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My CPU is making my comp very slow, and is "underclocking" my GPU or whatever you may call it. This is why I am buying these new parts.

What do you think of them so far? Anything I can add for the same price/something slightly better for a bit better price? Something? Thanks.

I already have
-600W PSU (Used PSU calc, and I'll be using 500W or less with new parts, currently use 300 total.)
-GTS 450 Gfx card (I'm a VERY light gamer, I don't have more than one monitor and I'm fine with playing games on normal settings)
-Nice 1920x1080 monitor
-Nice speakers
-Nice headphones
-Great mouse with 4,000 DPI
-2004 eMachines keyboard ftw! I love it.
 
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My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 64-BitAMD Phenom II X4 975 3.60 GHzCorsair Vengeance DDR3 1600 8GBEVGA GTS 450
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build by me
OS
Windows 7 64-Bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 975 3.60 GHz
Motherboard
ASRock 970 Extreme3
Memory
Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600 8GB
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTS 450
Sound Card
ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer G235HAbd 23'
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
360 GB 7200 RPM HDD
PSU
CORSAIR CX600W ATX12V
Case
Antec 300 w/ Leds
Cooling
Antec 300 Stock
Keyboard
eMachines keyboard from 2004
Mouse
Microsoft Sidewinder X8
Internet Speed
6MB / 1MB
You start with the motherboard and go from there.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Systems 1 and 2: Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Wi...System 1: i7 [email protected], System 2: AMD FX-41...System 1: 8GB System 2: 8GBSystem 1: ATI FirePro V4800 System 2: Radeon ...
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell and Custom
OS
Systems 1 and 2: Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Win 8 Developer
CPU
System 1: i7 [email protected], System 2: AMD FX-4100 Zambezi 3.6G
Motherboard
System 1:Dell 06NWYK System 2: ASUS M5A97 AM3+
Memory
System 1: 8GB System 2: 8GB
Graphics Card(s)
System 1: ATI FirePro V4800 System 2: Radeon HD 6850
Sound Card
System 1: onboard System 2: onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
System1: Viewsonic HDMI 24"
Screen Resolution
System 1: 1920x1080 System 2: 1920x1080
Hard Drives
System 1: Mirrored .5B drives System 2: Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s
Case
System 1: Dell System 2: Cooler Master
Internet Speed
10 MBPS
Lemur said:
You start with the motherboard and go from there.
Click to expand...

Is there something wrong with the motherboard? I looked through the specifications and it seems fine to me - Works with my ram's speeds, dual channel compatible, CPU socket etc. I don't see a problem.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 64-BitAMD Phenom II X4 975 3.60 GHzCorsair Vengeance DDR3 1600 8GBEVGA GTS 450
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build by me
OS
Windows 7 64-Bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 975 3.60 GHz
Motherboard
ASRock 970 Extreme3
Memory
Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600 8GB
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTS 450
Sound Card
ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer G235HAbd 23'
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
360 GB 7200 RPM HDD
PSU
CORSAIR CX600W ATX12V
Case
Antec 300 w/ Leds
Cooling
Antec 300 Stock
Keyboard
eMachines keyboard from 2004
Mouse
Microsoft Sidewinder X8
Internet Speed
6MB / 1MB
Oh, you're adding this to your existing motherboard. My bad. I thought you this was a total rebuild. Looks good overall. Did you mention how much memory you currently have? We can't see your newegg link. Kick out a few more bucks and get the Radeon HD 6850http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/gpu.php?gpu=Radeon+HD+6850. A huge difference in performance for a little difference in price.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Systems 1 and 2: Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Wi...System 1: i7 [email protected], System 2: AMD FX-41...System 1: 8GB System 2: 8GBSystem 1: ATI FirePro V4800 System 2: Radeon ...
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell and Custom
OS
Systems 1 and 2: Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Win 8 Developer
CPU
System 1: i7 [email protected], System 2: AMD FX-4100 Zambezi 3.6G
Motherboard
System 1:Dell 06NWYK System 2: ASUS M5A97 AM3+
Memory
System 1: 8GB System 2: 8GB
Graphics Card(s)
System 1: ATI FirePro V4800 System 2: Radeon HD 6850
Sound Card
System 1: onboard System 2: onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
System1: Viewsonic HDMI 24"
Screen Resolution
System 1: 1920x1080 System 2: 1920x1080
Hard Drives
System 1: Mirrored .5B drives System 2: Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s
Case
System 1: Dell System 2: Cooler Master
Internet Speed
10 MBPS
I think that your Newegg wish list is only viewable by you.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Pro X64 SP1Intel Core I7-3930k16 GB Gskill DDR3-2133eVGA GTX680
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
homegrown
OS
Windows 7 Pro X64 SP1
CPU
Intel Core I7-3930k
Motherboard
Asus P9X79 Pro
Memory
16 GB Gskill DDR3-2133
Graphics Card(s)
eVGA GTX680
Sound Card
Creative X-Fi Titanium
Monitor(s) Displays
As PA246Q
Screen Resolution
1920 X 1200
Hard Drives
Corsair Force GT, 120 GB
WDC 1.5TB Caviar Black
PSU
PCP&C Silencer 750 Crossfire
Case
Silverstone FT02
Cooling
Noctua NH-D14
Keyboard
cheap Logitech USB
Mouse
Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer (old optical) USB
Internet Speed
6Mb cable
Other Info
Pioneer BDR-205
Samsung SH-203B
Monsoon 5.1 speakers

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 64-BitAMD Phenom II X4 975 3.60 GHzCorsair Vengeance DDR3 1600 8GBEVGA GTS 450
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build by me
OS
Windows 7 64-Bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 975 3.60 GHz
Motherboard
ASRock 970 Extreme3
Memory
Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600 8GB
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTS 450
Sound Card
ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer G235HAbd 23'
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
360 GB 7200 RPM HDD
PSU
CORSAIR CX600W ATX12V
Case
Antec 300 w/ Leds
Cooling
Antec 300 Stock
Keyboard
eMachines keyboard from 2004
Mouse
Microsoft Sidewinder X8
Internet Speed
6MB / 1MB
I just purchased the ASRock Extreme 4. It was DOA, and I sent it back. Purchased an Asus instead. You may have better luck, but I'm not getting an ASRock again.

What about this:

ASUS M5A97 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Systems 1 and 2: Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Wi...System 1: i7 [email protected], System 2: AMD FX-41...System 1: 8GB System 2: 8GBSystem 1: ATI FirePro V4800 System 2: Radeon ...
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell and Custom
OS
Systems 1 and 2: Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Win 8 Developer
CPU
System 1: i7 [email protected], System 2: AMD FX-4100 Zambezi 3.6G
Motherboard
System 1:Dell 06NWYK System 2: ASUS M5A97 AM3+
Memory
System 1: 8GB System 2: 8GB
Graphics Card(s)
System 1: ATI FirePro V4800 System 2: Radeon HD 6850
Sound Card
System 1: onboard System 2: onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
System1: Viewsonic HDMI 24"
Screen Resolution
System 1: 1920x1080 System 2: 1920x1080
Hard Drives
System 1: Mirrored .5B drives System 2: Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s
Case
System 1: Dell System 2: Cooler Master
Internet Speed
10 MBPS
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