Xtreme Gamer Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 Sorry but a 1000watt power supply would be overkill. First off a 4870x2 uses about 200 something watts at load, and 2 of them in crossfire use about 586watts at full load. Wattage is not everything either. You have to also consider amperage of the rails. The PC Power & Cooling 750watt power supply I selected has proven to beat 1000watt power supplies with multiple rails thanks to it's single powerful 60 amp rail. The one I choose should be more than enough for him. As for the Asus Rampage board, I have it and yes it's a good board but for the very little performance difference it just isn't worth it. Your going to get the same overclock that you would on a X48 motherboard that you would get on a P45 motherboard. The extra money your spending on the board is for more features and accessories only.... thats about it, and it will be putting him over his budget 1. I was just thinking the 1000watt to the future 2. If theres a large price difference then i agree just get p45, i didn't look at prices sorry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queenz Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 1. I was just thinking the 1000watt to the future2. If theres a large price difference then i agree just get p45, i didn't look at prices sorry the 750watt power supply will allow him to add on a ton more things in the future, even if he wants to crossfire. BTW welcome to OCC :thumbs-up: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtreme Gamer Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 the 750watt power supply will allow him to add on a ton more things in the future, even if he wants to crossfire. BTW welcome to OCC :thumbs-up: Fair enuff can't argue with that one And thanks for welcoming me :thumbs-up: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madu Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 Fred, tacohunter52, Queenz, xtrememgamer, turopihiliac and ekim. Thanks a lot for all the suggestions guys. I don't think I will go for Crosshair setup. BTW, why would you guys recommend a GTX280 over a 4870X2? I thought with the exception Crysis, 4870X2 is the obvious choice over GTX280? Thanks for the idea on the Asus Rampage. I really don't want to squeeze each bit of fsb out of the proc. Think that extra money on the Rampage will be a overkill. One last thing, I'm really troubled over Core 2 vs Core quad. Should I get a 3.00Ghz C2D or get a quad core and OC it over 3.00Ghz? I think with 3.00G(+ 4870X2 or GTX280) cores I would be able to play almost all of the games at high-res. And it would give me a good multitasking too. Thank you for the info the PSU. So X48 is the way to go? wouldnt P45 will be much stable? Thanks a lot guys. Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy94 Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 Core 2 duo's and core 2 Quads with same specs will perform around the same in games until they are able to fully optimise quad cores. then the quads will go pretty damn good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scr4wl Posted November 5, 2008 Posted November 5, 2008 Yes the 4870 x2 is the better card and like timmy said 2 cores and 4 cores don't make much of a difference right now but when games start utilizing quad core abilities it would be nice to have one on hand as for stability if your not gonna overclock i wouldn't worry about it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queenz Posted November 5, 2008 Posted November 5, 2008 If I were you I would wait and get my hands on a 4850x2!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ekiM Posted November 5, 2008 Posted November 5, 2008 I'm just curious, what do you guys think would perform superior... 4870X2 or 260 Core 216 SLi? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madu Posted November 6, 2008 Posted November 6, 2008 Core 2 duo's and core 2 Quads with same specs will perform around the same in games until they are able to fully optimise quad cores. then the quads will go pretty damn good. thanks mate. But I just cheked in INtel site and E8500 doesnt work with P45 or X48? They are not in their chipset list? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted November 6, 2008 Posted November 6, 2008 regarding processors if you want a quad, I'd get a Q9550 or if you want a dual, get a E8500. Becase the price over the Q9450/E8400 is so cheap that it's worth it to get the higher multiplier. Also the x48 is pretty much pointless unless you are set on crossfiring, and only if you crossfire. Otherwise the P45 will serve you just fine (as you see it is doing for me). The new 4850x2 ($350) or XFX 260 Black Edition ($310) give the 4870x2 a run for it's money and will offset the higher cost of the step from E8400->E8500 or Q9450->Q9550 E8400 @ 164.99 3.0ghz 9x Multi E8500 @ 189.99 3.16ghz 9.5x Multi Q9450 @ 329.99 2.66hz 8x Multi (think this may be an old price and it looks like they are discontinued) Q9550 @ 319.99 2.83ghz 8.5x Multi I'd hold out until the xfx 260 or the 4850x2 hits shelves go nuts. here the OCC reviews of them XFX Core 216 Black Edition Sapphire 4850x2 enjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madu Posted November 8, 2008 Posted November 8, 2008 (edited) regarding processors if you want a quad, I'd get a Q9550 or if you want a dual, get a E8500. Becase the price over the Q9450/E8400 is so cheap that it's worth it to get the higher multiplier. Also the x48 is pretty much pointless unless you are set on crossfiring, and only if you crossfire. Otherwise the P45 will serve you just fine (as you see it is doing for me). The new 4850x2 ($350) or XFX 260 Black Edition ($310) give the 4870x2 a run for it's money and will offset the higher cost of the step from E8400->E8500 or Q9450->Q9550 E8400 @ 164.99 3.0ghz 9x Multi E8500 @ 189.99 3.16ghz 9.5x Multi Q9450 @ 329.99 2.66hz 8x Multi (think this may be an old price and it looks like they are discontinued) Q9550 @ 319.99 2.83ghz 8.5x Multi I'd hold out until the xfx 260 or the 4850x2 hits shelves go nuts. here the OCC reviews of them XFX Core 216 Black Edition Sapphire 4850x2 enjoy Thanks man. This keeps getting harder. I was pretty much set on 4870X2 as it gives the best performance/$.. But seems 4850X2 does gives 4870X2 a close run.. I'm defitely considering 4850X2 but where did you find it for $350? I only found one on Newegg for $430. BTW thats a cool OC man! Edited November 8, 2008 by madu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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