Guttboy
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System Name | First Build 2009 |
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Processor | Intel E8400 (E0) 3.0GHz |
Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P |
Cooling | Xigmatek HDT S1283 (120mm) |
Memory | G.Skill 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) |
Video Card(s) | EVGA GTX260 |
Storage | WD Caviar Black 1TB 7200rpm 32MB SATA |
Display(s) | LG W2600H-PF 25.5" (1920x1200) |
Case | Cooler Master CM690 |
Audio Device(s) | Creative Labs X-Fi Xtreme Gamer |
Power Supply | Corsair 750TX |
Software | Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit |
Hi everyone!
Well the 4850X2 2Gb died on me today and had to be shipped back. I was not overwhelmed by the card as it was extremely noisy and started artifacting all the time. Once Bitten, Twice Shy now.....
With that being said here is what I would like to do with the computer/card:
1. Play the occasional game.
2. Archive videos from 8mm to DVD...nothing professional solely archiving old family vids.
3. Folding @ Home
4. General computer use....internet, office junk, etc....
I have never planned on going Crossfire or SLI and my MOBO is a Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P so SLI is pretty much out anyhow.
I was not a fan of the noise from the 4850X2....so I would like something a bit quieter.
I will be running this on a 26" monitor @ 1920x1200 at all times with a DVI cable running to the monitor.
So for around $300 I am looking for the best bang for my buck......I have no pref between ATI or Nvidia.
I would like to purchase from NewEgg as I have had great success with them....oh and btw I have to get this thing ASAP as my rig is down for the count w/o the card.
Suggestions and Pros/Cons would be greatly appreciated!
Regards,
Well the 4850X2 2Gb died on me today and had to be shipped back. I was not overwhelmed by the card as it was extremely noisy and started artifacting all the time. Once Bitten, Twice Shy now.....
With that being said here is what I would like to do with the computer/card:
1. Play the occasional game.
2. Archive videos from 8mm to DVD...nothing professional solely archiving old family vids.
3. Folding @ Home
4. General computer use....internet, office junk, etc....
I have never planned on going Crossfire or SLI and my MOBO is a Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P so SLI is pretty much out anyhow.
I was not a fan of the noise from the 4850X2....so I would like something a bit quieter.
I will be running this on a 26" monitor @ 1920x1200 at all times with a DVI cable running to the monitor.
So for around $300 I am looking for the best bang for my buck......I have no pref between ATI or Nvidia.
I would like to purchase from NewEgg as I have had great success with them....oh and btw I have to get this thing ASAP as my rig is down for the count w/o the card.
Suggestions and Pros/Cons would be greatly appreciated!
Regards,