gmupatriot2010 Posted December 22, 2010 Posted December 22, 2010 Hello everyone, My P5NE SLI mobo was bricked during a failed attempt to update the BIOS in order to run the newly purchased XFX 5850. So instead of buying a new mobo or sending this one back to ASUS, I have decided that its time to upgrade a few things. So far, I am looking into getting a new mobo (duh), cpu, ram, and a cpu cooler. The main use of this computer is gaming+surfing+watching movies. I overclock the CPU, GPU, and RAM to the max while staying within safe temps and voltage This is what I have for the parts that need to be purchased: CPU: i7-870 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115213 MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131621 OR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131482 RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314 COOLER: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835106150 The parts I already have: Harddrive: Got Three of them Soundcard: X-Fi Xtreme Music Videocard: XFX 5850 1Gb Powersupply: PC P&C Silencer MKii 750watts http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703027 Now, my real question is this: Should I stick with that I am buying? If not please recommend what you believe is a better buy. Should I wait for the next gen Intel CPU's to come out in early January? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway Posted December 22, 2010 Posted December 22, 2010 Basically you are looking at close to $600 for the cpu/mobo/ram. Why not also look at the LGA 1366 platform! Maybe something like this: CPU - i7 920/930/950 Depending on if you have a MicroCenter close! If you do the i7 950 is $225 If not then you can find a i7 920/930 on ebay for around $200 maybe a little more! Mobo - Many choices here as well - MSI, ASUS, Gigabyte. RAM - You get to move up to Triple Channel (not much difference on performance, but better for future-proofing) There are many choices, but you can't really go wrong with Corsair Dominator From the looks of it, going this route could actually save you some money as well! $225 cpu + $200 mobo + $140 RAM = Less than you were spending on the LGA 1156 setup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dihartnell Posted December 22, 2010 Posted December 22, 2010 Good choice of Ram, Cooler and Mobo (either would be great) but I would go with the Maximus given its only a few dollars difference. I wouldn't buy the Core I7-800 series and go with the Core I5-760 instead. Will save you some Dollars, perform just as well for your intended use, easy as to get big overclocks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddictedGamer93 Posted December 22, 2010 Posted December 22, 2010 I wish the 930 was still on newegg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmupatriot2010 Posted December 22, 2010 Posted December 22, 2010 Basically you are looking at close to $600 for the cpu/mobo/ram. Why not also look at the LGA 1366 platform! Maybe something like this: CPU - i7 920/930/950 Depending on if you have a MicroCenter close! If you do the i7 950 is $225 If not then you can find a i7 920/930 on ebay for around $200 maybe a little more! Mobo - Many choices here as well - MSI, ASUS, Gigabyte. RAM - You get to move up to Triple Channel (not much difference on performance, but better for future-proofing) There are many choices, but you can't really go wrong with Corsair Dominator From the looks of it, going this route could actually save you some money as well! $225 cpu + $200 mobo + $140 RAM = Less than you were spending on the LGA 1156 setup I do have a MicroCenter near where I live so I will check that out and hopefully they have the i-7 950 for $225. That will indeed save me some money, thanks!! Good choice of Ram, Cooler and Mobo (either would be great) but I would go with the Maximus given its only a few dollars difference. I wouldn't buy the Core I7-800 series and go with the Core I5-760 instead. Will save you some Dollars, perform just as well for your intended use, easy as to get big overclocks. If I have no luck finding an i7-950 for $225 from MicroCenter then I will probably go for the i5-760 to save some money and I will overclock the hell out of it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcw Posted December 22, 2010 Posted December 22, 2010 Should I wait for the next gen Intel CPU's to come out in early January? Yes! 1156 socket is dead... 1366 socket will be dead (replaced by 2011 socket)... 1155 socket has a longer life. If you can wait a few weeks, do it.. You'll also get a better performing CPU. The i7-875k -> i7-2600k... i7-870 -> i7-2600... If you're planning on "overclocking" (over multiplying, in the case of Sandy Bridge), then the K is what you'll want... It's only ~$20 or so more... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmupatriot2010 Posted December 22, 2010 Posted December 22, 2010 Yes! 1156 socket is dead... 1366 socket will be dead (replaced by 2011 socket)... 1155 socket has a longer life. If you can wait a few weeks, do it.. You'll also get a better performing CPU. The i7-875k -> i7-2600k... i7-870 -> i7-2600... If you're planning on "overclocking" (over multiplying, in the case of Sandy Bridge), then the K is what you'll want... It's only ~$20 or so more... I can indeed wait....oh man, now I am worried about how expensive the new socket mobos and cpu's will be Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcw Posted December 22, 2010 Posted December 22, 2010 I can indeed wait....oh man, now I am worried about how expensive the new socket mobos and cpu's will be New CPU pricing (approximate): CPU-World link Boards - pretty much whatever you find now for the 1156 boards (will vary depending on manufacturer and features, as usual)... Although some boards will cost a fortune (P67A-UD7 MSRP is around $330)... If you were thinking of dropping down to the i5-760, then the i5-2500 (K) would be your target.. and that's just around $200... Remember, there will be launch promotions going on as well (bundling/rebates/discounts) depending where you purchase from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UT66 Posted December 23, 2010 Posted December 23, 2010 So your 8800GT is dead. And now your P5NE SLI is also dead. ( both literally) 1366 and 1156 are dead... so yea RMA your P5NE SLI and wait a bit for the new socket. Buying new hardware, is fun, but you know ahts better? taking better care of the one you already have Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmupatriot2010 Posted December 24, 2010 Posted December 24, 2010 So your 8800GT is dead. And now your P5NE SLI is also dead. ( both literally) 1366 and 1156 are dead... so yea RMA your P5NE SLI and wait a bit for the new socket. Buying new hardware, is fun, but you know ahts better? taking better care of the one you already have I do like taking care of my hardware but whatever the case I will wait for a few more weeks to get the new stuff...there done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaro_dude15 Posted December 24, 2010 Posted December 24, 2010 if you where going to go ahead with the upgrade to 1156 id get the mobo in the first link, with the usb3.0 and sata 6 gb/s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdm_freek Posted December 25, 2010 Posted December 25, 2010 Hello everyone, My P5NE SLI mobo was bricked during a failed attempt to update the BIOS in order to run the newly purchased XFX 5850. So instead of buying a new mobo or sending this one back to ASUS, I have decided that its time to upgrade a few things. So far, I am looking into getting a new mobo (duh), cpu, ram, and a cpu cooler. The main use of this computer is gaming+surfing+watching movies. I overclock the CPU, GPU, and RAM to the max while staying within safe temps and voltage This is what I have for the parts that need to be purchased: CPU: i7-870 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115213 MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131621 OR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131482 RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314 COOLER: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835106150 The parts I already have: Harddrive: Got Three of them Soundcard: X-Fi Xtreme Music Videocard: XFX 5850 1Gb Powersupply: PC P&C Silencer MKii 750watts http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703027 Now, my real question is this: Should I stick with that I am buying? If not please recommend what you believe is a better buy. Should I wait for the next gen Intel CPU's to come out in early January? i have that exact setup except the cooler. i have the COOLIT ECO and i love it. i can overclock to 4.1ghz with no problems Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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