Phenom II build....????'s.....Suggestions
adarryl
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Got a birthday coming up and my wife *insists* I purchase parts for a new build. Sorry, I found her first!
Earlier, I posted about i7 Core motherboards but I am leaning in a new direction. I have decided upon a 720 Phenom II build. I am upgrading a PC in the process so I don't need everything, just almost everything because of the platform change. I will be re-using a CoolerMaster Centurion and a 600w power supply with 35 amps on dual 12v rails. The guts of the new build are as follows:
1. - X3 720 CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103649
2. - Asus AM3 Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131366
3. - Heatsinkfan: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233029
4. - Hard drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136320
5. - Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130339 (Though I have a 9600GT and an 8800GTS I could use, I thought I would pick this one up.)
6. - Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146739 OR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231134
OR??? Memory is where I am really hung up. I hate Vista (we use it at work) so I would stay with XP for now and thus keep my RAM at 2 gig. However, I am unsure of brand and whether I should just go ahead and get 4 gigs (2 X 2gig) and live with the 3 gig limit for now with the idea of moving to Windows 7 when its released. I do plan on overclocking and from what I have read, the 720 Phenom II can hit 3.6-3.8 Ghz with the right configuration. Your thoughts?
Earlier, I posted about i7 Core motherboards but I am leaning in a new direction. I have decided upon a 720 Phenom II build. I am upgrading a PC in the process so I don't need everything, just almost everything because of the platform change. I will be re-using a CoolerMaster Centurion and a 600w power supply with 35 amps on dual 12v rails. The guts of the new build are as follows:
1. - X3 720 CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103649
2. - Asus AM3 Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131366
3. - Heatsinkfan: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233029
4. - Hard drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136320
5. - Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130339 (Though I have a 9600GT and an 8800GTS I could use, I thought I would pick this one up.)
6. - Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146739 OR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231134
OR??? Memory is where I am really hung up. I hate Vista (we use it at work) so I would stay with XP for now and thus keep my RAM at 2 gig. However, I am unsure of brand and whether I should just go ahead and get 4 gigs (2 X 2gig) and live with the 3 gig limit for now with the idea of moving to Windows 7 when its released. I do plan on overclocking and from what I have read, the 720 Phenom II can hit 3.6-3.8 Ghz with the right configuration. Your thoughts?
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I also think you should go for four gigs of ddr2. Even if you can't use it now, you'll be able to use it soon.
I'm wondering if 9800gtx is that much of an upgrade from a 8800gts. I'd go for something with a little more punch to get more satisfaction when you do some benches. But don't think you'll be disappointed with the 9800gtx+.
Anyhow, that's my thoughts. I hope your post some overclocking results Phenom2 tricore seems like that sweet spot.
That would allow DDR2 1066 and I would stay with a 2 X 2 gig config. Doing that, I am not sure of the best model to go with for overclocking sake. I use a lot of Mushkin product and have been very satisfied, but in this situation, I am not sure of the best pick. How about these?: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146785
Or would you recommend something else? I do like the idea of the 9800GTX+ Komete mentioned.
With AM3's, with them being so new, your paying a premium. I'd search for some reviews before buying.You could end up paying extra for last years dudes, repackaged with a bios update... Know what I mean?