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Oct 18 2015 09:05pm
so the NB on my current motherboard finally fried after 14 years of reliable service, I'm looking to build a system to last about 10+ years again.. need opinions as I said as to the choice of products in my build




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links to items as follows for specs list

motherboard: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=26_1207_1205_335&item_id=052216
CPU: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=4_1210_64&item_id=086516
RAM: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=24_311_312_1240&item_id=085854
Video: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=43_1200_557_559&item_id=080466
CPU aftermarket fan: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=8_129&item_id=083071
HDD: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=15_1086_210_212&item_id=042241
Blue ray burner: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=3_54&item_id=062771


... e/#2 .... just realised the ram clock freq was wasted on the ram I initially chose... going to go with this ram now.... http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=24_311_312_613&item_id=084733

This post was edited by Canadian_Born on Oct 18 2015 09:15pm
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Oct 18 2015 09:37pm
... anddd... I just realised the motherboard only supports up to 140w cpu.... I guess im going to have to go with the asus crosshair V now to support the fx 8 core black edition...
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Oct 18 2015 09:40pm
ur wasting a ton of money on an old CPU/mobo, when you could get better/new ones with intel.
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Oct 18 2015 09:41pm
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ur wasting a ton of money on an old CPU/mobo, when you could get better/new ones with intel.


your opinion... I personally don't like intel.. ive always used AMD since they came out....
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Oct 18 2015 10:05pm
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your opinion... I personally don't like intel.. ive always used AMD since they came out....


ofc it's my opinion, u asked for our opinion wtf?
i have both, i give you the smartest option for your money.
If you want AMD that bad, get 8320/8350 and overclock it urself instead of overpaying an extra $100+.
u also need a power supply and case with decent airflow.
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Oct 18 2015 10:16pm
Quote (Secksii @ Oct 18 2015 11:05pm)
ofc it's my opinion, u asked for our opinion wtf?
i have both, i give you the smartest option for your money.
If you want AMD that bad, get 8320/8350 and overclock it urself instead of overpaying an extra $100+.
u also need a power supply and case with decent airflow.


I just thought about going with the 8 core fx 125w cpu. I don't need the black edition that badly for a meer 50 bucks and .4ghz speed..

as for case and psu, I already have that covered
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Oct 18 2015 10:19pm
I can tell you don't know what you're doing. :rofl:

Although you won't listen to correct advice either, so what's the purpose of this thread?
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Oct 18 2015 10:52pm
I like amd too. But their processors are antiquated so they have a very specific place in the budget realm.
When buying a PC it is not about what you like, it should be about the numbers and performance.

Intel makes the better processors because theirs are modern. If you want to go AMD go with the Fx 6300. It overclocks very well and stays cooler than any of the 8 cores.
It will also let you buy a better graphics card which is #1 for gaming. If you like AMD so much, get a nice R9 390 with 8GB of vram.

Also don't bother with that cooler. Get a hyper 212 evo. The gemini is kind of for when you need something smaller. I say kind of because other smaller coolers > gemini.


Again, AMD was top dog at one point but right now the Dog is Intel. Again, this isn't 10 years ago. Graphics take priority over an overpriced motherboard and a nice cpu.

Tell us your budget and we will make some builds.
Fill this out

Specific budget? [avoid a wide range] -
Will you complete Mail in Rebates? -
Specific Uses for the PC (games, programs) -
How much hard drive space do you want or need? -
Do you want a Solid State Drive? -
Do you want to overclock CPU and or GPU? -
Do you need Windows? -
Need a Monitor? / Mouse? / Keyboard? -
Will you use wireless or wired internet? -
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Oct 19 2015 10:09am
amds fx series competes with sandybridge which is 5 years old

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Oct 20 2015 08:56pm
Quote (Rapture @ Oct 18 2015 11:52pm)
I like amd too. But their processors are antiquated so they have a very specific place in the budget realm.
When buying a PC it is not about what you like, it should be about the numbers and performance.

Intel makes the better processors because theirs are modern. If you want to go AMD go with the Fx 6300. It overclocks very well and stays cooler than any of the 8 cores.
It will also let you buy a better graphics card which is #1 for gaming. If you like AMD so much, get a nice R9 390 with 8GB of vram.

Also don't bother with that cooler. Get a hyper 212 evo. The gemini is kind of for when you need something smaller. I say kind of because other smaller coolers > gemini.


Again, AMD was top dog at one point but right now the Dog is Intel. Again, this isn't 10 years ago. Graphics take priority over an overpriced motherboard and a nice cpu.

Tell us your budget and we will make some builds.
Fill this out

Specific budget? [avoid a wide range] -
Will you complete Mail in Rebates? -
Specific Uses for the PC (games, programs) -
How much hard drive space do you want or need? -
Do you want a Solid State Drive? -
Do you want to overclock CPU and or GPU? -
Do you need Windows? -
Need a Monitor? / Mouse? / Keyboard? -
Will you use wireless or wired internet? -



Specific budget? [avoid a wide range] -1000-1300 CAD
Will you complete Mail in Rebates? - depends on how much of a rebate an item is discounted at
Specific Uses for the PC (games, programs) - I play LOL, ladder slasher, occasionally WOW, and D2/D3. aside from that I compose music; along with use my pc to dj, and do photo editing ( Cubase, acid pro, biab, photoshop/cs5)
How much hard drive space do you want or need? - I currently have 3x2tb Seagate barracuda drives ( all sitting approximately 70% capacity) I require an additional 2/3tb drive ( prefer Seagate, no hybrid drives)
Do you want a Solid State Drive? - id love a SSD, but would need one about 500gb.
Do you want to overclock CPU and or GPU? -yes to both, sometimes needed for composition/photo/video editing
Do you need Windows? - I don't need windows as I have windows 7 ultimate retail
Need a Monitor? / Mouse? / Keyboard? - none of the above I use a 42"tv as my computer monitor, and recently replaced my kb and mouse
Will you use wireless or wired internet? - option for both if available, prefer wired, but as it stands at the moment, I have no choice but to go wireless ( N 1200+)
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