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ixcalthar   10-13-2007 at 02:55:15 AM

Hi everyone, i need some critique on this rig that i've speced out. At the momment i plan on ordering it after the new year, hoping the prices will drop.

http://secure.newegg.com/NewVersio [...] er=6356612

i plan on ocing the processor to around 3.0ghz.


thanks you for your time.

also i was looking at the newer quad that is appose to be coming out

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aevm   10-13-2007 at 03:40:20 AM
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It's beautiful.

I'd get 2x2GB RAM instead of 4x1GB, just to make upgrades to 8 GB possible for later.

I'd get MSI or BFG or XFX 8800 GTX (at the same $500 or less) instead of FoxConn.

I'd get a Scythe Ninja for $35 instead of the Arctic.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835185038
Or, if you want the absolute best air cooler, get the Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme and a SFF21F fan.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with your choices, so feel free to ignore any of this :)


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ixcalthar   10-13-2007 at 05:03:40 AM
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Sweet thanks for the feedback


i`ve swapped the foxconn gtx w/ the BFG gtx.
(that was one weak point that i wasnt too sure about, ty)

is there any big differences between the scythe ninja and arctic?


Message edited by ixcalthar on 10-13-2007 at 05:11:30 AM
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aevm   10-13-2007 at 06:00:24 AM
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The Arctic is pretty good, and excellent value for the money. Unfortunately I don't have any numbers for it right now.

Here are some numbers for the more recent coolers:

http://anandtech.com/casecoolingps [...] i=3068&p=6

The Ninja comes very close to the leader (the Ultra 120 Extreme) but much cheaper. I know it's quiet because that's what I got myself. If you're not going to overclock much the Arctic will be fine too, or even the stock cooler. The part I like about the Arctic is that it's easier to install than most coolers.


Message edited by aevm on 10-13-2007 at 06:03:10 AM
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ixcalthar   10-13-2007 at 04:28:48 PM
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hmm well i'll take your word for it, after all this is my first build, so ya heh =)

swaped the artic w/ the ninja

thanks Aevm

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