j.,
Thanks for the rec, but the deal is now done. Yes, I could deal with "oops,
made a bad choice-can I return and trade-up." But, I believe I will go
forward with:
Asus P5Q3
Intel E8400 (stock Intel hs/fan)
2x1GB DDR3-1333 Crucial (Ballistix-kit)
PCP&C S61EPS psu
Yes, I'll agree that DDR3 RAM is pricey, but IIRC Intel Core i7 will
baseline DDR3. I can swap an Intel P45 m/b and cpu for an X58 m/b and
processor. At least, I hope the ram moves forward. And by that time ram
prices MAY come down................ :)
Just my choice.
Best,
Duncan
At 12:28 11/05/2008 -0800, you wrote:
Asus Rampage Formula
Intel Q6600 or newer quad
4GB (2x2GB) DDR2-1066
Question is: Dual E8500 vs. Quad Q6600/Q8200 @ $190 OR Dual E8600 vs. Quad
Q9's starting @ $250? ;)
Avoid DDR3, too expensive for too little gain.
x48 is better than P45, non-Intel chipset not worth mentioning IMO
Raul Limos wrote:
On Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 7:00 AM, DHSinclair <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
But, I do really like ASUS. Have had very good service; like ~10years.
So, looking for ASUS/INTEL suggestions.
Suggestion/opinions/recs/bitches are so welcome!!!
Asus P5Q and P5Q3: http://techreport.com/articles.x/14655
Other motherboards: http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=3&l2=11&l3=709
Processor: Core 2 Duo E8600.
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu/display/core2duo-e8600.html
