Need some recommendations for a motherboard and CPU.

[rxq]

As the title says.
I have not been keeping up with the latest in computer tech and could really use some recommendations.
My budget is about $300 for both the motherboard and CPU. I want to go with intel's I series.

[Bleeding Kansas]

Originally Posted by rxq

As the title says.
I have not been keeping up with the latest in computer tech and could really use some recommendations.
My budget is about $300 for both the motherboard and CPU. I want to go with intel's I series.

If you have a low budget you should really go with the AMD Phenom II series.

[rxq]

which motherboard and CPU by amd?

Okay this is my current build


AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Quad Core Processor AM3 3.4GHZ
Nvidia GTX 460 1GB
Gigabyte GA-MA785GM-US2H AMD785G mATX

[Bleeding Kansas]

Originally Posted by rxq

which motherboard and CPU by amd?

Okay this is my current build


AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Quad Core Processor AM3 3.4GHZ
Nvidia GTX 460 1GB
Gigabyte GA-MA785GM-US2H AMD785G mATX

I have that same motherboard

hastily taken shitty cellphone pic to proof it. That box is beat up.


You really can't beat it if you're building on a budget. The processor is good, too. don't know about the Videocard, but ATI typically gives you move bang for the buck. Everything on the motherboard is a tight fit, but I was able to get a ATI 5830 on there in a Antec 300 case with almost no room to spare. It fit, though. Sorry for the wait. I was sure I was going to be flamed for suggesting AMD.

[rxq]

Purchased. That motherboard can bring my 955 to a 965 correct? If so, does it have a AI or Automatic OC option or am i going to have to play with the voltage settings like my old computer?

[Bleeding Kansas]

Originally Posted by rxq

Purchased. That motherboard can bring my 955 to a 965 correct? If so, does it have a AI or Automatic OC option or am i going to have to play with the voltage settings like my old computer?

BTW I have a Phenom II X2 545 3.00 GHz. It's become a little underwhelming as of late, but it still keeps chugging along. For everyday use I wouln't even worry about overclocking it that little bit, and no, you won't notice the small difference in everyday use. As for auto OC I'm not sure. I fucked around with it for a bit early on and i think you're going to have to play with the voltage.

[Bleeding Kansas]

Also, what video card did you decide on?

[sevenTwo]

That video card kicks a lot of ass. Get the MSI GTX 460 1GB HAWK.. it has dual fans and a desh' heatsink. Core clock is pretty high on it too stock! you can always push it a little more with afterburner..

[rxq]

Kansas, which ram are you using? Thanks.

I ended up buying the AMD 955 since reviews generally agree the 965 does not have a significant improvement in gaming over the 955.
I also got one of those all in one water cooling systems by Coolit.
As for the video card I plan on using my 8800GT for now.
I can wait for the price to go down.

Unless something better gets release I plan on purchasing the 460GTX.
Is the Dual fan hawk model noticeably louder than the cyclone model?
The decibel to performance ratio is very important to me.

[OmmEGGA]

Originally Posted by rxq

Kansas, which ram are you using? Thanks.

I ended up buying the AMD 955 since reviews generally agree the 965 does not have a significant improvement in gaming over the 955.
I also got one of those all in one water cooling systems by Coolit.
As for the video card I plan on using my 8800GT for now.
I can wait for the price to go down.

Unless something better gets release I plan on purchasing the 460GTX.
Is the Dual fan hawk model noticeably louder than the cyclone model?
The decibel to performance ratio is very important to me.

Get HD6850 over 460GTX .

[Bleeding Kansas]

Originally Posted by rxq

Kansas, which ram are you using? Thanks.

I ended up buying the AMD 955 since reviews generally agree the 965 does not have a significant improvement in gaming over the 955.
I also got one of those all in one water cooling systems by Coolit.
As for the video card I plan on using my 8800GT for now.
I can wait for the price to go down.

Unless something better gets release I plan on purchasing the 460GTX.
Is the Dual fan hawk model noticeably louder than the cyclone model?
The decibel to performance ratio is very important to me.

I'm using 4 gigs of some cheap ass ram that is slowing dying. You get what you pay for.