Case upgrade advice needed

[COMPUTIAC]

Placed order for the Ultra X4 PSU, should be here before Friday.

Now for the case;
anyone have a suggestion for a better one than I listed here ?

 

[linnemeyerhere]

I think you'll be very pleased with it. I've been very happy with the 3 I've purchased and set up.

 

[COMPUTIAC]

Thank's linnemeyerhere,

What is it you like so much about the Antic case over the Define R4 case ?

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Their more similar to each other, but I like the subtle styling of the Antec better. Really if it's down to theses two then flip a coin and if your disappointed with the results go with the other and don't look back.

 

[COMPUTIAC]

For CPU's you choices are fading fast as I'm not sure if a bios upgrade will allow the FX series my guess is no way. That being the likely case then until you toss that whole HP mobo then choice is these:


AMD HDT45TWFGRBOX Phenom II X6 1045T Processor - Six Core, 6MB L3 Cache, 3MB L2 Cache, 2.70GHz, Socket AM3, 95W, Fan, Retail at TigerDirect.com

Went with the Define R4 w/3 extra 140mm fans.
If I get the above CPU, would I be able to use it in a better MB in the future or would I be stuck using it with the HP MB I have now ?

 

[kbrady1979]

Like I said, I have the Antec Eleven Hundred, and the chassis is identical to the P280......love the case and options. I prefer the Fractal Design case because you of the support for 120/140mm fans. Personally, I would like to see more cases use 140mm fans!

 

[COMPUTIAC]

I also can get the AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition

But still have the same questions with this one too.

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Actually the 965be is a 125 watt CPU so your current mobo won't power it with only 95 watt unless you contact HP and they tell you otherwise. And yes the aftermarket cooler will mount to most any mobo as they are designed to mount to the latest popular Intel and AMD mobo's but you must always read the list on the cooler manual for any limitations.

 

[COMPUTIAC]

Ok so how about the X6 CPU ?

What cooler are you referring to ?

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Go to the HP site for your model and look up under the CPU section and that will list all your available choices and anything outside of that is likely to not be supported and you would need to call them and confirm if it could work and if it required an updated bios and to what version?

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Sorry as cooler was in my head for some reason. The CPU will work with any other mobo designed to accept that CPU so yes...no problems.

 

[COMPUTIAC]

linnemeyerhere,
Thank's for the replies. I do understand about the CPU cooler, it comes w/hardware for Intel and AMD's. I did not intend to ask about it.
I did look at the HP site and the list for CPU's, but wanted to know if it was worth changing the CPU at this point or not.
The X6 is 95 watts w/ 6 cores and is included on the list.

 

[COMPUTIAC]

linnemeyerhere, found further info. on the Amd Phenom II line of CPU's and they are not being produced any longer and being replaced by FX series, AMD+ sockets.
So rather than toss out $$ on outdated stuff, I will look into a new MB/ CPU combo.
Can anyone help to point me in the right direction ?

 

[Britton30]

Newegg has low prices normally. I'll check there for the reviews and then check prices on Amazon.

 

[COMPUTIAC]

Thank's Britton30,
Which ones are the latest and greatest lines of MB / CPU combo's ?

Meaning, what make and model of each.

 

[Britton30]

I'm Intel now, but for AMD the FX6100 and an ASUS AM3+ board would do you well. Pick a board in your price range. I have Intel ideas too, but more expensive.

 

[COMPUTIAC]

I'm Intel now, but for AMD the FX6100 and an ASUS AM3+ board would do you well. Pick a board in your price range. I have Intel ideas too, but more expensive.

I realize Intel is more $$ it always is.

Since I have no idea what I'm talking about for MB's I also have no idea of what they cost and no idea what to look for.
What is the new generation of things coming ?

 

[kbrady1979]

The FX6100 is a great value. I usually recommend the FX6300 now because I believe the Vishera platform to be better than the previous Zambezi platform. Admittedly, I am not as well versed in AMD products as others on this forum, so I may be way off base. I did find this CPU/MOBO combo that seems to be fairly high end: AMD CPU/MOBO Combo

There are cheaper alternatives if that is out of your budget.

 

[Britton30]

Good one Kelly, I think the 990FX is the top AMD chipset these days.

 

[kbrady1979]

I hope it was correct information.......I have slowly been catching up on the AMD platform.