Quad Core composition =)

Demalii · 05-01-2008, 07:10 AM

Here is the list that I am going to purchase tomorrow unless I find any opinions otherwise!

- ASUS P5E LGA 775 Intel X38 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
- Using Xeon 3220 Quad Core 2.4ghz
- EVGA 512-P3-N801-AR GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
- G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL4D-4GBPK - Retail

Thanks!

b1gapl · 05-01-2008, 11:07 AM

Looks good to me. Make sure you get the G0 stepping of that Xeon.

That 8800GT seems high, because you can get the GTS lower than that:
Newegg.com - XFX PVT88GYDF4 GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

...and GTs even lower:
Newegg.com - XFX PVT88PYDF4 GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

Demalii · 05-02-2008, 05:46 AM

from benchmarks I've seen the gts scores lower on a lot of occassions no? this is why I was thinking gt was better.. iono though.

Also what about this ram:
CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C5 - Retail

harnar123 · 05-02-2008, 06:00 AM

en, stick with the evga 8800gt. STEP UP!

thirdshiftdj · 05-02-2008, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Demalii

from benchmarks I've seen the gts scores lower on a lot of occassions no? this is why I was thinking gt was better.. iono though.

Also what about this ram:
CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C5 - Retail

You sure you weren't looking at the 320mb versions?
These are better
Newegg.com - Crucial Ballistix 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

aspire.comptech · 05-02-2008, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harnar123

en, stick with the evga 8800gt. STEP UP!

Get the cheapest 8800gts you can find. A gts will CONSISTENTLY score better in any game, benchmark, or what-have-you.

Step up is a joke unless you buy a card right when it comes out for full msrp.

Demalii · 05-02-2008, 09:52 AM

what's the G0 stepping for xeon mean ?

vernong1992 · 05-02-2008, 11:53 AM

It consumes less power, overclocks better and has better temperatures

surgeVel · 05-02-2008, 03:41 PM

Yes, and like someone else mentioned, you were probably looking at a comparison of 8800GT 512mb with the 8800GTS 320mb. Get the 8800GTS 512MB and you will see greater performance than that of the 8800GT in any game.

Can I ask why you are choosing the Xeon to begin with? As far as I know, that's more meant for a server, not a gaming processor. Unless you already have the Xeon from an original build, or can get it pretty cheap, it's basically the same as the Q6600 and the Q6600 is cheaper. The only differences I see from looking at Newegg is that the Xeon runs at higher voltages (which means higher temps) and has no L1 cache. Not sure if that would really affect things much, but in all instances it appears that the Q6600 would be better.

aspire.comptech · 05-02-2008, 04:28 PM

That xeon is identical to the e8400 only diff is in the packaging...

05-01-2008, 07:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
Demalii Monster Techie Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,708	Quad Core composition =) Here is the list that I am going to purchase tomorrow unless I find any opinions otherwise! - ASUS P5E LGA 775 Intel X38 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail - Using Xeon 3220 Quad Core 2.4ghz - EVGA 512-P3-N801-AR GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL4D-4GBPK - Retail Thanks! __________________ -> http://www.scuno.com - Free Online Arcade - Play against others for highscores in over 2000+ games for free! 3DMark06: 16,557 (avg of 3 runs) AquaMark: 113,412 (avg of 3 runs)

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b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,804	Re: Quad Core composition =) Looks good to me. Make sure you get the G0 stepping of that Xeon. That 8800GT seems high, because you can get the GTS lower than that: Newegg.com - XFX PVT88GYDF4 GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards ...and GTs even lower: Newegg.com - XFX PVT88PYDF4 GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List Last edited by b1gapl; 05-01-2008 at 11:10 AM.

05-02-2008, 05:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
Demalii Monster Techie Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,708	Re: Quad Core composition =) from benchmarks I've seen the gts scores lower on a lot of occassions no? this is why I was thinking gt was better.. iono though. Also what about this ram: CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C5 - Retail __________________ -> http://www.scuno.com - Free Online Arcade - Play against others for highscores in over 2000+ games for free! 3DMark06: 16,557 (avg of 3 runs) AquaMark: 113,412 (avg of 3 runs) Last edited by Demalii; 05-02-2008 at 05:59 AM.

05-02-2008, 06:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
harnar123 True Techie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 240	Re: Quad Core composition =) en, stick with the evga 8800gt. STEP UP!

05-02-2008, 09:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
Demalii Monster Techie Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,708	Re: Quad Core composition =) what's the G0 stepping for xeon mean ? __________________ -> http://www.scuno.com - Free Online Arcade - Play against others for highscores in over 2000+ games for free! 3DMark06: 16,557 (avg of 3 runs) AquaMark: 113,412 (avg of 3 runs)

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05-02-2008, 03:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
surgeVel System Builder/NZXT Deals Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 687	Re: Quad Core composition =) Yes, and like someone else mentioned, you were probably looking at a comparison of 8800GT 512mb with the 8800GTS 320mb. Get the 8800GTS 512MB and you will see greater performance than that of the 8800GT in any game. Can I ask why you are choosing the Xeon to begin with? As far as I know, that's more meant for a server, not a gaming processor. Unless you already have the Xeon from an original build, or can get it pretty cheap, it's basically the same as the Q6600 and the Q6600 is cheaper. The only differences I see from looking at Newegg is that the Xeon runs at higher voltages (which means higher temps) and has no L1 cache. Not sure if that would really affect things much, but in all instances it appears that the Q6600 would be better. __________________ -surgeVel Surge Velocity - Custom Built Computers For Speed and Power that is Light on Your Wallet! If you'd rather not risk building yourself, we won't charge an arm and a leg to do it for you! www.SurgeVelocity.com-Updated! \| NZXT Cases at lowest prices! \| Inferno Deals: The NewEgg Alternative! Latest Build: Case: NZXT Tempest, Mobo: Asus Rampage Forumula X48, CPU: Q9450 at stock (OC later), HS/F: Xigmatek Rifle 120mm (--C idle, --C max), GPU: Diamond Radeon HD4850 (CrossFireX later ), HDD: 500GB Seagate 7200.11, RAM: 4GB (2x2GB) OCZ Reapers 1000 DDR2, PSU: Corsair 750TX, OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Last edited by surgeVel; 05-02-2008 at 03:46 PM.

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