Possible computer upgrade

[badfinger]

I have a quote for updating my current computer, which is 32 bit XP, 3gb ram, and 1T HD.

I'll have the hard drive partitioned, so that I can keep XP running, too.

Does the below sound like a system that would handle CoD, and other future sims, for awhile?

Asus Sabertooth P67 motherboard
EVGA GTX570HD 1280 MB GDDRS Memory
8gb Corsair DDR3 1600mhz
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
Intel Ci7 2600k 3.4 Ghz 8mb cache
Installation

binky9

[335th_GRAthos]

This machine rocks!

I am sorry I am lazy to check the specs of your motherboard, does it support SLI? (worthwhile investment for the future)
And the Power Supply, is it in the 800W - 1000W range (also worthwhile)

[AndyJWest]

That should be fine (at least I hope so - I've just ordered a similar setup, though I've gone for an ATI HD 6970 GPU) The SabreTooth MoBo supports SLI/Crossfire. As GRAthos says, youll want at least an 800 W psu if you are going to run dual 570s - 1000 W might be more sensible. I'd make sure you have plenty of cooling, too.

[badfinger]

The motherboard does have SLI. I won't know about the power supply requirement until Monday.

I had a feeling I was going overboard, but maybe this will keep me from needing any upgrades for some time to come.

Thanks,

binky9

[AndyJWest]

It might be worth thinking about more RAM. From what I can figure out, you need to get it in a matched set for best results, so increasing later means replacing the lot.

My spec:

Antec Three Hundred Black Mid Tower Case
Asus Sabertooth TUF X58 MoBo
Intel i7 950, Quad Core, 3.06Ghz CPU (will be overclocked a little)
Alpenfohn Matterhorn The Beast CPU Cooler
12GB (3x4GB) Corsair Vengeance, DDR3 PC3-12800 (1600) RAM
ATI 2GB XFX HD 6970, 880Mhz GPU
1000W Corsair CMPSU-1000 HX PSU
128GB Crucial Real SSD
1TB Western Digital Caviar Green HDD

Custom build - from Scan.

[335th_GRAthos]

Andy sptted one good point:

Personally I do not think that we will need more RAM than 6GB for the next couple of years.

But how will you put
8gb Corsair DDR3 1600mhz
???

The new mobos require THREE banks of the same type (not two like the older ones):
Therefore you can go for 3x1Gb DDR3 = total 3Gb RAM <-NOT RECOMMENDED
or 3x2Gb DDR3 = total 6Gb RAM <- RECOMMENDED
or 3x4Gb DDR3 = total 12Gb RAM <- if the price difference is negligable

[swiss]

Andy sptted one good point:

Personally I do not think that we will need more RAM than 6GB for the next couple of years.

But how will you put

???

The new mobos require THREE banks of the same type (not two like the older ones):
Therefore you can go for 3x1Gb DDR3 = total 3Gb RAM <-NOT RECOMMENDED
or 3x2Gb DDR3 = total 6Gb RAM <- RECOMMENDED
or 3x4Gb DDR3 = total 12Gb RAM <- if the price difference is negligable

Depends on the mobo, there are some around which support triple with 4 slots occupied.

[335th_GRAthos]

Depends on the mobo, there are some around which support triple with 4 slots occupied.

I guess this is a mathematical challenge that only tf-neuro and oldschool61 can sort out... ROFL !!!!!


I run for cover....

[AndyJWest]

According to Asus, the SABERTOOTH P67 supports 4 * DIMM - the model I'm going for is different, and has 6 slots, but only supports 3 unless you fork out for really pricy RAM (go figure...). I thought about getting the later MoBo, but the spec on my new PC keeps creeping upwards, and I had to draw a line somewhere. I'll be able to upgrade to a hex core CPU anyway, if I want even more grunt.

I'd agree that 8 GB of RAM should be fine for CloD, but it is worth bearing in mind that upgrading seems to imply replacing all the RAM, for a matched set, so it is not a good idea to scrimp if you plan on upgrading later. I may try using some of the RAM as a RAM drive with CloD too.

P 67 spec from Asus: http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_1155/SABERTOOTH_P67/#specifications. Looks good. :cool:

[swiss]

I guess this is a mathematical challenge that only tf-neuro and oldschool61 can sort out... ROFL !!!!!


I run for cover....


Ah - you must be the little idiot.

It's best you seek cover under a rock.


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Gigabyte X58

[AndyJWest]

The MoBo that binky9 is looking at is an Asus Sabertooth P67.

[T}{OR]

Asus Sabertooth P67 motherboard
EVGA GTX570HD 1280 MB GDDRS Memory
8gb Corsair DDR3 1600mhz
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
Intel Ci7 2600k 3.4 Ghz 8mb cache

Replace 2600k with 2500k. The performance between them is negligible and HT is useless for gaming.

For the 100$ difference, get a GTX 580 3GB version or HD 6970 with a custom cooler.

[swiss]

The MoBo that binky9 is looking at is an Asus Sabertooth P67.

Cool, that was not the point of gratos.
I said it depends on the Mobo.
He said:

I guess this is a mathematical challenge that only tf-neuro and oldschool61 can sort out... ROFL !!!!!

[335th_GRAthos]

Sorry guys for the challenge.

I just realised that the Asus Sabertooth P67 is actually running on dual-channel and not in tripple channel as I was thinking ( i5 can handle dual channel, i7 can handle dual or tripple channel).

So forget everythingI mentionned about 3 times yyGb of RAM, you can only put 2 or 4 RAM pieces inside so, 2x4Gb = 8Gb makes perfect sense and your specs are fine!

My mobo is pure i7 thus tripple channel and that was confusing me....

~S~

[badfinger]

All,

Thanks the inputs. But, the $1,271 is still causing me to waver. I'll have to make a decision today or tomorrow. (Like many, I have a wife to consider):(

My ace in the hole is I'll be putting everything in the same case, so she may not notice anything.;)

binky9

[T}{OR]

Sorry guys for the challenge.

I just realised that the Asus Sabertooth P67 is actually running on dual-channel and not in tripple channel as I was thinking ( i5 can handle dual channel, i7 can handle dual or tripple channel).

You are confusing chipsets with processors. 1155 socket also has an i7. The mentioned in the first post.

Right now, only 1366 socket (X58 chipset) features triple channel.

[Thee_oddball]

I have a quote for updating my current computer, which is 32 bit XP, 3gb ram, and 1T HD.

I'll have the hard drive partitioned, so that I can keep XP running, too.

Does the below sound like a system that would handle CoD, and other future sims, for awhile?

Asus Sabertooth P67 motherboard
EVGA GTX570HD 1280 MB GDDRS Memory
8gb Corsair DDR3 1600mhz
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
Intel Ci7 2600k 3.4 Ghz 8mb cache
Installation

binky9
one thing i see that was not listed was a power supply..if you are running XP right now i have a feeling your current PSU will not be enough to power the video card you have chosen.
and if your trying to get in at around $1000 just make a post saying "build me a rig for a $1000" trust me you will get alot of choices and a really nice system in the end. my rig (see Sig) cost me right around $500 :) if i had a $1000 to spend i would have a smoking fast rig :)

[badfinger]

one thing i see that was not listed was a power supply..if you are running XP right now i have a feeling your current PSU will not be enough to power the video card you have chosen.
and if your trying to get in at around $1000 just make a post saying "build me a rig for a $1000" trust me you will get alot of choices and a really nice system in the end. my rig (see Sig) cost me right around $500 :) if i had a $1000 to spend i would have a smoking fast rig :)

I didn't put it on the list, because I don't know which one I will get, will find out a power tomorrow.

Thanks,

binky9

[tf_neuro]

It's probably kinda like being supporters of a sports team, but I would always suggest the Asus/Intel combo when it comes to MoBo/CPU, and I wouldnt get anything but an nVidia GPU... but that's me.

Rampage2, i5 quad, GSX460, would make a fairly good rig IMHO. 700w PSU would be more than enough.
NOTE: RampageII supports *some* i5's but not all of them. Double check that you have the right stuff before you order.