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Ok, i need a little help again guys

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GreenTaldarin

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Ok so here is the deal, i just canceled my procc order since i have compatbility issues. i have an N68-S3 UCC and it supports max 95W x6 amd bla bla.

in stock i got 280 Euros

I want to buy a new mobo that supports a new proccesor

What mobo and processor should i buy with 280 euros ?

i was thinking about this procesor AMD FX 8150, 3.600MHz, 8MB, socket AM3+, Box

And i am not very good at picking a mobo

The CPU costs around 230 - 240 euros so that leaves me with 50-40 euros more or less, what mobo should i buy to support a 8 core processor ?

thank you all and sorry for the bad english
 
I think you are going to get some negative feedback on that 8150 - it is a more than capable processor so if you want it, I'd still get it.

I'd look into Gigabyte 970 models, personally. They are generally well rated and will provide a wealth of IO capabilities.
 
The forum seems to be acting a little on the strange side but it's up for now.

If your shopping for a cpu/mb combo now why not Intel? I'm in the USA so I'm not sure what overseas prices are tho.

Where are you gonna be shopping at? Online website so we could view your options may be of some help.

blckgrffn said:
lol, what just happened?
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You must be Psychic....Or there is some nasty weather brewing in the cloud 🙂

It looks like the time is somehow off in the Cloud which is effecting the postings order. Time stamps on the postings are about 6-7minutes off and look to be somewhat effected by were a person is posting from.
 
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Yes...the thing is with this CPU it was love at first sight...but i want to know if i can actually afford a mobo with 40-50 euros that actually supports this CPU
 
gorydetails said:
hey?
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Hello? 🙂

Anyway, KenMitch is right on, if you provide us with a website from which you'll be purchasing that will be most helpful.

The 870 and 970 chipset boards which should support your processor are relatively easy to find south of $100, so hopefully you'd be able to find one in your price range...
 
And by the way...i have a 220V source, will that do with this processor ? i have a HD 6850 Radeon and 4 GB of RAM ...do i need a bigger source ? Or no problem here ?
 
http://www.emag.ro/placi_baza/placa-de-baza-gigabyte-970a-d3-socket-am3---pGA-970A-D3

http://www.emag.ro/placi_baza/placa-de-baza-gigabyte-970a-ud3-socket-am3---pGA-970A-UD3

🙂

They are around 1/6 the price of the CPU, so that should get you into the price range you listed.

What we need to know about your PSU is the amperage... or wattage + manufacturer.

http://www.emag.ro/surse/antec,corsair,seasonic

Those are some solid choices you could make - if your current "surse" is among them or over say, 500W by any of those manufacturers you are likely OK. There are many decent power supply manufacturers so if you tell us what you have we should be able to help.
 
blckgrffn said:
http://www.emag.ro/placi_baza/placa-de-baza-gigabyte-970a-d3-socket-am3---pGA-970A-D3

http://www.emag.ro/placi_baza/placa-de-baza-gigabyte-970a-ud3-socket-am3---pGA-970A-UD3

🙂

They are around 1/6 the price of the CPU, so that should get you into the price range you listed.

What we need to know about your PSU is the amperage... or wattage + manufacturer.

http://www.emag.ro/surse/antec,corsair,seasonic

Those are some solid choices you could make - if your current "surse" is among them or over say, 500W by any of those manufacturers you are likely OK. There are many decent power supply manufacturers so if you tell us what you have we should be able to help.
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the mobo's that you linked are from 90-110 euros...can't afford that + a new source if needed + that CPU...damnit.
 
I second what Kenmitch is saying.

Also, those boards are towards the middle of the spectrum for the CPU you listed, there are certainly cheaper ones to be had.
 
well i need that CPU so i won't have to change it too soon and to get my rig rdy for games that will appear ( diablo 3 / mass effect 3 / Hots etc ) and games that i play now ( battlefield 3 and others )
 
I agree with the others. There are better gaming cpus that probably cost less and perform better while using less power. How much is a i3 2120 or a i5 2400 in your country?
 
Ieat said:
I agree with the others. There are better gaming cpus that probably cost less and perform better while using less power. How much is a i3 2120 or a i5 2400 in your country?
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If he wants to maybe go with an Intel chip his best bet is to go with the 2500k and a motherboard that allows overclocking even if he doens't wanna overclock the chip for now. It's nice to have the option to do it later if needed and would most likely give him the free boost in speed when he gets the need or the itch for more speed later.

It would just be a matter of if he wanted/needed/could use any of the features the Z68 chipset has that the P67 doesn't.

GreenTaldarin said:
well i need that CPU so i won't have to change it too soon and to get my rig rdy for games that will appear ( diablo 3 / mass effect 3 / Hots etc ) and games that i play now ( battlefield 3 and others )
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More cores don't always = more overall power. Same goes for Intels hyper-threading technology.
 
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Intel probably costs a lot more for him than AMD. On top of that AMD has already said AM3+ will be compatible with Piledriver so there will be no need for a new mobo.
 
GreenTaldarin said:
well i need that CPU so i won't have to change it too soon and to get my rig rdy for games that will appear ( diablo 3 / mass effect 3 / Hots etc ) and games that i play now ( battlefield 3 and others )
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If games are what you're building this rig for then I'd suggest picking something from Intel. FX only shines when you could put all of its cores to good use, games are not one of them, period. Games still works best with fewer but higher performing cores than more but lower performing cores.
 
Dark Shroud said:
Intel probably costs a lot more for him than AMD. On top of that AMD has already said AM3+ will be compatible with Piledriver so there will be no need for a new mobo.
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The original chip he listed does cost more than the 2500k at the place he used for an example. Motherboards are about the same price once you factor in one that will work with the chip in question.

Ivy Bridge is compatable with current S1155 motherboards with a bios update also. If you get a S1155 motherboard with Gen3 pci-e then it is fully supported.

I'm not trying to sway him one way or the other. More like just trying to help him make the best choice for his needs and to supply info that will help him decide which would work best for him.
 
Since he wants games... Intel i5 2500k should be the rational choice. As for the mobo choice, something like this would do 🙂
 
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http://www.emag.ro/procesoare/proce...z-6mb-socket-1155-box--pBX80623I52500K_S_R008 (929 local currency)

vs

http://www.emag.ro/procesoare/procesor-amd-fx-8150-3600mhz-8mb-socket-am3-box--pFD8150FRGUBOX (1.069) Local Currency

Looks like we divide by four to get the euro equivalent? Which appears to be right?

http://www.emag.ro/procesoare/proce...0-3000mhz-6mb-socket-1155-box--pBX80623I52320 Honestly, I think this is the sweet spot @ 825. Saves significantly over the 2500k and the FX-8150. You can still take it up a couple notches to its max turbo bin if/when you feel like it.

If you really want to go AMD but want to have the money for Power Supply and the mobo, I would suggest this:

http://www.emag.ro/procesoare/procesor-amd-fx-6100-3300mhz-6mb-socket-am3-box--pFD6100WMGUSBX @ 700 local currency. You have to promise to OC though!

Seriously, the Intel Solution will provide more bang for the buck. And I would seriously consider just finding the least expensive yet reputable brand Z68 and buy that motherboard. The one Magic Carpet linked to is very nice for the money and I too recommend it.
 
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