Help with Processor and Motherboard Combination

[Ritwik7]

The Gigabyte 790GX chipsets are available. But at an exorbitant price.
Will a 780 Chipset make a great difference?
Also is it OK if the Black Edition is not available or should I spend some more time looking for it.

Thanks again mate.

 

[red1776]

the 780G would work for what you want I believe, here check it out
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Support/Motherboard/CPUSupport_Model.aspx?ProductID=3004#anchor_os

the black edition means it has an unlocked multiplier for easier overclocking, so if you want to overclock your cpu, it would be worth the effort. if you get the non black version, you can still overclock it just not as easy, and probably not as high.

 

[Ritwik7]

One final question before I personally hit the stores tomorrow. My current RAM is PC25300 (DDR2 667Mhz). Will I need to change it when changing my CPU and mobo? Will it significantly degrade performance?

Will let you guys know everything finally after a personal survey as to what is available and what is not.

Thanks a lot for all the help and cooperation. (That's one thing I LOVE about TechSpot! )

 

[Ritwik7]

After going mad for over 8 hours in the hardware market it seems that the only boards I'll get in my budget will be the 790GX chipsets.

Either
1. Gigabyte GA-MA-790GP-XXXX (Vendor's aren't sure which...)
2. Asus M4A-78 E

Which in your opinion would be a better buy (with the Phenom II 940 Black Edition)? And, as I asked before, do I need to change my DDR2 667 Mhz RAM?

Thanks.

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

You don't need to change your RAM. And I'd prefer Gigabyte; ASUS mobos have issues with some RAM kits. The only possible choices you have are the GA-MA790GP-UD4H and the GA-MA790GP-DS3H. The only difference would be in overclocking, where the former would have the edge. Otherwise, they're basically the same board and performance will be similar, if not exactly the same.

 

[Ritwik7]

Thanks Rage.

Its sad that I'm having to shell out extra for the 790GX chipset as the 790X isn't available. If it isn't too much of a price difference I'll try and stretch to the 790FX chipset.

Another question, how do MSI and other boards rate in comparison to Gigabyte and ASUS. MSI seems to be pretty popular with AMD in my city. I think there's also stuff like Biostar, Abit, Palit, DFI, etc.

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

DFI is the first brand I'd consider after Gigabyte and ASUS. Some MSI boards are decent, and Biostar's TForce range is pretty good too. Abit's stopped making boards, and will honor warranties till 2012 only, so no point getting one. Palit's decent for GPUs; not so sure about their mobos.

 

[Ritwik7]

Thank you everyone for all the help. I have bought the Phenom II X3 720 BE and the ASUS M4A78T-E mobo. The new comp is set up and running fine.

 

[kunjikaly]

Can u please tell how much it cost for the combination in India

 

[Ritwik7]

@ kunjikaly : About 17000 INR.

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

That is pretty expensive mate. Is it for the CPU and mobo only, or does it include the RAM too? If RAM is included, then it sounds about right.

 

[Ritwik7]

Without RAM. Well, the stuff costs quite a bit in my city!!! And I haven't added the Value Added Tax to it!