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mcgreek

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06-05-2008 at 12:16:51 AM

this is gonna be my first build in 3 years and i have been out of touch with the computer/gaming world for a while and wish to get back in. so far this is what i have put together

https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/ [...] tTitle=new

*the soundcard is only there just incase if the onboard sound doesnt work*
your input will be appreciated
thanks
-jeremy

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1971Rhino

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06-05-2008 at 02:08:45 AM

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Looks pretty solid to me.....although I'm sure someone else might recommend another MoBo.

You're onboard sound should be fine. I'd hold off on the sound card.

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gators1223

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06-05-2008 at 02:18:17 AM

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vista or xp?
as for ram y not spend $20 more and get 4gigs
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820609218

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mcgreek

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06-05-2008 at 02:21:44 AM

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1971Rhino wrote :

Looks pretty solid to me.....although I'm sure someone else might recommend another MoBo.

You're onboard sound should be fine. I'd hold off on the sound card.

well since theres no x38 chipset for under 200$ thats good im going with the 750i just because i dont want to have to worry about updating the bios of p35 chipset mobo
and i plan on holding off on the sound card until i know about the onboard sound

mcgreek

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06-05-2008 at 02:22:40 AM

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gators1223 wrote :

vista or xp?
as for ram y not spend $20 more and get 4gigs
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820609218

im thinking about vista, but for now xp
what do you guys think, i wont mind dishing out the extra money for vista
and ill go 4 gb's instead, thanks for the link

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227298

how does that look instead as far as 4 gb goes?

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1971Rhino

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06-05-2008 at 02:41:30 AM

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mcgreek wrote :

im thinking about vista, but for now xp
what do you guys think, i wont mind dishing out the extra money for vista
and ill go 4 gb's instead, thanks for the link

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227298

how does that look instead as far as 4 gb goes?

Just a reminder you'll need Vista 64-bit if you want to see all 4gb.

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E8400 @ 3.8Ghz linked and synched with 2GB Corsair DDR3 @ 1700MHz/EGVA 790i Ultra/2 x 9600GT in SLI/2 x 500 GB Seagate HDD/Samsung 24" 2493HM/Antec 900

gators1223

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06-05-2008 at 02:46:08 AM

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ya thats good ram expensive though, unless you overclock alot ddr2 800 is fine

mcgreek

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06-05-2008 at 02:58:58 AM

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is windows vista ultimate the only 64 bit version?

and what ddr2 800 ram should i get at 4gb?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145194
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227267

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06-05-2008 at 03:03:22 AM

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the first one as for vista there is also home premium 64-bit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6832116204

smalltime0

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06-05-2008 at 03:04:00 AM

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AFAIK there are 32 bit and 64 bit versions.

I recommend waiting on the video card. The 4850 and 4870 are both suppose to achieve better performance than the 9800 GTX, for alot less, and are due out within the month. The new nvidia card (GT280) is also suppose to deliver better performance, abliet at a higher price.

At the very least these launches will cause a drastic price "re-adjustment" of the 9800 GTX.

Just a quick edit, if your interested
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] ntec%2b900
for $129, the airflow would allow you to overclock that sweet CPU of yours, on air, pretty well.
Of course if its going to be in your bedroom/other living area the LEDs can get annoying.

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mcgreek

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06-05-2008 at 03:08:35 AM

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when does the gt280 come out? i thot i read sometime in the last half of june i think?
and for just school work and gaming im assuming home premium would be more fitted for me rather than vista ultimate?

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06-05-2008 at 04:06:24 AM

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i hear mid june for gt280 as for vista, yes home premium is better suited for school work etc ultimate only has a couple extras, like fax support

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06-05-2008 at 04:11:57 AM

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Looks good, except you might want to wait until the new GPU's come out in a couple weeks instead of spending that much on a 9800 series GPU.

Also, get this CPU cooler instead:
XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835233003

mcgreek

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06-06-2008 at 01:27:41 AM

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what i have so far, any other input is appreciated
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/ [...] r=11783007

im gettin my case from another site thats has them in stock for noticeably cheaper.
the case is an Antec 1200

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