Core 2 Quad q9550
Core 2 Quad q9550
AtomicWAR : It's totally doable. You can easily boost its speed and run it smoothly with a good DDR3 1600 RAM. I had something similar a few years ago. It won't be the absolute best, but it should work just fine for you if you're okay with a basic setup. Just make sure you have a solid power supply or an old one is fine. Even then, it's still a very affordable option to help out your mom. I think she probably isn't doing anything intense like heavy gaming or video editing—she could wait a bit if she has the time. The trick is you'll need to get a used or refurbished board since it's that old. How much are you planning to spend on your motherboard, and what's your PSU model? I'm aiming for about 65 dollars for the RAM, the PSU doesn't matter!
I had my Q9550 OC'ed with a Zalman 9300 or 9500 for years. It's still a solid quad-core CPU for everyday tasks. I paired it with my GTX 480 while playing Crisis 3, using 8GB RAM at 900 MHz and getting around 25-35 FPS—plenty for the time. Overclocking was tough on them.
If you're looking for something similar, there are some nice Nvidia Chipset Boards available. I always wanted one and some support DDR3. I'm trying to find a compatible motherboard with those specs.
Now I'll note this: the second generation i5 for 110 is also great, so if you can't find a good one, maybe that's the way to go.
The system is quite flexible for overclocking and works well with a good DDR3 1600 RAM setup. It reminds me of a setup from a few years ago. It won’t be top-tier, but it should suffice for someone just looking for a new motherboard. I’d recommend having a solid PSU or replacing the old one if needed. Even with both, it remains a very affordable option to help out. My estimate is she won’t be running heavy games or video editing—she could wait a bit if she has free time. The key point is you’ll need to get a used or refurbished board, depending on your budget. How much you’re willing to spend on the motherboard and what your PSU model is?
Rhysiam is discussing how to upgrade a system, mentioning possible overclocking and using DDR3 1600 RAM. He notes the setup is similar to past experiences and suggests it’s suitable for someone needing a new motherboard, provided the power supply is decent or the old one is outdated. He advises considering cost-effectiveness and mentions potential stability concerns if heavy gaming or video editing is involved. The tone remains casual and supportive.
here is a budget-friendly board featuring DDR3 micro-atx
http://www.ebay.com/p/asus-p5g41t-m-lx3-...lpid=82,82
http://www.ebay.com/p/msi-g41m-p26-lga77...lpid=82,82
http://www.ebay.com/p/gigabyte-technolog...lpid=82,82
Rhysiam is discussing how to upgrade a system, mentioning possible overclocking and using DDR3 1600 RAM. He recalls a similar setup from a few years ago and suggests it would be suitable for someone who just needs a new motherboard. He advises checking the PSU quality and ensuring it’s up-to-date. Rhysiam also notes the importance of spending on a decent board and mentions the need to consider the make and model of the power supply. He questions why someone would risk stability for web browsing and compares the situation to building a rig for a teenager with a limited budget, emphasizing reliability over performance.
atomicWAR :
here a cheapish board with DDR3 micro-atx
http://www.ebay.com/p/asus-p5g41t-m-lx3-...lpid=82,82
https://www.google.com/shopping/product/...&prds=hsec
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http://www.ebay.com/p/msi-g41m-p26-lga77...lpid=82,82
will this work?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ASRock-G41C-GS-L...SwA3dYIjvQ
I need all the ram slots
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Nick_PC shared some information about a budget-friendly board featuring DDR3 micro-ATX. They provided links to an item on eBay and another product page, along with a link to a Google shopping result. The message includes a warning about compatibility concerns. Additionally, they mentioned the limitations regarding using multiple DDR types in the same slots.
there is a budget board with DDR3 micro-ATX
this link: http://www.ebay.com/p/asus-p5g41t-m-lx3-...lpid=82,82
https://www.google.com/shopping/product/...&prds=hsec
will it work?
this board has 2 DDR2 slots and 2 DDR3 slots, so you can't use both at once or swap them.
darn... do these boards support overclocking?
if not essential, would you like a liquid cooler recommendation?