loser12 Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 Phenom II x4 940 package Intel Q8200 with this Gigabyte EP43 I don't game. I do minor video editing and use photoshop. using XP 32bit, no vista Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scr4wl Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) The first choice would be more powerful. What kind of photoshop do you do? If it is just I take a picture and put it in photoshop then I'd go with the cheaper choice. If it is intense hobbyist/professional work then yeah get the more expensive. Edited March 17, 2009 by tacohunter52 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loser12 Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) The first choice would be more powerful. What kind of photoshop do you do? If it is just I take a picture and put it in photoshop then I'd go with the cheaper choice. If it is intense hobbyist/professional work then yeah get the more expensive. It's more semi-professional...much more than red-eye reduction. I also do a lot of RAR processing and I usually have lots of windows open (Photoshop, Firefox (+tabs), Illustrator, email, etc). It's only about a $30 difference, so would I notice much speed difference with the AMD? Edited March 17, 2009 by loser12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 It's more semi-professional...much more than red-eye reduction. I also do a lot of RAR processing and I usually have lots of windows open (Photoshop, Firefox (+tabs), Illustrator, email, etc). It's only about a $30 difference, so would I notice much speed difference with the AMD? the AMD would be much better for the money than the Q8200, if you want to save money on an intel quad, get a Q6600 because they have decent cache levels. But otherwise get the 940 since it's cheaper and better lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loser12 Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 the AMD would be much better for the money than the Q8200, if you want to save money on an intel quad, get a Q6600 because they have decent cache levels. But otherwise get the 940 since it's cheaper and better lol Thanks for you replies. |The Q6600 seems to be more expensive. If I will see a big difference, then I think I will go with the AMD. Can you recommend some RAM? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verran Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 Can you recommend some RAM? For the AMD? The cheapest set of DDR2-800 with 4-4-4-12 timings you can find. That chip has a very low FSB, so high ram speeds really won't matter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedEuphoria Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 For the AMD? The cheapest set of DDR2-800 with 4-4-4-12 timings you can find. That chip has a very low FSB, so high ram speeds really won't matter. AMD has no FSB, lol. Just messin w/ you Verran Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loser12 Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 (edited) Okay, final build: AMD Phenom II X4 940 cheap PSU PI black 4gb I orginally didn't need the case and PSU, but I decided to just start fresh with both. i know it's a cheap PSU, but I can get a better one later. I will pick up a case at our local Fry's. i have the other stuff Running XP Pro, 32 bit. Any last thoughts? Edited March 18, 2009 by loser12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verran Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 AMD has no FSB, lol. Just messin w/ you Verran <_< ... ... Yeah, yeah, "HTT" cheap PSU NO. A $12 PSU?! Why even waste your money? No way I'd ever run my system on something like that! PI black 4gb I have the DDR2-900 G.Skill Pi set and I'm VERY happy with it. Good pick. :thumbs-up: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scr4wl Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 Don't get the PSU just because it is cheap. Try one of these: Antec Corsair FSP At the very least get a Rosewill PC&P makes good PSU's as well. A cheap PSU is never a good thing, it's trouble waiting to happen I promise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loser12 Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 I knew I'd get flamed for the PSU I'll get the Roswell. What's wrong with the cheap one? I have had PSU's go out, but I have had cheap ones that last and last and last. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scr4wl Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 (edited) I knew I'd get flamed for the PSU I'll get the Roswell. What's wrong with the cheap one? I have had PSU's go out, but I have had cheap ones that last and last and last. Roswill is kind of a hit and miss brand. You may get a decent PSU and you may get a crappy one, but I'd still prefer them over a $12 generic one. Cheap PSU's use crappier componants that are more likely to fail. Many times they'll take some other piece of hardware to the grave as well. Cheap PSU's can't actually push the power they are rated at. Cheap PSU's sometimes have no way of cooling themselves and will overheat. These are just a few reasons there are many more. Edited March 18, 2009 by tacohunter52 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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