AM2 motherboard and ram

[StevenNevets]

I waited till today hoping the rebates on my ram and video card would re-new.
The ram went up $30 and there is no rebate on the eVGA video card anymore.

I've decided to change a couple parts around.

Now I need a good AM2, non-sli, motherboard <$80-$115>
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi...7587&Submit=ENE&SubCategory=22&Ntk=all

and 2 GB of DDR2 that's compatible with it <$150-$200>
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi...Price=150&maxPrice=220&Go.x=16&Go.y=38

 

[notorioussob]

i'd say go with a dfi mobo and a ocz 2gig kit

 

[StevenNevets]

The motherboard says ddr2 667
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813136015

Maybe this ram would go well with it?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820220095

 

[imported_hardwareguy]

Originally posted by: StevenNevets
The motherboard says ddr2 667
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813136015

Maybe this ram would go well with it?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820220095

I just bought that RAM for my conroe system and it's great. Sucks you missed the rebates. I wouldn't recommend OCZ just incase you wanna switch to conroe at some point, a few of the motherboards haven't liked OCZ. I can't really speak on the motherboards, but I had a DFI nForce3 250Gb and it's treated me right.

 

[StevenNevets]

I just read the reviews on the Patriot memory and apparently it's amazing for overclocking!

Guess I need a good overclocking motherboard, any suggestions?
Edit: the DFI appears to be a good overclocker
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Nah I won't get OCZ just because of all the compatibility issues I hear about

 

[StevenNevets]

.... Now I can't order till next Tuesday..... it never ends - been like 3 months

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: StevenNevets
.... Now I can't order till next Tuesday..... it never ends - been like 3 months

Yeah, man I have been watching this saga unfold for what seems like forever

Hopefully it all goes smoothly once you finally get the parts.

Cheers, KT

 

[StevenNevets]

Originally posted by: KeithTalent

Originally posted by: StevenNevets
.... Now I can't order till next Tuesday..... it never ends - been like 3 months

Yeah, man I have been watching this saga unfold for what seems like forever

Hopefully it all goes smoothly once you finally get the parts.

Cheers, KT

I know, I feel kind of bad whoring up the forums but the longer I'm forced to wait I feel like I might as well get the best my money can buy

Here's my new set up - I have 2 questions
1. Judging from the reviews both the ram and the motherboard are great overclockers, but the motherboards DDR2 standard is 667
Would I be able to overclock the ram past 667 on this motherboard?

2. I'm going to upgrade to a DX10 card in 1-2 years, would this PSU be able to power a mid-range DX10 card or should I just buy a fortron 450w and upgrade my PSU and video card later



Motherboard: DFI INFINITY NF ULTRAII-M2 Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX AMD Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813136015
$88.99

CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Windsor 2000MHz HT 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 Dual Core Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103735
$152.00

Ram: Patriot 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM Unbuffered DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit System Memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820220095
$179.99

Video Card: SAPPHIRE 100189L Radeon X1900GT 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 VIVO PCI Express x16 (RoHS) Video Card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102022
$199.99

Power Supply: OCZ GameXStream OCZ600GXSSLI ATX12V 600W Power Supply 100 - 240V CB/CE/CSA/UL/FCC http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817341001
($119.99 after $10.00 Mail-In Rebate)

 

[KeithTalent]

I do not know a tonne about the DX10 cards right now, but I am quite sure that PSU should be able to handle a mid-range card when the time comes.

 

[StevenNevets]

Originally posted by: KeithTalent
I do not know a tonne about the DX10 cards right now, but I am quite sure that PSU should be able to handle a mid-range card when the time comes.

Alright, thanks
Any input on question 1?

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: StevenNevets

Originally posted by: KeithTalent
I do not know a tonne about the DX10 cards right now, but I am quite sure that PSU should be able to handle a mid-range card when the time comes.

Alright, thanks
Any input on question 1?

Looks like it should not be a problem according to this site: Read this

 

[StevenNevets]

Wow!!! sounds good to me
I've also been reading on dfi-street and this is a great overclocker indeed

thanks for the link and you're previous help

 

[rbk123]

Originally posted by: StevenNevets
The motherboard says ddr2 667

Although that's what the motherboard says, it handles DDR2 800 just fine (that's what I'm running) - it has a setting in the BIOS. Also, if you overclock, it will calculate and show you your new DDR #, so you can go well over 1000 if you want.

This motherboard is a great overclocker - I have my 3800 with OCZ platinum DDR2 800 overclocked to 2.6G with the stock HSF. Highly recommend it. Plus, if you can't boot because of the overclock settings, just hold the Home key down while repowering it, and it will auto reset *only* the FSB setting. Very very nice.

 

[StevenNevets]

Well I have no overclocking experience right now but will be sure to read up on it before trying anything