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spark29   07-30-2007 at 03:51:58 AM

https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersio [...] dget+build

Attempting to get this done for under 500 dollars so I can get a new monitor, but this is more important at the moment. I have the 4400 and gigabyte board for the express purpose of overclocking. I already have a hard drive and os, so that isn't part of the list. I'm interested in mostly games like bf2 and css on high settings, so I'm hoping the 7600 gt will handle it, otherwise it will get upgraded via step-up. The case was chosen for the cheap price and the double 120 mm fans and side duct. I don't know much about the psu's but I assumed that this build wouldn't require too much. The psu has 430 watts and dual 12 volt rails and 1394 reviews. Let me know what you guys think.


Message edited by spark29 on 07-30-2007 at 03:55:20 AM
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emp   07-30-2007 at 03:59:31 AM
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Change the 7600GT for either of these cards, it'll be an insane jump in performance:

SAPPHIRE 100176L Radeon X1950PRO 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102061

Foxconn FV-N79SM2D2-OC GeForce 7900GS 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814186013

And a PSU like this instead: (The one you chose DOES NOT have dual 12v rails)

FSP Group (Fortron Source) AX450-PN ATX12V 450W Power Supply 110/240V NEMKO, TUV, CSA, IEC, UL, CE - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817104954

Or

FSP Group (Fortron Source) AX500-PN ATX2.2 500Watts Power Supply 110-120/ 220-240V UL, CSA, VDE, NEMKO, TUV, CE, CB, FCC - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817104037


Message edited by emp on 07-30-2007 at 04:00:49 AM
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