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Looking to build a new computer heres some parts. Help a noob out :)
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28. September 2007 @ 15:33 |
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Probably at least 3.2Ghz I'd say. Try it and see.
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28. September 2007 @ 16:02 |
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:0 !
So confused!
What's going on?
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28. September 2007 @ 16:06 |
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Originally posted by andmill11:
:0 !
So confused!
What's going on?
we were just talking about overclocking a few CPUs, no worries.
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28. September 2007 @ 16:35 |
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Well now at least one computer part is going to have to go on hold..
I just purchased a new digital camera, case, 1 gig stick, and a pack of 40 batteries for a little under 110$
Oh the wonders of amazon..
(Ok i lied the camera is slightly used..)
Its a Sony Cybershot DSCW30 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom. Its only 50$ and its just for parties coming up and stuff. *of which those are going to be setting me back at least another 200$*
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28. September 2007 @ 18:33 |
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Originally posted by andmill11:
*of which those are going to be setting me back at least another 200$*
lol.... sounds like fun
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1. October 2007 @ 15:08 |
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Alright. 500$ paycheck going towards computer parts today..
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1. October 2007 @ 15:27 |
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Slightly new update..
The Graphics card you posted is now out of stock :( Is there any other one in that price range that you would recommend? (120$)
Im also going with the Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail. Which someone posted can OC easily up to 3.2 GHz which would be pretty dang nice That and bumped it up to a 3.6 with minimal heat issues with stock cooling. (The cpu itself is only 20$ more)
Except i went with the 130$ case and now im up at the 900$ mark. Time to hit up the grandparents!
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1. October 2007 @ 15:34 |
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1. October 2007 @ 15:38 |
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Wow that one is only 90$?
Is it quality? haha
What would be like the next step above that be? Or is that card just fine for what im doing.
Something with DX10? If that matters..
*double edit*
Im now a junior member too.. yay?
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1. October 2007 @ 16:46 |
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Last update for the night probably. I just purchased the case with my old paycheck (still havent cashed in todays) Once thats in ill go ahead and buy some more stuff. Not the best route to take but its going to be a good month before i can get everything.
Hoping to get some nice overclocking out of the CPU as well so ill be looking for some BIOS help ;)
Well i lied yet another update. Im going to also need a wireless adapter now.. I forgot of course my room isnt where the router is and most likely my dorm in the future isnt going to have one readily available.
Should i go with a PCI adapter or a USB one?
PCI- LINKSYS WMP54G IEEE 802.11b/g, PCI 2.2 and 2.3 32bit PCI2.2 Wireless-G Adapter Up to 54Mbps Data Rates WEP, WPA, CCX 2.0 - Retail
USB - LINKSYS WUSB54G IEEE 802.11b/g USB 1.1/2.0 Wireless-G Adapter Up to 54Mbps Data Rates WEP Encryption, WPA Security, CCX 2.0 - Retail
i like linksys :(
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1. October 2007 @ 17:25 |
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PCI would probably be better, but for signal strength the antenna wants to be on your desk.
As for the graphics card, yes they're good quality, if you want directx10, go with an 8600GTS.
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1. October 2007 @ 17:46 |
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1. October 2007 @ 18:21 |
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Sorry I havent been back to this forum in a while, but the 8600 looks ok, not to sure about the reviews for it though...
just curious, what are the other specs you went with?
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1. October 2007 @ 18:31 |
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Well nothings set in stone but here it is:
Already purchased:
Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case (I couldnt help it i liked the blue-ness..)
Maybe List:
Mobo ASUS P5K SE LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard
Graphics Card
EVGA 256-P2-N615-TX GeForce 7600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card
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ASUS EN8600GT/HTDP/256M GeForce 8600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
PSU
CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 520W Power Supply
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6750 (Hoping to OC up to 3.2 at least)
RAM
CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X2048-6400C4
HDD
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
CD-DVD Drive
LG Electronics Black LG Super Multi 18x SATA DVD Burner GSA-H62NK, 10x DVD+/-R DL, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW, 12x DVD-RAM - OEM
Wireless Network Adapter
EDIMAX EW-7728In IEEE 802.11b/ 802.11g/802.11n Draft2.0 32-bit PCI Wireless 802.11n Draft 2.0 PCI Card Up to 300Mbps Data Rates WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA2 Cisco CCX V1.0, V2.0 & V3.0 Compliance
I really dont know. But that thing looks like a beast..
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2. October 2007 @ 05:40 |
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A solid parts list, but another Antec 900.
BORING!
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2. October 2007 @ 12:33 |
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Very good choices andmill11, You'll be quite happy with that set up.
Have you looked at the Antec P182 case, I have one and love it.
Sammorris will probaly think thats boring also(lol, nothing personnal friend).
But when I turn on my computer, I don't want to see bright shinny lights and I also don't want to hear it. I picked this case because it's just about dead silent.
If I can't sense time, How can I heal?
Why am I in this precorpse state?
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2. October 2007 @ 14:15 |
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Ahh crap.. Thats what i forgot to ask.. I love shiny lights so no problems there but i also wanted a quiet case. I like hearing the hum of fans but when its like WRAHAHHHAHHHAHAHHAHHAHAH all the time it gets annoying..
I already purchased the 900 (Boring yet blue AND shiny..)
Is it quiet?
Also should i go with the 7600 or the 8600?
:(
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2. October 2007 @ 14:38 |
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I just read a few reviews on the Antec 900, seems to be a pretty silent case for the most part, but I would lose the stock antec tri-cool fans, too noisy at anything above low speed for my tastes.
I took mine out and replaced them all with Nexus 120mm Silent fans, hooked up the nexus fans to my Scythe Kama lcd fan controller and set all 4 at 900 rpm. I never hear a peep.
If I can't sense time, How can I heal?
Why am I in this precorpse state?
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2. October 2007 @ 15:04 |
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About how much did those fans run with the lcd monitor? Is the monitor shiny.. Thats a huge selling point for me. Especially if its blue as well.
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2. October 2007 @ 15:06 |
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my friend's server has the P182, it's nice. Completely stealthed as you say. I only say the 900's boring because everybody has one, not because it's plain.
Well, the fans in the 900 aren't that quiet at low (but quiet by most people's standards), however WRAHAHHHAHHHAHAHHAHHAHAH is a good description of what they're like.
Morquex: Nice one, I love NExus fans, At 900rpm they're pretty silent, far quieter than the Antec ones on low (1200rpm).
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2. October 2007 @ 15:55 |
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The fans were about $20.00/ea and the controller was about $40.00
The controller even has temperature probes, so you can stick them to your hard drives, psu, so you can moniotor the temps in real time.
If I can't sense time, How can I heal?
Why am I in this precorpse state?
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2. October 2007 @ 16:10 |
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Originally posted by morguex:
The fans were about $20.00/ea and the controller was about $40.00
The controller even has temperature probes, so you can stick them to your hard drives, psu, so you can moniotor the temps in real time.
Oh wow. Well if i find that the fans are annoying i will be sure to replace them but other than that im pretty tolerable of noise. (Ill have to get a recording of my current computer.. Take the highway and then blow it up every second, Thats about how noisy my computer is now)
What are some good sound activated cathodes as well? preferably blue or green.. If brand even matters on these things..
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2. October 2007 @ 16:23 |
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LOL, Yeah I know what you mean, I've worked on a few of my friends computers and I can't see how they can stand the noise these things sometimes put out. Sounds like a jet engine about 2 feet away from your head.
If I can't sense time, How can I heal?
Why am I in this precorpse state?
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2. October 2007 @ 23:09 |
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Hehe, I know what you mean, it's crazy.
I use Sharkoon cold cathode lights, they're pretty good, and they were quite cheap for me.
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3. October 2007 @ 16:23 |
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Man i have gotten like 4 e-mails already from newegg. Their on top of things there arent they..
Order Confirmation email
Successful credit card charge
UPS tracking number e-mail
Newegg invoice e-mail
On top of that NO tax?! It was an exact 129.99$ charged.. Odd
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