Guide: AMD rigs guide - Page 2 - VRForums - SITEX 2009

-73H_64M3R- · Nov 6th, 08, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skweam

even for casual gaming, id rather you dun skimp on the rams. 2gb is the sweet spot.

btw, from the looks of it, im using a casual gaming range pc for heavy gaming. rofl.

i use the terms to describe how they game, not how long they game for actually.

sabe · Nov 6th, 08, 11:26 PM

Actually bro, why not recommend the Kingston Value RAMs that you have in your kids gaming rig? RAM 2GB DDR2 800 Kingston = $40

A bit wasted to get 4850 then have 1 GB of ram hehe.

nicky9499 · Nov 14th, 08, 03:56 AM

Hi all.

Building a new computer but not sure if this the right thread to ask. Someone point me in the right direction please?

Cheerio,
Nicholas.

batuchka · Nov 14th, 08, 08:46 AM

Well what applications you running and max budget with/without LCD/OS, etc?

nicky9499 · 10:57 PM

Budget is 1000-1500 including a 20 inch monitor. The main thread is over here . Please reply quick leaving SG very soon and hope to settle this before going.

Cheerio,
Nicholas.

Edit- no need include any software. All i need now is the hardware. Thanks =)

batuchka · 10:48 AM

For those wondering what is on the horizon even with current existing AM2+ platforms
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/sh....php?t=2165712
MSI has confirmed that certain 780G and 790GX chipsets have BIOS supporting the next wave: Deneb yipee!
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/sh...ighlight=Deneb
Those unfamiliar with AMD processor architecture would not realise how big a step up it is for AMD to pump 7.5 and 8mb cache in Heka and Deneb core

batuchka · Nov 24th, 08, 09:56 AM

Hi all!!!! More fruits to share with you as a result of my 'curious cat' nature with regards to current hardware

Been corresponding with Biostar after seeing BIOS releases for MSI and Gigabyte AM2+ mobos that allowed for Deneb/Heka to run on em. Thanks to Steve of Biostar for promptly replying to my email: thumbs up for the great news!

From: steven@biostar.com.tw
Subj: TA790GX XE
Date: 11/21/2008 9:50:01 AM
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Dear Sir
You might download the latest BIOS for support AMD AM3 CPU from following
link.
http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/...M2/AMDAM3.html
with best regards
Steven
Biostar FAE

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Question:
http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread...12#post6075412
Hi
MSI and now Gigabyte have released announcements that their 770/780g/790gx
chipsets would have BIOS updates in oder to support Heka/Deneb. I have been
an avid Biostar user: is Biostar releasing BIOS to follow suit? Thank you

batuchka · Dec 1st, 08, 05:40 PM

Current compiled list of AM3 ready mobos!
[ATIforum.de/en]: Deneb compatible Motherboard list, EN

-73H_64M3R- · Dec 3rd, 08, 01:29 AM

excellent! i will add them later on.

Chris_Moneymaker · Dec 3rd, 08, 10:17 AM

hmm so its possible to flash now without using the deneb chips?

coz i never done flashing before..

1. i use agena (one i using now) to flash to the latest bios to support deneb
2. i plug in deneb chip
3. operate as normal?

batuchka · Dec 3rd, 08, 10:20 AM

Yes you can even flash using an AM2 chip ^^ But it is always advised to *not* flash BIOS if everything is working fine so recommended that user flashes with the intention of slotting Deneb asap hehe

Chris_Moneymaker · Dec 3rd, 08, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by batuchka

Yes you can even flash using an AM2 chip ^^ But it is always advised to *not* flash BIOS if everything is working fine so recommended that user flashes with the intention of slotting Deneb asap hehe

ahaha right...i was about to download the bios file just now...but waiting for ur answer...

thanks bro.

batuchka · Dec 11th, 08, 11:33 AM

Hardcore OCers use LN to hit 6.3ghz on Phenom 2/Deneb!
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/sh....php?t=2194731

batuchka · 01:51 PM

For those enquiring GTA4 AMD rig high performance low cost:

According to the charts and real user feedback you gonna do well on multi cores for GTA4:

It seems to favour Green camp hehe

Biostar TF8200 + x4 9950 = $378 (Bell)
Leadtek GTX260 = $389
/explore Hybrid Power with this combo/
http://translate.google.com.sg/trans...SG303%26sa%3DG
2 x 2gb ddr2 800 Kingston CL5 = $56
WD 500GB Greenpower = $85
PCPC 500 = $119
Samsung DVDRW SATA = $34
Acer P244WQB1 24" LCD= $416
Vista Home Premium 64 bit = $155 (Tradepac)
CM 534 = $75
$1677 after 2% cash discount, all in with 24" LCD and OS

batuchka · 12:06 AM

The sub $500 quadcore rig (true as of 26/12/08)

x4 9550 + Palit 780g = $293 (Video Pro)
2gb KVM ddr2 800 = $27
Hitachi 320 = $69
Samsung SATA DVDRW = $33
Link 437 mATX casing + Acbel 380 = $86 (Bell)
$498 after 2% cash discount