 PM

Thanks for the clarification, some had specifically said quad core which is why I was confused - I'll have a look at it. Any thoughts on a video card?

Cleric7x9 · 12-08-2007, 08:30 PM

if you want a gamer card, the 8800GT is definitely the best for the money right now.
also, i found the manufacturer's page for that motherboard in case you wanted to be sure that it supports the quad core:

http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p...o2-FR&class=mb

schizle · 12-08-2007, 08:33 PM

i'm not a gamer at all, perhaps once in a great while, i need a solid video card for photo/video/multimedia etc.

Cleric7x9 · 12-08-2007, 08:39 PM

well, you dont really need anything all that great for photo/video/multimedia. i think the 8600GTS would suit you well, even if you use photoshop its still a decent card. if you are really into photo/vid editing, and you need a workstation type graphics card so you can edit huge files, check out the nvidia quadro series. they can be pricey though

oscaryu1 · 12-08-2007, 10:22 PM

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they can be pricey though

Understatement

VERY Pricey...

schizle · 12-09-2007, 01:34 AM

Will I be able to run Vista with this setup and the 8600 GTS? Also, can I get the machine running with the RAM I've selected or would a BIOS flash be necessary (I've read in some places you need a more generic RAM just to get up and running so you can flash the BIOS and install better RAM)...

oscaryu1 · 12-09-2007, 02:06 AM

Yes, in fact, the 8600's perform better in Vista...

No, any RAM is the same. From pqi RAM to G Skills... No BIOS flash is needed.

kpxxbladexx415 · 12-09-2007, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by oscaryu1

$1300? Right now? Wait a few days/weeks and you'll see a big price drop as long as new processors that are cheaper AND better

infact why not wait 100 years? by then this kind of processor would cost only 1 penny.

Its a paradox, buy it when you want to, not when its cheaper because there will always be something better.

oscaryu1 · 12-09-2007, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpxxbladexx415

infact why not wait 100 years? by then this kind of processor would cost only 1 penny.

Its a paradox, buy it when you want to, not when its cheaper because there will always be something better.

Quote:

infact why not wait

and post your sarcasm somewhere else?

After X-Mas, Intel is releasing their new 45nm processors. There will be $200-$1100 processors. Grab a $200 one, and run it. It has more cache and the speed is alot faster. Better architecture...

12-08-2007, 08:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
Cleric7x9 Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Palm Beach, FL Age: 23 Posts: 1,681	well, core 2 extreme is quad core, and there is a core 2 quad model. this motherboard supports both, trust me __________________ CPU \|\| e8400 RAM \|\| 2GB corsair xms2 pc6400 800mhz HDD \|\| 2x WD Raptor 150GB 2x WD 500GB MBO \|\| EVGA 680i SE GPU \|\| Evga 8800GT Superclocked w/ Accelero PSU \|\| Silverstone 750 watt Case\|\| Antec p182

12-08-2007, 08:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
Cleric7x9 Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Palm Beach, FL Age: 23 Posts: 1,681	if you want a gamer card, the 8800GT is definitely the best for the money right now. also, i found the manufacturer's page for that motherboard in case you wanted to be sure that it supports the quad core: http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p...o2-FR&class=mb __________________ CPU \|\| e8400 RAM \|\| 2GB corsair xms2 pc6400 800mhz HDD \|\| 2x WD Raptor 150GB 2x WD 500GB MBO \|\| EVGA 680i SE GPU \|\| Evga 8800GT Superclocked w/ Accelero PSU \|\| Silverstone 750 watt Case\|\| Antec p182

12-08-2007, 08:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
Cleric7x9 Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Palm Beach, FL Age: 23 Posts: 1,681	well, you dont really need anything all that great for photo/video/multimedia. i think the 8600GTS would suit you well, even if you use photoshop its still a decent card. if you are really into photo/vid editing, and you need a workstation type graphics card so you can edit huge files, check out the nvidia quadro series. they can be pricey though __________________ CPU \|\| e8400 RAM \|\| 2GB corsair xms2 pc6400 800mhz HDD \|\| 2x WD Raptor 150GB 2x WD 500GB MBO \|\| EVGA 680i SE GPU \|\| Evga 8800GT Superclocked w/ Accelero PSU \|\| Silverstone 750 watt Case\|\| Antec p182

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12-08-2007, 08:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
schizle Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 40	Thanks for the clarification, some had specifically said quad core which is why I was confused - I'll have a look at it. Any thoughts on a video card?

12-08-2007, 08:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
schizle Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 40	i'm not a gamer at all, perhaps once in a great while, i need a solid video card for photo/video/multimedia etc.

12-09-2007, 01:34 AM	#17 (permalink)
schizle Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 40	Will I be able to run Vista with this setup and the 8600 GTS? Also, can I get the machine running with the RAM I've selected or would a BIOS flash be necessary (I've read in some places you need a more generic RAM just to get up and running so you can flash the BIOS and install better RAM)...

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