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I meant to add that link to the end of my list but by the time I finished the rest of my post I forgot ... 
They get combined to form the TDP instead.
It's hard to measure what each CPU component pulls in current when they're all fed power through one source.
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phenom x3 720 2.8
get a GIGABYTE GA-MA790GP-UD4H
or similar and try for a 4th core unlock
got mine unlocked at at 3.4 with no heat issues what so ever had it up to 3.8 but i dont like to mess with my volts so i stay low lol
get a GIGABYTE GA-MA790GP-UD4H
or similar and try for a 4th core unlock
got mine unlocked at at 3.4 with no heat issues what so ever had it up to 3.8 but i dont like to mess with my volts so i stay low lol
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Ice I love you man! Would be awesome to have a sticky with updated info like this.
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Thanks for the help guys
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RJ what you gonna do with your setup when you build your new system?Your system was totally top of the line a few years back and i bet can still hold its own.They just dont build mobos like the DFI Ultra D any more.I still miss my opty 165 / 2x1gbs of Corsair XMS PC4400 and my DFI NF4 Ultra D modded to SLI and my two Evga 6800GS's
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ooops sorry been away again sorry I don't know yet Im going to Pick up the EVGA 260 VC still trying to decide on the rest I'm hitting 3g with this set up but I'm the one for new tech stuff......
It definitely helps but only at the high power range. After you've taken the CPU ~170W. Before and after that range, the VRM section matters much more.
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So Ice why do you not recommend The MSI GD70 ? OOPS I think I misunderstood your post....
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Ok I dug a little deeper:
MSI GD70 MB $163.99
Sapphire Radeon HD4890 $194.99
G skill F3-1600CL9D-4GBRH $119.99
AMD Phenom II x4 965 $199.99
any thoughts or changes? I want the AMD chipset and I want Crossfire VC later on....
MSI GD70 MB $163.99
Sapphire Radeon HD4890 $194.99
G skill F3-1600CL9D-4GBRH $119.99
AMD Phenom II x4 965 $199.99
any thoughts or changes? I want the AMD chipset and I want Crossfire VC later on....
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any reason you didnt decide on going with a 5 series card
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Well I was looking at this:SAPPHIRE 100283L Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
but chose the other from most of the talk here ppl seem to like the 4890 other than that is has a different bit rate 256 v 128 and clock is higher.....
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I can suggest better RAM. If you want GSkill then how about these?
Exactly the same RAM except CAS 7.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231279
Essentially the same RAM @ CAS7 but a little cheaper.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231303
A cheaper alternative and one of my favoraites, OCZ Platinum 1333 @ CAS7.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227478
All have free shipping so even if you're not buying the rest at Newegg you're not loosing money.
Exactly the same RAM except CAS 7.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231279
Essentially the same RAM @ CAS7 but a little cheaper.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231303
A cheaper alternative and one of my favoraites, OCZ Platinum 1333 @ CAS7.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227478
All have free shipping so even if you're not buying the rest at Newegg you're not loosing money.
The MD70 seems to be good board ...
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Great!!! Thanks for your input Ice....... everything else ok?.........this is all new technology for me sooo..Im gonna need help lol BTW I do want to run dual VC eventually
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