E6420 775 - Need a mb to go with it...

bloodline76 · 10 Jul 2007 at 22:56

I have a E6420 cpu and dont have a clue as to what MB to go with it.

I am planning on getting a 8800gts

2 gig of ddr2 (Unsure about that too)

Looking to spend between £60 and £90 maybe more if i sell some of my old bits.

Thanks

bloodline76 · 11 Jul 2007 at 00:00

What ram would you go for with the GA P35C DS3R?

Can you give a few different prices ranges

Thanks

bloodline76 · 11 Jul 2007 at 00:11

C64 said:
Edit do not get the C version it only supports 2x slots for ddr3.
I cant really mention prices here i'm afraid.
As for ram depends on how often you update your pc parts
if not updating all the time like me i'd get crucial ballistix pc 8500.
tend to sell on my board ram etc after about 6 months ish so i don't
lose out too much money.On a budget bang for buck i would pair that
6420 with basically what i have at the moment apart from me old soundcard.
Check your email.

But the other one does not support ddr3 at all? two slots would be fine for me. Anything else wrong about the C version?

bloodline76 · 11 Jul 2007 at 00:15

So you think I should go for the Gigabyte GA_P35_DS3R?

bloodline76 · 11 Jul 2007 at 00:18

Probably got a few more days until I decide. But that does look like my choice at the moment unless someone convinces me otherwise.

Thanks

bloodline76 · 11 Jul 2007 at 00:30

C64 said:
Intel® P35 chipset also offer options for both DDR2 and DDR3 memory support, providing scalable options for users wanting to take advantage of higher memory performance with less power consumption to run next generation applications such as high-definition video and 3D visualization. Experience the advanced technology of DDR2 1066* memory, featuring faster speeds and higher data bandwidth, which delivers superior performance for the most demanding applications.

Thats in the non C version on this very site a trifle misleading wouldn't you say
then.Certainly made me think it supported ddr3.

Yeah I read that too