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batuchka Oct 19th, 09, 03:33 PM #376 (permalink)
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Top Dog config

P2X4 955BE + MSI 790FX-GD70 = $578 (PCT)
2 X 2GB Team Elite 1333 = $124 (Video Pro)
PC HD5870 = $589
WD 500 Black = $99
Samsung SATA DVDRW = $31
Aerocool E85M 700 = $159
CM 690 = $139
$1685
Remarks: Up to 2560 x 1600 / 30" gaming, 16x + 16x crossfire
I would just shave off the mobo to a Gigabyte 770T-UD3P if you not going CF and nice PCB/colours are not 'cool' must haves lol Way cheaper than $2k
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runnee Oct 19th, 09, 05:34 PM #377 (permalink)
is that am3 ready? and i wana try cf, so should i go 2x 5770 ?
 
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batuchka Oct 20th, 09, 05:42 PM #378 (permalink)
Yes thats an AM3/DDR3 770 chipset and as for CF: consider that not all games are multi GPU optimised and factors such as:

1. Idle/Load power draw
2. Need for CFable mobo (become a white elephant terribly fast in my experience)
3. Difficulty of selling off CF set up if wish to upgrade
4. A single good powerful GPU prolly best option ....
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MacClipper Oct 28th, 09, 02:03 AM #379 (permalink)
Not sure if anyone has posted the url of this nicely organised unlocking stats table yet so here goes, enjoy.

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batuchka Oct 29th, 09, 04:32 PM #380 (permalink)
Whoa thks again Mac - got mobos readily available here too
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longsiew Oct 29th, 09, 04:40 PM #381 (permalink)
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Whoa thks again Mac - got mobos readily available here too
But cpu no more unlockable
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batuchka Oct 29th, 09, 09:02 PM #382 (permalink)
AMD Phenom II X3 720BE unlocked - www.hardwarezone.com.sg
and many other threads like that show lots of bros still hit gold on 720/550 BE but if you are referring to A2X4 620 - then yes once these chips go exclusively on propus/L3 less dies then no more Propus---> Deneb unlocking
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monkeyb Nov 3rd, 09, 09:55 PM #383 (permalink)
Hi, I'm thinking about upgrading my old rig. Really need some advice on the new AMD rig I'm gonna build, been searching trough both HWZ and VRZ but the more i search the more confused i get.

I use photoshop cs4 alot and I am planning on doing some applications development.

Planning to OC to get more bang for buck

Here is what I've decided so far:

CPU - AMD Phenom II X3 720BE
Mobo - ?(DDR3)
Cpu - Cooler Master V8
Ram - Team Elite DDR3 Kit 2x2GB
GPU - Xfx 9800GT (reusing from my old rig)
PSU - ? (OCZ Mod stream Pro 600 watts)
LCD - (reusing)
HDD - WD 500 Black
DVD - Sumsung Sata
OS - Win 7 Pro 32 or 64bit don't know which one to use (getting from friend)
Case - (Reusing)

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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batuchka Nov 4th, 09, 12:18 AM #384 (permalink)
Hmm if got budget why not hit 95W TDP x4 945? Can go with Andyson F550 and Gigabyte 770T-UD3P since reusing discrete ^^
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monkeyb Nov 4th, 09, 12:29 AM #385 (permalink)
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Hmm if got budget why not hit 95W TDP x4 945? Can go with Andyson F550 and Gigabyte 770T-UD3P since reusing discrete ^^
Thank for the reply

haha i lost touch with the hardware world le needed to google both the mobo you talking about.

hmm i was thinking that i might be able to unlock the 4th core with the mobo, and yes total budget hopefully dun exceed 850

any advice?
 
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batuchka Nov 4th, 09, 08:20 AM #386 (permalink)
Hmm can do less than that amount me thinks Also drop down to OC subforums to learn more about tat board
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monkeyb Nov 4th, 09, 03:46 PM #387 (permalink)
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Hmm can do less than that amount me thinks Also drop down to OC subforums to learn more about tat board
read alot about the Gigabyte 770T quite sweet man how about the PSU any suggestions?.

Updated list le what I've decided so far:

CPU - AMD Phenom II X3 720BE
Mobo - Gigabyte 770T-UD3P <- any idea where can i get this?
Cpu - Cooler Master V8
Ram - Team Elite DDR3 Kit 2x2GB
GPU - Xfx 9800GT (reusing from my old rig)
PSU - ? (OCZ Mod stream Pro 600 watts)
LCD - (reusing)
HDD - WD 500 Black
DVD - Sumsung Sata
OS - Win 7 Pro 32 or 64bit don't know which one to use (getting from friend)
Case - (Reusing)

haha thanks for all e help so far
 
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batuchka Nov 4th, 09, 08:26 PM #388 (permalink)
Since i take it you not planning on HC gaming perhaps the Andyson F550 would suffice? Giga 770T-UD3P readily available at Tradepac, PCT, Bell and Video Pro ^^
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monkeyb Nov 4th, 09, 08:49 PM #389 (permalink)
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Since i take it you not planning on HC gaming perhaps the Andyson F550 would suffice? Giga 770T-UD3P readily available at Tradepac, PCT, Bell and Video Pro ^^
thanks mate, i dont game much now, but once a gamer forever a gamer ^^
 
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batuchka Nov 4th, 09, 09:18 PM #390 (permalink)
You are welcomed ^^
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