Post by W Johnson on Feb 10, 2008 23:07:07 GMT -5
Hey Gang,
I am looking into a new CPU and was wondering if this is worth $350.00 or if I should just keep looking?
I do have all the rest of the parts I need like video card, DDR2 ram, ethernet card, hard drives...etc.
Just wondered about the processor/motherboard combo.
Motherboard:
ASRock ConRoe1333-D667 775 Motherboard 2DDR2-667 PCIe 2PCI 4SATA2 2IDE VIDEO (NO QUAD-CORE)
* CPU: Socket 775 Support Intel Core 2 Extreme/ Core 2 Duo/ Pentium D/ Pentium 4/ Celeron D/ Celeron Processor; Compatible with all FSB 1333/1066/800/533MHz CPUs except Quad Core; Supports Hyper-Threading Technology; Supports Untied Overclocking Technology; Supports EM64T CPU; FSB 1333(Overclocked)/1066/800/533 MHz
* Chipset: Intel 945GC & ICH7
* Memory: 2x 240pin DDR2-667/533 DIMMs, Dual Channel, Max Capacity 4GB
* Slots: 1x PCI-Express x16 Slot; 1x PCI-Express x1 Slot; 2x PCI Slots; 1x HDMR Slot
* IDE/SATA: 1x ATA-100 Channel; 4x SATA2 Ports
* Audio: ALC888 7.1-Channel Windows Vista Premium Level HD Audio CODEC
* Video: Intel GMA 950 Graphics Controller, Max Shared Memory 224MB
* LAN: Realtek 8101E PCI-Express x1 Fast Ethernet Controller
* Ports: 8x USB 2.0 Ports (4 rear, 4 by headers); 2x PS/2 Ports; 1x Serial Header; 1x Parallel Port; 1x VGA Port; 1x RJ45 LAN Port; Audio I/O Jacks
* Power Connector: 1x 20pin Main Power; 1x 4pin CPU Power
* Form Factor: Micro ATX, 9.6 x 9 inch / 24.4 x 22.9 cm
* Package: Retail
CPU:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 LGA775 Dual-Core (2.33GHz / 4MB / 1333FSB)
* Process Type: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6550
* Frequency: 2.33 GHz
* FSB: 1333 MHz
* Cache: 4 MB
* Process: 65 nm
* Socket: Socket 775
* Power Consumption: 65 W
* Package: Retail
* This processor is a Dual-Core processor
* This processor supports Enhanced Halt State (C1E)
* This processor supports Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology
* This processor supports Execute Disable Bit capability
* This processor supports Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T)
* This processor supports Intel Thermal Monitor 2
* This processor supports Intel Virtualization Technology
Edit....
Plus a new tower with a 680 W power supply.
I am looking into a new CPU and was wondering if this is worth $350.00 or if I should just keep looking?
I do have all the rest of the parts I need like video card, DDR2 ram, ethernet card, hard drives...etc.
Just wondered about the processor/motherboard combo.
Motherboard:
ASRock ConRoe1333-D667 775 Motherboard 2DDR2-667 PCIe 2PCI 4SATA2 2IDE VIDEO (NO QUAD-CORE)
* CPU: Socket 775 Support Intel Core 2 Extreme/ Core 2 Duo/ Pentium D/ Pentium 4/ Celeron D/ Celeron Processor; Compatible with all FSB 1333/1066/800/533MHz CPUs except Quad Core; Supports Hyper-Threading Technology; Supports Untied Overclocking Technology; Supports EM64T CPU; FSB 1333(Overclocked)/1066/800/533 MHz
* Chipset: Intel 945GC & ICH7
* Memory: 2x 240pin DDR2-667/533 DIMMs, Dual Channel, Max Capacity 4GB
* Slots: 1x PCI-Express x16 Slot; 1x PCI-Express x1 Slot; 2x PCI Slots; 1x HDMR Slot
* IDE/SATA: 1x ATA-100 Channel; 4x SATA2 Ports
* Audio: ALC888 7.1-Channel Windows Vista Premium Level HD Audio CODEC
* Video: Intel GMA 950 Graphics Controller, Max Shared Memory 224MB
* LAN: Realtek 8101E PCI-Express x1 Fast Ethernet Controller
* Ports: 8x USB 2.0 Ports (4 rear, 4 by headers); 2x PS/2 Ports; 1x Serial Header; 1x Parallel Port; 1x VGA Port; 1x RJ45 LAN Port; Audio I/O Jacks
* Power Connector: 1x 20pin Main Power; 1x 4pin CPU Power
* Form Factor: Micro ATX, 9.6 x 9 inch / 24.4 x 22.9 cm
* Package: Retail
CPU:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 LGA775 Dual-Core (2.33GHz / 4MB / 1333FSB)
* Process Type: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6550
* Frequency: 2.33 GHz
* FSB: 1333 MHz
* Cache: 4 MB
* Process: 65 nm
* Socket: Socket 775
* Power Consumption: 65 W
* Package: Retail
* This processor is a Dual-Core processor
* This processor supports Enhanced Halt State (C1E)
* This processor supports Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology
* This processor supports Execute Disable Bit capability
* This processor supports Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T)
* This processor supports Intel Thermal Monitor 2
* This processor supports Intel Virtualization Technology
Edit....
Plus a new tower with a 680 W power supply.