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9. March 2007 @ 21:10 |
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greensman,
Here's what I like about it.
Quote: The one I linked to is even better than most 7600 GT's Core clock is 580mhz as oppossed to 560mhz and memory clock is 1450mhz as oppossed to 1400mhz.
Also very good price with MIR. It also has a lifetime warranty (as do some other manufactures, evga being one).
Rig #1 Asus Rampage Formula Mobo, Intel Core2Quad Q9450 CPU @ 3.55ghz, 2gb Corsair DDR2 1066 Dominator Ram @ 5-5-5-15, TR Ultra 120 Extreme w/ Scythe 9 blade 110 cfm 120mm Fan HSF, HIS Radeon 512mb HD3850 IceQ TurboX GPU, Corsair 620HX P/S, CM Stacker 830 Evo Case, Rig #2 Asus P5W DH Deluxe Mobo, Intel C2D E6600 CPU @ 3.6ghz, 2gb Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800 Ram @ 4-4-4-12-2t, Zalman CNPS9500LED HSF, Sapphire Radeon X850XT PE GPU, Corsair 620HX P/S, Cooler Master Mystique Case, Viewsonic 20.1" Widescreen Digital LCD Monitor, Klipsch Promedia Ultra 5.1 THX Desktop Speakers, http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=348351 http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=236435
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okayl
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9. March 2007 @ 22:26 |
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okay I have gotten the DDR2 800 ram, I was also wondering why do people need to flash the BIOS? Do they do it in Windows at the run command or during boot up?
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9. March 2007 @ 23:23 |
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10. March 2007 @ 04:00 |
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aabbccdd,
As someone has said before that's no case, it's a WIND TUNNEL. rofl. hehehe.
What about this board from MSI, I don't know anything about them but it has good reviews and seems to have better features.
I'll admit I don't know much but it looks good on paper as they say. ;-)
...gm
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Mort81.... I was just trying to add a little humor. ;-) You know that I have that card and like the features for sure. Like I said you recommended it a while back to me and I'm very satisfied. But I wouldn't know any better from the other cards because anything would have been better than the ATi Radeon 9250 I was using before. hehehe. ;-)
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okayl
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10. March 2007 @ 18:19 |
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does that case make a lot of noise with those fans though?
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aabbccdd
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10. March 2007 @ 18:27 |
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not at all, i mean you can here it but its not loud at all . and man it keeps your stuff very cool
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10. March 2007 @ 19:03 |
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The Antec 900 is not loud...especially considering the cooling...Very nice case...I recommend it alot if it fits the budget...usually around $129 to $149...but occassionally you can get it for the $89 after rebate...
Lately I have been recommending the Enermax Chakra's...Best case right now for $79.00 without any rebates...great cooling...low noise...
The Cooler Master Wave Master is $99 right now at SVC...Great all Aluminum case...Best buy for under a $100...It is my Favorite Case...
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10. March 2007 @ 19:15 |
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plus the Cooler Master is a very good case
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10. March 2007 @ 19:33 |
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While we're throwing out case suggestions, I really like my cooler master mystique. 100% aluminum construction (less than 1/2 the weight of most metal cases) and true tooless design. Only thing that requires a screwdriver is installing the mobo and power supply.

Info and more pics http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119114
I think any of the previous suggestions would be good choices.
Rig #1 Asus Rampage Formula Mobo, Intel Core2Quad Q9450 CPU @ 3.55ghz, 2gb Corsair DDR2 1066 Dominator Ram @ 5-5-5-15, TR Ultra 120 Extreme w/ Scythe 9 blade 110 cfm 120mm Fan HSF, HIS Radeon 512mb HD3850 IceQ TurboX GPU, Corsair 620HX P/S, CM Stacker 830 Evo Case, Rig #2 Asus P5W DH Deluxe Mobo, Intel C2D E6600 CPU @ 3.6ghz, 2gb Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800 Ram @ 4-4-4-12-2t, Zalman CNPS9500LED HSF, Sapphire Radeon X850XT PE GPU, Corsair 620HX P/S, Cooler Master Mystique Case, Viewsonic 20.1" Widescreen Digital LCD Monitor, Klipsch Promedia Ultra 5.1 THX Desktop Speakers, http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=348351 http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=236435
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10. March 2007 @ 19:51 |
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What do you think of these...I am thinking about the Diamond Plate...
The Mystique is $699...the Stackers are $899...

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10. March 2007 @ 19:58 |
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I like. Not so much on the price though. *_*
Rig #1 Asus Rampage Formula Mobo, Intel Core2Quad Q9450 CPU @ 3.55ghz, 2gb Corsair DDR2 1066 Dominator Ram @ 5-5-5-15, TR Ultra 120 Extreme w/ Scythe 9 blade 110 cfm 120mm Fan HSF, HIS Radeon 512mb HD3850 IceQ TurboX GPU, Corsair 620HX P/S, CM Stacker 830 Evo Case, Rig #2 Asus P5W DH Deluxe Mobo, Intel C2D E6600 CPU @ 3.6ghz, 2gb Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800 Ram @ 4-4-4-12-2t, Zalman CNPS9500LED HSF, Sapphire Radeon X850XT PE GPU, Corsair 620HX P/S, Cooler Master Mystique Case, Viewsonic 20.1" Widescreen Digital LCD Monitor, Klipsch Promedia Ultra 5.1 THX Desktop Speakers, http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=348351 http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=236435
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10. March 2007 @ 20:12 |
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Its steep...but exceptional paint jobs by Smooth Creations...not a bad price once you factor in price of the stacker...at close to $300 by its self...Limited to 50 cases...I spoke to Ashley Wills at Smooth Creations...It takes over 60hrs per case for painting...He said they actually will lose money on each case...Once you factor in the Labor...They are doing it for the publicity only...
I forgot these are one off...stacker's...the only way I believe you can get this particular model is through CSX...Different Front Door...
This is the paint job I really want...Only personalized...However Smooth Creations s not taking...one Off's...right now...I am going to talk to some local shops...to see what I can do...

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10. March 2007 @ 21:02 |
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very cool cases LP531, guess your paying for the great paint jobs on them
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10. March 2007 @ 21:09 |
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Ya instead of the artwork hanging on your walls it's setting on your desktop :) Too rich for my blood but those are some bad a$$ cases. I'd rather put most of my money under the hood though :)
Rig #1 Asus Rampage Formula Mobo, Intel Core2Quad Q9450 CPU @ 3.55ghz, 2gb Corsair DDR2 1066 Dominator Ram @ 5-5-5-15, TR Ultra 120 Extreme w/ Scythe 9 blade 110 cfm 120mm Fan HSF, HIS Radeon 512mb HD3850 IceQ TurboX GPU, Corsair 620HX P/S, CM Stacker 830 Evo Case, Rig #2 Asus P5W DH Deluxe Mobo, Intel C2D E6600 CPU @ 3.6ghz, 2gb Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800 Ram @ 4-4-4-12-2t, Zalman CNPS9500LED HSF, Sapphire Radeon X850XT PE GPU, Corsair 620HX P/S, Cooler Master Mystique Case, Viewsonic 20.1" Widescreen Digital LCD Monitor, Klipsch Promedia Ultra 5.1 THX Desktop Speakers, http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=348351 http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=236435
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10. March 2007 @ 21:18 |
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Thats how you have to look at them...as Art...
Thats an excellent way to justify the price...
Hell...They will probably go up in value...
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10. March 2007 @ 21:20 |
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and thats how we look at Adriana too as art right guys lol
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10. March 2007 @ 21:23 |
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She's way beyond Art..:P
I'd pay $899 for her...
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10. March 2007 @ 21:26 |
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Originally posted by Lp531: She's way beyond Art..:P
I'd pay $899 for her...
On my desktop, on my wall, in my bed................. oops that slipped.
Rig #1 Asus Rampage Formula Mobo, Intel Core2Quad Q9450 CPU @ 3.55ghz, 2gb Corsair DDR2 1066 Dominator Ram @ 5-5-5-15, TR Ultra 120 Extreme w/ Scythe 9 blade 110 cfm 120mm Fan HSF, HIS Radeon 512mb HD3850 IceQ TurboX GPU, Corsair 620HX P/S, CM Stacker 830 Evo Case, Rig #2 Asus P5W DH Deluxe Mobo, Intel C2D E6600 CPU @ 3.6ghz, 2gb Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800 Ram @ 4-4-4-12-2t, Zalman CNPS9500LED HSF, Sapphire Radeon X850XT PE GPU, Corsair 620HX P/S, Cooler Master Mystique Case, Viewsonic 20.1" Widescreen Digital LCD Monitor, Klipsch Promedia Ultra 5.1 THX Desktop Speakers, http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=348351 http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=236435
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10. March 2007 @ 21:35 |
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10. March 2007 @ 21:48 |
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I'd rather have more skin..........on my desktop, literally. Ok I'll get my mind out of the gutter.
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10. March 2007 @ 22:15 |
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I'm using greensman sig as my desktop...
Off to Valhalla...I am trying to get in touch with my Viking Root's...
As I tell all my friends...we might just be related...I think my ancestors Raped and Pillaged your country pretty good...
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10. March 2007 @ 22:17 |
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LMAO!!!
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10. March 2007 @ 22:46 |
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I really like the Bass Drum Rig...and the Pyramid...The rectangular tower is kind of neat...I never liked the Lian-Li Anniversary case...

Does anyone remember the Windmill case Mod from a couple years back...It was a diorama of a windmill with all the parts concealed in it...Or the Acoustic Guitar that was a computer...
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11. March 2007 @ 02:20 |
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Awsome Thread Guys!!!!! Nice Case MODs and YA Adriana Is ART !!! LOL
newa Neede Sum Help
nt a newb at building PC's Bt havnt dne it in a year.
I hav a budget of 1500$
Already own A Dell24" Rev A04
So can U build Me a PC
Wnt Be using it for many games Mainly for FPS's
I liked the Mystique Case BTw
MY main Queries (separate Frm Da PC Building)
1} Can i Put 4*750Gb and 1*60GB in any kinda case and wat will be da power reqs
2) what cable shud i use to connect my pc to my monitor, are there any HD cables that can do that or any digital ones and what cards support them ?
Thanks in Advance Guys
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11. March 2007 @ 07:00 |
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yeah LP531 that Pyramid looks cool
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