Building a new pc.

MARKPUDZ · 08-16-2007, 02:10 PM

Ok I've decided to buy a new pc and built it myself again as its been a while since I've had a new one. However, I want to make sure I have the right bits as its a fair bit of cash I'm parting with.

I'll be playing games like Crysis, Battlefield 2 and Bioshock so I want something that can run those smooooothly.

Do you guys think this'll do the job?

I can also get the Intel Quad Core Q6600 2.4GHz S775 instead of this Core2Duo but I've seen some performance ratings and its shown quads better for things like 3d design whereas C2D is better for gaming.

The graph is here: AnandTech: Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and Massive Price Cuts

Many Thanks.

Any changes you make please look for replacements on dabs.com - PC Hardware, Components, Software, Digital Cameras, MP3 Players so I can get the replacements with my order.

peterhuang913 · 08-16-2007, 02:14 PM

dabs.com - Crucial 2x1GB 240-Pin DIMM PC2-6400 Unbuffered Non-ECC CL4 (BL2KIT12864AA80)
dabs.com - EVGA GeForce 8800GTS 320MB GDDR3 PCIE DUAL DVI (320-P2-N811)
dabs.com - QuietPC Arctic Silver 5 premium 3.5g (Z-311)

veedubfreak · 08-16-2007, 02:14 PM

dabs.com - Gigabyte S775 Intel P35 Express ATX Audio Lan (GA P35C DS3R)

dabs.com - Crucial 2x1GB 240-Pin DIMM PC2-6400 Unbuffered Non-ECC CL4 (BL2KIT12864AA80)

ARRRRG, beaten AGAIN.

veedubfreak · 08-16-2007, 02:16 PM

also, dabs.com - Intel Quad Core Q6600 2.4GHz S775 (BX80562Q6600)

same price, 2 more cores

peterhuang913 · 08-16-2007, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by veedubfreak

also, dabs.com - Intel Quad Core Q6600 2.4GHz S775 (BX80562Q6600)

same price, 2 more cores

plus it can easily overclock to 3ghz

peterhuang913 · 08-16-2007, 02:19 PM

dabs.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 500GB S300 (ST3500630AS)

MARKPUDZ · 08-17-2007, 01:01 AM

Cool thanks I've changed alot of things, only problem I have is the CPU, the C2D can be over clocked more than the quad, right?

by more I mean, a maximum equaling more due to its start speed. And that post sayings games are better played on a dual than a quad. What to do!

Pdawg · 08-17-2007, 02:33 AM

Yeah I had this same debate myself but finally settled on the Q because of the simple fact that the future games will be written to take advantage of 4 cores *cough* Crysis **cough....
It's up to you and what your intentions are. Mine was future proofing with upcoming games as my focus.

Invisible · 08-17-2007, 09:15 AM

agreed the Core 2 duo's can do better in current games where as the quad can do better in future games that use 4 cores

veedubfreak · 08-17-2007, 09:19 AM

I'll say this, i had an e6600 and traded up to a q6600 and i was able to tell a difference. But i also usually have 3-4 other programs running in the background while gaming. Ventrilo, trillian, browsers, sometimes listening to online music, etc.

08-16-2007, 02:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
MARKPUDZ Newb Techie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4	Building a new pc. Ok I've decided to buy a new pc and built it myself again as its been a while since I've had a new one. However, I want to make sure I have the right bits as its a fair bit of cash I'm parting with. I'll be playing games like Crysis, Battlefield 2 and Bioshock so I want something that can run those smooooothly. Do you guys think this'll do the job? I can also get the Intel Quad Core Q6600 2.4GHz S775 instead of this Core2Duo but I've seen some performance ratings and its shown quads better for things like 3d design whereas C2D is better for gaming. The graph is here: AnandTech: Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 and Massive Price Cuts Many Thanks. Any changes you make please look for replacements on dabs.com - PC Hardware, Components, Software, Digital Cameras, MP3 Players so I can get the replacements with my order.

08-16-2007, 02:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
veedubfreak Official DFI Bricker Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,926	Re: Building a new pc. dabs.com - Gigabyte S775 Intel P35 Express ATX Audio Lan (GA P35C DS3R) dabs.com - Crucial 2x1GB 240-Pin DIMM PC2-6400 Unbuffered Non-ECC CL4 (BL2KIT12864AA80) ARRRRG, beaten AGAIN. __________________ Asus Rampage Formula Q6600@3.6gz 1.4v (1.2VID) 4870 Crossfire 2x2gb OCZ Reaper DDR2-800 @4-4-4-12 Corsair 750TX MountainMods Ufo Horizontal 2x Swiftech 320 2x Swiftech 655 2x MM 3bay res 2x DD Maze5 Swiftech GTZ Have you heard? http://www.tech-forums.net/pc/f6/hav...-heard-187280/

08-16-2007, 02:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
veedubfreak Official DFI Bricker Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,926	Re: Building a new pc. also, dabs.com - Intel Quad Core Q6600 2.4GHz S775 (BX80562Q6600) same price, 2 more cores __________________ Asus Rampage Formula Q6600@3.6gz 1.4v (1.2VID) 4870 Crossfire 2x2gb OCZ Reaper DDR2-800 @4-4-4-12 Corsair 750TX MountainMods Ufo Horizontal 2x Swiftech 320 2x Swiftech 655 2x MM 3bay res 2x DD Maze5 Swiftech GTZ Have you heard? http://www.tech-forums.net/pc/f6/hav...-heard-187280/

08-17-2007, 01:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
MARKPUDZ Newb Techie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4	Re: Building a new pc. Cool thanks I've changed alot of things, only problem I have is the CPU, the C2D can be over clocked more than the quad, right? by more I mean, a maximum equaling more due to its start speed. And that post sayings games are better played on a dual than a quad. What to do!

08-17-2007, 02:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
Pdawg Super Techie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: American in Hong Kong Posts: 386	Re: Building a new pc. Yeah I had this same debate myself but finally settled on the Q because of the simple fact that the future games will be written to take advantage of 4 cores cough Crysis **cough.... It's up to you and what your intentions are. Mine was future proofing with upcoming games as my focus. __________________ 3dMark06 = 13,687 Futuremark - ORB - Project Comparison Antec 900 (Modded) Q6600 G0 @ 3.3GHz (8multi x 413FSB; 1.3375v) Asus P5K Deluxe Tuniq Tower 120 (Lapped) XFX 8800GTS @ 703/1,008 (ATItool) 2G Corsair XMS2 DDR2-826 2T 4-4-4-12 Seagate 7200.10 320G LiteOn 20x DL DVD-Rw Acbel 607W Windows XP Pro 32bit

08-17-2007, 09:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
Invisible MetalHead Techie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,883	Re: Building a new pc. agreed the Core 2 duo's can do better in current games where as the quad can do better in future games that use 4 cores __________________ Proc e2180 m0 @ 3.1ghz Video 8800gt 512mb Display 22'' Monitor Chemei 5ms RT, 800:1 CR Mobo Abit ip35-e Mem Crucial Ballistix 2 x 1 gb DDR2 800 @ 960 Case NZXT Zero ATX Aluminum Full Tower + 8 silent fans- 7 x 120mm 1 x 80mm Sound Logitech z-5300e 5.1 + Icemat siberia full black headset + Creative Soundblaster Audigy SE PSU Corsair 520hx OS Vista 64-Bit Home Premium Cooling Tuniq Tower 120 + mx2 HDD Seagate 250gb 16mb Cache -92% of teens have moved on to rap. If you are part of the 8% who still listen to real music, copy this.

08-17-2007, 09:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
veedubfreak Official DFI Bricker Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,926	Re: Building a new pc. I'll say this, i had an e6600 and traded up to a q6600 and i was able to tell a difference. But i also usually have 3-4 other programs running in the background while gaming. Ventrilo, trillian, browsers, sometimes listening to online music, etc. __________________ Asus Rampage Formula Q6600@3.6gz 1.4v (1.2VID) 4870 Crossfire 2x2gb OCZ Reaper DDR2-800 @4-4-4-12 Corsair 750TX MountainMods Ufo Horizontal 2x Swiftech 320 2x Swiftech 655 2x MM 3bay res 2x DD Maze5 Swiftech GTZ Have you heard? http://www.tech-forums.net/pc/f6/hav...-heard-187280/

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