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sehana

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11. July 2007 @ 12:33

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so here are the results:

ordering from both sites.
https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/Wishlist/PublicWishDetail.asp?WishListNumber=6828348&WishListTitle=minor+upgrades

http://www.tigerdirect.com/sectors/wishl...SRCCODE=WEBWISH

items to transfer from current PC to Upgrade PC:
NVIDIA GeForce 6800 XT 256MB DDR3 PCIe16
http://www.xfxforce.com/web/product/list...rationId=141227

Sabrent 6-Channel 5.1 3D Surround Sound PCI Card
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/...6&sku=M501-1042

Ultra / V-Series / 500-Watt / ATX / 120mm Fan / 20/24-Pin / SATA Ready / Power Supply
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/...ku=ULT31841%20K
[specs seems the same as one that comes with case] [which 1 would be better to use?]

this is a first time build, so nothing too extreme yet.
don't want to mess things up [a little nervous].

notes: upgrade GPU and sound later, as i'm content with these at the moment.

uses: Sims2, Empire Earth, Age of Empires/Mythology & the like. web pages, graphics [paint shop pro 11, logo, animation.]

main thing:
!! please check compatibility !!

give a 1-10 [10=high] rating as to the functionality of what it's being used for.

any building tips would be greatly appreciated.

thank you

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sammorris

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11. July 2007 @ 13:58

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Ultra power supplies arent great, but they're MUCH better than any PSU that comes with a case, never use those they're awful.
Components look good compatibility-wise, although I recommend using Corsair RAM rather than A-Data, such as
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145590

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sehana

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11. July 2007 @ 14:04

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do u think ocz is good?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227030

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227124

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sammorris

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4 product reviews

11. July 2007 @ 14:06

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OCZ memory is quite good, it's not always the enthusiast's choice, but as a low budget option they're pretty good.

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sehana

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11. July 2007 @ 14:09

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ok, thanks...
trying to decide
and i'm not sure what my budget is yet...

any building tips?

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sammorris

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11. July 2007 @ 14:15

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If you can, go with a Core 2 Duo rather than an Athlon X2, and go with a decent Power supply (I don't trust Ultras much). Also would be worth upgrading graphics soon.

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sehana

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11. July 2007 @ 14:25

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will consider. depends how much tho'... more research... thanks for replying

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ecknight

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11. July 2007 @ 19:07

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i havwe an ultra x-connect 500W in my system and have had no issues i just like the fact that i use only what cables i need

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