new quad core system suggestion?

gfxdev · 16-06-2008, 01:21 PM

hi everyone !
this is my first post here
i want to buy a quad core system for 3d graphix and games so have got two options -Intel quad core Q6600
-amd opteron
i found that while intel has 8mb l2 cache amd has another 3rd level of cache which one is more efficient
*also i m looking for a good board for the respective cpus (i already have a 8600gt 512 mb ddr2)
*finally i m also looking for a proper cooling and power for that i have checked cooler master smps and cabinet
so plz suggets me with the things and if u have better option do tell me thanx btw my budget for this all is around 21k excluding drives and monitor

nish_higher · 16-06-2008, 02:18 PM

Q6600 + Abit IP35 E or P7N SLi platinum if u can extend ur budget by 1k
Cooler MAster 460 W SMPS
Cooler Master Elite CAbinet

techtronic · 16-06-2008, 03:54 PM

My suggestion, do not go for Q6600 as its FSB and L2 cache is less when compared to other Quad Processors.

gfxdev · 16-06-2008, 08:10 PM

first of all thanx guys for replying
well! i checked the kolkata market and there is no amd so i have to stick to intel so i have choosed:
* Q6700 2.66 ghz which is costing around 11k
*cooler master smps 500w costing 4300 with cabinet
and now have to choose the mainboard
nish_higher Abit IP35 E seems a good board . Can u tell me how much it wud cost
techtronic So can u suggest ne cpu with better fsb and l2 cache under reasonable budget.

Psychosocial · 16-06-2008, 08:23 PM

hmm....

Abit IP35e
Q6700
2GB DDR2 800MHz
and get a 8800GT 512MB if budget permits, it allows for better gfx!

nish_higher · 16-06-2008, 08:28 PM

Q6700 , why ? there's nothing spectacular in it except one more multiplier.overclocking is still the same as Q6600 with the same power / heat emission.

Q9450 - costs a lot.again not a overclocker u'd expect after spending that much.max OC achieved with air cooling is the same as Q6600

Q9300 - Poor overclocker

Q6600 - A VFM for now.OC's quite well on a good board.And a better performer than all of these when OC'ed beyond 3.7ghz.

None of 45nm or 1333mhz Quads below 20k have value for money , any good performance.

The best possible rig - Q6600 + Abit IP35 E
Board costs 5.2k .
If budget allows , do spend 1.5 k on a CPU cooler irrespective of whichever quad u buy.

nvidia · 16-06-2008, 08:31 PM

^^+1 for Q6600... Pay less and OC it to 2.66Ghz.. AFAIK, you can easily reach that speed with the stock cooler without any kind of heating issues..

Psychosocial · 16-06-2008, 08:49 PM

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^^+1 for Q6600... Pay less and OC it to 2.66Ghz.. AFAIK, you can easily reach that speed with the stock cooler without any kind of heating issues..

hmm...thanks for the PM, u remeber me atleast

anyways AFAIK, Q6600 OCs to 2.8GHz on stock cooler and if u get sumthing like a Zalman CNPS6500(I have that, one helluva CPU fan) than 3.2GHz will be ur target.

+1 to nish and my bad , go for ABIT IP35e + Q6600 and a better gfx card. CPU cooler? get Zalman CNPS9500 or Zalman CNPS9700.

Get the CM650 cabby.

OC it and enjoy the performance

nvidia · 16-06-2008, 08:55 PM

^^yeah... but the cooler wont be necessary for him if he is not a overclocker...

Psychosocial · 16-06-2008, 08:59 PM

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^^yeah... but the cooler wont be necessary for him if he is not a overclocker...

He needs to be one cuz Q6600's real pottential only cums out when its OCed.

gfxdev · 16-06-2008, 10:45 PM

thanx again guyz
hey first of all i have no experience in over clocking

so i dont know how to do it but seeing what ya guyz wrote i think i shud learn too

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Q6700 , why ? there's nothing spectacular in it except one more multiplier.overclocking is still the same as Q6600 with the same power / heat emission.

Q9450 - costs a lot.again not a overclocker u'd expect after spending that much.max OC achieved with air cooling is the same as Q6600

Q9300 - Poor overclocker

Q6600 - A VFM for now.OC's quite well on a good board.And a better performer than all of these when OC'ed beyond 3.7ghz.

None of 45nm or 1333mhz Quads below 20k have value for money , any good performance.

hey i think i am getting ur point

and i think i shud increase my budget for better cooling stuff
by the how much will those heat sinks cost