The Official PC building thread -3rd Edition

I don't know gm, i told u before i haven't got a clue about any of this stuff.

My son just wants to be able to talk to the guys on his forums, and i wouldn't mind being able to use skype myself, if i ever get near the new computer! lol!

So any suggestions gratefully appreciated.

 

Indeed, they are just headphones, not a headset. I was thinking more along these lines:
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=335570

 

Thanks Sam, and they're 40 euro cheaper as well

So they would do what i want, yeah?

I'll order them so. Thanks again

 

Yeah, they should be fine. I know Sennheiser are known for their expensive gear, but I have one of their cheapest sets and they're fabulous.

 

Have ordered them, thanks again

 

Lol I just use the my Xbox mic.

 

...and you yourself commentedon how bad it sounds. You don't even need a real PC man!

 

They have a headset with the xbox. But i didn't realise u could use it with the pc too. Anyway, doesn't matter, cos i want to get skype, chat to my relations in australia.

 

Sam, haha, I know it's horrible and I know I gripe about it. I still use it though, because I don't feel like spending money on another one. It works. That's all I need from it.

 

As an owner of a 10 quid Labtec desk mic from Maplin, I can empathise with that!

 

Okay, anyone know the specifics about these chips?

INTEL '05 Q6600
INTEL CORE 2 QUAD
SLACR MALAY
2.40GHZ/8M/1066/05A
L807A425

 

Is that what you got today?

 

It is indeed. It's not installed yet as it turned up at quarter to 7 this evening while I was eating dinner, and I don't work so well without natural light...

 

Bro, get some light bulbs and get to work! lol

 

I'm on it. I'll bbl.

 

sammorris,

The best specific is that it's G0 stepping! LOL!! Good luck with it and have fun!

Russ

 

yep.. SLACR = G0 stepping... good for you laddie!!!

only solace that i have is I know mine cost less than yours unless you STOLE it... hehehe.

Have fun mate... let's see some screenies pretty soon.

...gm

 

Unfortunately his batch number isn't that great. I hope he does well.

 

OK - Is there any way to help this resident dummy (me) on how to read the codes on the chips? Any web reference? Planning a Nehalem build - got an Antec 900 in a box and a new Antec 1000 watt PS. Waiting for the X58 chip / SAS controller (in upcoming ASUS board) and, of course, the i7 chip. Saving my quarters and dollars. Not a gamer "yet" but planning on getting there with this next build.