April 22 nd Upgrade Project

[Golgatha]

Originally posted by: yacoub

Originally posted by: PuffDaMagicSamus
G. Skill RAM is amazing. On my last build with an e4300 paired with a GA-965-DS3 I used this ram G. Skill 2x1GB F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ and it worked great. I just built a new system with the 6420 and an ASUS P5B-Deluxe and upgraded to this RAM G. Skill 2x1GB F2-6400PHU2-2GBHZ because it's been known to easily OC to 1000mhz and runs at a higher voltage at stock. Can't go wrong with G. Skill RAM.

What was wrong with the E4300 system? Or did you build the new system for a different person?

If you're going to OC the system, I'd go with an E4400 to get a 10x multiplier. That way you don't need stupid expensive RAM to get into the 3.0Ghz+ OC range.

 

[1ManArmY]

Well, so far this computer upgrade has turned into a computer rebuild due to the 4 year gap in technology since my current configuration. My new 965P-DS3 only has 2 IDE inputs and at least 4 SATA inputs. My current 2 HD?s and DVD Burners are all IDE.

Solution ? upgrade to WD 320 SATA HD, keep current Pioneer A-08 Burner or upgrade to an SATA DVD burner, any recommendations???

I also had to upgrade my power supply as my current ANTEC True 480 lacks a 6 pin input for my 7800 GTX. It?s all good so all I need now is a cheap aluminum case and my secondary rig is operational.

 

[Gunslinger08]

Sounds pretty good. I'm doing the same thing. Moved up from an Opteron 165 to an E6600. 4 gigs of RAM. New Seagate SATA hard drive for storing data (already had a SATA Raptor for OS). New SATA DVD burner. I picked up the Antec P180 for $99 after rebate. Supposed to be a well cooled case that's pretty quiet.