Intel DX58SO Good Enough?

[memnoch_thedevil]

So with the upcoming "Big Deal" from Intels Retail Edge program, I can essentially move into an i7 setup without having to spend any extra money out of pocket. Basically I would sell off my current 775 motherboard, CPU, memory, and a retail copy of Vista Ultimate, along with my Antec 1200 case (down grading to the 300), and if I can get close to what I think I can for those items, I would actually make a little profit off of the switch.

Is the Intel DX58SO sufficient enough to get me around a 3.6 oc, or should I try and sell it, and pick up a different board? I don't really have a need for 6 slots for memory, I think 6GB will be plenty, and I probably won't ever get into more than 1 video card, if I did, it would either be a second 260, or 4890.

Also what ram would be best to pair with that board and a 920? I don't yet know which 920 Intel will be giving with the promotion, hoping it will be a DO. I would like to keep the cost of the ram below $130 if possible, but if I get close to my prices for my current gear, I could have a little room to go up, if it warrants it.

As far as a budget involves, the goal is to be able to make the switch without spending any money. So let's say I make about $560 give or take a bit, and after the cost of the 300, and CPU/mobo deal, I would have roughly $220 or so. If I sold the board, that would leave me approx. $420 or so for board and ram.

Thanks for any info in advance.

 

[Dan_D]

So with the upcoming "Big Deal" from Intels Retail Edge program, I can essentially move into an i7 setup without having to spend any extra money out of pocket. Basically I would sell off my current 775 motherboard, CPU, memory, and a retail copy of Vista Ultimate, along with my Antec 1200 case (down grading to the 300), and if I can get close to what I think I can for those items, I would actually make a little profit off of the switch.

Is the Intel DX58SO sufficient enough to get me around a 3.6 oc, or should I try and sell it, and pick up a different board? I don't really have a need for 6 slots for memory, I think 6GB will be plenty, and I probably won't ever get into more than 1 video card, if I did, it would either be a second 260, or 4890.

Also what ram would be best to pair with that board and a 920? I don't yet know which 920 Intel will be giving with the promotion, hoping it will be a DO. I would like to keep the cost of the ram below $130 if possible, but if I get close to my prices for my current gear, I could have a little room to go up, if it warrants it.

As far as a budget involves, the goal is to be able to make the switch without spending any money. So let's say I make about $560 give or take a bit, and after the cost of the 300, and CPU/mobo deal, I would have roughly $220 or so. If I sold the board, that would leave me approx. $420 or so for board and ram.

Thanks for any info in advance.

Given Intel's history, I can almost bet it will be a C0 processor. That's really not a big deal. The D0's might be a little better, but they aren't worth getting if you already have a C0 CPU. For RAM I'd just get some good DDR3 1600MHz RAM. G.Skill, Patriot, or whatever floats your boat. I'm a Corsair man myself for a number of reasons, but they aren't usually the cheapest of modules.

The Intel boards are excellent quality. They are not always up to par on features, but they aren't stripped down either. As for overclocking, well they usually aren't the best overclockers for FSB. The DX50SO is a bit different since it is an X58 board, but I have doubts they'll provide all the proper voltage adjustments necessary for I0H and QPI voltages. Someone who have actually used one will probably know better than I. I'm just saying this based on previous experienes with Intel boards. Of which I own 6 of right now.

 

[memnoch_thedevil]

Thanks for the info Dan...I'm thinking I might be better off just getting the other deal, and buying a board. What would you recommend for my needs? I do light gaming, some encoding. I probably won't ever use more than 1 video card, but I have a 4890, so if I happen to stumble upon a cheap second one, I wouldn't be opposed to giving crossfire a chance. Currently 3 HDD's maybe more later, 2 DVD drives, that's pretty much it. Basically just a low level i7 setup, that can OC well on air.

I like the look of the new EVGA board, and from what I read, it is pretty low end lol...is it worth the price tag, for my needs, or is there better for the same or less price?

 

[Dan_D]

On a budget my choice would be the Gigabyte EX58-UD3R. It works well out of the box and overclocks nicely.

 

[memnoch_thedevil]

On a budget my choice would be the Gigabyte EX58-UD3R. It works well out of the box and overclocks nicely.

Forgive my noobishness, but that board has 4 memory slots, isn't one of the advantages of i7 using triple channel ram? Or is it the same situation as that Intel board, has 4 slots but the first three are tri channel?

Thanks again.

 

[Dan_D]

Forgive my noobishness, but that board has 4 memory slots, isn't one of the advantages of i7 using triple channel ram? Or is it the same situation as that Intel board, has 4 slots but the first three are tri channel?

Thanks again.

The EX58-UD3R does indeed support triple channel memory using the white slots. Simply ignore the blue slot.

 

[pmshop]

Given the "deal" that intel is offering - it is a BIG deal.
You do the math with current prices 6/6/09
I7 920 Chip = $275
MB = $251
Vista U X64 = $ 170
Cupon for Win 7 U X64 = $ ? ( Most likely $399 upon initial release)
Total = $1095
-
Intel price $285 + shipping.
Not gonna pass it up weather be C0 or D0

 

[memnoch_thedevil]

Given the "deal" that intel is offering - it is a BIG deal.
You do the math with current prices 6/6/09
I7 920 Chip = $275
MB = $251
Vista U X64 = $ 170
Cupon for Win 7 U X64 = $ ? ( Most likely $399 upon initial release)
Total = $1095
-
Intel price $285 + shipping.
Not gonna pass it up weather be C0 or D0

That's my thoughts exactly...that's why I was wondering if the board would be good enough for my needs, as I can essentially upgrade my E8500 system for free...Not a bad deal at all...

Also, the Win 7 upgrade voucher probably will sell for around $100 to existing Vista Ultimate x64 users...It's not a full retail release, it's basically like an OEM copy.

 

[Dan_D]

That's my thoughts exactly...that's why I was wondering if the board would be good enough for my needs, as I can essentially upgrade my E8500 system for free...Not a bad deal at all...

Also, the Win 7 upgrade voucher probably will sell for around $100 to existing Vista Ultimate x64 users...It's not a full retail release, it's basically like an OEM copy.

With those deals the software is an OEM version, but the only differences between those and the retail copies are the packaging and the license.

 

[pmshop]

With those deals the software is an OEM version, but the only differences between those and the retail copies are the packaging and the license.

Agreed - but just quoting the price if you tried to buy individually.
Remember, Vista Ultimate was $399 at release as well.

Is there a thread of people purchasing the bundle as before?
Griping about it being 8 days into June and the bundle is STILL unavailable?

Please post it or start it.
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