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2007-12-08 14:12:50

#51

mtb0minime: minimember; +2,418|7132

Hmm February 2008 is sooner than I expected (I haven't been keeping track of nVidia). I guess you could make the wait. But personally I can't; like I said before, I reaaaaaaalllllllllyyyyy want this computer

And yes those motherboards you described are common, but I don't think they're worth it. You could get an extra video card that's crap and put it in there, but I don't think it'll improve performance much.

2007-12-08 19:58:40

#52

aimless: Member; +166|6603|Texas

ok an update to everything so far, I stuck with the 6000+ and the cheap ps, got different RAM, mobo, vid card, and case.

http://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/wis … er=5070545

After shipping and everything, it comes out to $670ish

Quick question about overclocked cards. A lot of brands sell their cards for $20-$30 extra because they are overclocked. Can't you just buy a stock card and overclock it yourself? Or is there more to it? I would rather do the minute overclocking they do at home then spend the extra money.

Last edited by aimless (2007-12-08 19:59:15)

2007-12-08 20:05:45

#53

mtb0minime: minimember; +2,418|7132

That's a good list you got there. All except the processor. You should've just spent the few extra bucks to get a much better C2D. Other than that things look great. Glad to see you went with the 8800 GT 512. Power supply is a bit worrisome, though. I don't know how much overclocking you're going to be able to do with it, but it should last you a while.

I don't know how it is with nVidia cards, but ATi has a Catalyst Control Center, where you can simply open up a little slider to adjust the clock speed. It's very simple and easy. Make sure your case has good cooling and nice airflow. You don't want your card to overheat too much and then burn out. And don't overclock it too much if you want this system to last you a while, overclocked cards don't last as long if they're pushed too far.

Overall it's a great buy!

2007-12-08 20:09:54

#54

killer21: Because f*ck you that's why.; +400|7068|Reisterstown, MD

Dual Nvidia 8800GTX is the way to go.

2007-12-08 20:51:16

#55

eusgen: Nugget; +402|7270|Jupiter

My new system will have the E6850 Very pretty and expensive.

Adding links to the parts and where your going to purchase them from also helps

Last edited by eusgen (2007-12-08 20:52:34)

2007-12-09 08:16:00

#56

aimless: Member; +166|6603|Texas

killer21 wrote:
Dual Nvidia 8800GTX is the way to go.

And expensive!

eusgen wrote:
My new system will have the E6850 Very pretty and expensive.

Adding links to the parts and where your going to purchase them from also helps

Check the newegg link above, it has the list of the parts I'm gonna buy.

Anyone have any experience with MSI or EliteGroup motherboards?

2007-12-09 10:10:50

#57

Bell: Frosties > Cornflakes; +362|7027|UK

aimless wrote:
ok an update to everything so far, I stuck with the 6000+ and the cheap ps, got different RAM, mobo, vid card, and case.

http://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/wis … er=5070545

After shipping and everything, it comes out to $670ish

Quick question about overclocked cards. A lot of brands sell their cards for $20-$30 extra because they are overclocked. Can't you just buy a stock card and overclock it yourself? Or is there more to it? I would rather do the minute overclocking they do at home then spend the extra money.

If you have already bought it then fair enough, but honestly, anyone here will tell u the C2D is FAR better :\ For gaming anyway.

Martyn

2007-12-09 10:58:56

#58

TheEternalPessimist: Wibble; +412|7098|Mhz

The#1Spot wrote:
TheEternalPessimist wrote:
aimless wrote:
Yes, for gaming.

I know the Q6600 rapes, and for $279.99 it better rape, but that's too expensive for me.
E6750 then, $10 more, beats a 6000+ at stock and OCs by well over 1Ghz easily.
Yea did you forget the extra money you waste to get those kind of clock speeds. Try to get the new Phenom 9500. It has a substantial abount of cache over a 6000+ and for 240$ its at a great price.

phenom 9500 2.2ghz 6000+ 3.0ghz
L1 512kb L1 256kb
L2 2mb L2 2mb
L3 2mb dual core
quad core 160$
240$

For 80$ more it is a great buy considering the fact that it has been out on the market for less than 2months. Always do research before you buy.

It beats a 6000 and a 9500 at stock, 500-750Mhz OCs you can do at no extra cost on the stock cooler, 1Ghz+ you can do on a $60 cooler.

AMD just doesn't match up anymore for gaming, they're a long way behind (this coming from a self confessed ex-AMD fanboy).

EDIT: Actually it might not beat a 9500+, haven't check the benches, but it shits on it's face for price, you may as well get a Q6600 for that cost, which would grind a 9500+ into the floor.

aimless wrote:
ok an update to everything so far, I stuck with the 6000+ and the cheap ps, got different RAM, mobo, vid card, and case.

http://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/wis … er=5070545

After shipping and everything, it comes out to $670ish

Quick question about overclocked cards. A lot of brands sell their cards for $20-$30 extra because they are overclocked. Can't you just buy a stock card and overclock it yourself? Or is there more to it? I would rather do the minute overclocking they do at home then spend the extra money.

Shame, you could have done a lot better at very little extra cost

Last edited by TheEternalPessimist (2007-12-09 11:01:48)

2007-12-09 11:33:42

#59

aimless: Member; +166|6603|Texas

Hey hey, I haven't bought it yet! You guys are making some serious arguments about the E6750. I'll keep researching. The Q6600 is a little pricey for now, but I could upgrade later.

Elitegroup, MSI motherboards...any good?

2007-12-09 11:41:15

#60

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6892|Finland

E6750 is nice. overclocks very well too. I personally don't like MSI motherboards. EVGA/ASUS/GIGABYTE are good.

I vote Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R for that price range

edit: and Corsair 520HX Power Supply + 8800GT/HD 3870

Last edited by GC_PaNzerFIN (2007-12-09 11:45:58)

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2007-12-09 12:03:29

#61

TheEternalPessimist: Wibble; +412|7098|Mhz

aimless wrote:
Hey hey, I haven't bought it yet! You guys are making some serious arguments about the E6750. I'll keep researching. The Q6600 is a little pricey for now, but I could upgrade later.

Elitegroup, MSI motherboards...any good?

if you're on a budget they're stable and last a decent ammount of time, they lack features sometimes for OCing and they aren't the best in other areas but they're not 'bad'. I'd go with Asus personally.

2007-12-09 12:03:58

#62

aimless: Member; +166|6603|Texas

Found some mobos:

DFI INFINITY P965-S
ABIT IP35-E LGA
GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L
ASUS P5B LGA 775 Intel P965

Last edited by aimless (2007-12-09 12:06:13)

2007-12-09 12:09:16

#63

TheEternalPessimist: Wibble; +412|7098|Mhz

Of those I'd go with the Gigabyte, heard very little bad about them, not used them personally though.

EDIT: Take a look at the Asus P5K.

Last edited by TheEternalPessimist (2007-12-09 12:10:05)

2007-12-09 12:17:19

#64

aimless: Member; +166|6603|Texas

Here's what I have so far:

http://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/wis … er=5070545

Trying to keep under $700 and I think I succeeded

I might go with the XFX 8800GT instead of the EVGA one, its -$20 !!

Last edited by aimless (2007-12-09 12:21:14)

2007-12-09 12:22:51

#65

TheEternalPessimist: Wibble; +412|7098|Mhz

Looks a lot better, that PSU is my only worry but, I can't find anything I'd buy for under $100 so I guess you're stuck with it

EDIT: It's a lot more but, it's less likely to fuck up your system.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817341010

Last edited by TheEternalPessimist (2007-12-09 12:25:33)

2007-12-09 12:23:27

#66

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6892|Finland

TheEternalPessimist wrote:
Of those I'd go with the Gigabyte, heard very little bad about them, not used them personally though.

EDIT: Take a look at the Asus P5K.

I would stay away from P5K. People are having lots of troubles with it. And you can get DS3R for $99

edit: and please STAY AWAY from that cheap PSU. The last thing you want is cheap PSU blowing up your rig.... and you can get cheaper ram too. 4GB costs only few bucks more after rebaits.

Last edited by GC_PaNzerFIN (2007-12-09 12:26:59)

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2007-12-09 12:25:47

#67

aimless: Member; +166|6603|Texas

TheEternalPessimist wrote:
Looks a lot better, that PSU is my only worry but, I can't find anything I'd buy for under $100 so I guess you're stuck with it

Hopefully, it will last a few months and then I will have saved enough money to buy a solid 600w one.

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