Preparing to build a PC - need YOUR help.

**Muqtar SGT_Clintok** · 12-24-07, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by SoySoldier

Originally Posted by Muqtar SGT_Clintok

The hardware below is what I am looking at. Notice the disparity between the FSB and the memory standard. 1333mhz looks like the common denominator, except for the 'memory standard' spec.

ASUS <FSB 1333/1066MHz>
Memory Standard DDR2 800
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131153

Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo E6850
1333MHz FSB
http://techreport.pricegrabber.com/s...terid=43369635

So FSB speed =/= to memory speed. Was that the confusion?

Seriously, if you are wanting to spend 2k drop more on the mobo to get a faster memory bus.

Any updated suggestions on the mobo in light of this?
It sounds like the speed of the RAM, Motherboad, and Chip all need to line up?

**Mcstrange** · 12-24-07, 01:04 PM

Yea, the ASUS P5N32-E linked above shows:
Memory Standard - DDR2 800

With intel CPUs syncing the CPU fsb and the memory bus is not as important as with the AMD chips. Its nice, but your not going to have a huge drop in performance using DDR2 800 vs using DDR3 1333

**Muqtar SGT_Clintok** · 12-24-07, 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by Mcstrange

Yea, the ASUS P5N32-E linked above shows:
Memory Standard - DDR2 800

With intel CPUs syncing the CPU fsb and the memory bus is not as important as with the AMD chips. Its nice, but your not going to have a huge drop in performance using DDR2 800 vs using DDR3 1333

So what I take from that is stick with 800mhz DDR2 and the motherboard I had linked.

Sounds like to DDR3/1333 RAM and motherboard that will support it could get expensive quickly.
EEK - just checked out what 2GB would cost for DDR3. Never mind, I can't afford to go that route.

**SapiensErus** · 12-24-07, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by Muqtar SGT_Clintok

Originally Posted by Mcstrange

Yea, the ASUS P5N32-E linked above shows:
Memory Standard - DDR2 800

With intel CPUs syncing the CPU fsb and the memory bus is not as important as with the AMD chips. Its nice, but your not going to have a huge drop in performance using DDR2 800 vs using DDR3 1333

So what I take from that is stick with 800mhz DDR2 and the motherboard I had linked.

Sounds like to DDR3/1333 RAM and motherboard that will support it could get expensive quickly.
EEK - just checked out what 2GB would cost for DDR3. Never mind, I can't afford to go that route.

I was just looking through Mobos that support >800 memory. Any that are SLI are very expensive. But since you are not going SLI, you could get one of the non-SLI 1066 mobos. And they still use DDR2, but DDR2 rated at 1066 gets pretty steep. Also, should you get yourself a 28" monitor in the future, or when DX10 saturates the market, having the option for SLI might make for a cheap upgrade in the future.

**Muqtar SGT_Clintok** · 12-24-07, 04:38 PM

Anything to add in the monitor realm ? I do want something that is on par with this machine I am having built.

I currently have a Dell E173FP (flat screen freebie when I bought this machine 3 years ago). I suspect it isn't the best thing in the world, but it does work.

**Mcstrange** · 12-24-07, 05:07 PM

a really nice 19 inch, or better yet a widescreen in the 22 inch range would compliment it very well.

Samsung makes some excellent fast 22 inchers

**rv2pc3d** · 12-24-07, 05:10 PM

I've got a nice 24" ACER LCD monitor that you should look into purchssing. 1920x1200 resolution, works GREAT with BF2 and all other games.

After rebate, I think it was like $350.00. Worth every single penny, hope to get my second one shortly after the holidays. I've got a buddy who has a 36" flat panel monitor, that seems to be overkill.... can't see the small pixels like you'de like too.

**SapiensErus** · 12-24-07, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by Muqtar SGT_Clintok

Anything to add in the monitor realm ? I do want something that is on par with this machine I am having built.

I currently have a Dell E173FP (flat screen freebie when I bought this machine 3 years ago). I suspect it isn't the best thing in the world, but it does work.

I am using a ViewSonic VX922 and love it. 19" 1280x1024 and fast at 2ms. around 250 bucks right now. That is key for gaming monitors. If it is LCD look for a fast one. 8ms or less will work fine, but lower is better. Typically larger monitors have slower refresh rates unless you fork out premium dough. Like I said less than 8ms and you are good to go. Slower than that and you get "ghosting."

**MaKe_OuT_33** · 12-24-07, 06:45 PM

that 24 inch mentioned above sounds nice but i dunno what the refresh rate is. like soy said, less is better. i have a 22 inch samsung with 5ms so thats like 200fps i suppose. its cheaper now than it was last christmas...about 250-300 bucks currently i think. I love it.