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clay7676
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9. December 2007 @ 16:55 |
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Ok, so I have:
Socket AM2 (940) as my package. So what kind of RAM can you reccomend (specific deal would be nice, 2 gigs)
And also, this is what I have for my PSU:
Dell N305N-03----it says 305w MAX
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9. December 2007 @ 17:17 |
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Hehe, the Classic doom 3 mod rocked! Unfortunately Doom 3 isn't that demanding as modern games go.
As for the PSU, that's absurdly weak, but if you haven't modified the PC it should still just about suffice.
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clay7676
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9. December 2007 @ 17:22 |
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Well, since it's weak, what would kind of problems could occur with adding 2 more gigs of RAM and that X1950? Noise? or what?
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9. December 2007 @ 17:32 |
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adding components the psu can't handle can result in damages to the system. the components would be underpowered and not work. the psu would have to work hard to support everything, overloading the psu.
adding a high quality and higher watt psu is the first thing to be taken into consideration before adding new components.
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clay7676
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9. December 2007 @ 17:41 |
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darn, so my PSU is worthless for the good grafx cards today?
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9. December 2007 @ 17:45 |
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Suffice to say, if you put a high end graphics card in that system, the PSU would probably burst into flames. I mean that literally, too.
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clay7676
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9. December 2007 @ 18:01 |
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But updating RAM wouldn't have anything to do with the PSU, correct? What kind of RAM should I get with my socket.
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9. December 2007 @ 18:16 |
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switching the ram will have no effect on the psu, unless you overclock them by adding more voltage.
socket am2 can usually take pc2-6400; mine does. but to be sure, use the system scanner from crucial.com to find out the maximum ammount and type of ram you can use.
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clay7676
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9. December 2007 @ 18:33 |
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Ok, know anything about the COMPAQ PDP123P
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9. December 2007 @ 18:47 |
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actually, form what i have herd, dell PSUs are meant t o be very good and stable.
i think they are made by PC power and cooling which are made by seasonic?
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9. December 2007 @ 18:55 |
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That's true of some, I don't know about at all. Nonetheless that unit is so underpowered it will still fail with a high end graphics card, even if it just shuts down.
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9. December 2007 @ 18:59 |
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From my experience, dell PSUs are very stable and I have never seen one burnt out. But, they only usually have enough power for the system they are built with. So, before anything else, get a new PSU. You can find a nice one for maybe $80+.
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T 4GHz(20 x 200) 1.5v 3000NB 2000HT, Corsair Hydro H110 w/ 4 x 140mm 1500RPM fans Push/Pull, Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5, 8GB(2 x 4GB) G.Skill RipJaws DDR3-1600 @ 1600MHz CL9 1.55v, Gigabyte GTX760 OC 4GB(1170/1700), Corsair 750HX
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clay7676
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9. December 2007 @ 19:34 |
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On to memory:
I ran through the Crucial.com tests and they recommended this for my system:
2GB kit (1GBx2), 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300 memory module.
Package: 240-pin DIMM
Feature: DDR2 PC2-5300
Specs: DDR2 PC2-5300 ? CL=5 ? Unbuffered ? NON-ECC ? DDR2-667 ? 1.8V ? 128Meg x 64, this all costs 50 dollars.
They also recommended this:
2GB kit (1GBx2), Ballistix 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-5300
Package: Ballistix 240-pin DIMM
Feature: DDR2 PC2-5300
Specs: DDR2 PC2-5300 ? 3-3-3-12 ? Unbuffered ? NON-ECC ? DDR2-667 ? 2.2V ? 128Meg x 64, this all costs 120 dollars.
- I was just wondering, why is the 119 dollar one so much more expensive, how does it affect your computer that much more efficiently? Why would someone go for that one instead of the inexpensive one? Also, is it worth the extra 70 bucks or not?
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9. December 2007 @ 19:53 |
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It's CAS3, so low latency high performance stuff, but since its PC5300, it's never going to be top notch performance. CAS5 at PC5300 is absolutely terrible though, avoid that. Personally I wouldn't use either. Can you find some CAS4 stuff?
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clay7676
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9. December 2007 @ 20:01 |
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CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800
Capacity 2GB (2 x 1GB)
Speed DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
Cas Latency 4
Timing 4-4-4-12
Voltage 2.1V
Heat Spreader Yes
Features EPP (Enhanced Performance Profiles) and also SLI certified
$46.00
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9. December 2007 @ 20:08 |
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Where from?
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clay7676
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9. December 2007 @ 20:09 |
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newegg.com, good deal?
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9. December 2007 @ 20:11 |
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Definitely!
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clay7676
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9. December 2007 @ 20:39 |
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Patriot Extreme Performance 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
Capacity 2GB (2 x 1GB)
Speed DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
Cas Latency 4
Timing 4-4-4-12
Voltage 2.2V
Heat Spreader Yes
Features EPP (Enhanced Performance Profiles) Ready
$37
-This, or the one above?
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10. December 2007 @ 07:47 |
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I personally much prefer Corsair RAM, never had any issues with it. I've heard mixed reviews about Patriot.
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10. December 2007 @ 13:40 |
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I used Patriot Performance RAM for a while. In my experience, it's stable, takes overclocks well, and has good timings. Some mixed reviews, but Patriot is good RAM.
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T 4GHz(20 x 200) 1.5v 3000NB 2000HT, Corsair Hydro H110 w/ 4 x 140mm 1500RPM fans Push/Pull, Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5, 8GB(2 x 4GB) G.Skill RipJaws DDR3-1600 @ 1600MHz CL9 1.55v, Gigabyte GTX760 OC 4GB(1170/1700), Corsair 750HX
Detailed PC Specs: http://my.afterdawn.com/estuansis/blog_entry.cfm/11388
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clay7676
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10. December 2007 @ 19:22 |
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Is there any program or website where I can put in the specs for these RAMS and see if they are compatible with my system? Cause I'm really not sure if it's compatible with my system.
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10. December 2007 @ 19:25 |
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The simplest way is for you to tell us which motherboard you use, and we can tell you what will be compatible.
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clay7676
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11. December 2007 @ 19:32 |
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My chipset is:
nVidia 61x0 ICP
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11. December 2007 @ 20:27 |
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Can you give us the make & model of the motherboard, just to be sure?
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