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I'm starting my first build.
Well, I'm new to the forums so... hello.
![]() Anyway, I've waited a while to build a computer. Finally, i'm getting started. Upgrading from: -Radeon 9800 pro -1 GB of DDR RAM -Pentium 4 UPGRADING TO: -8800GT (EVGA) -Q6600 -ASUS P5E WS -OCZ Reaper 4GB RAM -Coolermaster stacker 830 Case ___________ I'm pretty dang excited. ![]() I'm tired of playing CSS at 15 fps! I'm tired of playing crysis at .2 fps. (not kidding) I'm tired of playing COD4 at everything low I'm only ordering 2 things at a time from newegg. I have just placed orders on my first 2: the coolermaster case and the motherboard. Everything else like keyboard, speakers, CD drives are going to be bought at Bestbuy. If I can find my old camera I'll post pictures or even put it in the case mod gallery...If I can, I don't really know the rules to these forums or how people act. ![]() I want bragging rights Good day. Last edited by MikeJeng; Jan 13, 2008 at 01:59 AM. |
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What PSU are you getting?
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your gonna get hosed on prices at bestbuy, they cant compete with newegg unless you need it today.
you only need 2gb of ram but if your getting 4gb then get a 2x2gb set dont get 4x1gb
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Looks like the beginning of a nice system. What kind of HDD's are you looking at getting?
yowsa, how can you play those games at those framerates??? Newegg is my friend. Especially since they have a warehouse in Jersey so stuff that ships from there gets here next day if ordered early enuf. |
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Okay.
I am using a OCZ "gameXstream" 700W PSU 2X 2GB RAM. ![]() I live in Pennsylvania, so newegg should have my stuff in by the 17th or 18th. i'll be finished with the system in a few weeks since I'm ordering things 2 at a time. |
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oh yeah, Can you also tell me if my ASUS P5E WS motherboard supports penryn? It has PCI-E 2.0, so I'm assuming it will be compatible with some newer stuff.
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You should be able to check the compatability list at Asus's site for that. But assuming it's newer gen stuff, you should be okay.
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Asus is slow... the website I mean.
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here the same stuff they show on there website
http://www.platinummicro.com/product...f_id=MBASP5EWS and why a ws mobo and not the ASUS MAXIMUS FORMULA ? Last edited by DOM; Jan 13, 2008 at 03:05 AM. |
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X38 supports it. That is the little brother to my Maximus Formula board
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X38 chipset. No need to say more.
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not to mention the box says so, lol
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You should go with an 8800 GTS 512 imo
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I see your point now. Its all but personal choice really. Now that i see it, either one will do whatever you wish it too haha
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Yeah, the 8800GT is very close with the 8800GTS (revised).
Soon, when Nvidia releases some kind of 9xxx card, I'll use the EVGA step-up program. My case and motherboard should be here around Thursday. I'll take pictures. |
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That's a hell of an upgrade. You'll enjoy it.
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Lol, Yes! The GT just dropped by $10 on newegg.
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Well, today is 1-15-08.
My coolermaster stacker has just arrived and it's huge! Compare this to a suitcase. :P |
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Cool cant wait to see the pics
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I'm not so sure you'd want to get an nVidia card for an X38 motherboard. Maybe it's best if you stick to ATi? Atleast then you could run Crossfire if you wanted to upgrade in the future.
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Just a heads up. By the end of this month you will be able to buy a Q9450(Penryn45nm+2.66GHz+1333FSB+12MBcache+SSE4) for just 50 bucks more MSRP(maybe even less online) than the Q6600 your considering. Here is a link to intels corporate pdf file: http://media.corporate-ir.net/media_..._1ku_Price.pdf
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Especially when it's not confirmed that nVidia's SLi will be available on X38.
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