Help me :)

1337s · Dec 22, 2007, 09:43 AM

Hello guys

Im not very into motherboards and memories so i have a question .. or two.

I am buying a Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 and am looking for a good but not too expensive motherboard with DDR3 so please recommend some .
I am also wondering about those FSBs or what ever they are called i know this CPU has 1333 FSB so can it work on a motherboard that has a lower or higher FSB ? Also if my ram is 1357MHz will it work on a motherboard that supports 1333 and if so will it work on 1333 or ?

Finaly what is this CL7 CL5 etc. Is it the higher the better or the other way around ?

Thank you in advance

**temeteus82** · Dec 22, 2007, 10:02 AM

Hi there and welcome to DriverHeaven!

For E6750 CPU I recomend that you would get board that has intel's own chipset. Since they supports that 1333 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). If your ram is rated to work at 1357MHz then it will work at the lover 1333MHz speed too. CL5 and CL7 are timings for RAM modules lower is the better in here. But if you go higher frequency the higher the timings will get.

For the mobos I would recommend these :
GIGABYTE - Product - Motherboard - Overview - GA-X38T-DQ6 (rev. 1.1)
or
ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

1337s · Dec 22, 2007, 01:10 PM

Thanks

Will that gigabyte motherboard work with this E6750 65nm and will it support some newer cpus (intel) for when the time comes to upgrade ?

Also what is the difference between rev 1.0 and rev 1.1 ?

**temeteus82** · Dec 22, 2007, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1337s

Thanks

Will that gigabyte motherboard work with this E6750 65nm and will it support some newer cpus (intel) for when the time comes to upgrade ?

Also what is the difference between rev 1.0 and rev 1.1 ?

It is based to the Intel X38 chipset and it supports E6750 and the future 45nm CPU's. For more details look the CPU support list from the GigaByte's site.

Difference in reversion isn't so big some changes in chip layouts and cooling are the most common changes.

PangingJr · Dec 22, 2007, 02:07 PM

All Intel X38's on both DDR2 and DDR3 platforms that already exists today will most likely support the upcoming Intel's 45-nm processors and 1600 MHz FSB processors.

retard · Dec 22, 2007, 04:01 PM

I was just wondering how is this board (GA-X38T-DQ6) for E4500 ? No issues or anything ? My friend wants to grab one

**temeteus82** · Dec 22, 2007, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by retard

I was just wondering how is this board (GA-X38T-DQ6) for E4500 ? No issues or anything ? My friend wants to grab one

no issues, if he gets DDR3 ram

but for that I would seriously recommend at least E6700 cpu since that is DDR3 board and DDR3 is rather expensive...

PangingJr · Dec 22, 2007, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by temeteus82

I would seriously recommend at least E6700 cpu since that is DDR3 board and DDR3 is rather expensive...

hmm just wondered, any reason why you recommended at least E6700 processor?

and not E6850/E6750 or Q6600?

**temeteus82** · Dec 22, 2007, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PangingJr

hmm just wondered, any reason why you recommended at least E6700 processor?

and not E6850/E6750 or Q6600?

well I thing that if you are using DDR3 you need the cpu to have some power like E6700 has... but that's just my opinion ...

1337s · Dec 22, 2007, 05:00 PM

Thanks guys very much

PangingJr · Dec 22, 2007, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by temeteus82

well I thing that if you are using DDR3 you need the cpu to have some power like E6700 has... but that's just my opinion ...

i know it's your opinion, that's why i ask for the reason why E6700, lol.

i think E6700 is now retailed at higher than E6850/E6750 or Q6600?

**temeteus82** · Dec 22, 2007, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PangingJr

i know it's your opinion, that's why i ask for the reason why E6700, lol.

i think E6700 is now retailed at higher than E6850/E6750 or Q6600?

Well I was talking just in terms of performance not prize in retail ...

*feels stupid*

PangingJr · Dec 22, 2007, 05:21 PM

all Intel X38's boards are created natively for 1333 MHz processors,

that is a part of reason i ask you. i think the guy would be better of with a E6850/E6750 than E6700.

otherwise, Q6600 is currently the best bank for buck.

**temeteus82** · Dec 22, 2007, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PangingJr

all Intel X38's boards are created natively for 1333 MHz processors,

that is a part of reason i ask you. i think the guy would be better of with a E6850/E6750 than E6700.

otherwise, Q6600 is currently the best bank for buck.

yeah... but X38 will work on 1066 Mhz CPU's too but lets not start to split hairs in here. ok?

PangingJr · Dec 22, 2007, 05:31 PM

ok lol if you think like that.

**temeteus82** · Dec 22, 2007, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PangingJr

ok lol if you think like that.

If I'm not mistaken E6700 and E6750 are clocked at same frequency 2660MHz, the only difference is FSB that is 1066 and 1333... and since I was talking about overall CPU performance ... but in the end 1333 FSB CPU might be better choice

**kris23** · Dec 22, 2007, 06:21 PM

hey man, how much are you willing to spend on DDR3 and a new motherboard?

its not good to buy poor performing components only to replace them later.

D9 DDR2 is still better compared to low end DDR3, if you buy a good board like the GA-X38T-DQ6 or ASUS P5E3 Deluxe or ASUS MAXIMUS Extreme

and good DDR3 1800 like the Kingston HyperX 8-8-8-20, Super Talent Project X 1800 7-7-7-21, or Corsair Dominator 1800 7-7-7-20

you WILL have a VERY powerful platform to build on.

if you dont want to spend that much, i recommend a regular X38 board with Crucial Ballistix DDR2 memory

retard · Dec 22, 2007, 06:32 PM

Unless im mistaking e4500 has 800MHz FSB ? Thats why i asked if there are any issues.

**temeteus82** · Dec 22, 2007, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retard

Unless im mistaking e4500 has 800MHz FSB ? Thats why i asked if there are any issues.

there are none since it will work with it. You might verify this by looking the CPU support list in Gigabyte's site

Judas · Dec 22, 2007, 06:37 PM

i highly recommend the gigabyte motherobard mentioned...

**kris23** · Dec 22, 2007, 06:37 PM

the X38 boards work with every Core architecture CPU so dont worry man.

1337s · Dec 25, 2007, 06:54 PM

Hi again .. i now hear from a friend that DDR2 RAM can work on DDR3 motherboards and the other way around.
And he doesent mean a combo motherboard with bouth ddr2 and ddr3 slots but on any ddr3 motherboard as bouth ddr2 and ddr3 are 240 pin.

Any truth to that ?

**kris23** · Dec 25, 2007, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1337s

Hi again .. i now hear from a friend that DDR2 RAM can work on DDR3 motherboards and the other way around.
And he doesent mean a combo motherboard with bouth ddr2 and ddr3 slots but on any ddr3 motherboard as bouth ddr2 and ddr3 are 240 pin.

Any truth to that ?

that is absolutely wrong, the whole system is keyed so its physically impossible to install DDR2 on a DDR3 mobo...

why else are there combo boards?

1337s · Dec 25, 2007, 07:07 PM

I figured as much .. just asked to be sure

Thanks kris23

**kris23** · Dec 25, 2007, 07:11 PM

hey man, how much are you willing to spend on your setup?

DDR3 is very expensive and DDR2 is still more powerful than the lower end DDR3 so yea.... i can help you out.

1337s · Dec 25, 2007, 07:41 PM

I didnt buy any RAM i got 1GB Kingston HyperX 1375MHz CL7 DDR3 as a gift so it will stick around for a month or so till i get the $ to upgrade RAM a bit

I also didnt buy a GPU yet i have an x1950pro 512MB that iv been using for a while now . Ill upgrade that too as soon as i get the $ .. i figured the motherboard and the cpu are more important atm. Upgrading the GPU on an Athlon 64 3000+ is not a very smart move and i already have that DDR3 ram ram sitting in a box so why not get a DDR3 board

But thanks for the offer man

Dec 22, 2007, 09:43 AM	#1
1337s DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	Help me :) Hello guys Im not very into motherboards and memories so i have a question .. or two. I am buying a Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 and am looking for a good but not too expensive motherboard with DDR3 so please recommend some . I am also wondering about those FSBs or what ever they are called i know this CPU has 1333 FSB so can it work on a motherboard that has a lower or higher FSB ? Also if my ram is 1357MHz will it work on a motherboard that supports 1333 and if so will it work on 1333 or ? Finaly what is this CL7 CL5 etc. Is it the higher the better or the other way around ? Thank you in advance

Dec 22, 2007, 01:10 PM	Thread Starter #3
1337s DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	Thanks Will that gigabyte motherboard work with this E6750 65nm and will it support some newer cpus (intel) for when the time comes to upgrade ? Also what is the difference between rev 1.0 and rev 1.1 ? Last edited by 1337s; Dec 22, 2007 at 01:17 PM.

Dec 22, 2007, 04:01 PM	#6
retard DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 60 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I was just wondering how is this board (GA-X38T-DQ6) for E4500 ? No issues or anything ? My friend wants to grab one __________________ When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.

Dec 22, 2007, 06:21 PM	#17
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,018 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	hey man, how much are you willing to spend on DDR3 and a new motherboard? its not good to buy poor performing components only to replace them later. D9 DDR2 is still better compared to low end DDR3, if you buy a good board like the GA-X38T-DQ6 or ASUS P5E3 Deluxe or ASUS MAXIMUS Extreme and good DDR3 1800 like the Kingston HyperX 8-8-8-20, Super Talent Project X 1800 7-7-7-21, or Corsair Dominator 1800 7-7-7-20 you WILL have a VERY powerful platform to build on. if you dont want to spend that much, i recommend a regular X38 board with Crucial Ballistix DDR2 memory __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Dec 22, 2007, 06:32 PM	#18
retard DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 60 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Unless im mistaking e4500 has 800MHz FSB ? Thats why i asked if there are any issues. __________________ When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.

Dec 22, 2007, 02:07 PM	#5
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	All Intel X38's on both DDR2 and DDR3 platforms that already exists today will most likely support the upcoming Intel's 45-nm processors and 1600 MHz FSB processors.

Dec 22, 2007, 05:00 PM	Thread Starter #10
1337s DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	Thanks guys very much

Dec 22, 2007, 05:21 PM	#13
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	all Intel X38's boards are created natively for 1333 MHz processors, that is a part of reason i ask you. i think the guy would be better of with a E6850/E6750 than E6700. otherwise, Q6600 is currently the best bank for buck.

Dec 22, 2007, 05:31 PM	#15
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	ok lol if you think like that.

Dec 22, 2007, 06:37 PM	#21
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,018 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	the X38 boards work with every Core architecture CPU so dont worry man. __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Dec 25, 2007, 06:54 PM	Thread Starter #22
1337s DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	Hi again .. i now hear from a friend that DDR2 RAM can work on DDR3 motherboards and the other way around. And he doesent mean a combo motherboard with bouth ddr2 and ddr3 slots but on any ddr3 motherboard as bouth ddr2 and ddr3 are 240 pin. Any truth to that ?

Dec 25, 2007, 07:07 PM	Thread Starter #24
1337s DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	I figured as much .. just asked to be sure Thanks kris23

Dec 25, 2007, 07:11 PM	#25
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,018 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	hey man, how much are you willing to spend on your setup? DDR3 is very expensive and DDR2 is still more powerful than the lower end DDR3 so yea.... i can help you out. __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Dec 25, 2007, 07:41 PM	Thread Starter #26
1337s DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	I didnt buy any RAM i got 1GB Kingston HyperX 1375MHz CL7 DDR3 as a gift so it will stick around for a month or so till i get the $ to upgrade RAM a bit I also didnt buy a GPU yet i have an x1950pro 512MB that iv been using for a while now . Ill upgrade that too as soon as i get the $ .. i figured the motherboard and the cpu are more important atm. Upgrading the GPU on an Athlon 64 3000+ is not a very smart move and i already have that DDR3 ram ram sitting in a box so why not get a DDR3 board But thanks for the offer man Last edited by 1337s; Dec 25, 2007 at 07:57 PM.