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mlaporta   02-04-2008 at 06:31:15 PM

Please take a look at this build and offer any last-minute comments before I make the purchase (I want to be able to over-clock to 4ghz on air with no long-term longevity problems, I would like it to last 3 or more years):

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor
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ABIT IP35 Pro LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard
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OCZ Gold 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Memory Kit OCZ2G8004GK
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EVGA 512-P3-N841-A3 GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready
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Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
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CORSAIR CMPSU-620HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 620W Power Supply
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Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme
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Scythe S-Flex SFF21F fan
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Arctic silver 5 compound
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Seagate Barracuda ST3250410AS 250GB 7200.10 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
Seagate Barracuda ST3500320AS 500GB 7200.11 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
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Samsung SH-S203B SATA
ASUS DRW-2014L1T SATA
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(NOT SURE WHICH ONE IS A BETTER CHOICE?)
SAMSUNG 2220WM Black 22" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1
SAMSUNG 226BW Black 22" 2ms (GTG) DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 700:1

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Maziar   02-04-2008 at 06:44:33 PM
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Looks awesome mate :)
But if the timings of the RAM is 5-5-5-15 i recommend to get a RAM with
4-4-4-x or lower timings

------------------------------ Q6600@3.4+ TT V1 Cooler,SAPPHIRE HD 4870X2,ASUS MAXIMUS FORMULA,4GB OCZ DDR2 800,LG W2452V 1920x1200
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rgeist554   02-04-2008 at 06:45:27 PM
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Looks good.

 

If you want to SLI in the future - go with a 780i board.

 
Quote :

(NOT SURE WHICH ONE IS A BETTER CHOICE?)
SAMSUNG 2220WM Black 22" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1
SAMSUNG 226BW Black 22" 2ms (GTG) DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 700:1

The 2220WM looks like it has built in speakers (which probably suck), but the other specs are very similar to the 226BW.

 

My opinion: I own the 245BW (the big brother of the 226BW) and I couldn't be more happy with it. Color is great, brightness is great, adjustments / profiles are top notch, and bundled software makes it easy to swap "modes". The 226BW is the same series as the 245BW, so I bet it's going to retain the same quality.


Message edited by rgeist554 on 02-04-2008 at 06:46:02 PM
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mlaporta   02-04-2008 at 06:57:28 PM
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Maziar what RAM do you recommend then for this config (4-4-4-x?)?

Also rgeist554 thank you for the 226BW recommendation.

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rgeist554   02-04-2008 at 07:46:38 PM
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Check out Crucial, Patriot, OCZ, or Geil for RAM. All of them are great brands w/ a wide range of support.

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chuckm   02-05-2008 at 03:15:42 AM
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PM sent

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Silverion77   02-05-2008 at 03:24:21 AM
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ugh, mlaporta buy the damn system already!! :D

It looks great and will do well....

I've heard great reviews about the 226BW and that it is a great monitor....would get one myself but short on cash :(

Heres a nice kit that is slightly cheaper...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820220269


Message edited by Silverion77 on 02-05-2008 at 03:24:53 AM
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chefman21   02-05-2008 at 03:28:46 AM
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It's a nice build. The only thing I'd be careful of is the 4gb RAM. If you are running XP/Vista 32 bit it will only read 3gb of the RAM whereas 64bit will read it all. Generally speaking, most games only need 2gb RAM so...

I'd get 2gb RAM and using the cash left over upgrade your motherboard to a Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3P. Better board in my opinion. Stable overclocking platform, good features, great brand & good price:performance.

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Silverion77   02-05-2008 at 03:34:19 AM
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^^ All I can say is that Im pissed I didnt get 4 gigs of ram...

 

On Vista just idle uses 700-900mb of ram....while gaming I am just under 2 gigs while playing CoD4. I say stick with the 4 gigs.

 

Also the Pro is a VERY good board. It is better than the DS3P as it is on par with the DS4 which is a higher board


Message edited by Silverion77 on 02-05-2008 at 03:34:41 AM
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mlaporta   02-05-2008 at 04:39:26 AM
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Gotta love the kid... I will listen to the "master" or Confucious with your many words of "wisdom. Now go change your diapers youngster :P

Do you think that memory will do 4-4-4-12???

p.s. I'm not changing anything except the memory...

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Silverion77   02-05-2008 at 04:48:02 AM
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The kit I gave will do 4-4-4-12

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