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Mafi0So

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Well right now I have

+3200 939
Abit kn8 sli mobo
520 OCZ powerstream psu
case COOLER MASTER Centurion 5

the question is will 8800GTX fit in that case?
will my PSU be enogh to power one of these?
What would be a good x2 choice for processor?

I would love to build a c2d rig but right now I don't have $$ for one.
 
Great time to build a X2 system, especially since the price drop.

Uh, a GTX...how many +12V amps do you have on your rails? I know the GTS 640 requires 26, and the GTX is prolly higher than that. I don't think it matters to much on watts, the real thing you want is enough amps on the +12V rail...

Yeah, I think your GTX will be okay in that case, correct me if I'm wrong...

A 6000+ is only 239.00 right now. Running at 3.0GHZ X 2. But then again you'll have to get an AM2 mobo for it to work if I'm correct. The 6000+ is the best dual core AMD makes as of now, go pickup one of those.

But if thats a bit steep for you, the 5200+ (Which if I remember right is running at 2.4GHZ x 2) is only 176.99 or something around that area.
 
The Opteron 165 is dual core and socket 939. I have heard it is a good overclocking chip if you are into that sort of thing. (and is fairly cheap)
 
Thanks for replys

on +12v rail max output is 33A

well for AM2 I'll probably will need new ram,
or the current will fit?

hmm that opretron looks good also.
 
Mafi0So said:
well for AM2 I'll probably will need new ram,
or the current will fit?
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Depends. Is your ram is ddr2 then it will probably fit on most am2 boards. DDR pretty much wont'.

Mafi0So said:
on +12v rail max output is 33A
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Should be enough. Doubt it can lift 2 x GTX's so if you plan going SLi plan on getting a new PSU.

Mafi0So said:
hmm that opretron looks good also.
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Opterons are older technology, keep that in mind. Also, the opteron is only 2 x1.82GHZ for $150, whereas the 3800+ X2 running at 2 x 2GHZ is somewhere in the area of $120.

Might be worth it for you if you don't have to buy a mobo though.
 
s939 is DDR, so you'll need new ram if you want AM2. Go with the Opty 165.

Opterons arent older technology, lol, they're server class versions of the Athlon 64 X2s. They go through more rigorous testing and consume less power, making them great overclockers. They used to even be cheaper than X2s, which is what made them popular. Also, now they come with the quad heatpipe cpu cooler, STOCK! So you can OC out of the box without having to buy a new CPU HSF. Check my sig for my results. Your board is a great overclocker, too. I built a C2D system, and I don't feel its much faster than my current main rig.

If the 8800GTX you get is not longer than a standard ATX board, it'll fit in the C5. Otherwise, it might not. You may need to move your HDDs (I think the C5 has standard HDD mounts, right?).
 
Well I have Si-120 HSF with a panaflo on top, so opertron sound like the best choice so far
About the case I could probably move my HDD's one level down it has 3 slots.

I see no reason right now going with am2, and getting new ram and mobo, I could easily build a c2d system with a little extra $$

Thanks for help guys!
 
So opertron it is..
is there a model or any other specific things that I should look for...
or Denmark Newegg is selling are good?
and whats up with that LCB9E everyone is tallking in reviews?
 
Not too sure about the steppings. I got impatient and got the 4400 when the price dropped. This thread should give you an idea of what steppings are out there, but it may be a bit out of date.
 
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