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Sorry if this is a repeat "thread". I just joined this forum and havent check the search engine yet. I'm coming from a socket A mobo, the old a7n8x deluxe with a 2800+. I realise it is time for an upgrade as im playing more and more q4.
Since cpu’s are the most depreciated item, I'm plan on going w/ 3700 SD since it is fairly cheap and offers a lot of bang for the buck. I will aircool this chip w/ xp120 on the a8n-sli deluxe (going with the a8n-sli instead because I probably won't use sli; plus bench marks get 1 to 2 more fps.) I would probably try to raise the fsb to around 250, which I dont know if it is reasonable because i never delt with the XP chip before.
Now two questions. I'm not sure if I should go with 2x512 or 2x1024? I've been reading a lot of reviews at anandtech.com and i get confussed more and more i read them. I can spend around $120 - $250 for the memory.
What is the best 2x512 OCZ ram for our motherboard? two sticks of pc3200 w/ low latency or two sticks of pc3500,4000, etc, etc? I've been hearing very good reviews from the 2x512 OCZ Platinum EL Rev.2 (2-2-2-5).
If I choose to go with 2x1024 what is the best stick ?
I would like a response ASAP, since newegg is running some rebate offers
Also - would you recommend the ocz powerstream 520 or the enermax liberty 620
Thanks for your help!
-Rob
Since cpu’s are the most depreciated item, I'm plan on going w/ 3700 SD since it is fairly cheap and offers a lot of bang for the buck. I will aircool this chip w/ xp120 on the a8n-sli deluxe (going with the a8n-sli instead because I probably won't use sli; plus bench marks get 1 to 2 more fps.) I would probably try to raise the fsb to around 250, which I dont know if it is reasonable because i never delt with the XP chip before.
Now two questions. I'm not sure if I should go with 2x512 or 2x1024? I've been reading a lot of reviews at anandtech.com and i get confussed more and more i read them. I can spend around $120 - $250 for the memory.
What is the best 2x512 OCZ ram for our motherboard? two sticks of pc3200 w/ low latency or two sticks of pc3500,4000, etc, etc? I've been hearing very good reviews from the 2x512 OCZ Platinum EL Rev.2 (2-2-2-5).
If I choose to go with 2x1024 what is the best stick ?
I would like a response ASAP, since newegg is running some rebate offers
Also - would you recommend the ocz powerstream 520 or the enermax liberty 620
Thanks for your help!
-Rob