Now before you go and say I don't need the DDR3 RAM, I realize there is no need (yet) for DDR3, but i don't want to have to upgrade it in 6 months and have to get a new board, and possibly other components just to upgrade the RAM. Also regarding the X38 Mobo, I want to have the option to upgrade the GPU to a PCIe2 card, plus I like the features of X38.
I don't really have a budget on this one, but I'd like to keep it under $2500 USD. Currently I'm estimating the cost to be about $2000 for the computer, and maybe another 400-500 on monitor, keyboard/mouse, speakers, vista and XP.
Thanks!
Message edited by oo7b0nds on 01-25-2008 at 03:49:01 AM
I'm really liking the 8800GTS 512. It looks like it overclocks really well (Toms review said 44% better than a GTX?!), and even not overclocked it performs well. I think I'll probably go with that.
I've heard some good things about the Thermalright. I'll get that, unless there is something better.
The Samsung 245GW 24" Widescreen 5ms DC 3000:1 1920 x 1200 LCD looks really good to me. The only thing is I don't know if I really want 24". To me that just seems too big. However I can't find any 21-22" that have full HD. I can find 1680 x 1050. Are there any ones a little smaller with full HD?
I can't find any Yale Loon fans on either tigerdirect or newegg.
Also does can anyone recommend either one of the cases over the other? Or even a different case.
Message edited by oo7b0nds on 01-23-2008 at 09:11:20 PM
Bumping because it fell past the first page. It would be great if I could get some more input, before I buy the parts either tomorrow, or the next day.
Oh and an 8800GTS 512 is a better choice/$ value, and at the resolution of the 24" there is NOT a significant loss in FPS (10% or more is significant...statistically)...save a good $200 - $300!
I've never heard of Yale Loon Fans But you might like to use the silverstone fm121 for the same purpose. It has a max airflow of 110CFM and it comes with a fanspeed controller if you don't want it too loud.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811999344
I think cases are too much of a personal choice. Both cases you picked look good, but I wouldn't buy either of them. That's just me, the case I would recommend would be the Cooler Master RC-690-KKN1-GP. Check it out and see if you like it.
Nice picks and description on newegg.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811999344 Since both newegg and tigerdirect's prices are outright criminal heres a link to it on zipzoomfly.
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Prod [...] e=10006342
Evilshurik: I've never heard of 'Yale' OR 'Yate' lune fans either xP
I do like that fan though. If I can't find anything better I'll go with that one.
I suppose it is more of a personal opinion after all as I don't really like the Cooler Master. I think I'll go with one of the ones I selected, thank for the suggestion though.
akhilles: Damn. 200CFM? Those have got to be crazy loud no?
I'll look for one around 100-200CFM.
Yup. That's why I use a fan controller to tame the beasts. Analog ones are better than digital ones cuz the latter can crap out & doesn't set the exact RPM except for rip-off ones. i.e. I want 1989 RPM, but the controller skips to 2000 RPM. Plus digital ones can lose its memory & all your settings.
I haven't bought yet, but everyone is telling me to go with the P182 case because it is quieter, cooler and easier to manage cabling in. I like the idea of tricking out my case, but in the end, I think quiet and cool is the way to go.
why pick different makes of dvd-burners?
why pick a 250 and a 750 hdd?
It's very smart IMO. You get two CDs with different software rather than identical. You can use each burner for what it does best. (Some write faster, some rip faster, etc.) Some times a game's stupid DRM scheme fails with a burner type and it's great if you have a different second one. Some times you borrow a DVD from the public library and it has tons of scratches and only one of the burners is able to read it.
I'm considering getting a WD Raptor for the OS and programs, can anyone tell me whether they are worth it?
They aren't. In most situations a WD7500AAKS will have the same performance, and it's 5 times bigger for the same price and quieter.
Also look at Scythe S-Flex SFF21E fans.
OK, I can't resist. Come on, man, forget DDR3, it's a horrible mistake. P5E or GA-X38-DS4 are excellent X38 boards and they work fine with DDR2, which is much cheaper and offers very much the same performance.
You may need a BIOS flash to get any motherboard to work with E8400.
