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rick5446
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14. October 2007 @ 03:29 |
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sammorris..Well WOW..Thanks again,this site is really helping me become a Computer Geek..I've gotten a better education here then I ever thought of getting in High School.Of course that was 40+ Yrs ago.We had just gotten our first 7" TV,it stood 4 ft tall looked like a radio with a window in it.The first thing on was Howdy Doody,oopps Test Patern 1st
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14. October 2007 @ 05:08 |
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Lol agreed, I've learnt more here than I did for several of my courses I studied at school...
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14. October 2007 @ 05:53 |
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Originally posted by sammorris:
...'gaming sound cards' are a farce...but for gaming there's no need to have anything special.
sorry sam but i cant agree with that for a second, yes some mobos do have very good onboard sound chips but most dont. if you have a newer x-fi the difference is imense, try telling sombody who sneaks around a corner only to get shot in the face by me because i can hear them that my sound card doesnt make a difference. you are totaly right about the speakers/amp being as important but even the best speakers and amp in the world will only sound ok if your source isnt of the same standard.
i hear things ingame that half my clan mates dont due to my x-fi, we have the same settings in the options but not everyones soundcards can process all the post effects and that is where these "gaming" cards win out in my view.
once you have heard it you wont want to go back, trust me.
different note.
i just bought a coolermaster 690 this week, nice case, lots of room and that but the cooling on it is out of this world. holds 7 120mm fans and if you only use 2 5inch bays you can add an 8th in the 3 empty bays. it has taken 5c off my cpu and mobo temps at idle and although they still hit the same temp under heavy load they drop so much quicker its untrue.
so, if your after a case with lots of room for its size with good cooling (plus the posssiblity of water if you want :D) and dont want to pay thru the teeth then this is the case for you too.
it may be a slight rip off of the antec 900 but....:)...it does have a few improvements over it too.
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14. October 2007 @ 08:49 |
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Originally posted by marsey99:
different note.
i just bought a coolermaster 690 this week, nice case, lots of room and that but the cooling on it is out of this world. holds 7 120mm fans and if you only use 2 5inch bays you can add an 8th in the 3 empty bays. it has taken 5c off my cpu and mobo temps at idle and although they still hit the same temp under heavy load they drop so much quicker its untrue.
so, if your after a case with lots of room for its size with good cooling (plus the posssiblity of water if you want :D) and dont want to pay thru the teeth then this is the case for you too.
it may be a slight rip off of the antec 900 but....:)...it does have a few improvements over it too.
That statement couldn't make me happier. :D I just ordered one of CM-690's thru SVC.com for $44.99 after MIR + shipping of course. I got some other stuff too so the shipping made the deal even better I think. :) I can't wait to build with that case now. :) I'll have to wait at least a month or so. Gotta wait for B-day $$$ and X-mas $$$ too. :D
...gm
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14. October 2007 @ 09:50 |
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You know it was EID yesterday, but I don't really want to spend money on PC stuff. I was thinking yesterday, and I wondered what else would I need a higher end PC for except for gaming. I already have a 360 and not playing Crysis wont kill me.
So yeah, not really getting anymore parts for a while...
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14. October 2007 @ 12:18 |
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Note I said 'nothing special' not 'nothing at all', I would always use a basic PCI or USB sound card over integrated, but you don't need to go X-Fi unless you're a musician.
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15. October 2007 @ 11:10 |
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15. October 2007 @ 11:13 |
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From what I've heard though, Tigerdirect are useless for rebates and most people don't ever get them, so if you don't get yours, you'll end up paying more than at newegg, since their rebate system is far better.
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15. October 2007 @ 11:26 |
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Originally posted by sammorris:
From what I've heard though, Tigerdirect are useless for rebates and most people don't ever get them, so if you don't get yours, you'll end up paying more than at newegg, since their rebate system is far better.
I've had great luck with TD rebates. :) I like the EGG better but TD hasn't screwed me out of anything yet. ;) I even sent in 2 Rebates for RAM and they sent me both to my surprise because it said ONE per household. :D
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15. October 2007 @ 11:29 |
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Oh fair enough, guess either you're one of the lucky ones or TD has improved. To be fair, Tiger Direct's UK site Misco is alright, they're just very picky about payment arrangements. It's fine now I have an actual credit card, but when you're younger and haven't got one, it's best to look elsewhere...
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rick5446
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15. October 2007 @ 14:40 |
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I've always got my orders frm TD,but they also charged me sales tx on top of shipping
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15. October 2007 @ 14:42 |
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Isn't that mandatory for some states though?
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rick5446
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15. October 2007 @ 14:52 |
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Maybe its because I live in the same State [Fl.]..But any other order frm other Dist. come with no Tx..So far just TD
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15. October 2007 @ 15:40 |
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rick I think that TD has a "distributor" in Florida. :)
...gm
btw great thing about being in Texas, most of the puter companies are on the coasts!! hehehe. ;)
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15. October 2007 @ 18:58 |
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If you don't want tax from tigerdirect then go to globalcomputers.com. It's the same website just not based in florida, so no tax.
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rick5446
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15. October 2007 @ 19:36 |
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YES Your right they are based in Miami
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mphsbelle
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15. October 2007 @ 21:58 |
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Wednesday I start my first build. I have assembled all the needed pieces including the recommended 7600GT in one place. Any final tips or advice before I actually sit down and start? I am kinda nervous and excited. And the last time I took a class in school, computers were the size of the school room. LOL Thanx
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15. October 2007 @ 22:17 |
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Make sure you use ESD precautions. Ground yourself before you start working.
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15. October 2007 @ 22:24 |
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Originally posted by mphsbelle:
Wednesday I start my first build. I have assembled all the needed pieces including the recommended 7600GT in one place. Any final tips or advice before I actually sit down and start? I am kinda nervous and excited. And the last time I took a class in school, computers were the size of the school room. LOL Thanx
I'm a little confused. Didn't take much really. :D
"assembled all the needed pieces"....you mean purchased from one place. :)
Anyway if you have any questions about assembly just give a call. :)
....gm
ADD:
link to Tom's hardware know how
link to step by step at Tom's hardware
I'm sure that these links won't answer all your questions but i think it's a good start none the less. :D
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16. October 2007 @ 01:16 |
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@mphsbelle
If this is your first build...then Double Check your Connections...
If you were unsure about any Connections...Ask in Here...BEFORE...Turning the PC On...
Did You Install Thermal Compound on the CPU...Between CPU...and CPU Cooler...
Make Sure CPU Cooler Electrical Connector is Plugged into Correct Motherboard Fan Header...
Make sure Wires are Clear of all Fan Blades...Leave the side Panel to your Case...Off...
Once you turn the PC on...Physically look at the CPU Cooler Fan...and Make Sure it is Spinning...If it is Not...Shut It Down!!!...
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mphsbelle
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17. October 2007 @ 12:39 |
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Well, I prepared the case; I hve put the cpu in the motherboard but at this point, I am nervous. It required some exertion to release the arm on the 775 socket and more after the chip was in - so I am not sure that I should proceed. In the socket on the sides are 2 little bumps and on the chip are two little indents to match; so I dont believe that I have put it in wrong. But everything that I have read says no exertion is needed to close the arm. If so, something is amiss. Help and thanx
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17. October 2007 @ 13:46 |
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To open the little arm up? Well you have to press down a little bit so the arm comes free. I'm sure you're fine.
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17. October 2007 @ 14:49 |
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17. October 2007 @ 14:58 |
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Looks that way...
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17. October 2007 @ 15:16 |
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@abuzar1
Its not as good as your Crucial...uses cheaper chips...everything above the PC-6400...uses the more expensive and better performing micron chips...which are what you really want...
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