Hey guys, its been awhile :D need some help

[unkn0wnhacka]

Hey, i havent been on in a long time and i havent been keeping up with the new phenom II x4's or the new motherboards.

i currently have the DFI lanparty mr2sh or something like that along with the phenom 9950 BE overclocked to 3.4.

Im looking to upgrade... i like the new X4 @ 3.2 stock
whats a good motherboard with some nice overclocking features?
what kind of ram should i get? i see some triple channel kits that look nice but is triple channel only for intel?

please post me a few links from neweggg :) :clap:

[richierich]

Triple channel memory is for i7 platform.

What is your budget?

[unkn0wnhacka]

I dont really have a budget since this is all a tax write-off :)
i own a computer repair company :)

I dont want to spend a bunch.. i basically just need cpu mobo and ram. i already have a tj07 with a watercooled 4870x2 :)

[JkS]

You can use the modules from the triple channel kits on AM3 mobos. However it will only support dual channel mode with two of the modules.

I would suggest you wait for an 785G/SB710 Mobo to be release and get a Phenom II x2 for some cheap overclocking and unlocking fun!

[unkn0wnhacka]

im not really into OC'ing fun.. i like to get a new setup.. overclock it a little and then just look at it for awhile lol. since pc gaming is dead.. i really shouldnt even bother upgrading but im bored.
whats the 785g/sb710? why wait :P If i wait for that.. someone else will say "you shoulda waited for this" lol

[hikaricloud]

I would suggest you wait for an 785G/SB710 Mobo to be release

You mean like one of these? (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010200022+107191003+1071948911&QksAutoSuggestion=&ShowDeactivatedMark=False&Configurator=&Subcategory=22&description=&Ntk=&CFG=&SpeTabStoreType=&srchInDesc=)

Buying a triple channel kit for an AM3 mobo is kinda pointless and a waste of money. Just get a dual kit.

If you aren't into overclocking, you could get this little beast of a chip:

AMD Athlon II X2 245 Regor 2.9GHz Socket AM3 65W Dual-Core Processor (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103687)

[unkn0wnhacka]

those are some cheap mobo's

why would those be better than this?>

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128377

[unkn0wnhacka]

i think you guys miss the point here lol.. i want to upgrade from a 9950BE @ 3.4

[JkS]

What is your budget?
go for a 955/965BE and that 790FX mobo if you have the money! :D

I'm just a bit cash strapped so I was just suggesting the route I'm going for best bang for the buck. :up:

[unkn0wnhacka]

so the mobo that i posted should be nice ? :)


are you aware of any new cpu's / video cards coming out soon? :)

[richierich]

965 later this month, 3.4GHz

[unkn0wnhacka]

damnit... o well.. i guess ill just get this one now then. If you are ok with my mobo choice :) what about ram? what do you suggest with that mobo ?

[m411b]

This is a good kit: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148227
I run these @ 1600 7-7-7-18-15 1T with 1.95 24/7. They are only $65 so they are very replaceable! Pay no mind to the reviews on the Egg...

[unkn0wnhacka]

out of stock :( and they are orange lol

any blue/black?

[Daveburt714]

unkn0wnhacka: Welcome back stranger... :D

As the other guys said the tri channel kits are for Intel rigs. This seems to be the best DDR3 kit for PHII's.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227447

Of course they are OOS... But as far as I know these are the same sticks in a 3x2 kit.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227381

A little more expensive, but if your a system builder I'm sure you could find a use for the extra stick (or buy 2 and have enough for 3 AMD rigs... :p:)

I have the GBT 790XT-UD4P board and it's a monster! Nothing like the crappy stuff they put out in the early days of Phenom, the UD5P gets even better raves from what I've seen... I think it would be a very good choice. :up:

I know your ready to buy now, and I'm like you, I hate the "wait for this deal"... That being said, the 965 is probably very close (some sources reporting 08/03/09). If the 965 turns out to be better than the week 22/X2 550's I think it would be worth giving it a few more days...

Hope this helps....... Dave

[richierich]

965 on 8/3/09?!?!?! WOW

[unkn0wnhacka]

Thanks for the info :)


and huh? lol
the new amd will be released on monday?
is it better to get the 785g chipset?

[Daveburt714]

965 on 8/3/09?!?!?! WOW

I actually got that from BLT's recieve date, they always have a tendancy to list new gear early so it may be BS... :p:

I wouldn't be surprised to see it turn up on the Egg before the 15th though, alot of places are offering killer deals on the 955's so they must be clearing stock for a reason....


is it better to get the 785g chipset?
Only time will tell, but I don't think you could go wrong with the UD5P...
I seriously doubt the 785 will be able to beat it, the 785 is probably more of a budget/nice IGP board.

For memory, look for stuff with tight timings and low voltages.
For Mobo's look for boards with a strong PWM (8+2) and good cooling.

It's still pretty early for the 785 boards, so BIOs and drivers may be a problem too. The Asus 785 does have 8+2 power though.. ;)

[topdog]

There's nothing wrong with your current MOBO if it's this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813136057
Just slap a 955 in there with a good cooler and you'll be good for 3.8Mhz or wait for the 965 to come out, you can always upgrade to DDR3 later if you wish

[soundood]

im breaking my self imposed excile, just to say hi unknownhacka, nice to see you back,

off i go into the woods of nothingness.......

[unkn0wnhacka]

hello =]

hmm.. when do you guys think the 965 will be released?

3.2 ghz would be good enough for now i guess... i wanted to upgrade my cpu mobo and ram.. that way i can always just slip another cpu in there later :)

[Smartidiot89]

hello =]

hmm.. when do you guys think the 965 will be released?

3.2 ghz would be good enough for now i guess... i wanted to upgrade my cpu mobo and ram.. that way i can always just slip another cpu in there later :)
13th of August I've heard.

[Glow9]

I'm gonna be the odd man out and say why even upgrade? I can play every game I throw at my system and it's a dual core clocked lower than yours. a 9950BE is a nice chip what can't you do with it? lol send it this way if it's slowing you down haha.

[richierich]

Glow, if you can upgrade for a tax write-off, why not?? And OP said he doesn't game.