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Massive computer upgrade tommorow.
2009-09-26, 4:58 PM #1
So, it's time to get rid of the old 4800+ and get in this processor generation with an i5.
Parts list is final, I just need to know if what I already have will work with this:
Intel Core™ i5 Processor 750 2.66GHz w/ 8MB Cache
Asus P7P55D w/ Dual DDR3 1600, 7.1 Audio, Gigabit Lan, 1394, PCI-E, CrossFireX
Mushkin HP3-10666 High Performance DDR3 SDRAM, 4GB Dual Pack

Old parts (Please inform me of any incompats, that's why im here)
Geforce 8800GT, PCI-E
650 Watt ATX power supply (2 years old)
Generic as hell ATX case
2 SATA HDDs
Generic DVD-Multi drive.

So would I be able to plug that old stuff, into the new stuff and have a working system? Keep in mind that the parts list is final and that this is a strictly processor oriented upgrade, I'll upgrade the video card when the next gen Nvidia stuff is out.

Also as you can tell, I don't plan on using the crossfire for a while, it's there for futureproofing.

Also. 8 gigs of DDR2 ram for sale, oh how I wish this was compatible with the mobo.
2009-09-26, 5:08 PM #2
If that DVD writer is IDE, I would dump it and get a SATA writer... no more IDE is awesome. Other than that, everything should work. What brand power supply though? Generic and low-quality power supplies are scary.
2009-09-26, 5:14 PM #3
It's SATA, got it 3 months ago.
It's a good power supply OCZ StealthXtream
2009-09-26, 9:14 PM #4
Oh hey, how is windows going to take this? Will I have to reinstall or will it just ask for me to re-activate?
2009-09-26, 10:21 PM #5
I've heard of people just needing to reactivate, but personally I would backup, format, and reinstall if at all possible. Fresh installs are so nice.
2009-09-26, 10:36 PM #6
Originally posted by Tiberium_Empire:
Oh hey, how is windows going to take this? Will I have to reinstall or will it just ask for me to re-activate?


Totally different chipset, particularly a completely different USB controller standard. Wrong kernel, if your old CPU wasn't multi-core. Switches and bug fixes for your old processor that could adversely affect performance - i.e. using the PM timer instead of HPET or something for the TLB race condition bug. Software packages may use different binaries depending on the hardware configuration at install time (mostly games.)
2009-09-26, 10:39 PM #7
Do you make a thread every hour?

For the longest time, I thought you were that annoying guy from Mexico. It turns out that you aren't, you are the annoying guy from Canada. Who is the guy from Mexico? Did either of you two go by different names at one point which would have thrown me off?
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2009-09-26, 10:42 PM #8
Originally posted by Jon`C:
Totally different chipset, particularly a completely different USB controller standard. Wrong kernel, if your old CPU wasn't multi-core. Switches and bug fixes for your old processor that could adversely affect performance - i.e. using the PM timer instead of HPET or something for the TLB race condition bug. Software packages may use different binaries depending on the hardware configuration at install time (mostly games.)

Im upgrading from a 4800+, and have been 64bit for 2 years.
2009-09-27, 12:01 AM #9
Originally posted by Tiberium_Empire:
Im upgrading from a 4800+, and have been 64bit for 2 years.
yeah, I sure mentioned 64-bit as a possible problem.
2009-09-27, 12:26 AM #10
Well you mentioned kernel changes, I don't think i5 needs a different kernel from Athlon 64 x2.
But you seem to know more then me, so enlighten me.
2009-09-27, 12:35 AM #11
Just reinstall.
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2009-09-27, 1:26 AM #12
Originally posted by Tiberium_Empire:
Well you mentioned kernel changes, I don't think i5 needs a different kernel from Athlon 64 x2.
But you seem to know more then me, so enlighten me.
"Seem to." Yes, quite.

I believe I already did enlighten you. The mantra is reinstall, unless you know what you're doing. You don't know what you're doing. Reinstall.
2009-09-27, 8:00 AM #13
Right, ok thanks.
2009-09-27, 8:13 AM #14
Changing the motherboard is p.big deal. I always reformat/reinstall when I do.
2009-09-27, 8:44 AM #15
what vin said.
My girlfriend paid a lot of money for that tv; I want to watch ALL OF IT. - JM
2009-09-27, 8:45 AM #16
what ford said.
woot!
2009-09-27, 10:05 AM #17
Not to mention sometimes when you switch out your mobo Windows will ***** at you because your hardware identifier hash has changed too much and it'll give you "Windows is not geniuine" warning
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2009-09-27, 5:51 PM #18
So I got it, but because of my utter stupidity in not actually measuring, my case is too small.
Cooler Master Elite 330, Crap or not?
2009-09-27, 5:53 PM #19
Wait what how is that possible

Isn't it an ATX mobo and ATX case
一个大西瓜
2009-09-27, 6:10 PM #20
Originally posted by Tiberium_Empire:
So I got it, but because of my utter stupidity in not actually measuring, my case is too small.
Cooler Master Elite 330, Crap or not?


..what?
woot!
2009-09-27, 6:22 PM #21
It should fit... you might have to move some of the screw holders around on the motherboard tray?
2009-09-27, 6:45 PM #22
It physically won't fit, the DVD drive is in the way, I think I mistook it for an ATX when it was really micro ATX or somesuch.

But anyway, just ignore all that it isn't very useful in what i'm asking, Cooler Master Elite 330, Crap or not?
2009-09-27, 7:22 PM #23
Oh... I thought you HAD a CM Elite 330.....

Not their best, but not bad. I think this is still the one to get:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137

I thought I remembered there being a cheaper version out, but maybe I'm mistaken.
2009-09-27, 7:28 PM #24
I'd love one of those, but the price is too hight (Keep in mind this i5 upgrade was 515 dollars). cheapest in Canada I can find is 85$
The 330 is 50 at a local store.
2009-09-27, 8:00 PM #25
Get an Antec 300
一个大西瓜
2009-09-27, 8:00 PM #26
Also how the heck did you hit 500 with proc/mobo/ram my i7 920 + mobo + 6GB ram was like 500 total
一个大西瓜
2009-09-27, 8:25 PM #27
Originally posted by Pommy:
Also how the heck did you hit 500 with proc/mobo/ram my i7 920 + mobo + 6GB ram was like 500 total


Core i5 750 - $199.99

Asus P7P55D - $149.99

Corsair XMS3 2x2Gb - $129.99

$479.97 without shopping around at all..just grabbing whatever popped up on newegg.

I'm putting an extravagant system together online just for kicks. We're up to $1,783.96 and I don't even have a CPU yet. :ninja:
woot!
2009-09-27, 10:10 PM #28
Originally posted by JLee:
extravagant system


eh. Put a Quadro in each PCI-e slot and you're at $10,000.
2009-09-27, 10:12 PM #29
Antec 300 vs Cool Master Elite 330

Is the 300 worth 20 more dollars?
2009-09-27, 10:29 PM #30
Originally posted by Jon`C:
eh. Put a Quadro in each PCI-e slot and you're at $10,000.


I was over $6000 with crossfire 5870s.

:neckbeard:
woot!
2009-09-27, 10:30 PM #31
how friggin many?
2009-09-27, 10:34 PM #32
Originally posted by Tiberium_Empire:
how friggin many?


Two. 4 HDs, SSD, etc.

Quote:
LIAN LI PC-P80 Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case
$349.99

MSI X58 Platinum SLI LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard
$216.99

XFX HD-587A-ZNF9 Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card w/ATI Eyefinity
$759.98

PC Power & Cooling PPCT1200ESA 1200W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply
$579.99

Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition Bloomfield 3.33GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601975
$999.99

GeIL Value Series 12GB (6 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500) Desktop Memory Model GV312GB1066C7HC
$247.99

Intel X25-M SSDSA2MH160G1 160GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid state disk (SSD)
$559.00

Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5
$379.96

NEC Display Solutions LCD3090WQXi-BK Black 30
$2,059.99

PLEXTOR Black BD Combo SATA Model PX-B320SA LightScribe Support
$134.99

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Champion Series 70SB088600007 7.1 Channels PCI Express Interface Sound Card
$139.99

Subtotal: $6,428.86


I may very well have forgotten something, too.
woot!
2009-09-28, 5:50 AM #33
pfft.

Auzentech PCI-e X-Fi. $250.
2009-09-28, 6:56 AM #34
Well if you're going crazy, throw in one of those KILLERNIC cards. Lawl.
2009-09-28, 7:06 AM #35
Antec > CM in my opinion. I've been using antec for 6+ years now.
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2009-09-28, 7:07 AM #36
Originally posted by Jon`C:
pfft.

Auzentech PCI-e X-Fi. $250.


Are there any (realistically priced) PCI-e sound cards worth looking at? I'm looking for an excuse to upgrade my Audigy2 ZS..
woot!
2009-09-28, 7:15 AM #37
You just spent over $6k and want to save $100 on a sound card? The X-Fi's will be alright, the Auzentech just has better quality sound and a few more features.
2009-09-28, 7:27 AM #38
Originally posted by Citizen86:
You just spent over $6k and want to save $100 on a sound card? The X-Fi's will be alright, the Auzentech just has better quality sound and a few more features.

:eng101:
Originally posted by JLee:
I'm putting an extravagant system together online just for kicks.
woot!
2009-09-28, 7:33 AM #39
Okay, I no read good...

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