Hi Which chipset, & motherboard would be best for a 1333 Mhz Core 2 duo intel cpu ? - I'll be getting the 2.66 Ghz one most probably (E6750). (On the intel comparison chart page.. there are no compatible chipset or motherboards..mentioned for the 1333 Mhz ones) - Its been quite long since I've built a system..& there seems to be so much around. - any kinda tips,..advice on choosing a motherboard.., features to look for & things i need to be wary of or avoid.. would also be a big help. (concerning the brand am thinking Gigabyte or Asus.. but would be open to any suggestions of course) I won't be overclocking, & am looking for a board with an emphasis on stability. - Its not gonna be a system for gaming. but i need for it to function well under heavy usage & all other situations.. I'll be using onboard sound & graphics for now, - so also would really appreciate any advice on the best onboard sound & graphics chips to look for on a motherboard. - If its possible for someone to post the name especially of the best graphic onboard chip(s) so that while going through different boards I know what to look for. Thanks a lot.. Rainstorm -
I'm thinking of going with an intel chipset G33 or P35 am kinda sweet on asus boards. Anyone have any first hand experience with boards of these chipsets, would really appreciate some honest feedback. - specially the ASUS ones stability & the board being trouble free is my main concern thanks
intel branded ones are perfect for sound on vista as they have built in hd block but when we say system performance nvidia is way better i have to say p35 don't have integrated graphics so you gotta buy a g33 chipset mobo than one of my friends using it and he says except gaming it can satisfy your needs but i suggest you to save some more money because conroes don't deserve integrated graphics believe me even an hd2600pro will be enough to give full system performance concerning cpu
Dracos wrote... thanks for the feedback dracos, i've never used an nvidia chipset. Not sure I understand you properly..yuo mean get a p35 & add a graphics card ?(wouldn't that be more expensive ?) thanks Rainstorm. -
just a note: you can get a quad-core (Q6700?) for the same price ($300ish /£160) i wish i went with that option.. see below for cpu benchtests, the quadcore version is the better options for cash, its the same price because the core2duo predercessor is better at some things, but the quad kicks arse at other things vs the duo. check here: CPU Charts - Tom's Hardware you'll find the faster cpus at the top
today's app.s are not using any quad optimised technology my cousin is using q6600 and even e6600 is faster than it generally 3d mark or cpu mark are the results showing cpu power, not system power and the system doesn't depend on cpu that much it needs at least two years to see quad core working perfectly and the first guys that will be the leaders are penryn and barcelona and rainstorm, you can buy a nforce 650i and a gfx (8600gt maybe, better than onboard) before commenting on anything can you tell me your budget
sry for the late response guys. - was having some probs Dwarfer wrote.. they are not the same price. the 1333mhz FSB cpus have been released at a much lower price. - so they are cheaper than the 1066mhz FSB ones, having the same clock speed. you are probably referring to the more expensive 1066 mhz ones. I'll be getting the more recent 1333mhz FSB onne E6750 - that's around $204 while the E6700 is $319 (both are 2.66Ghz clock speed core2Duos) - take a look at this link... Newegg.com - Intel Core2Duos -Newegg Dracos,...My budget is tight,.. approx around $450 for Motherboard, CPU, RAM, Case, Powwersupply (could go slightly higher maybe) would appreciate any suggestions on all those.. I've decided on the E6750 for a CPU &.. I'll get the Gigabyte GA-G33M-DS2R motherboard (95% i think) I'm kinda bent on a stable good board.. & these are the ultra durable gigabyte ones with solid capacitors. I want this board to last.. even if i buy another system in the future. Thing is I won't be using Raid & this board has raid..(wonder how much that hikes the price) - but I couldn't find an ultra durable gigabyte.. without raid. besides that.. I like the features of this board etc.... for the price .. around 132 bucks
Well, to get a decent motherboard that won't cut performance, go with the CPU you want, and get the power supply, 1GB of RAM (you can go lower, but it's not recommended) and a case is going to be pushing around $500. You're going to find it very difficult to find a good power supply under $80. Example: CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 $204.99/Free Shipping Motherboard: MSI P35 Neo-F $96.99/$6.33 shipping RAM: Kingston ValueRAM DDR2-800 $63.49/$4.99 shipping PSU: Mushkin 550W $79.99/$8.68 shipping Case: CoolerMaster Centurion 5 $49.99/Free Shipping/$10.00 mail-in-rebate Sub-Total: $495.45 Shipping: $20.00 Total: $515.45 After rebate: $505.45 Now, this assumes you use the basic 3-day shipping. Additionally, it's not often you find a case with free shipping, so if you want something else, pay attention as Newegg tends to ask about $15-20 for a case. Many motherboards come with RAID as part of the chipset, so while you can probably find a few boards out there that lack RAID, you're unlikely to save a whole lot. Premium motherboards typically contain an additional RAID controller, which adds to the cost. A basic motherboard like the MSI is probably going to be one of the cheapest options you'll find for a P35 board. You might also consider some nForce 650i boards, which would be another low-cost contender.
hi, much appreciate the feedback.. bigb,..I'll be going with the G33 chipset.. the gigabyte board i mentioned earlier.. most probably .- i could stretch the total cost to around 500 maybe slightly more. & I've planned on 1GB RAM kingston.. for now. thanks!
