Allright guys, how does this look?

Ramodkk

Ramodkk

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What's up guys? Well we're gonna upgrade my sister's comp and we've decided (haha not really! :p) that I'm gonna give her my current CPU/mobo/RAM and instead of my dad giving my sister some money to buy her stuff, he's gonna give it to me.

So I was thinking of the E2160 for my upgrade. How does this look?

CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116036

Mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128077
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128084
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128059

RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231098

CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134

Which mobo should I get? Is there really a big difference? Cause the cheaper the better! :D

Also, when OC'ed will it perform better than the X2 3800+?

Thanks guys! :D
 
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mep916

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I'd go with the P31. Less onboard USB ports and audio options from the P35 are the differences, I believe. Yes, it'll definitely perform better overclocked, although I'm not sure if your sister needs it OC'd. Everything else looks great, IMO. What about the PSU, HD, Optical drive, etc.?
 
Ramodkk

Ramodkk

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Oh hehe, the E2160 build would be for me! The X2 3800+ (which I currently have) would go towards my sister. I already have everything else I am just gonna upgrade her comp with my current CPU/mobo/RAM. And my dad's probably gonna help me with some $$ for my Intel build... ;)
 
mep916

mep916

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Oh, I see. Yeah, the E2160 would be a nice upgrade. Get the DS3L, in that case. You'll probably use the additional USB ports, and, as you know, it's an awesome board. ;)
 
Ramodkk

Ramodkk

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Yeah, it has tons of positive reviews on Newegg. And I guess it is also the better one at OC'ing or are they all the same?
 
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oscaryu1

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The P31 and P35 are basically exactly the same. Just that the P31 series can only support a maximum of 4GB, while the P35 chipset can support up to 8GB.
 
mep916

mep916

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ramodkk said:
I may need to update the BIOS to F4 for full support of the E2160. Is updating the BIOS hard?
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No, updating (flashing) the BIOS is not difficult. You'll receive specific instructions in the mobo manual. There's several ways to do it. I doubt that you'll run into any problems with regard to the BIOS when installing the processor.

ramodkk said:
Now I'm undecided on the RAM, which one of these should I get?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231098
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145590
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Go with the XMS2. You can run that RAM at 4-4-4-12. In fact, I ran mine at 4-4-4-4 2T. You'll save a lot of money in the long run with the rebate, not to mention it's probably better than the GSkill. :D
 
El DJ

El DJ

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Yeah, definately go with the Corsair RAM.
Maybe get a little bit more even =P

Let's see, with the rebates, you could get 4 gigs of RAM for just a little more than the price of 2 gigs. which, now that I think about it, I might just get that RAM =P
 
Ramodkk

Ramodkk

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^ Yeah I thought of that but I only have 32-bit windows and I don't think I need 4GB at the moment. If I ever need it I'll just buy a second pair and who knows, maybe they'll be even cheaper then!

Thanks guys, I'm going with Corsair then.

So here's the final list, any other comments?

GIGABYTE GA-P31-S3G
Intel Dual Core E2160
2GB Corsair XMS2 PC6400
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro

TOTAL: $226.81 US
 
lovely?

lovely?

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hey since you guys were talking about the p35, i was wondering if the one i'm getting can handle like a 1600FSB and stuff like a quad core later on, what ram speed can it handle, that kind of stuff
 
Ramodkk

Ramodkk

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Lol hey guys.

Final question (I think! :p), should I get the P31-S3G or the P35-DS3L?? Leaning towards teh P31 since it's cheaper.

The difference between is $25 US
 
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Ramodkk

Ramodkk

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But I'm still thinking, what if I want to get more RAM in the long run, I think I might go P35 so if I want more RAM I just add another pair of 1GB instead of getting rid of the 2GB and having to buy the 4GB...

Hahaha so I'm back to P35-DS3L
 
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