(07-06-2012, 08:40 AM)CharlesXero Wrote: [ -> ] (07-06-2012, 05:29 AM)rpglord Wrote: [ -> ]Only advantage you get if you decide to upgrade later to even more expensive i5 2500k or even ivy bridge i5 3570k cpus.
If you dont plan on upgrading,then no there is no point in buying more expensive board.
In that case just stick to h61+i5 imo
i think im missing something, its the same socket and it also says it is compatible with the ivy bridge via bios update, so i should be able to upgrade
does it mean anything when it comes to overcloking ? very useful link with the power calculator by the way
Yes,you can't overclock with h61 boards.
And since these more expensive cpu with k at the end of name are unlocked and meant for overclocking,it would be a waste to put them in cheap board
(07-06-2012, 08:40 AM)CharlesXero Wrote: [ -> ] (07-06-2012, 05:29 AM)rpglord Wrote: [ -> ]Only advantage you get if you decide to upgrade later to even more expensive i5 2500k or even ivy bridge i5 3570k cpus.
If you dont plan on upgrading,then no there is no point in buying more expensive board.
In that case just stick to h61+i5 imo
i think im missing something, its the same socket and it also says it is compatible with the ivy bridge via bios update, so i should be able to upgrade
does it mean anything when it comes to overcloking ? very useful link with the power calculator by the way
K edition cpus have an unlocked multiplier but only certain motherboard chipsets support changing the cpu multipliers (overclocking).
In other words to have unlimited overclocking you need a K edition cpu and a P67, Z68, Z75, or Z77 motherboard chipset. If you want an easier way to remember which motherboards support overclocking and which don't just look for the P or Z at the beginning. If the chipset begins with a P or Z then it supports cpu overclocking, otherwise it doesn't.
If you have a K edition cou and a P/Z motherboard you have support for unlimited overclocking (close to unlimited anyways). The muliplier can be raised up to 57.
If you have a non K edition cpu and a P/Z motherboard you have support for limited overclocking. The multiplier can only be raised by 4.
If you have a K edition cpu but do not have a P/Z motherboard then you cannot OC.
If you have a non K edition cpu and you do not have a P/Z motherboard you cannot OC.
Edit: Beaten by rpglord.
Hey guys I'm back,
So I've waited for the Ivy Bridge and I'm still focused on getting the most out of my buck, trying to keep the price low and I've been leaning towards the following.
Core i5-3450
Gigabyte B75M-D3H (s 1155 , B75 , DDR3) specs
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-ga-b75m-d3h-intel-b75-s-1155-ddr3-sata-iii-6gb-s-pcie-30-(x16)-d-sub-dvi-d-hdmi-micro-atx
2x 1333 MHz DDR3 4GB ram = 8GB
and either a 6670 or a 6770 depending if it works on my current 400 watt ps
So how do you think it would be able to handle Xenoblade ? Does an MSI 6770 need a separate power connector ?
I'm not really interested in OC. PC games I'm interested are like StarCraft 2.
Any comments on what I could improve ?
The HD6770 is going to be better than the 6670 for both PC games and Dolphin, but it's really not powerful enough if you're going to get heavy into PC gaming and want games to run at high graphic settings.
I'm not really interested in high settings when it comes to PC gaming just decent. The logic behind an i5 3450 is a decent all round system for some years.
I'm more focused on Xenoblade C as I'm planning to invest some serious time into the game. I've read it has less glitches than The Last Story and Pandora's Tower.
I'm between a 6670 and an MSI r6770 cause I don't know if my PSU supports the 6770 it and I'd like to avoid getting a new one if I can.
That i5 won't run The Last Story full speed
Edit : Ouch ! I didn't read this :
Quote:I'm not really interested in OC
a 3450 isn't worthy enough of playing Xenoblade Chronicles, Xenoblade needs at least 4.5GHz Sandy/ 4.3GHz Ivy. just saying this game is so bad ass.
(07-28-2012, 05:42 AM)mAMV Wrote: [ -> ]a 3450 isn't worthy enough of playing Xenoblade Chronicles, Xenoblade needs at least 4.5GHz Sandy/ 4.3GHz Ivy. just saying this game is so bad ass.
Why do people spread misinformation lol.
I completed it with 100% speed constantly on i5 2400...
(07-28-2012, 06:50 AM)LordVador Wrote: [ -> ] (07-28-2012, 06:47 AM)rpglord Wrote: [ -> ] (07-28-2012, 05:42 AM)mAMV Wrote: [ -> ]a 3450 isn't worthy enough of playing Xenoblade Chronicles, Xenoblade needs at least 4.5GHz Sandy/ 4.3GHz Ivy. just saying this game is so bad ass.
Why do people spread misinformation lol.
I completed it with 100% speed constantly on i5 2400...
With which GPU?
geforce 460 gtx but I dont think that metters,if you have low end gpu you just lower resolution/turn off AA...