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22. January 2008 @ 14:06 |
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Nope, a 650W Dabs value may even be worse than the one you chose before. it's not the watts you need, your average gaming PC only needs 250W, it's the brand. Any "value" PSU just means it's soldered by chimpanzees and will burst into flames when you play games. I'm not evene exagerrating either. Well, maybe I am about the chimpanzees, but you get the idea.
Shaffaaf: I'm sure the Penryn CPU will be better, but it's not out yet is it?
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22. January 2008 @ 14:35 |
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Random5,
What you have picked seems pretty good but you could make some changes and save some money plus create a more "compatible" system. ;)
I'm not a fan of cases with P/S but to each his own. Can you provide a link to the case you're looking at? tia....
The memory you picked is good but unless you're running a 64-bit OS it WILL NOT see the FULL 4GB of RAM you're looking at. Try to find a 2GB matched set.
Actually it's difficult to see what you're looking at without links. A few links would be nice. ;)
good luck to you...
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This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 22. January 2008 @ 14:48
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22. January 2008 @ 14:37 |
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Originally posted by sammorris:
Nope, a 650W Dabs value may even be worse than the one you chose before. it's not the watts you need, your average gaming PC only needs 250W, it's the brand. Any "value" PSU just means it's soldered by chimpanzees and will burst into flames when you play games. I'm not evene exagerrating either. Well, maybe I am about the chimpanzees, but you get the idea.
Shaffaaf: I'm sure the Penryn CPU will be better, but it's not out yet is it?
100% agreed.
i say get this:
http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Qui...NavigationKey=0
and yeah sam they are out :D (well the E8200 is, and these Should be out tomorow)
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22. January 2008 @ 14:46 |
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@sam,
Nice pick on the VX-550. I have it and it's great. Of course I've had it less than a month but with Corsair quality I expect it'll be fine for years. ;D
@ALL,
I've had a re-evaluation of my GPU choices. I know just like a woman but I don't want to buy anything again for a while. SO I want reliability and longevity in a video card!!
Here's the new list, I figured one less trip to McDonald's would save me that extra $20. :P link to list.... I like them all but would the most expensive really be better than the least and I'm NOT familiar with these brands as well. Are there any preferences in the TWO?? tia peeps...... :D
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22. January 2008 @ 14:57 |
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This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 22. January 2008 @ 17:30
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22. January 2008 @ 15:48 |
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Most of you may know I've been waiting for these so I can complete my build but havent found them on US vendors (Newegg, tigerDirect, etc) websites yet. Any ideas?
EDIT--I see the E8400 on the Egg, Im waiting for the quads tho.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 22. January 2008 @ 15:56
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22. January 2008 @ 16:08 |
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Right, so after some revisions, and some advice from some of your PMs I've splashed out a whole 15 euro extra on the Mainboard, upgraded to the DS3R model. The PSU to a better brand, extra 10 euro.
With regards to the 4gigs of ram, I was told that although XP won't recognise over 3gigs, it will still be used. Is this not true? Should I go get vista?
Deaddrum, the chip should be out in the next few days, www.dabs.ie said they expect it in the next 1-2 working days.
Greensman, the rig is something I'm putting together from the dabs.ie, website. I've changed the case to one without the PSU.
This is the rig I'm looking at right now.
Gigabyte S775 Intel P35 Express ATX Audio Lan (DS3R model) ?103.73
Sapphire Technology Radeon HD 3870 512MB GDDR4 PCIE Dual DVI ?196.10
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.00GHz 6M Cache S775 1333MHZ ?181.97
CoolerMaster 500W EXTREME POWER PSU ?58.04
CoolerMaster Elite 330 ATX No PSU Black ?36.45
Samsung 20x dvd writer SATA BLACK LIGHTSCRIBE ?28.24
Samsung SpinPoint 320GB 7200RPM S300 16MB ?68.95
OCZ Technology 2x2GB 240DIMM PC2-6400 Gold ?89.99
Microsoft Win XP Home SP2B OEM ?74.92
delivery ?23.18
total (inc VAT) ?862.69
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22. January 2008 @ 16:45 |
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Random5,
I like the case. I have that one and it's simple yet very functional. ;) If you decide on an after market cooler you may have to remove the fan shroud from the side panel. :D
Give a look at this P/S. OCZ StealthXstream 600W ?60.91 (i did the conversion.... :P) It's only a couple more Euros and will be more OC friendly. ;)
OK I guess I'm lost on the memory deal. ;) Someone explain why/how the FULL 4GB will be used in a 32bit OS. I'm a little "fresh" in this area so some teaching would be good at this point. ;) NOW if the 4GB isn't used but 3GB is, how can it be effective in the real world. Sorry but I have my doubts. I little hard headed might be a better choice of words. lol.
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@Random5,
I missed the dabs.ie in the post, sorry. They have different components available. ;) That 600W OCZ is still a good deal. :P Anyway you might look at another P/S if you're gonna do any serious OC'ing or running a demanding graphics card, and it looks like you might. :D The Corsair VX-550 would get you there with ease but it's about ?18 more. :-( sorry.....
@boozer.........post as a link please.... your pic is screwing with the space time continuum again...lol
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22. January 2008 @ 16:52 |
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@greenie
I suggested the 2600XT series just for possible HD/Blueray video playback...which this series will do quite well...The 1900 series can not handle it at all...
If you are ever thinking about a HTPC build in the future...the 2600XT is the way to go...It is much more future proof...The 1900 will be good for games...and games only...
Frankly...Isn't the HD3400 series due out today...they are the replacement for the 2600 series...and they are expected to be sub $100 cards...That is what I would go with...
Read this...If you want to know about the 3GB addressable memory limitation with Windows...its rather complicated to explain...
http://www.dansdata.com/askdan00015.htm
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 22. January 2008 @ 17:06
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22. January 2008 @ 17:00 |
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Thanks Lp. I'm glad you guys keep up with that stuff. I almost pulled the trigger but no one responded so I held on for hope. lol. :P
I'll give those NEW cards a look see and go from there. If not I'll prolly just go with the one you recommended for the HD/Blueray playback. ;) You guys know I"m no gamer.... :P
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Random5
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22. January 2008 @ 17:08 |
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Cheers greensman, added the OCZ StealthXstream 600W. Only 4 euro extra.
I probably won't be going mad on overclocking. I'll try and figure out that XP problem with the 4gigs of ram is all about and let you know what I find.
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22. January 2008 @ 17:17 |
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Can anyone make sense of this?
Top of the page implies a 3gig max with a commandline change (I think)
Bottom of the page says different.
The way I read it is, 4gigs of physical memory is fine, but it will only hold addresses for 3gigs of that. Does that make sense?
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library...mits_windows_xp
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22. January 2008 @ 17:17 |
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Sapphire and HIS are both excellent brands of graphics cards, I highly recommend them, as I do the OCZ StealthXStream PSU.
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22. January 2008 @ 17:22 |
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Thanks sam, that gives me other BRANDS to look at when I'm searching the web for goodies. ;)
You're welcome Random5, that's what we're here for. ;) Right sam?? :D
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22. January 2008 @ 17:24 |
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Newegg...24 Hour Deal Blitz on all Cases!..some very good deals...
@greenie & Random5
Read this...If you want to know about the 3GB addressable memory limitation with Windows...its rather complicated to explain...
http://www.dansdata.com/askdan00015.htm
Off topic Actor..."Heath Ledger" found dead...Very Sad he was one of my favorite actors...he was only 28...
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22. January 2008 @ 17:35 |
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So what's your favorite case deal guys? I'm thinking of going ahead and buying one now if I get a good deal.
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22. January 2008 @ 17:38 |
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Cheers LP531, just changed my ram to Corsair Memory TWIN2X2048-6400C4 2x1GB 240-Pin DIMM XMS2-6400 CL4. A 2gig matched pair. Shame about Heath..... R.I.P.
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22. January 2008 @ 17:38 |
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Hey buy a Thermaltake Armor. You should buy an Armor. LOL.
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22. January 2008 @ 17:42 |
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Nah too expensive. I'm trying to not go over 80 bucks after shipping.
So far the Antec 900 fits the bill.
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22. January 2008 @ 18:36 |
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ok i went to the HP site to have my computer built for me.. think it might be a little over my budget of $800-$1000...
https://h20435.www2.hp.com/Default.aspx
well that link dont work. but after all said and done with a few upgrades that i might not need it would only cost me $10,797.96
could i get some donations???????
ROTFLMFAO
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22. January 2008 @ 18:45 |
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Originally posted by Lp531:
Off topic Actor..."Heath Ledger" found dead...Very Sad he was one of my favorite actors...he was only 28...
its a shame true. wonder if jack nicholson has any feelings about it seeing heath took his part of the joker in the new batman movie???
@greensman
i'll have a pm comeing your way soon. at work, working slowly being sick and all...lol
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22. January 2008 @ 18:55 |
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Heath Ledger just died Today..This is true
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22. January 2008 @ 19:03 |
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now what kinda redneck would want to pay 10 grand for a PC....????lmao
the E8400 has been out a few weeks now. has anyone heard of there preformance yet? they worth the mulah?????
GOT BEER?
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 22. January 2008 @ 19:31
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22. January 2008 @ 19:14 |
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22. January 2008 @ 19:14 |
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Originally posted by cincyrob:
@greensman
i'll have a pm comeing your way soon. at work, working slowly being sick and all...lol
Well here's a public notice for you.. ;P link to CM-690 check it out. :D
@gotbeer,
Do a search you n00b!!!!! It'll answer some questions. ;)
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