January 30, 201313 yr Hey all, I found out my current rig (specs below) can't get the job done for Plex. I'm thinking of slamming in a new motherboard and cpu. I want to keep my same case and drives, etc, just swap the mb out. I want my new mombo to be as stable as my current one. I have no issues at all, solid. I was thinking of getting a i7 processor. I don't want to spend a ton of cash, but I'm willing to invest $400 -$500, if I have to. I guess I'll need new memory too. Thanks!
January 30, 201313 yr What kind of PSU do you have? I'd definitely recommend going the Supermicro/Xeon E3 route if you have a compatible PSU. If not having to replace that would put you too much over budget.
January 30, 201313 yr Author What kind of PSU do you have? I'd definitely recommend going the Supermicro/Xeon E3 route if you have a compatible PSU. If not having to replace that would put you too much over budget. I have a PSU CORSAIR|CMPSU-550VX 550W RT, purchased in early 2009. Not sure it's compatible with Xeon E3 or not. I do have a Supermicro MB now. With 10 drives in it, I have never had a lack of power issue. If that one wouldn't work, what PSU would you recommend for my setup? I may be willing to go a little higher. Thanks!
January 30, 201313 yr What kind of PSU do you have? I'd definitely recommend going the Supermicro/Xeon E3 route if you have a compatible PSU. If not having to replace that would put you too much over budget. I have a PSU CORSAIR|CMPSU-550VX 550W RT, purchased in early 2009. Not sure it's compatible with Xeon E3 or not. I do have a Supermicro MB now. With 10 drives in it, I have never had a lack of power issue. If that one wouldn't work, what PSU would you recommend for my setup? I may be willing to go a little higher. Thanks! PSU (if yours will not work): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703027 CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117286 Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813182253 RAM (just 8GB for now, you can add more later): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820239230 You're looking at $604 total if you need the power supply. $504 if you current one works. You might be able to shave $5-10 bucks if you shop around.
January 30, 201313 yr Author Thanks! I can get a Intel Core 2 Extreme QUAD CORE QX9650, used on ebay for $220., but hell that is the same price as the newer CPU you were suggesting and it's much faster. I would just need a new mb too. Decisions....
January 30, 201313 yr Author I think I may try the Intel Core 2 Extreme QUAD CORE QX9650 first, as it's only a $200. I should see some good cpu improvement over my existing e6600, and I can just drop this in without changing anything.
January 30, 201313 yr Keep in mind you will most likely need a new heatsink for that CPU as it runs extremely hot. It runs literally twice as hot as your current CPU. That means it's going to suck down a lot more electricity too.
January 31, 201313 yr Author Keep in mind you will most likely need a new heatsink for that CPU as it runs extremely hot. It runs literally twice as hot as your current CPU. That means it's going to suck down a lot more electricity too. good point. I'll buy a new heatsink and fan to go with it.
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