projected build

[pak]

ram (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820231098)

mobo (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813131043R)

cpu (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819116037)

Ok, I think this is about as cheap as it gets on newegg. I am not trying to go super crazy Qx+p5k+4gigs just yet. I just wanna get my feet wet with some intel and see if I like the waters.

Anyway, is this even worth it? Will I see a huge gain from my current setup? What would it OC to on water? Should I probably not go so cheap on some parts?

--pak

[batboy]

No, it's not worth upgrading if you are just going low budget like that.

[Evilsizer]

that board is not good for ocing, so no it wouldnt be worth it. the E2xxx's right now are hitting around 3-3.2ghz. for 84 you really cant complain for a oc like that. i would hold off and just wait! though buy the ddr2 now while its cheap, once they start pushin ddr3. ddr2 will go back up and stay up.

[pak]

wait for what?

--pak

[Evilsizer]

for the rest of P35 motherboards to come out pushing P965 down in price.

[pak]

P35's are out.

Well maybe I should change my thread a bit. What setup should I look at getting that will be worth while for upgrading? I don't mind spending more, I just want to spend as little as possible.

--pak

[Evilsizer]

P35's are out.

Well maybe I should change my thread a bit. What setup should I look at getting that will be worth while for upgrading? I don't mind spending more, I just want to spend as little as possible.

--pak
p35 is out yes but not all mobo makers have there boards on the market.

the setup i would do if doing it now would be
E6420
either IP35-pro or P5K-DLX
gskill 2GPK's

[pak]

Sorry, just re-read your last post. Missed the word rest.

I think I will have to wait just a bit more. The set you recommended is pretty much double what I was thinking to get.

--pak

[Evilsizer]

as well it would be longer lasting and basicly what you are after in the long run. either bite the bullet or dont. your setup is fine for a while.

[Inceptor]

If you're a gamer I'd go for broke. I built mine some months ago: E6600, P5B Dlx, 2 x 1GB G.Skill DDR2 800, SS Zeus 750w, EVGA 8800GTX. Now it isnt OC'd yet. My fps in the lost planet demo werent so great with settings at max. I was thinking WC but instead I ordered a Tuniq and an X-Fi b/c if I OC it and still cant get the performance I want at the settings I want then I'll scrap and get a Q6600 an SLI board and another 8800 GTX with WC and see if that does it for me.

You can see I may have already spent more money then I needed to by not just going all out in the first place. Like Evilsizer said, either bite it or dont.

[batboy]

About the cheapest I can recommend is about $300 for CPU/mobo/RAM, but you'll need a decent PSU too.

Intel E4300 Core 2 Duo processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115013

Gigabyte DS3 motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128042

2X1GB DDR2-800 G. Skill RAM (4-4-4-12)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231087

[pak]

Ok, I understand the need to get good memory and mobo. Intels seem to really need good mobos to clock well. I really don't want to hit an early OC wall cuz of a cheap mobo. But I just saw a thread with someone hiting 3.6 on a 2160. To me that is great. Like I said, I am just trying to get my feet wet. Hell, if I hit 3gig Ill be one happy clam. I am not looking to join the 4 and 5 gig club just yet and from I have been reading, getting in the high 3's is almost useless for practical use.

--pak