ritchierich

hi all

ive been trying to build computer for the last 6 months and am going to finish it next week if all goes well

so cpu i was going a duo 8400 6 months ago but is it still the one to go for?

or quad?????

DUO 8600
Q 9400
Q 9550

i have got a
ANTEC 900 CASE
GA-EP35-DS3P MOTHERBOARD
2GB BALLISTIX (X2 1GB STICKS)


LOOKING AT GETTING A
CORSAIR TX-750W POWER SUPPLY?????
HDD WD SCORPIO BLACK 250GB 7200/16MB/SATA2?????

ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT

IVE NEVER BEEN ONE TO OVERCLOCK

cohen

Post your whole build list.

What will the main use of the PC be???

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just a noob

i would completely throw out the q9400 as a choice, but, like cohen said, whats the main use?

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ritchierich

its a family computer but i like my games
still looking at a video card not sure which one yet

i would like a good gaming computer
but im not to keen on overclocking
this one will have to last me for the next 3 to 4 years

cheers ritchie

cohen

I'll post something tommorow, to tired to think, lol.

I think i have a different CPU in mind.... post something tommorow (AUS time)

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mikesrex

what is your budget? IMO the whole point of overclocking a computer for daily use is to get performance out of a CPU similar to more expensive CPU's.



IMO the best choice right now on a budget dual-core is the E8500. I think you can find it for around 190 shipped from a reputable business if you look around online.

If you want to go with a quad, then I would suggest the Q9450 (or the Q9550 if you want to spend an extra hundred dollars) for a good value.

let us know what you get and how it goes.

fade2green514

isnt the Q9550 only $5 more than the Q9450?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...5041&Tpk=Q9550
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115042

personally though, get either the E8400 or get the Q9550. they'll last you a good couple of years, and if you overclock even longer.

if you're a gamer, worry more about the video card.. and if you like to convert video then get a quad core.

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HD 4850 512mb (750/2350mhz)
2x2gb G.Skill ddr2-835 (5-4-4-10)
2x80gb sata2 in RAID 0 system drive
250gb sata2 storage drive
13,574 - 3dmark06 score

cohen

Go for the Q9550.

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