The (new) Official PC building thread!

boozer,
I don't know but it seems like a really good "cheapy" board. I didn't consider anything with less than 6 SATA's when I built mine. I have all 8 hooked up. lol. If I want to run any more SATA HDD's I'll have to pull a SATA ODD or add a SATA controller card. lol.

...gm

sorry no help as usual.....

edit;
ooops sam, sorry meant to direct that at boozer.

These X-540's aren't to bad.

Thanks for the quick comment on the X530's.

 

I only use two SATA ports, and I don't plan on raid. Seems like a pretty good deal.

EDIT: Any thoughts on a good cheap case. The Antec P182 is only 90 bucks, but I don't like the fact that it has no front fan.

 

abuzar1,

I would spend the extra $10 and get the GA-P35-DS3L!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128059

For your extra $10, it has much better power regulation, which is very important, especially if you overclock! Even the On-board sound is much better. The DS3L is the same basic package as the rest of the DS3 series, just without the extras. Knowing what I know now, I would never go back to a MB with 3 stage power regulation. Too easy to make smoke! LOL!!

BTW! I think the sidebar is there to enable some flexibility when someone posts pics. Even then once in a while, someone gets crazy and puts something too large, it still blows the screens out of whack! That's why I've taken to using the direct link. It saves space and it doesn't give someone else fits regardless of the size. The problem is that until the offending pic is removed, the whole thread gets knocked out of kilter until the pic is removed!

Best Regards,
Russ

 

That sounds good. So that puts this setup at 1005 dollars after shipping. I wouldn't build it(too much new tech coming out in march)

Q6600
GA-P35-DS3L
2GB Crucial Ballistic PC-8500
8800GT
OCZ GameXStream 700W PSU
Freezer 7 Pro
Seagate 500GB 32MB SATA HDD
Sony/NEC SATA DVD burner
Antec P182

 

abuzar1,
Looks good to me. Not my choice for a case, but that's only because I had a nasty experience years ago with a case with a full length door. I knocked a steaming hot cup of coffee over in my lap! LOL!! That's why I like the 2/3 door on my Cavalier! I can sit my coffee cup right in front of it and it misses by a mile! LOL!!

If you are going with the Quad I would still go with the DS3R, but that's just me. Strictly for the Ultra Durable!

Best Regards,
Russ

 

Like I said I won't be building that, just checking up on recent prices. I'll wait for the new Quads, and I probably will go with the same mobo I have now. I'm skipping X38/X48 as I am going the Nvidia route for now.

Let's see what the future brings...

 

abuzar1,
I use MBs like that for business machines. Stuff that doesn't get overclocked. I still use a 500W PSU though! Preferably with OB Video!

Russ

 

You use X38 motherboards for stuff you DON'T overclock? OK, that's kinda weird don't you think?

 

abuzar1,

LOL!! No, boards in that price range! ROFLMAO!!

Russ

 

Ok and since the cheapest X38 motherboard is 200, you use 200 dollar boards in business machines...

Yeah I'm just gonna assume you were talking about the crappy 60 buck motherboard.

 

abuzar1,

Put down the Pipe and back away from the computer! ROFL!! You posted a P35! LOL!! That's what we were discussing!

Russ

 

Oh I get it now.

Sorry I'm just trying to distract myself from a Project I have to finish.

 

@boozer,
I like these. NOT bad for the money and maybe something that you'd like.
Apollo NZXT black $66 after S&H and MIR
Alpha NZXT black $45 after MIR
Centruian 534 black/silver $50 delivered
Thermaltake SopranoRS black $75 delivered

..gm

 

Thanks, I'll look into it.

Even though I'm not putting together anything right now, a Case is always useful to have for the next build. If I see a good deal I'll probably just buy it now.

 

Anybody notice the deal Newegg has right now for the 64x2 6000 Black Edition. With the promo code, $149! That might be fun to play with. 2MB of L2 also! One could build a relatively inexpensive game machine!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...IGNEFL020508-_-CPUsProcessors-_-E0-_-19103191


Throw in this MB for $129, and away you go!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...C-IGNEFL020508-_-Motherboards-_-E0-_-13131013


Russ

 

Screw AMD. Let's just ignore them till they get their shit together.

 

abuzar1,
Now be nice! LOL!!
It's still not a bad deal for a nice SLI machine. It isn't exactly bog slow, you know! The 6000 black Edition is not a bad CPU! The MB's been around for a while too! Pretty positive reviews as well!

Hey, cheap SLI!

Best Regards,
Russ

 

A 80 dollar E2180 will overclock to 3.2 ghz easy. What's the point then?

EDIT: I'm guessing SLI motherboards for the C2D don't come that cheap? That's the only thing that might make it worthwhile.

 

boozer that was a little harsh.

I just noticed that the AMD has 125W and the newer Intel's have 65W!! How much does that save on heat?? wow......

...gm

 

Got curious so here. Gigabyte link

all Intel sli mobos..... i think.... lol

....gm