Sorry your browser is not supported!

You are using an outdated browser that does not support modern web technologies, in order to use this site please update to a new browser.

Browsers supported include Chrome, FireFox, Safari, Opera, Internet Explorer 10+ or Microsoft Edge.

Geek Culture / Video card and processor advice.

Author
Message
Ocho Geek
17
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 16th Aug 2007
Location: Manchester, UK
Posted: 25th Sep 2010 17:55
Link
anything which is listed (or says in the tech specs) as AM3,

Phenom II 955 is (probably) the lowest black edition, and should be great,

remember to shop around, usually Google shopping is fine, the prices you listed are probably a tad overpriced

Ocho Geek - Pretending to be a useful contribution to the forums since 2005
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
CocaCola
14
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 23rd Mar 2010
Location: CocaCola.x CocaCola.y CocaCola.z
Posted: 25th Sep 2010 18:21 Edited at: 25th Sep 2010 18:28
Link
ok so...
power
processor (link won't work so in code)

video
memory
case

can someone check for the tech specs if it's all AM3 (or compatible)?
Also is this everything I need for my desktop or am I missing something out??

I want coke, not Pepsi!
Back to top
Profile PM Email
Melancholic
14
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 26th Nov 2009
Location:
Posted: 25th Sep 2010 20:29
Link
You will need a motherboard , as for other compatibility. You need a AM3 socket motherboard with dual channel DDR3 with a pci-e x16 slot(any motherboard will all most certainly have this). I suggest you get some slower ram, 1300mhz should be good, i say this because it will make the motherboard much cheaper. I have to go now but ill help look for a motherboard when i come back


I can count to banana...
Back to top
Profile PM Email
CocaCola
14
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 23rd Mar 2010
Location: CocaCola.x CocaCola.y CocaCola.z
Posted: 25th Sep 2010 21:26
Link
Will this work for a mobo? And is that all? I have everthing else?

I want coke, not Pepsi!
Back to top
Profile PM Email
Ocho Geek
17
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 16th Aug 2007
Location: Manchester, UK
Posted: 25th Sep 2010 23:52
Link
yeah, it even comes with USB3.0, which should be awesome when it gets cheaper

I think your about ready, but, like last time, wait for a real expert to confirm it

Ocho Geek - Pretending to be a useful contribution to the forums since 2005
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
CocaCola
14
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 23rd Mar 2010
Location: CocaCola.x CocaCola.y CocaCola.z
Posted: 26th Sep 2010 00:21 Edited at: 26th Sep 2010 01:09
Link
Thanks

I want coke, not Pepsi!
Back to top
Profile PM Email
Melancholic
14
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 26th Nov 2009
Location:
Posted: 26th Sep 2010 01:24
Link
Quick note, the RAM you have mentioned will run slower then it can in that motherboard as it is 1600Mhz RAM and the motherboard only support up to 1333Mhz. It will work but it could be cheaper to just buy 1333Mhz ram.


I can count to banana...
Back to top
Profile PM Email
CocaCola
14
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 23rd Mar 2010
Location: CocaCola.x CocaCola.y CocaCola.z
Posted: 26th Sep 2010 03:36
Link
would this be better for RAM???
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226063&cm_re=DDR3_1333-_-20-226-063-_-Product

I want coke, not Pepsi!
Back to top
Profile PM Email
Ocho Geek
17
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 16th Aug 2007
Location: Manchester, UK
Posted: 26th Sep 2010 23:56
Link
yeah, somebody gave me a CRYPTIC answer to the compatibility of triple channel memory , but I think its compatible

Ocho Geek - Pretending to be a useful contribution to the forums since 2005
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
CocaCola
14
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 23rd Mar 2010
Location: CocaCola.x CocaCola.y CocaCola.z
Posted: 26th Sep 2010 23:57
Link
its ok im getting a 2 channel now, check my other thread i made for compatibility

I want coke, not Pepsi!
Back to top
Profile PM Email
Back to top

Login to post a reply

Server time is: 2024-10-06 06:22:07
Your offset time is: 2024-10-06 06:22:07