Hardware Analysis - Memory recommendation for new build!

Re: Memory recommendation for new build!

k0rny — 2008-07-24T21:46:35-05:00

Ya I would think so too. Thanks!

Re: Memory recommendation for new build!

Supreet Virdi — 2008-07-24T21:24:11-05:00

Ofcourse my preference would be Audigy SE. I've ADI 1988 8-channel High Definition Audio on my motherboard, and I've tested it numerous times, in the end my Live! 5.1 has much better sound re-production. So, I would recommend Audigy SE without a doubt!

Re: Memory recommendation for new build!

k0rny — 2008-07-24T21:23:32-05:00

Yeah I definately noticed a difference with my old motherboard's onboard 6CH. I googled the 8CH audio chip thats on the ECS motherboard and found that it was 24-bit so I surely will have to see for myself.

Re: Memory recommendation for new build!

FordGT90Concept — 2008-07-24T21:19:11-05:00

k0rny said:

I already have the sound card - I pulled it from my old pc before I sold it. I might as well use it unless the onboard is better quality.

I don't know if Audigy SE is better than onboard but I would install it, listen to both, and see which you think is best.

Re: Memory recommendation for new build!

k0rny — 2008-07-24T21:16:37-05:00

Mark Curtis said:

Mobo:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135075 -- $69.99

RAM:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820178154 -- $39.99

Thanks for the links Mark. I will definately go with these two along with the 4600+ (keepin it as cheap as possible )

Re: Memory recommendation for new build!

k0rny — 2008-07-24T21:12:45-05:00

FordGT90Concept said:

If you don't have badass speakers, onboard is usually more than enough.

I like good sound, and i love my speakers. I have an DigiTech RP150 multi effect pedal that can connect to a pc via USB. I use it to record guitar riffs with lots n lots of distortion. Nothing professional though.. just for fun.

This is my sound:

Sony STR-DE845 Digital Control Center
2 x Klipsch KG 3.5 325W 2-way speakers
2 x KLH B-PRO6 Titan Series 100W 2-way speakers
1 x Sony SS-CN100 80W center speaker
1 x Accurian ASW-5060 125W 8" sub woofer

I already have the sound card - I pulled it from my old pc before I sold it. I might as well use it unless the onboard is better quality.

Re: Memory recommendation for new build!

FordGT90Concept — 2008-07-24T20:27:31-05:00

k0rny said:

My sound card (audigy se) would be better than the onboard 8CH audio, right?

If you don't have badass speakers, onboard is usually more than enough. The only real advantage of a sound card is that they take some load off the CPU. Since every computer has multiple cores these days, that point that advantage is quite moot. I don't even recommend sound cards anymore unless it is something professional like audio creation or output that will be amplified.

Re: Memory recommendation for new build!

Mark — 2008-07-24T19:38:59-05:00

Mobo:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135075 -- $69.99

RAM:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820178154 -- $39.99

CPU AMD x2 5000+ Windsor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103765 -- $69.99

With shipping it comes to $191.57.

Or you could keep your current processor and swap the ram with this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122

Total would be $216 after shipping then

Re: Memory recommendation for new build!

Mark — 2008-07-24T19:28:26-05:00

More than likely, yes

Re: Memory recommendation for new build!

k0rny — 2008-07-24T18:35:16-05:00

Thank you everyone this is just the information I was seeking. I like that ECS motherboard and the price is good, so I think I may go with it. It will leave me room for AM2+ and DDR2 1066 if I decide to upgrade. I will go with 2 x 1GB DDR2 800 RAM as well (with no intent to overclock).

My sound card (audigy se) would be better than the onboard 8CH audio, right?

Re: Memory recommendation for new build!

Mark — 2008-07-24T14:06:53-05:00

If you trying for you budget, you should go with this.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135075

The 3200 series wouldn't be as bad as the 2100.

Re: Memory recommendation for new build!

Adam Kolak — 2008-07-24T06:46:28-05:00

FordGT90Concept said:

They're just trying to pull in more sales. Why get a "DDR2-800" motherboard when this one is faster at "DDR2-1066?" Windsor is DDR2-800 standard

Yeah that's what I figured, as I was pretty sure DDR2-800 was the standard for most current AMD and Intel platforms. I think it would be silly to buy DDR2-1066 ram for that motherboard unless it was the same price as DDR2-800.

If I were to make one suggestion about the motherboard, I would recommend spending a few more dollars extra and get an ATX board unless your case is for micro ATX. Micro ATX are just so cramped for space.

I agree, go for an ATX motherboard if you have an ATX case.

Re: Memory recommendation for new build!

FordGT90Concept — 2008-07-24T06:28:18-05:00

They're just trying to pull in more sales. Why get a "DDR2-800" motherboard when this one is faster at "DDR2-1066?" Windsor is DDR2-800 standard so....

If I were to make one suggestion about the motherboard, I would recommend spending a few more dollars extra and get an ATX board unless your case is for micro ATX. Micro ATX are just so cramped for space.

Re: Memory recommendation for new build!

Adam Kolak — 2008-07-24T06:23:20-05:00

I don't think your gonna want to do much overclocking on a Biostar motherboard anyway, so inexpensive memory such as that should do you fine. Also I am not sure why that a cheap $50 Biostar motherboard recommends DDR2-1066 when DDR2-800 would make more sense in a budget mobo.

Re: Memory recommendation for new build!

FordGT90Concept — 2008-07-24T06:18:41-05:00

Can't go wrong with these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134488

Just don't expect them to overclock well. XD