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sarthak14
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13. March 2007 @ 17:12 |
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Thanks Mort81
Bt i found this awsome LOgitech accessory and really cheap
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/produc...CONTENTID=10036
LP531
sorry sir, if youre having any troubles because of me btw
a little change in da budget its virtually become limitless
so i guess this is what i basically want -
1}750*4
2}160*1
3)Nvidia 8800 GTX or sumthin nice else if u recommend bt i think this is futureproof for a while
4}A fast MOBO and processor def
5)2 0r 4 GB of ram
6)a DVD writer and A CD-RW
7)one hell of a power supply
8)Creative soundcard supportin 5.1
9)AN ethernet Card
10) WiFi
11)A set of speakers
12)A mouse and keyboard LOL
13)A ridiculously big case to fit everythin, the NVIDIA 8800 GTX itself is roughly 25 cm long.
14) oh btw can the motherboard hav 7 slots to attach graphic cards in SLI{nt now bt later}, sound card and ethernet card and atleast uptil 4 GB upgradable ramor more, PCI Express x16 slots
Thanks again and sorry if i caused any troubles and disrupted your work
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13. March 2007 @ 18:36 |
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@sarthak14
With a virtually limitless amount of $$$, you can max out the specs of any motherboard, get 2 8800's, and just buy the best of everything....But, you've really got to ask yourself what you are going to do with the thing. Why do you need 4-750GB HDD and only a single 160GB? If you plan on having the 160 as the system(OS) drive why not get 2+ drives and run RAID-0 to get maximum performace? If I remember correctly your system is going to be geared mainly for fps games...so your focus should probably be MEM, GPU, CPU, motherboard, soundcard. secondary things would be HDD, DVD-ROM, etc.
I'm sure Lp531 will make you a very nice system, but again with a limitless pocket all would point towards maxing everything out of what ever board is chosen.
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13. March 2007 @ 18:49 |
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Can I make my dream machine and let sarthak14 have it? hehehe. I just love to go onto newegg.com and load up then hit empty cart every once in a while just for poo-poo's and ha-ha's. Try it sometime it's fun.....lol.
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6spdSER
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13. March 2007 @ 20:33 |
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@greensman
I too am guilty of doing that not only online but also in stores...I'll have a basket full of goodies and in the end purge the basket/cart. Got to have fun somehow.
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sarthak14
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13. March 2007 @ 23:11 |
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Greensman Haha dne that once myself.
6spdser
i dnt wanna go for an sli setup rie now because one 8800 gtx is powerful enough. ill buy da next one in sumtime wen it becomes a bit cheaper.
the reason y i need 1*160 or wateva smaller drive is for the os.
and da rem 750*4 well because of my multimeida backups - one for movies, one for tvshows and stuff, one for music and other stuff, and da last one for my backed up data, games and iso's.
and btw other stuff is nt pron.
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14. March 2007 @ 03:56 |
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@sarthak14
if the things you plan for backup is critical might I suggest setting it up in a RAID format, either RAID-0+1 (For speed and redundancy) but this will make it only 750GB x 2 = 1.5TB the other two HDD will be constantly mirroring the 1.5TB. The other option is RAID-5 (approx 700GB x 3 = 2.1TB w/the 4th drive sitting idle until something goes wrong with one of the other drives.) it's only a guesstimate about how much the raid setup will use on each of the 3 drives for HDD reproduction on to the "hot" spare should one of the original drives crap out. Only a suggestion, but again depends on how important the stuff you have is to you.
As for the OS drive get something fast...WD Raptor HDD. it's 10K RPM drive speed is unmatched in performance...that is unless you go SCSI with the available 15K drives. I've built several systems using the Raptor drives and I must say things load much quicker. again just my $0.02
Oh yeah even if it is porn I wouldn't tell a soul, I haven't shared where mines is. ha ha ha
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sarthak14
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14. March 2007 @ 04:04 |
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i Dint knw u cud type Porn newa ya ya fr the first time sharing isnt caring.
newa i dont need a backup raid config.because as soon as i download stuff worth 4.5 gb or say a season of any tc show, it automatically gets written on a dvd. so i really have no point in puttin it in a raid.
plus i put my really imp data in a 40 gb poket HDD
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14. March 2007 @ 04:40 |
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@sarthak14
I see good deal. Yeah I've been backing up my important stuff on pocket drive as well...now I just hope that that doesn't die on me. I do the same with the files I get...4.5GB and on to a disc it goes. Your system is going to be nice.
@Lp531
any specs yet? 680i, Quad Core, 4GB DDR2-1066, 8800GTX...damn I can see it now! :) In-Win's got a nice ferrari case out now. 
Best of all you can get it w/o PSU for a mere $76
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14. March 2007 @ 04:59 |
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I don't know if I could even dream this thing up. LOL. I may add m2c just for laughs and see what you guys think. Is that ok?
Lp531,
How's it going buddy? Haven't talked in a while. :-) I'm really interested to see what you do with sarthak14 on this. ooooooooh-aaaaah.
For some reason I can't see needing all that storage if it's going on a DVD-5 anyway. Oh well! That's why I have a little AMD single core and 500 GB of storage. Just for small potatoes. hehehe.
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sarthak14
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14. March 2007 @ 05:04 |
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Greensman
ITs all bout space and da worst part it aint ever enough.
im waitin fr my system specs 2 lp531 and with all due respect sir please take your time no problemo
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sarthak14
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15. March 2007 @ 03:43 |
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Waitin.... Waitin... Waitin.....
lol Sorry to be such an Ass
was Gettin Bored
take ur time sir.
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15. March 2007 @ 12:46 |
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My mobo is still to hot...[43c w/ no load at idle] taking it out and adjusting my front fans this Sat. What is the hottest part of the mobo and any sujestions while I am taking everything apart- going to remove some plastic on top for better air flow...may revirse it to intake also-[on my case the air has to go through two pieces of plastic w/ holes on top of case]
thanks everyone
Win. 7/Case- Thermaltake Armor11 bays "full case"-with side fan panel... removed stock fans replaced with SCYTHE 92mm 2ea. and SCYTHE/s-flex sff21f 120mm 2ea./ sunbeam 4 fan controller/Processor-Intel Core2Duo E6850 3.0 w/ Zalman CNPS7700-CU cooler/motherboard-Asus P5N32-E SLI p680I/PSU-Cooler Master RS 850 watt real power pro sli/Sound Card-Creative Sound Blaster X-FI FATAL1ty/Cables-Thermaltake Rounded IDE ATA & ATA2/Memory- 4 Gig Corsair XMS 800 MH/HDD-1ea. WD 300GB 10K VelociRaptor Sata-1ea.WD 320GB 7200rpm Sata/Drives- 2ea. Benq 1655 [Rev.BCDB]2ea.LG GH24NS70[rev.GN00]/52in1 card reader&Writer&USB/ Video cards- 1ea. EVGA Gforce Nvida GTX 550Ti /Monitors- 2ea. ACER AL2017 LCD 20 in. ea/Printer-
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15. March 2007 @ 13:07 |
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herrick,
Remove the northbridge and southbridge heatsinks and reinstall them with some artic silver 5. Make sure you remove all the original junk thermal compound. I would also suggest installing some chipset fans while you have the mobo out. I did this to my asus P5W DH Deluxe and my mobo temp went from 46-47C down to 31-32C. 40x40x20mm fans fit my chipset heatsinks perfectly. I mounted the fans by screwing them into the gaps between the heatsink fins.
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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15. March 2007 @ 18:18 |
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@ sarthak14 (& Lp531),
I did some research but don't know for sure on the compatibility of the system that I put together. I also only shopped at Newegg.com because I like their customer service and gettin all my goodies at one store. I know if you wanted to shop around you could get some better deals and all but here's what I came up with for starters. ;-)
NZXT full tower case
Thermaltake psu
Lite-on DVD-RW
NEC DVD-RW
eVGA mobo
OCZ DDR2 1100 RAM
Arctic Silver 5 (best on the market!!)
Intel C2D E6600
WD Raptor 150
WD 500 GB (times 4 or add another 1 if you want) Getting these saves GOBs of money, I know that you said it doesn't matter but almost $130 per drive seems like $$$ to me. ;-) Actually over $200 if you go Seagate and get SATA 3.0. :-)
I'm sure that I forgot something but here's what I thought would be a good start. I think all the cables are included in the mobo deal but you might check to be sure. I didn't add an aftermarket cpu cooler either because everyone has their preferences but I'm sure that someone will add their 2 cents to make sure you get something that will cool that CPU in case the stock one is bogus. ;-)
Like I said before this is something that I would consider a dream machine and I really don't know 100% sure of the parts and compatibility. BUT here you have it something to at least look at until Mort81 and Lp531 can add their ideas or critiques. They're good ladds if ye didn't know. ;-)
Grand Total before S & H is $2264 and some change. Really a good deal for everything that your getting. I LOVE NEWEGG......lol. hehehe.
.....gm
@6sdser,
Nice Ferrari Case there buddy. ;-)
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You guys are to nice not to mention that I forgot the GPU. LOL.
Here it is.....
If you do one right now.. eVGA 8800 GTX $569.99 for one GPU.....
If you go SLi right now...2 of these... eVGA 8800 GTS $279.99 each or $559.98 for SLi (2 of 'em)
I don't know which config would be better right but I would think the 2 for $560 would do great for any game in the next few years. ;-) Lp531 you tell me.......:-)
And that pushes your total to a little over $2800 with SLi or a BA GPU......WOW that's some $$$$ money now!!!!
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15. March 2007 @ 19:54 |
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Thanks PAL...will look into these things Sat. Cant move any further [7900 vid. card and OC the thing] in till this heat issue is figured out- I will look into those fans at SVC and see whats up... thanks for your input
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15. March 2007 @ 19:58 |
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herrick, also an after market cooler for that videocard will help bunches
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15. March 2007 @ 20:17 |
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herrick,
Even if you don't install any chipset fans, I highly recommend reseating the chipset heatsinks with some artic silver 5. The oem thermal compound under the heatsinks is crap. I'm not familiar with that mobo but if it has the gold colored covers over the heatsinks (like the P5W DH Deluxe), take them off to let the heatsinks breath. You can most likely install some chipset fans later w/o pulling the mobo as long as there is nothing over the heatsinks.
Edit: just looked up your mobo and it looks to have covers over the chipset heatsinks. I would take them off and pitch em. But that's your call. They're only held on with glue. Like I said earlier, these mods cooled my mobo down about 15 degrees C. 46C before. 31C now.
BTW these are the chipset fans I went with http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/i...products_id=619 I tried a couple different 40x40x10mm fans 1st but they were junk. These are much better and move twice the air.
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=236435This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 15. March 2007 @ 20:36
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15. March 2007 @ 20:49 |
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@Mort81
Will do... I have some artic silver 5 and some cleaner/stripper from the same company. I will do as you suggested- hopfully things will work out. again thanks for the input and link.
@ aabbccdd
I do not have the 7900 as of yet... I run two 6600s...Im not ging to get a new vid card in till is issue is resolved. when you speak of vid. fans are you speaking of the one that fit in through the back slots?
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15. March 2007 @ 20:57 |
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no they actually mount on the videocard its self. it will def. help your temps
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15. March 2007 @ 20:59 |
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so you can remove the stock fans to a Vid. card- and replace it with a better one?
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CORRECT!!
thats what i did with my GTX-7800 when i had it and it helped my mobo temps 10 to 15 degrees
I AM ALMOST POSITIVE THATS YOUR MAIN PROBLEM
being i have the same mobo and corrected it with an aftermarket videocard cooler
the NVIDIA cards run HOT!!
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15. March 2007 @ 21:14 |
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what do you suggest... do I have to get a certain fan per card? or is it the same per mfg? where did you get yours?
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i got mine from newegg
yeah same fan for both cards
but since you have two in SLI am not sure it would work being it would be to tight. you will have to asked someone other than me about that
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15. March 2007 @ 21:20 |
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OK thanks... I am grateful for all the help as always...
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