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CPU help...

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Zen Ninja

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Hey...so I found an old rig in my closet that is just missing some RAM and a vid card and was thinking of getting both and installing my current CPU on the rig to make it better. It has:

Asus P5Q mobo
I want this RAM (I believe it is compatible)--http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231166

600W Coolermaster PSU

Zalman CPU heatsink/fan

I want to install my Q8200 on there

I will most likely get a GTX 285 or GTX 260

Is the CPU...RAM and vid card going to be ok?

Any help would be greatly appreciated--thanks in advance.
 
The ram is fine. What resolution is your monitor? If you're buying a new video card look at the ATI Radeon 5000 series. I can give a recommendation when I know your Res.
 
Was looking at the HD5870...my screen is 24" Samsung--1680 by 1050...

Is the power supply sufficient?

I heard the Q8200 is not much for OC'ing so i won't even bother but it's still better than what's on there now (dual core)...

There is RAM currently installed (2x2GB of Kingston but it keeps giving me BSOD when I add my current card from my current rig (HD4850)...I do play a lot of games so I would like a new vid card (plus I am selling my old rig to a friend in need)...
 
Are you sure the monitor is 1680x1050 at native Res? Either way if you have the budget a 5870 is an excellent choice. Hell I have a 5770 and it chews up everything I throw at it.

Power Supply is plenty sufficient.

I've never overclocked a q8200 I believe the problem lies with the high starting fsb and the low number of multipliers. It can be done but I don't know what you'll see.

Well if you're not keeping the Kingston ram I'd at least RMA if before you sell it.
 
Yeah it's native res is 1680x1050 for sure...thanks for the info...are you sure the RAM is compatible? I was told the Kingston was and it was not...thanks again...
 
Zen Ninja said:
Yeah it's native res is 1680x1050 for sure...thanks for the info...are you sure the RAM is compatible? I was told the Kingston was and it was not...thanks again...
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What's the exact Asus P5Q you have?. I can check with Asus to see if G.Skill is supported.
 
Finally found the user guide...just basic ASUS P5Q--no other notations...the G Skill is supported...

My Samsung monitor is the 22" (not 24"--my mistake) Syncmaster...
 
Well good, glad to hear to ram will work. You might be able to save some money by going with a 5850 instead of the 5870. At your res a 5850 will run everything on the market just fine. However if money is not an issue stick with the 5870.
 
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