New CPU

Iluvpenguins · 12-12-2007, 07:05 PM

Hey guys, i'm basically building a new computer now that I got my hands on an 8800GTS. Now my budget is only $300 for a cpu, ram, and motherboard. I've secured the ram so i have $250 for a cpu and mobo. Thats besides the point though.

I was looking at the X2 5000+ for $120, i don't really know much about intel's newer lines of Core 2's like the E4xxx and etc. I know they run at 800mhz on the FSB which sort of turns me off of them. What do you guys think? Should I push the budget to accomodate something that is worth it? I can only push about 30-40 dollars more, but i prefer not to. Thanks!

maroon1 · 12-12-2007, 08:34 PM

E2200 just came out at newegg, and this chip overclocks like a monster

CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...6063&Tpk=E2200

Mobo:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128077

CPU + Mobo = $167 only

Zangetsu · 12-12-2007, 09:38 PM

AMD athlon x2 6000+ is just a very good CPU! Trust me, if you have this, you'll be safe for like 4 years.

Garethman!!` · 12-12-2007, 09:41 PM

The 6400+ is a fast CPU also, and only $20 more than the 6000+.

ComputerGuru64x2 · 12-12-2007, 09:51 PM

That is true Garethman, but it is the black edition and no fan is included so you will have to buy a HSF.

Garethman!!` · 12-13-2007, 01:52 AM

There is the retail version with a fan around, I believe its $189.

Iluvpenguins · 12-13-2007, 03:30 AM

Although the 6000 and 6400 are fast and all that, they are around the 180 range if i were to buy it where i want to buy it, i might as well get a C2D e6550 for that price. I was looking at the X2 5000+ because its only $120, mind you, the motherboard will be another 120 and then theres 14% tax(God damn Canada...) so i'm afraid those are far out of budget.

In terms of the E2200, it doesn't suit my fancy...low FSB of only 800mhz i believe. It doesn't seem like the best bang for the buck.

StrangleHold · 12-13-2007, 04:14 AM

Depends on what 5000 your talking about, theres 2 89 watt models, 4 65 watt models. A Brisbane and a Black box Brisbane and a Windsor core.

Iluvpenguins · 12-14-2007, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StrangleHold

Depends on what 5000 your talking about, theres 2 89 watt models, 4 65 watt models. A Brisbane and a Black box Brisbane and a Windsor core.

Nevermind, i ran into some extra money and am getting the E6550.

Thanks for the help guys.

ThatGuy16 · 12-14-2007, 04:01 AM

Overclock!!

12-12-2007, 07:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Iluvpenguins Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kitchener Ontario Posts: 1,293	New CPU Hey guys, i'm basically building a new computer now that I got my hands on an 8800GTS. Now my budget is only $300 for a cpu, ram, and motherboard. I've secured the ram so i have $250 for a cpu and mobo. Thats besides the point though. I was looking at the X2 5000+ for $120, i don't really know much about intel's newer lines of Core 2's like the E4xxx and etc. I know they run at 800mhz on the FSB which sort of turns me off of them. What do you guys think? Should I push the budget to accomodate something that is worth it? I can only push about 30-40 dollars more, but i prefer not to. Thanks! __________________ My computer: Intel Core2Duo E6550 @ 3.01ghz Gigabyte P31-DS3L Patriot 2x1GB DDR2-800 @ 1032mhz EVGA GeForce 8800GTX Antec 500W w/32A on 12v rail WD 80GB HDD,WD 500GB HDD Ultra Aluminus Full Tower Case (Black Finish)

12-12-2007, 08:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
maroon1 Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Somewhere in Hell !!! Posts: 2,635	E2200 just came out at newegg, and this chip overclocks like a monster CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...6063&Tpk=E2200 Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128077 CPU + Mobo = $167 only __________________ Free softwares: Avast! antivirus - FireFox - FDM - OpenOffice - CCleaner

12-12-2007, 09:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Garethman!!` Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK and USA Age: 18 Posts: 1,329	The 6400+ is a fast CPU also, and only $20 more than the 6000+. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 / AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 1.70GHz RAM : 8GB DDR2 PC6400 / 2GB DDR2 PC5300 HDD : 750GB SATA Seagate Barracuda/ Hitachi 120GB 5400RPM SATA GPU : Radeon HD2900XT 512MB / Radeon Xpress 1150 128MB OS : Windows Vista Ultimate x64 / Windows Vista Basic PSU : Hiper 730W ATX / 80W Dell Laptop Power Brick

12-12-2007, 09:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
ComputerGuru64x2 Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 431	That is true Garethman, but it is the black edition and no fan is included so you will have to buy a HSF. __________________ Gaming System/Media Center CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ Windsor @ 2.2Ghz Socket AM2 MB: Abit AN-M2HD nVidia GeForce 7050PV nForce 630a HDMI mATX RAM: 2Gb(2 X 1Gb) OCZ Platinum Revivsion 2 PC2 6400 @ DDR2 880 (3-4-4-15) HDD: Western Digital Caviar 80Gb 7200RPM IDE GPU: MSI GeForce 8600GT 256Mb DDR3 128bit OD: LG DVD-RAM Black Sata Case: nMEDIAPC HTPC 200BA Black Speakers: Logitech X-240 2.1

12-13-2007, 01:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
Garethman!!` Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK and USA Age: 18 Posts: 1,329	There is the retail version with a fan around, I believe its $189. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 / AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 1.70GHz RAM : 8GB DDR2 PC6400 / 2GB DDR2 PC5300 HDD : 750GB SATA Seagate Barracuda/ Hitachi 120GB 5400RPM SATA GPU : Radeon HD2900XT 512MB / Radeon Xpress 1150 128MB OS : Windows Vista Ultimate x64 / Windows Vista Basic PSU : Hiper 730W ATX / 80W Dell Laptop Power Brick

12-12-2007, 09:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zangetsu Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 364	AMD athlon x2 6000+ is just a very good CPU! Trust me, if you have this, you'll be safe for like 4 years.

12-13-2007, 03:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
Iluvpenguins Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kitchener Ontario Posts: 1,293	Although the 6000 and 6400 are fast and all that, they are around the 180 range if i were to buy it where i want to buy it, i might as well get a C2D e6550 for that price. I was looking at the X2 5000+ because its only $120, mind you, the motherboard will be another 120 and then theres 14% tax(God damn Canada...) so i'm afraid those are far out of budget. In terms of the E2200, it doesn't suit my fancy...low FSB of only 800mhz i believe. It doesn't seem like the best bang for the buck. __________________ My computer: Intel Core2Duo E6550 @ 3.01ghz Gigabyte P31-DS3L Patriot 2x1GB DDR2-800 @ 1032mhz EVGA GeForce 8800GTX Antec 500W w/32A on 12v rail WD 80GB HDD,WD 500GB HDD Ultra Aluminus Full Tower Case (Black Finish)

12-13-2007, 04:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
StrangleHold Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: And you think your safe! Posts: 8,002	Depends on what 5000 your talking about, theres 2 89 watt models, 4 65 watt models. A Brisbane and a Black box Brisbane and a Windsor core. __________________ NZXT Apollo Athlon 64 X2 5600 3.3ghz. Gigabyte GA MA770 DS3 G Skill DDR2 1066 944mhz. 4gb. PNY 8800GT/VD964 W/D RE2 Sata 3.0 500gb. There's a great power in words, if you don't hitch too many of them together.

12-14-2007, 04:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
ThatGuy16 Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Age: 99 Posts: 5,458	Overclock!! __________________ CPU: C2D E8400 @ 4Ghz 1.24v HSF: Apogee GTX MB: Gigabyte X38-DS4 Ram: 2x2GB G. Skill DDR2-1068 HDD: 320GB Seagate PSU: OCZ GameXStream 700w OS: Vista Home Premium 64bit GFX: 2x HD4850 Crossfire LCD: LG 22" L226WTQ 3DMark06: 20826

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