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The (new) Official PC building thread!

Discussion in 'Building a new PC' started by creaky, Nov 27, 2006.

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  1. Bladerz05

    Bladerz05 Regular member

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    you guys seem pretty sure about that processor what makes it better than the one i chose

    on the mobo with the graphics card i chose has PCI Express 2.0 which it looks like that board doesnt have
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125086


    and btw thanks guys i didnt expect to get responses this fast :)

     
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    Well refer back to my post lol. I put exactly the Same stuff as LP!

    Intel is just simply better these days. Couple of years back and I would have NEVER said that but it's true now.

    The E8400 is a Wolfdale chip. It consumes less power, makes less heat, has more cache and it overclocks better.

    EDIT: I didn't look at your video card before. Get a proper 3870 with GDDR4 ram.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127315

    If you're paying this much, might as well do it right.
     
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    Intel is superior right now...thats all...

    The one I chose is the Brand New Penryn...Faster...more cache...uses less electricity...overclocks farther...

    "The Go (2)"...was for the memory...if you want 4gb...if the board supports it...I never looked at the spec's of the M/B...just make sure it has 4 DDR2 slots...

    If your going crossfire...then the 750 quad P/S...

    The A/C 7 Pro is superior...to the Zalman...

    And Boozer...Quit Copying Me...LOL..:)

    And your going to need fans with that case...I listed some earlier on this page or the next...go with (3) of those...I got a feeling the (1) that comes with the case sucks...
     
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    Ah I half beat you again lol.

    What's goin on LP?

    Rob, that CPU is excellent. As for the motherboard well I think you can do a little better. From what I've heard I can't put too much trust in Asus motherboards unless they are the 300 dollar versions lol.

    This motherboard will do just fine.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128050
     
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  5. Bladerz05

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    ok thats some great info so
    OCZ Reaper HPC Edition 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800

    or

    Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066

    since the processor you guys chose doesnt have HT technology (does that really do anything, my current build has it...)
    Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037&Tpk=E8400

    GIGABYTE GA-X38-DS4 LGA 775 Intel X38
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128080

    ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro BTW how loud is that?
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134

    CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX ATX12V / EPS12V 750W Power Supply
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

    GIGABYTE GV-RX387512H Radeon HD 3870 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 you guys all seem to like this choice
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125086

     
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    @boozer
    That board does not support Crossfire..:)
     
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    Rob boozer is right go with that Gigabyte and QUIT looking for something better!! :p

    @Bladerz05,
    Rob's post was a question for him not directed at you. ;) Sorry for the mixup on his/our part. :D

    The Crucial DDR2 1066 RAM they are directing you toward is GOOD!! I have the "Tracer" version of that RAM and it's frikkin great!!! :D

    I don't understand the "want" for DDR3 RAM right now. It's way to expensive for the performance you get, well IMHO. ;)

    Good luck with your build. :) btw which Lite-On are you going with?, you said something about pulling your present DVDRW.

    ...gm
     
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    I'm still saying don't go with that video card. In fact wait for a few weeks. Get the 3870X2 board with onboard crossfire. It's all on one card so you don't need a Motherboard with crossfire support.

    LP, you stop copying me! lol
     
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    I think that I posted that board too. It's funny how many of us there were ready to pounce on this. hehehe. :p

    link to Gigbyte website and DS4 mobo

    ...gm
     
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    greensman

    im not to sure it was a $36 newegg special with lightscribe and it plugs in via sata

    abuzar

    is that m/b gonna be cost efficient, it sounds pretty pricy
     
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    The first board does have Crossfire. That's why I said if you want you can get the video card that is basically two 3870s in one package and then not require a board with crossfire, which was my second pick. The first board does have crossfire though.


    EDIT: Blade, what mobo are you talkin' about?
     
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    @Bladerz05
    Skip the Reaper...go with the Crucial...

    I like that M/B choice...

    I like the PC Power & Cooling...for its rear mounted fan...In this PC case...a down mounted fan...will be competing with your...CPU Cooler for air...Its really an air flow issue...its a more appropriate design for your choice of cases...

    The AC 7 Pro is quieter...and trust me...its better...

    @boozer
    thats the one you linked to..:)
    GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3R
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128050
    PCI Express x16 quantity (1)
     
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    WiFi? compare

    i take it these 2 are the same minus the wifi???
    if i go this route haveing 2 puters in the house would i need the wifi to get internet without the hard wireing?
     
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    Bladerz,
    Here's another suggestion for a case. ;) DON'T let sammorris see this post. lol.

    NZXT Apollo Black

    Good case for the money and you can add a 120mm fan to the front if need be. ;) the EGG has plenty to choose from. :D

    ...gm
     
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    ok ummm i am confused now ok i was going with the
    GIGABYTE GA-X38-DS4 LGA 775 Intel X38
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128080

    "That's why I said if you want you can get the video card that is basically two 3870s in one package and then not require a board with crossfire, which was my second pick."

    where is that?
     
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    ok i could spend a little more for that card....my big thing is the whine that i have found notorious on radeon fans
     
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