|
The (new) Official PC building thread!
|
|
|
Bladerz05
Member
|
22. January 2008 @ 23:27 |
Link to this message
|
I am Lord Bladerzor.
|
|
Advertisement
|
|
|
|
AfterDawn Addict
2 product reviews
|
22. January 2008 @ 23:28 |
Link to this message
|
Well refer back to my post lol. I put exactly the Same stuff as LP!
Intel is just simply better these days. Couple of years back and I would have NEVER said that but it's true now.
The E8400 is a Wolfdale chip. It consumes less power, makes less heat, has more cache and it overclocks better.
EDIT: I didn't look at your video card before. Get a proper 3870 with GDDR4 ram.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127315
If you're paying this much, might as well do it right.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 22. January 2008 @ 23:30
|
Senior Member
|
22. January 2008 @ 23:31 |
Link to this message
|
Intel is superior right now...thats all...
The one I chose is the Brand New Penryn...Faster...more cache...uses less electricity...overclocks farther...
"The Go (2)"...was for the memory...if you want 4gb...if the board supports it...I never looked at the spec's of the M/B...just make sure it has 4 DDR2 slots...
If your going crossfire...then the 750 quad P/S...
The A/C 7 Pro is superior...to the Zalman...
And Boozer...Quit Copying Me...LOL..:)
And your going to need fans with that case...I listed some earlier on this page or the next...go with (3) of those...I got a feeling the (1) that comes with the case sucks...
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 22. January 2008 @ 23:39
|
AfterDawn Addict
2 product reviews
|
22. January 2008 @ 23:34 |
Link to this message
|
Ah I half beat you again lol.
What's goin on LP?
Rob, that CPU is excellent. As for the motherboard well I think you can do a little better. From what I've heard I can't put too much trust in Asus motherboards unless they are the 300 dollar versions lol.
This motherboard will do just fine.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128050
|
|
Bladerz05
Member
|
22. January 2008 @ 23:41 |
Link to this message
|
I am Lord Bladerzor.
|
Senior Member
|
22. January 2008 @ 23:42 |
Link to this message
|
|
@boozer
That board does not support Crossfire..:)
|
AfterDawn Addict
|
22. January 2008 @ 23:42 |
Link to this message
|
|
Rob boozer is right go with that Gigabyte and QUIT looking for something better!! :P
@Bladerz05,
Rob's post was a question for him not directed at you. ;) Sorry for the mixup on his/our part. :D
The Crucial DDR2 1066 RAM they are directing you toward is GOOD!! I have the "Tracer" version of that RAM and it's frikkin great!!! :D
I don't understand the "want" for DDR3 RAM right now. It's way to expensive for the performance you get, well IMHO. ;)
Good luck with your build. :) btw which Lite-On are you going with?, you said something about pulling your present DVDRW.
...gm
|
|
Bladerz05
Member
|
22. January 2008 @ 23:46 |
Link to this message
|
I am Lord Bladerzor.
|
AfterDawn Addict
2 product reviews
|
22. January 2008 @ 23:46 |
Link to this message
|
|
I'm still saying don't go with that video card. In fact wait for a few weeks. Get the 3870X2 board with onboard crossfire. It's all on one card so you don't need a Motherboard with crossfire support.
LP, you stop copying me! lol
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 22. January 2008 @ 23:47
|
AfterDawn Addict
|
22. January 2008 @ 23:46 |
Link to this message
|
Originally posted by Lp531:
@boozer
That board does not support Crossfire..:)
I think that I posted that board too. It's funny how many of us there were ready to pounce on this. hehehe. :P
link to Gigbyte website and DS4 mobo
...gm
|
|
Bladerz05
Member
|
22. January 2008 @ 23:53 |
Link to this message
|
|
greensman
im not to sure it was a $36 newegg special with lightscribe and it plugs in via sata
abuzar
is that m/b gonna be cost efficient, it sounds pretty pricy
I am Lord Bladerzor.
|
AfterDawn Addict
2 product reviews
|
22. January 2008 @ 23:53 |
Link to this message
|
|
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 22. January 2008 @ 23:54
|
Senior Member
|
22. January 2008 @ 23:55 |
Link to this message
|
@Bladerz05
Skip the Reaper...go with the Crucial...
I like that M/B choice...
I like the PC Power & Cooling...for its rear mounted fan...In this PC case...a down mounted fan...will be competing with your...CPU Cooler for air...Its really an air flow issue...its a more appropriate design for your choice of cases...
The AC 7 Pro is quieter...and trust me...its better...
@boozer
thats the one you linked to..:)
GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3R
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128050
PCI Express x16 quantity (1)
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 23. January 2008 @ 00:00
|
AfterDawn Addict
4 product reviews
|
22. January 2008 @ 23:55 |
Link to this message
|
WiFi? compare
i take it these 2 are the same minus the wifi???
if i go this route haveing 2 puters in the house would i need the wifi to get internet without the hard wireing?
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 22. January 2008 @ 23:57
|
AfterDawn Addict
|
22. January 2008 @ 23:56 |
Link to this message
|
Bladerz,
Here's another suggestion for a case. ;) DON'T let sammorris see this post. lol.
NZXT Apollo Black
Good case for the money and you can add a 120mm fan to the front if need be. ;) the EGG has plenty to choose from. :D
...gm
|
AfterDawn Addict
2 product reviews
|
22. January 2008 @ 23:59 |
Link to this message
|
|
|
|
Bladerz05
Member
|
23. January 2008 @ 00:06 |
Link to this message
|
I am Lord Bladerzor.
|
Senior Member
|
23. January 2008 @ 00:09 |
Link to this message
|
|
|
Bladerz05
Member
|
23. January 2008 @ 00:10 |
Link to this message
|
Originally posted by abuzar1:
Rob, fix the link please. You really don't wanna listen to us do you lol?
Get the gigabyte!!!
Also Blade I already posted an alternate video card. It's a few dollars more but it's well worth it.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...4127315
ok i could spend a little more for that card....my big thing is the whine that i have found notorious on radeon fans
I am Lord Bladerzor.
|
AfterDawn Addict
2 product reviews
|
23. January 2008 @ 00:14 |
Link to this message
|
|
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 23. January 2008 @ 00:29
|
Senior Member
|
23. January 2008 @ 00:20 |
Link to this message
|
|
Reports have it slower then a 8800GTX Ultra...so its not really worth the $$$...
|
|
Bladerz05
Member
|
23. January 2008 @ 00:23 |
Link to this message
|
Originally posted by abuzar1:
It's not that bad on these cards.
This is the card I was talking about.
http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/n...ip-extravaganza
EDIT: The Apollo case is nice, but... nor front fan? What were they thinking? We need more front fans!!! lol
HOLY XXXX omg that thing is beastly HOLY XXXX...........551usd.....i think im gonna pass
I am Lord Bladerzor.
|
|
Bladerz05
Member
|
23. January 2008 @ 00:27 |
Link to this message
|
Originally posted by Lp531:
Reports have it slower then a 8800GTX Ultra...so its not really worth the $$$...
what is slower? to tell the truth i have never been very fond of nvidia
I am Lord Bladerzor.
|
AfterDawn Addict
2 product reviews
|
23. January 2008 @ 00:29 |
Link to this message
|
I've seen benchmarks with it being about 30 faster than the Ultra in most cases, so yes it IS worth the money in many cases. Of course some games it's about 30 percent slower, but that's just anomalies. I guess it up to you and what games you play. Also that's just China it's about 440 dollars when released here, which is better than 500 you would pay for two 3870s.
Bioshock 1280*1024 = 4% Slower
Bioshock 1920x1200 = 24% Faster
Bioshock 2560*1600 = 39% Faster
COJ 1280*1024 = 11% Faster
COJ 1920x1200 = 24% Faster
COJ 2560*1600 = 10% Faster
COJ 1280*1024 4AA 16AF = 13% Faster
COJ 1920x1200 4AA 16AF = 23% Faster
Crysis 1280*1024 = 13% Slower
Crysis 1920x1200 = 2% Slower
Crysis 2560*1600 = 12% slower
COD4 1280*1024 = 42% Faster
COD4 1920x1200 = 32% Faster
COD4 2560*1600 = 26% Faster
COD4 1280*1024 4AA 16AF = 27% Faster
COD4 1920x1200 4AA 16AF = 20% Faster
COD4 2560*1600 4AA 16AF = 16% Faster
Serious Sam 2 1280*1024 HAA 16AF = 30% Faster
Serious Sam 2 1920x1200 HAA 16AF = 45% Faster
Serious Sam 2 2560*1600 HAA 16AF = 78% Faster
UT3 1280*1024 = 7% Faster
UT3 1920x1200 = 24% Faster
UT3 2560*1600 = 37% Faster
F.E.A.R. 1600*1200 = 20% Faster
F.E.A.R. 2048*1536 = 20% Faster
You can see it varies a bit from game to game, but it's still a good deal.
Well I can't imagine ME having the money to buy this so I'm gonna have YOU guys do it hehehe lol.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 23. January 2008 @ 00:31
|
|
Advertisement
|
|
|
|
Bladerz05
Member
|
23. January 2008 @ 00:30 |
Link to this message
|
I am Lord Bladerzor.
|
