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Ankh · 07-08-2009, 08:10 AM

Okay, I have another question. The build above sounds really good to me, but I was wondering if I could get something similar for a little less money. Actually money won't be an issue, but I dislike to burn money. :P

Here is build from above again:

Mainboard: Asus P6T SE
CPU: Intel Core i7-920 Prozessor boxed
RAM: Corsair DIMM 6 GB DDR3-1600 Tri-Kit
Power Supply: Corsair CMPSU-620HX
GPU: Asus 9400 GT PCIe SILENT/HTP/512M (will be replaced by a silent DX11 once it's available)
HDD: Western Digital WD6401AALS 640 GB Caviar Black
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-D162D
OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 64Bit (including coupon for Windows 7)
Case: Sharkoon Rebel9 Economy-Edition with 2x Scythe SFlex 800rpm

Price: euro 935

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The "low budget equivalent":

Mainboard: Asus M4A78T-E
CPU: AMD Phenom II X3 720 boxed
RAM Corsair DIMM 4 GB DDR3-1333 Kit
Power Supply: Corsair CMPSU-520HX
GPU: Asus 8600 GT PCIe SILENT/HTP/512M (my old one, will be replaced by a silent DX11 once it's available)
HDD: Western Digital WD6401AALS 640 GB Caviar Black
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-D162D
OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 64Bit (including coupon for Windows 7)
Case: Sharkoon Rebel9 Economy-Edition with 2x Scythe SFlex 800rpm

Price: euro 598

I'm not into OC'ing at all. I know that's easier now than in the old days and the safety margin is a lot bigger these days, but I think both system are sufficient the way they are bought. I heard that it can be possible to have a 4th working core on the X3, that would be the only thing I would try.

Some questions:

1. The memory clock/controller (don't know what it's called in english) of the i7 is set to either 800 or 1066. So would I need to OC this one to use the full potential of the 1600 MHz. Would be a 6gb Tri-Kit from Kingston with 1066 MHz okay or will there be significant gain in speed using 1600MHz over 1066MHz RAM?

2. The difference for gaming between both CPUs should be marginal. As I'm mostly into games the second machine is totally fine, isn't it?

3. Would be a X2 550 with 2x 3.1 GHz be better than the X3 with 3x 2.8 GHz in terms of gaming?

Any other input is appreciated.

07-08-2009, 08:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ankh Soldier Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Germany Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Character: Ankh Class: Cleric Race: Asmodians	Okay, I have another question. The build above sounds really good to me, but I was wondering if I could get something similar for a little less money. Actually money won't be an issue, but I dislike to burn money. :P Here is build from above again: Mainboard: Asus P6T SE CPU: Intel Core i7-920 Prozessor boxed RAM: Corsair DIMM 6 GB DDR3-1600 Tri-Kit Power Supply: Corsair CMPSU-620HX GPU: Asus 9400 GT PCIe SILENT/HTP/512M (will be replaced by a silent DX11 once it's available) HDD: Western Digital WD6401AALS 640 GB Caviar Black Optical Drive: Samsung SH-D162D OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 64Bit (including coupon for Windows 7) Case: Sharkoon Rebel9 Economy-Edition with 2x Scythe SFlex 800rpm Price: euro 935 -------------------------------- The "low budget equivalent": Mainboard: Asus M4A78T-E CPU: AMD Phenom II X3 720 boxed RAM Corsair DIMM 4 GB DDR3-1333 Kit Power Supply: Corsair CMPSU-520HX GPU: Asus 8600 GT PCIe SILENT/HTP/512M (my old one, will be replaced by a silent DX11 once it's available) HDD: Western Digital WD6401AALS 640 GB Caviar Black Optical Drive: Samsung SH-D162D OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 64Bit (including coupon for Windows 7) Case: Sharkoon Rebel9 Economy-Edition with 2x Scythe SFlex 800rpm Price: euro 598 I'm not into OC'ing at all. I know that's easier now than in the old days and the safety margin is a lot bigger these days, but I think both system are sufficient the way they are bought. I heard that it can be possible to have a 4th working core on the X3, that would be the only thing I would try. Some questions: 1. The memory clock/controller (don't know what it's called in english) of the i7 is set to either 800 or 1066. So would I need to OC this one to use the full potential of the 1600 MHz. Would be a 6gb Tri-Kit from Kingston with 1066 MHz okay or will there be significant gain in speed using 1600MHz over 1066MHz RAM? 2. The difference for gaming between both CPUs should be marginal. As I'm mostly into games the second machine is totally fine, isn't it? 3. Would be a X2 550 with 2x 3.1 GHz be better than the X3 with 3x 2.8 GHz in terms of gaming? Any other input is appreciated. Last edited by Ankh; 07-09-2009 at 04:59 AM.. Reason: Automerged Double-Post.