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17. April 2007 @ 05:56 |
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Whereas mine wasn't even originally intended for my PC, it was just a little tinkering experiment, but it ended up in my PC and could still be considered an upgrade.
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17. April 2007 @ 06:01 |
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Hey guys i found a combo at tigerdirect let me know if this is a good mobo to go with. thanks in advance
Asus P5N32-E SLI NVIDIA Socket 775 ATX Motherboard and an Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.40GHz OEM Processor
Or this one:
EVGA nForce 680i SLI NVIDIA Socket 775 ATX Motherboard with an Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.40GHz Processor
Case=Antec Lanboy, Psu=Corsair HX620, Mobo=GA-X58A-UD5,Ram=Gskill 1600Mhz 3x2gigs,Cpu=I7 950 4Ghz,Cpu Cooler= EK 240 Water Kit,Gpu=HD6870x2,Eyefinity Set up,Ssd=Gskill Phoenix Pro 120gb
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17. April 2007 @ 06:49 |
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Have you compared how much of a reduction that is off the normal cost of the components? The 680 boards are good, but they're expensive.
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17. April 2007 @ 10:53 |
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if they are about the same price go for the evga, if not get the p5n32 as it is the same chipset.
both will oc the nuts off that cpu.
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is it the p5n32esli or the p5n32esli plus?
the plus is the better of the 2 and fixed some issues the none plus has.
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17. April 2007 @ 13:01 |
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Well, the way Ati is going I'm saying screw it. 8800GTX, here I COME:)
My system so far.
*Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775*
Gigabyte GA-965P-S3 Socket LGA775(got it with intent to upgrade to C2D)
2 x 1GB Patriot Signature DDR2 667(Great for overclocking)
Coolermaster Centurion 5 Case 2 x 120mm Fans 2 x 80mm Fans
*EVGA GeForce 8800GTX 768MB 384-bit GDDR3*
I'm leaving my Ballistix in the AMD build. I'm not re-tweaking all my stuff to the current settings :)
Anyone have any suggestions for a PSU? I'm looking at the 750W Silverstone or the Thermaltake Toughpower.
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T 4GHz(20 x 200) 1.5v 3000NB 2000HT, Corsair Hydro H110 w/ 4 x 140mm 1500RPM fans Push/Pull, Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5, 8GB(2 x 4GB) G.Skill RipJaws DDR3-1600 @ 1600MHz CL9 1.55v, Gigabyte GTX760 OC 4GB(1170/1700), Corsair 750HX
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17. April 2007 @ 13:32 |
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The Toughpower's cheap, reliable, and quiet as long as you have your PC's airflow routes setup correctly, Plus it puts out ludicrously high wattages. 750W is around the £70 mark, and they now go up to 1200W!
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17. April 2007 @ 14:33 |
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1200W... WOW!!!
I'm thinking that it was a decent first choice. I'm gettin' it.
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Parts I'm ordering:
E6600
EVGA 8800GTX
Thermaltake Toughpower 750W
Seagate Barracuda 320GB SATA 3.0GB/s
Full price, $1183.00(HUGE purchase!!!)
Any suggestions or improvements?
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T 4GHz(20 x 200) 1.5v 3000NB 2000HT, Corsair Hydro H110 w/ 4 x 140mm 1500RPM fans Push/Pull, Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5, 8GB(2 x 4GB) G.Skill RipJaws DDR3-1600 @ 1600MHz CL9 1.55v, Gigabyte GTX760 OC 4GB(1170/1700), Corsair 750HX
Detailed PC Specs: http://my.afterdawn.com/estuansis/blog_entry.cfm/11388
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17. April 2007 @ 15:53 |
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sorry took so long was working. Yes im going to get the evga mobo with the E6600 at $470 USD
Case=Antec Lanboy, Psu=Corsair HX620, Mobo=GA-X58A-UD5,Ram=Gskill 1600Mhz 3x2gigs,Cpu=I7 950 4Ghz,Cpu Cooler= EK 240 Water Kit,Gpu=HD6870x2,Eyefinity Set up,Ssd=Gskill Phoenix Pro 120gb
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17. April 2007 @ 15:56 |
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$1183? At least parts where you live are cheap. Here that'd set you back about £700 (near $1400). It's usually much worse than that. My X2 PC when new cost me £1250 ($2450).
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17. April 2007 @ 16:00 |
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You UK folk can move to America and use newegg.com like us Americans lol.
VERY cheap there and always great customer service and lightning quick shipping :)
Sound good?(I'll answer when I get back from grocery shopping)
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T 4GHz(20 x 200) 1.5v 3000NB 2000HT, Corsair Hydro H110 w/ 4 x 140mm 1500RPM fans Push/Pull, Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5, 8GB(2 x 4GB) G.Skill RipJaws DDR3-1600 @ 1600MHz CL9 1.55v, Gigabyte GTX760 OC 4GB(1170/1700), Corsair 750HX
Detailed PC Specs: http://my.afterdawn.com/estuansis/blog_entry.cfm/11388
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17. April 2007 @ 16:04 |
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ouch that hurts my total build will be about 1300 USD
Ultra TEC cooler
Ultra Aluminus case w/PSU 700W
Corsair PC800 2gig
western hdd 250gb
lite-on dvd burner
XFX GeForce 7600 GT
cable and fans
Case=Antec Lanboy, Psu=Corsair HX620, Mobo=GA-X58A-UD5,Ram=Gskill 1600Mhz 3x2gigs,Cpu=I7 950 4Ghz,Cpu Cooler= EK 240 Water Kit,Gpu=HD6870x2,Eyefinity Set up,Ssd=Gskill Phoenix Pro 120gb
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17. April 2007 @ 16:04 |
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Hmm, no thanks. I'll stick to a slightly cooler climate, and erm, a few other things.
A TEC? Interesting choice...
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17. April 2007 @ 16:10 |
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i dont use my pc for gaming just to work
TEC well its a good tech piece and since it only turns on when now when needed dont have to worry bout condensation
Cooler Enviroment?
What do you mean?
Case=Antec Lanboy, Psu=Corsair HX620, Mobo=GA-X58A-UD5,Ram=Gskill 1600Mhz 3x2gigs,Cpu=I7 950 4Ghz,Cpu Cooler= EK 240 Water Kit,Gpu=HD6870x2,Eyefinity Set up,Ssd=Gskill Phoenix Pro 120gb
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17. April 2007 @ 16:11 |
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Thermoelectric coolers just don't seem to have caught on like other methods, efficiency and all that.
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17. April 2007 @ 16:14 |
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Well what do you recommend 2 of the top options please
this will be my second build but first time overclocking
give me your opinions it might even be cheaper since the tec is about $130 USD
Case=Antec Lanboy, Psu=Corsair HX620, Mobo=GA-X58A-UD5,Ram=Gskill 1600Mhz 3x2gigs,Cpu=I7 950 4Ghz,Cpu Cooler= EK 240 Water Kit,Gpu=HD6870x2,Eyefinity Set up,Ssd=Gskill Phoenix Pro 120gb
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17. April 2007 @ 16:16 |
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A decent cooler for overclocking? Go with something simple and big like the Zalman CNPS9700, Scythe Ninja or Thermalright. Arctic Silver V is obviously a must.
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17. April 2007 @ 16:40 |
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Wow you just brought the price down on my build
the zalman is 60.00
scythe ninja 45.00
thermalright ultra 120 extreme
47.oo
You just knocked bout 70 to 80 bucks off my build cool
Case=Antec Lanboy, Psu=Corsair HX620, Mobo=GA-X58A-UD5,Ram=Gskill 1600Mhz 3x2gigs,Cpu=I7 950 4Ghz,Cpu Cooler= EK 240 Water Kit,Gpu=HD6870x2,Eyefinity Set up,Ssd=Gskill Phoenix Pro 120gb
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17. April 2007 @ 17:01 |
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Hehe yeah TECs are overpriced and unnecessary imho.
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17. April 2007 @ 17:17 |
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No changes? Order made... now I wait...
*does the wiggly puppy dance and squeals with glee*
I expect Thursday or Friday. Nice cool Friday night in the basement to build and run stability tests :)
Edit: Made changes to sig... and fixed a fillrate bug that was doubling the space below the text :)
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ouch that hurts my total build will be about 1300 USD
Ultra TEC cooler
Ultra Aluminus case w/PSU 700W
Corsair PC800 2gig
western hdd 250gb
lite-on dvd burner
XFX GeForce 7600 GT
cable and fans
I got meself a decent part time job that can put that $1200 back in my account in no-time. Good luck with that build :P
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T 4GHz(20 x 200) 1.5v 3000NB 2000HT, Corsair Hydro H110 w/ 4 x 140mm 1500RPM fans Push/Pull, Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5, 8GB(2 x 4GB) G.Skill RipJaws DDR3-1600 @ 1600MHz CL9 1.55v, Gigabyte GTX760 OC 4GB(1170/1700), Corsair 750HX
Detailed PC Specs: http://my.afterdawn.com/estuansis/blog_entry.cfm/11388
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17. April 2007 @ 17:20 |
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i know you have other opinions about my build any other suggestions
[quote]I'll stick to a slightly cooler climate, and erm, a few other things.[quote]Do tell..
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17. April 2007 @ 17:29 |
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Nah it's just I don't a few of the ways things work in the US, I won't go into any more detail.
Overall that's a pretty neat system, not seen that case before, but it's just another Chieftec Dragon clone.
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17. April 2007 @ 17:36 |
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kool bro just picking everyones brain and doing research to get the best system for my budget
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17. April 2007 @ 20:04 |
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@marsey99
Originally posted by marsey99:
if they are about the same price go for the evga, if not get the p5n32 as it is the same chipset.
both will oc the nuts off that cpu.
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is it the p5n32esli or the p5n32esli plus?
the plus is the better of the 2 and fixed some issues the none plus has.
actually, that depends on WHO you ask to determine which is the "better" of the two...i happen to be on the OTHER side of the fence and feel that the P5N32-e SLI board with the true 680i chipset is SUPERIOR to the P5N32-E sli plus that YOU feel is better.
my reasoning for this is based squarely on the fact that i have used both the 680i chipset (currently am right now as a matter of fact for MY OWN builds) as well as the 650i chipset (which i built for a friend that was on a budget), the Asus "hybrid" which is the P5N32-E Sli PLUS that you happen to feel is "better" is not a true 680i, it's actually a 650i northbridge coupled with a 590 southbridge.
i suppose it really depends on what a person wants out of their system, overclocking-wise the 680i chipset "takes the cake" over that of the 650i quite handily, not saying that the 650i is a slouch, it's not; but for the hardcore OC'in enthusiast, if given a choice, it's a no brainer as to which chipset they should choose in the Nvidia 600 series of mobos.
if someone wants a decent "balance" of sorts between stability and feature set and MORE IMPORTANTLY, BUDGET , then the P5N32-E Sli Plus would be a good choice, but if money spent is NOT the issue here, then i would highly recommend the Asus P5N32-E SLi over that of it's hybrid brother, the P5N32-E Sli Plus :)
while i personally feel these "hybrids" are a good compromise for those on a budget, and are "perfect" mobos for people who are just getting into the Nvidia 600 series chipset to become familiar with them and how they work, a true overclocking enthusiast would never consider them to "save a few bucks" and skimp on the mobo. the true x16 SLI feature is nice on this hybrid board, but if one considers never going SLI to begin with, it would be more prudent to get a solid Intel 965/975 mobo with a more mature chipset.
i've had my fair share of problems being an early adopter of the 680i chipset, but as time progresses, my issues are becoming few and far between; past the initial growing pains of becoming familiar with a brand new chipset and figuring out all the new features that come with it, it's been a pleasure to push my OC'in far past my prior limitations by my Intel 975 chipset.
anyways, i just disagree with your opinion that the Asus P5N32-E Sli Plus is the "better" of the two aforementioned Asus boards. if it were me, i would take the P5N32-E Sli (non-plus) anyday over the "plus" model.
but all of this babble is irrelevant as the original question had been answered and the poster went w/ the Evga mobo and the E6600 LOL (good decision i might add, that's how my CURRENT setup is configured)
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17. April 2007 @ 21:27 |
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Originally posted by chop2113:
ouch that hurts my total build will be about 1300 USD
Ultra TEC cooler
Ultra Aluminus case w/PSU 700W
Corsair PC800 2gig
western hdd 250gb
lite-on dvd burner
XFX GeForce 7600 GT
cable and fans
Scratch the TEC cooler in favor of a Zalman 9700, the newer Zalman thermal compound is good stuff and easier to apply than Arctic Silver. I'd reconsider the case PSU purchase. I'm not big on Ultra power supplies. I've used some of the cases, but used Thermaltake fans. PSUs are often overlooked, but they need to deliver a good stable and well regulated supply. I've seen nothing on your list a good 620W Corsair couldn't handle. The Thermaltake and OCZ supplies are good as well. Corsair Dominator PC2-6200 C3 RAM, if too expensive for you, work your way back from there. For the classic look the Praetorian case is nice. If you like lights get one of the Cooler Master or Thermaltakes with a window. LOL I got one of those. For any IDE drives, get round cables. Often I add a combination floppy - card reader, easy to read memory cards and occasionally a lingering floppy flops up, LOL.
I forgot, Kivory covered the boards for you. ;)
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17. April 2007 @ 22:18 |
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Sam,
what is the pci latency timer? and what should it be set on?
default 64.
p-4 3.2 prescott HT curently at 3.6/Abit IC7-G (Abit rule!)/2 Gig Mushkin extream 2.5-2-2-6
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