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sammorris

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16. January 2009 @ 18:13

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You can put a PCIe 2.0 card in a 1.0 slot, it just functions at 1.0 speed, which won't impact a card like the 4670, only dual cards really suffer from not being in a PCIe 2.0 slot.

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Sazy

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16. January 2009 @ 18:17

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Originally posted by sammorris:
You can put a PCIe 2.0 card in a 1.0 slot, it just functions at 1.0 speed, which won't impact a card like the 4670, only dual cards really suffer from not being in a PCIe 2.0 slot.

I didn't know that. Can you tell how long its been since Ive done computer building? xD? Ok, Ill update the build again. Do you have any other constructional criticism of my build? I would greatly appreciate more help :)

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sammorris

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16. January 2009 @ 18:19

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The only thing that concerns me is the motherboard.
Use this instead of that Foxconn:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128356

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Sazy

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16. January 2009 @ 18:21

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Originally posted by sammorris:
The only thing that concerns me is the motherboard.
Use this instead of that Foxconn:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...3128356

Will do. May I ask why? Intel Chipset better?

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sammorris

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16. January 2009 @ 18:23

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Indeed, and also cheap Gigabyte boards are also proven for reliability. Foxconn are a bit of a grey area in that regard.

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Sazy

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16. January 2009 @ 18:25

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Originally posted by sammorris:
Indeed, and also cheap Gigabyte boards are also proven for reliability. Foxconn are a bit of a grey area in that regard.

Ok. Good enough for me. I was hoping for an ASUS bored but Ive been reading everywhere that ASUS has taken the wrong turn for quality. (Must be because of their focus on the EEE?)

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sammorris

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16. January 2009 @ 18:28

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All cheap Asus boards have been crap for a couple of years now. I think it's basically to exploit the reputation they earned, in the same way Sony and Mercedes-Benz did.

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krj15489

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16. January 2009 @ 18:31

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EDIT- forgot to check the other page before posting. nevermind.

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Sazy

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16. January 2009 @ 18:32

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Originally posted by sammorris:
All cheap Asus boards have been crap for a couple of years now. I think it's basically to exploit the reputation they earned, in the same way Sony and Mercedes-Benz did.

Lol yea. Ive been helping my grandparents try to find a new TV and they were set on getting a Sony, and I keep showing them that the Sony's in their price range are utter garbage and found them a nice Samsung.

BTW: For curiosity's sake (And to try and wittle cost down) Would these other Gigabyte boards that are cheaper be ok?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128338
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128357

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Sazy

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16. January 2009 @ 18:34

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Originally posted by krj15489:
EDIT- forgot to check the other page before posting. nevermind.

Its ok. All help is appreciated. You helped to point me in the right direction for a better PSU. :)

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krj15489

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16. January 2009 @ 18:45

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I just need to pay attention before i post. i forgot to check the next page and i answered the question at the bottom of the first page. lol, i will try to keep up and answer questions that haven't already been answered.

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krj15489

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16. January 2009 @ 18:49

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Originally posted by Sazy:
BTW: For curiosity's sake (And to try and wittle cost down) Would these other Gigabyte boards that are cheaper be ok?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128338
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...3128357

Yes they would work fine as long as you dont need the extra pci slots.

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Sazy

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20. January 2009 @ 19:10

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Opinion time.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/...39352&CatId=333

Id use the HD4670 from the earlier build. Is this worth the extra $$$?

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sammorris

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20. January 2009 @ 19:14

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No, it's not worth it. It uses a terrible motherboard, mediocre case, very poor quality power supply (which is a huge issue), low quality RAM and a low quality hard drive. Nothing about that board can really be relied upon apart from the processor.

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Sazy

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20. January 2009 @ 19:16

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Damn. I was hoping for that it was worth it. :( Oh wells. Life goes on.

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sammorris

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20. January 2009 @ 19:19

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There's no such thing as a free lunch unless you steal it.

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Sazy

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20. January 2009 @ 19:24

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Originally posted by sammorris:
There's no such thing as a free lunch unless you steal it.

One can dream can't they?

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