Which of these 2 AMD config is best ?

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AMD_logic

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Having planned on my 3rd AMD build, formed myself 2 diff. config's .. which are going to be different only in terms of the

CPU & mainboard.

Purpose of this machine would be everyday multi-tasking & 'gaming'.

Wasn't sure if its wise to spend on a better CPU/mobo or a better GPU to max out the performance. So, pls. give ur honest

suggestions :)

P.S: My budget is already pretty high maxed out. So kindly no suggestions for even more higher parts !

Config 1:

Phenom II x4 840 - 5.1k
Asus M4A78LT-M LE - 3k
Sapphire 6850 HD - 11.3k
Corsair XMS3 2GB DDR3 - 1.1k

Total - 20.5k

Config 2:

Phenom II x4 955 be - 5.8k
Asus M4A87TD/usb3 - 5.8-6k
Sapphire 6770 HD - 7.5k
Corsair XMS3 2GB DDR3 - 1.1k

Total - 20.4k

thanks !
 
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Souro_Ray

In the zone
If you're not in much of a hurry, wait for October-November period.. Thats when AMD's new Bulldozer series of processors start launching.. Price drops may very likely occur, at least for existing processors and motherboards.. Cheers!
 
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AMD_logic

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sukesh1090 said:
phenom II 955 BE-5.8k
Asus M4A78LT-M LE-3k
Sapphire 6850 HD-11.3k
Corsair XMS3 2GB DDR3-1.1k
21.2k.
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Are you very sure the timid Asus M4A78LT-M LE can handle the phenom II 955 BE ?
The asus website stated support only for upto 95w cpu. 955be is 125w
 
Jaskanwar Singh

Jaskanwar Singh

Aspiring Novelist
best is to wait. if you cant get these -

Component | Make | Price Processor |AMD Phenom II x4 840|4800
Motherboard |Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H|4000
RAM |G-skill F3-10600CL9S-2GBNT|700
Graphic Card |MSI R6870 HAWK|11500
| Total |21000

price from smcinternational.in

which psu you have?
 
saswat23

saswat23

Human Spambot
Try this:
Intel i5-2400 -- 9k
Intel DH67VR-B3 -- 4.7k
MSi/Sapphire HD 6850 -- 9k
GSkill/Corsair 2GB DDR3 -- 0.8k
Total -- 23.5k
Much better option than any AMD Rig.
 
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gunnerwholelife

Broken In
Price updates for you ....

recommended 2nd config with slight changes ...



AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE & Gigabyte GA-880G USB3 @ 10.5k
Sapphire 6850HD - 9.5k
Corsair XMS3 2GB DDR3 - 1.1k

21.1k
 
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AMD_logic

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Jaskanwar Singh said:
Component | Make | Price Motherboard |Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H|4000

which psu you have?
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thetechfreak said:
I say to go for Config 1

Better if you get this mobo for this config-
Gigabyte GA-880GM-UD2H
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gunnerwholelife said:
AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE & Gigabyte GA-880G USB3 @ 10.5k
Sapphire 6850HD - 9.5k
Corsair XMS3 2GB DDR3 - 1.1k

21.1k
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Unfortunately, both these boards have low reputation & I guess are known for failures.. (VRM related...)
I've been an Asus fan .. Any particular reason for me not to go with Asus M4A78LT-M LE ? (apart from the low igp of course)

n I have a crappy zebronics. guess a new psu is needed. suggestions?

@ gunnerwholelife & Piyush & saswat

The 6850 for 9k.. wow.. that's interesting.. I saw the prices from theitdepot for its sold for 11.5 k !

*www.theitdepot.com/details-Sapphire+Radeon+HD6850+1GB+DDR5+ATI+PCI+E+Graphic+Cards_C45P10168.html

And even at the cheapest place in chennai.. delta.. it retails at 10.5
*www.deltapage.com/list/index.html

Where would I get the best price at chennai ?
N also, should I consider the 5850 ?

Edit : This moderator approval thing for every post really does not look good. pls. remove this feature. It has been 45 mins since I had made my next post and its still pending for some approval .
 
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skeletor

skeletor

Chosen of the Omnissiah
^^ actually speaking, VRM related failures are more with low-end MSI boards. Gigabyte is fine. MSI is fine too if you don't overclock.

Now, with Asus M4A78LT-M LE, Asus itself says upto 95w CPU. Don't put 125w Phenoms on it (doesn't include Phenom II 850).

880GM-UD2H is better than M4A78LT-M LE.

and M4A87TD/USB3 is better than 880GM-UD2H. These aren't for heavy overclocking with 125w Phenom IIs though. (no 8+1 phase VRM)
 
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AMD_logic

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saswat23 said:
Try this:
Intel i5-2400 -- 9k
Intel DH67VR-B3 -- 4.7k
MSi/Sapphire HD 6850 -- 9k
GSkill/Corsair 2GB DDR3 -- 0.8k
Total -- 23.5k
Much better option than any AMD Rig.
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Sounds good too. But is this OC'able like the 955be?
Also, I need more pci slots. how abt DH67CL ?

I believe intel = low power. So, instead of spending 4k on a PSU on my 21k AMD rig, might as well go with this 24k intel rig and keep the zebronics 500w plat ?
wat say ..
 
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AMD_logic

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This moderator approval thing for every post really does not look good. pls. remove this feature. It has been 45 mins since I had made my post and its still pending for some approval .
 
Cilus

Cilus

laborare est orare
Another point goes against the M4A78LT-M LE is that missing support for the upcoming AM3+ Bulldozer CPU. Actually any of the motherboard with M4A prefix will not support bulldozer processor, asus has their M5A series for older 880/870/7XX chiset based mobos with added Bulldozer support. I think Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3 @ 4.8K will be the best choice here a it is AM3+ CPU ready
 
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skeletor

skeletor

Chosen of the Omnissiah
AMD_logic said:
This moderator approval thing for every post really does not look good. pls. remove this feature. It has been 45 mins since I had made my post and its still pending for some approval .
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Mods are off for lunch at around 2pm. Usually they are quick. Beef your post count to 10. ;)
 
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AMD_logic

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Would love to boost the count by say.. 7.8.9.10 posts but then I would be banned for spamming :d

so what abt my opinion on the intel gig above ?
n also a good psu for the amd rig..

My thought:
Although I might spend more for the i5 (abt 5k extra). the gpu is ultimately going to be the same 6770/6850 for either the amd/intel rig. Wont the gpu be a bottleneck for the i5's performance ?
 
sukesh1090

sukesh1090

Adam young
really is there any moderator approval thing for the posts?oh today only i came to know.
@op,
no matter what you have Intel or AMD you need a good psu.but don't look at my siggy.:wink:
 
Piyush

Piyush

Lanaya
phenom II 955 BE-5.8k
Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3 @ 4.8K
Sapphire 6850 HD-9k
Corsair XMS3 2GB DDR3-1k

FSP saga II 500W @ 2k
 
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