The (new) Official PC building thread!

@gtr35

if you are specifically looking for a 850w power supply (with headroom for future SLI upgrade) and complies with a mid-tower case for a perfect fit, check out the OCZ GameXStream 850w unit i mentioned here in the other thread.

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/19/87039#2596796

it's standard size unlike many of the other 850w+ and higher models which are too long to fit properly into midtower cases.

docTY

 

does anybody know which of these are better, theyre basically the same price

Asus P5N32-E SLI (over priced at this site)

EVGA 122-CK-NF68-AR Socket T (LGA 775) NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI

 

@kivory666
thnx Doc...for the link...

@esoteric1
damn...they both r good...but 680i is newer than P5N32 SLI

 

The Asus P5N32-E SLI is a 680i MB

 

ya i know...but eVGA's 680i is newer...i think...

 

yeah Evga's 680i is newer and supposidly it gets really hot even with the optional fan.

 

ya and thats bad...and they said that the fan is "Optional"...wat da hell...

 

Sorry it took so long to respond, it is a XPS/Dimension XPS Gen 2.

Also I mostly use it for video and sound recording and editing so I would like to also make it whisper quite.

Any idea's thanks again guys.

 

Oh yeah, and a cheap AGP graphics card for video editing, two screen?

I guess this is in it.

1 D0116 PROCESSOR, 80532, 3.2G, 512, 800FSB, SOCKET N
1 U2424 CARD (CIRCUIT), PLANAR (MOTHERBOARD), DIMENSION, XPS-G2

{{Original question was can I and how hard is it to upgrade to a dual or quad core processor.}}

Thanks again.

 

yeah socket N is 478 so youll definately need a new mobo with socket T (775)

 

Is it possible to go 2 separate processors, if I upgrade my mobo?

 

i dont know much about dual processor motherboards but I think theyre used mainly as servers and are more expensive than "normal" high end mobos. I dont think that would be practical for video/sound recording and editing. I cant really help you there.

 

I'm building a new gaming rig/office pc, and need ATI Crossfire cards...I need suggestion on specific cards and retailer?
I was thinking X1950...I'm in California.

NEW Parts: already bought.
DFI Lanparty UT CFX3200/DR =$90.00
AMD 4000 San Diego =$110
Zalman Fatal1ty 120mm =$49.00
OCZ GameXstream 700 (4)12v 18amp rails)=$80.00

OLD Parts:
2 gigs Corsair pc3200
Blue limited edition WaveMaster (Modded for air)
(2)250gb SATA striped w/operating system.
(2)500gb SATA storage

Choices:
I have $120 e coupon from Best Buy on a monitor, expires new years...

Thinking:
24" Gateway FPD2485W
6 ms response time; 1000:1 contrast ratio; 450 cd/m² brightness; 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution; high-definition support,High-definition support for 1080p through DVI-D with HDCP; 1 DVI-D, 1 VGA, 2 component video, 1 composite video and 1 S-video inputs.
$680.00

or

22" Gateway FPD2275W
5 ms response time; 700:1 contrast ratio; 300 cd/m² brightness; 1680 x 1050 resolution; 160° viewing angles; digital DVI-D and analog VGA inputs; HD-ready. HD-ready via digital DVI input; standard analog VGA input; component video, composite video and S-video inputs.
$399.00

What do you think about these two?

 

the 24" one...but the brightness is bit much...but i rather buy Dell 3007 30" monitor...

 

Best Buy doesn't have dell...want to use free $120 E coupon before it expires...22" is ok for size...Like the specs on 24" better...

I am looking at SAPPHIRE 100186L Radeon X1950XT 256MB 256-bit GDDR3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814102067
$249.99

SAPPHIRE 100176U Radeon X1950PRO 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Ultimate Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814102070
$209.99

SAPPHIRE 100189L Radeon X1900GT 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 VIVO PCI Express x16 VIVO HDCP Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814102022
$169.99

Looking at 1900GT as a stop gap measure...would only buy 1...until X1950XTX 512MB DDR4 comes out.

These are the cards I'm looking at...was thinking of waiting for X1950XTX with 512MB of DDR4...Is their much improvement over DDR3?

 

yes thats tru...i'll go for X1950XT...

 

the 2485 is a nicer vdu and would work great in a bright office environment, it also has the price tag to match. it is more future proof as it is hdcp compliant so you will get real hi-def if/when you move over to vista/hddvd/brdvd.

well yes the faster ram gives better performance, how much and is worth the extra cost? thats upto you and your wallet. this will give you an idea of how much of a boost it will give you.

 

Home/Office...so lighting is up to me...and I am a vampire.

It will be in my bedroom...and will probably be used as a TV, alot...thats why I was leaning towards the 24"...and the 1080p resolution...

Thanks for the link to the video card chart...I didn't know the X1950XTX 512MB with DDR4 had came out...

 

it will look even better in the dark, but it is bright enough not to apear faded in the day time as well. they have a mad matt black screen which helps to reduce any glare too, pain in the arse to clean(so dont touch it or like i did squash a fly on it) but nice to look at.


the main thing is the hdcp, and getting a card that is as well. im not sure if any more have come out since, but here is an article that lists the ones that are/were at the time of writing.

thats why we are here, more than happy to help.

take it easy.

 

anyone hav good cooling and cheap Full-Tower case suggestion for computer...