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Updating Rig - critique please
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Spydr4569
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2. July 2008 @ 17:29 |
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3. July 2008 @ 00:51 |
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3. July 2008 @ 06:56 |
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3. July 2008 @ 09:14 |
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I dont know man, I read a few reviews that said it actually WORKS at it's rated wattage. Sure it's loud and expensive, but hey as long a sit works.
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3. July 2008 @ 09:21 |
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Most of the reviews I've read say it will run higher than most cheap PSUs, but not as much as rated - and when it does exceed those ratings, it just melts rather than shutting down. Any PSU that does that is off my list - this is why I don't advise Hiper or Ultra PSUs any more, as they've suffered from that in the past. With manufacturers like Corsair, Enermax and Seasonic around, why would you take the risk?
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3. July 2008 @ 10:36 |
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Yeah but his computer wont be pulling 700W will it?
But to be sure, a 550VX is only like 70 bucks at buy.com
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Spydr4569
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3. July 2008 @ 10:42 |
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Thanks for the advice. Will most likely get the intel q9450 but will probably go with the Gigabyte GA-X48-DS4 as it has 2pci-e 16x that I may do crossfire in the future. Also will take Sam's advice with the PSU will get as soon as possible.
Just and FYI the rocketfish psu is a huntkey titan 650w and no i paid around $65 for the psu when I bought it.
The gpu I had selected I will buy at Best Buy because I receive a discount which is cheaper than the Asus. But thanks for looking out for me.
Thanks for the help.
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3. July 2008 @ 11:14 |
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Exactly, they're abysmal brands, so don't bother with one.
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3. July 2008 @ 23:13 |
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4. July 2008 @ 02:35 |
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4. July 2008 @ 06:26 |
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The 550VX is a perfectly decent PSU. It's not dead quiet like the other Corsairs, but certainly powerful enough and reliable.
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4. July 2008 @ 09:46 |
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Yes I realize it won't do crossfire but for a 22" monitor I don't think the HD4850 will have any problems whatsoever. I was looking at the heatsink you provided and was wondering if I would have any problems with that in my case. I wouldn't think so since the Antec 900 is pretty damn big, but wanted clarification before I bought it.
Would it be better to go for a Thermalright ultra 120 or is that overkill?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835109125
Assuming Newegg gets it sometime soon.
Thanks again.
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4. July 2008 @ 11:11 |
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Newegg will never stock the Thermalright.
Also the Xigmatek performs almost the same as the Thermalright, and is almost half the price. The Thermalright 120 Extreme is pretty much the best air cooler out there, but it's not MUCH better. In fact some reviews put the Xigmateks performance AHEAD of the Thermalrights.
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4. July 2008 @ 12:23 |
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Newegg haven't stocked any thermalright products for over 18 months, I wouldn't expect much. Use NCIX US instead. - link in my signature.
The Ultra-120 isn't that much better in terms of cooling performance, but you get to choose your own fan rather than one that seems to stop working without warning (not good for a CPU heatsink!) and that obviously means you don't get any nasty noise either. Plus the installation method of the Ultra-120, whilst a little time consuming is far more secure and logical. It's just an all round 'safe bet' versus the Xigmatek, which is a little risky.
You are right in thinking an HD4850 is sufficient for a 22" monitor - it will even run Crysis pretty much maxed out at that resolution.
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10. July 2008 @ 10:08 |
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Well I am back to do a follow up of everything I purchased. I haven't received my shipment from newegg yet, but when I install everything I will be back to follow up with how everything works.
Here's a list of my entire computer. Let me know what you think.
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/Public...tNumber=8257692
Thanks Sam and Abu for the help.
P.S. - The PSU is nice and quiet compared to the old one. but now my gpu is loud but that can be fixed.
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10. July 2008 @ 10:12 |
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Looking good! :)
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10. July 2008 @ 11:31 |
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Good stuff, I notice you got the retention bracket. Good job!
Did you buy the PSU from buy.com? It's 75 there.
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10. July 2008 @ 12:11 |
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Yea I bought it from Buy.com good find by the way. Newegg just had everything so I just made it one link for ease. Now I am just waiting for the parts to come in and fire it up to see how nice it really is. I will be back for followup and maybe some OC questions.
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