AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 6000+ 3.0 GHz Processor

[DrivetheGreen66]

How do you guys feel about using this processor in a new build computer AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 6000+ 3.0 GHz Processor?

[RickyTick]

Its a terrific processor. Go for it.

[DrivetheGreen66]

yea I thought it was pretty good from reading reviews and what not. I am actually just starting to gather everything together and start building. I have a motherboard in mind but was wondering if you guys had any ideas on some motherboards

[RickyTick]

This is a good choice
GIGABYTE GA-MA78GPM-DS2H
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128341

[DrivetheGreen66]

So would this work good together

MOBO- Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H
Processor- AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 6000+ 3.0 GHz
Ram-Crucial CT2KIT25664AC667
Hard Drive-Western Digital WD6400AAKS WD Caviar SE16 SATA Internal Hard Drive, 640 GB, 3 Gb/s, 16 MB Cache, 7200 RPM
DVD RW-SAMSUNG Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD Burner with LightScribe
Video Card-?????
OS-Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate(not made a decision yet)

Any other recommendations

[RickyTick]

Here's a nice card for $150 after MIR.
HIS Hightech H485F512P Radeon HD 4850
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161235

Unless you need remote access to your pc, there's not much of a reason to go with Ultimate. Home Premium should work just fine.

[DrivetheGreen66]

oh ok. so would all that work together well

[RickyTick]

oh ok. so would all that work together well

Yep. :)

[DrivetheGreen66]

thank you so much. now i just have to pick out a case

[DrivetheGreen66]

I have one additional question. What is a good CPU cooler

[DrivetheGreen66]

And one other thing. I am pretty sure the memory I selected is compatible but I really want to make sure. I have been building and working on computers for like 2 years now but I always like a second opinion.

[RickyTick]

Cooler information.
http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=203&Itemid=62

Go to Crucial.com and use their ram configurator to verify the ram is right for that motherboard.

[DrivetheGreen66]

How do you feel about this Open Box: GIGABYTE GA-MA78GM-S2H AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128090R

[RickyTick]

I wouldn't have a problem with at all. Newegg will stand behind it I'm sure.

[DrivetheGreen66]

Alright. Again Thank you with all the help. Does anyone have vista and ubuntu dual booted??

[The Wise Monkey]

I used to, but got fed up with having to use the boot loader all the time. :)

This article is very good, as it gives step-by-step instructions:

http://apcmag.com/how_to_dualboot_vista_with_linux_vista_installed_f irst.htm

[DrivetheGreen66]

Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-MA78GM-S2H
Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz
CPU Cooler: ZEROtherm ZEN FZ120 120mm CPU Cooler
Ram: Crucial Technology CT2KIT25664AA800 4GB 2GBx2
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB
DVD RW Drive: LG Black 22X DVD+R
Case: Rosewill R512 BK Black Ultra High Gloss
Operating System: Windows Vista Home Edition 64 bit SP1

[DrivetheGreen66]

how do you guys feel about that setup??

[RickyTick]

Looks fine to me.

[DrivetheGreen66]

Thanks RickyTick. Where in NC are you located??

[RickyTick]

Thanks RickyTick. Where in NC are you located??

Indian Trail. Its a suburb of Charlotte.

[DrivetheGreen66]

oh ok. I live just north of Greensboro

[RickyTick]

No kidding. I went to High School in Eden, and I still have family there.

[DrivetheGreen66]

I ended up getting this motherboard GIGABYTE GA-MA78GM-S2HP and this processor AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ Windsor 3.2GHz. How is that combination

[RickyTick]

Looks good, and the price is nice too.

[DrivetheGreen66]

I know. I was just browsing and came across it on newegg.

[DrivetheGreen66]

I was browsing tonight and saw this AMD Athlon 64 X2 7750 2.7GHz Socket AM2+ 95W Dual-Core black edition Processor Model. Any thoughts??

[DrivetheGreen66]

Any Thoughts??? AMD Athlon 64 X2 7750 2.7GHz Socket AM2+ 95W Dual-Core black edition Processor Model

[RickyTick]

This one is comparable to the Intel E5200, and since it's a "Black Edition" means the multiplier is unlocked, making it an excellent overclocker. The price is about the same as the 6000 you listed at the beginning. I'd say this is a better choice for you. :)

You never said where you were from other than "North of Greensboro".

[DrivetheGreen66]

Reidsville, NC. This is the better processor with that motherboard or would you go with the 6400??

[RickyTick]

The 6xxx series AMD processors are a couple of generations old. The 7750 is a better option all the way around.

[DrivetheGreen66]

No kidding. I went to High School in Eden, and I still have family there.

I just saw this today. Did you go to Morehead??? I went to RCHS c/o 2007.

[RickyTick]

Yep. Went to Morehead. Class of 82. I also went to RCC and got my Associates Degree in '94. Small world, huh? :)

[DrivetheGreen66]

yea it is definetly a small world. NCSU c/o 2011(hopefully be done by then)

[RickyTick]

yea it is definetly a small world. NCSU c/o 2011(hopefully be done by then)


My nephew from Eden is a Freshman at NCSU right now. How about that?

[DrivetheGreen66]

oh really. this is crazy.

[DrivetheGreen66]

your nephew doesn't happen to play golf does he??

[RickyTick]

Yeah, he played for Morehead.

[DrivetheGreen66]

I may know who he is.

[RickyTick]

His name is Jerry.

[DrivetheGreen66]

I do. Known him for a long time too. Very Small world