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#482573 - 12/16/09 04:25 PM Re: I think I may try to build this [Re: TCPMeta]
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Can you use any intel processor? Reason why I ask is because that instructions call for the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 3.0GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor which sells for $324, but I would be happy with this one:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield 2.83GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor $259

And can you use other motherboards or do they use what's on that list because of OSX?

Was curious...looking for a motherboard that you could put 2 processors on but can't seem to find them.

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#482626 - 12/16/09 08:04 PM Re: I think I may try to build this [Re: John Rougeux]
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As long as the CPU supports SSE3 then you're golden. Some of the CPUs that are Apple certified will let you have a better chance to use the Vanilla Kernel.
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#483585 - 12/21/09 06:30 PM Re: I think I may try to build this [Re: TCPMeta]
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And how do I find out if a CPU supports SSE3? Looking at Newegg, SSE3 isn't listed on any of them.


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#484550 - 12/25/09 04:33 PM Re: I think I may try to build this [Re: John Rougeux]
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Find the CPU you want then locate the data sheet from Intel's website. Most Core duo and higher supports SSE3.
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#484616 - 12/25/09 10:21 PM Re: I think I may try to build this [Re: TCPMeta]
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ok, thanks.

In what order should I purchase the items? I figure it's best for me to buy a piece (or 2) at a time rather than the whole shebang at once.

Case
CPU
board
video card

Those are the 4 big ticket items, though the case is only $99. but I didn't know if any of the things like CPU/board/video card fluctuate in price a lot.

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#484640 - 12/26/09 02:52 AM Re: I think I may try to build this [Re: John Rougeux]
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You biggest ticket item is the CPU, second is power supply, third is the video card. fourth is the motherboard, fifth is case and so on and on.

I would buy the CPU and motherboard first. then buy the videocard and case then buy the power supply and hard drive. Buy the memory last because the memory is the cheapest really and by then you can decide on how much memory to dump into the system.
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#484661 - 12/26/09 02:27 PM Re: I think I may try to build this [Re: TCPMeta]
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oh, powersupply doesn't come with the case?

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#485259 - 12/29/09 05:04 AM Re: I think I may try to build this [Re: John Rougeux]
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Usually not.
Who knows what you might put in the case... something lightweight... or an energy consuming beast.

The article you linked to has a case that does include the Power supply though.
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#485297 - 12/29/09 01:32 PM Re: I think I may try to build this [Re: TCPMeta]
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Wish I knew more what I was doing because then I would be able to choose boards/cpu's with ease.

Are the i7 CPU's faster than the Core 2 Quad?

For instance, this Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache CPU.

Of course, then I would have to get a board such as this:
GIGABYTE GA-P55A-UD4P LGA 1156 Intel P5...mp; SATA 6 Gb/s

But will those fit in the case listed on that site and is that enough power?

Sheesh...more and more research...

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#485357 - 12/29/09 07:32 PM Re: I think I may try to build this [Re: TCPMeta]
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Originally Posted By: TCPMeta
Find the CPU you want then locate the data sheet from Intel's website. Most Core duo and higher supports SSE3.


Heh...yeah. Uhm, it's not so easy to find where it says support for SSE3 on Intel's site.
http://www.intel.com/support/processors/corei7/

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