Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

Bump Topic Topic Closed RSS Feed

Outline · [ Standard ] · Linear+

 [OFFICIAL]Rig Suggestion Q&A Thread V11!

views
     
kaiwong1020
post Aug 1 2016, 03:06 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
86 posts

Joined: Jul 2005


Hi!
Upgrading from current 16GB DDR3 and R9 270x,

Lets say i5 6500, any DDR3 motherboard recommend?

If with FX8350/8370, which motherboard is ok? AsRock Extreme3 990?

Thanks in advance.
kaiwong1020
post Aug 1 2016, 03:19 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
86 posts

Joined: Jul 2005


QUOTE(terence_nwb @ Aug 1 2016, 03:17 PM)
Need to know your budget.
*
Hi,

lets say Rm2000?

Is those CPU from taobao ok to buy? haha

kaiwong1020
post Aug 1 2016, 04:27 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
86 posts

Joined: Jul 2005


QUOTE(terence_nwb @ Aug 1 2016, 03:30 PM)
2k can do a complete swap to DDR4 platform already  biggrin.gif

DDR4 RAM is cheap nowadays (even cheaper than new DDR3 now due to stock overflow  sweat.gif ), so no need to worry about having to spend extra money for DDR4 RAM anymore, sell off your DDR3 if you want so you can add extra few hundred into the budget.

Taobao is selling CPU at very cheap price? If the price is very close to local one then just get the local one with local warranty, easy to claim warranty in the future and can get it on the spot (don't have to wait for it to be shipped from China/HK etc.).
*
How much will be DDR4 32GB? Just normal value RAM will do...

I've read some articles and they said there's no FAKE CPU will be made. So rest assured to buy CPU . Just no CPU FAN and box will be provided. It's ok for me as i want to go for AIO liquid Cooling.

I think I5 6500 with H170 Gaming Pro will be ok, for DDR4 ?
kaiwong1020
post Aug 1 2016, 04:52 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
86 posts

Joined: Jul 2005


QUOTE(terence_nwb @ Aug 1 2016, 04:47 PM)
32GB (16GB x 2) DDR4 2133MHz Value RAM - RM 598 (RM 299 each)

32GB (8GB x 4) DDR4 2133MHz Value RAM - RM 588 (RM 147 each)

Genuine or non-genuine, I cannot guarantee that yet because you know China is very capable in cloning things right  biggrin.gif 

If price difference is just RM 50 - RM 100 then I suggest you better go for local unit instead with box, sticker, HSF, receipt etc which you can sell it off easily next time to other people when you go for an upgrade again.

H170 Gaming Pro is an overpriced mobo, that price tag can get you a Z170 already  sweat.gif

Just my 2 cents.
*
Not gonna go for OC, so Z might not in list. Which MB is good for I5 6500? haha
kaiwong1020
post Aug 1 2016, 05:51 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
86 posts

Joined: Jul 2005


QUOTE(terence_nwb @ Aug 1 2016, 05:00 PM)
Yup I know you aren't going for OC, it is just the price of that H170 mobo is too expensive and if you were to get it, I will suggest you to get a Z170 instead.

H170 (ATX) - Gigabyte H170-HD3, ASRock H170 Pro 4

And BTW since you don't plan to OC, AIO liquid cooler can be dropped completely too, it is not needed for a locked i5, but of course you can go for it if you insist to get one for aesthetic purpose.
*
hmmm how about if i want to go AMD specs?
Is FX8350 and 990FX a good match?
kaiwong1020
post Aug 1 2016, 09:10 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
86 posts

Joined: Jul 2005


QUOTE(terence_nwb @ Aug 1 2016, 08:49 PM)
AMD current CPU lineup is very old already, it is not worth to spend your money on it, better wait for Zen (upcoming AM4) platform which is expected to arrive in the next couple of months.

*
Yes still need few months... damn. I shall wait if i want AMD then.. sad

Topic ClosedOptions
 

Change to:
| Lo-Fi Version
0.0676sec    0.26    7 queries    GZIP Disabled
Time is now: 3rd December 2025 - 10:49 PM