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scrollmaster   08-04-2008 at 12:00:04 AM

Thanks a huge millions to everyone that responded with your ideas and constructive criticisms. As I stated in earlier posts I'm not a gamer myself and didn't know what was need or best suited to give the two kids a good performing system without breaking the bank. Based on your replies to me and searching posts here's the list of what I still need to get and what I already have.
Your comments are much appreciated...
Thanks again,
~scrollmaster~

Mainboard: ASUS Rampage Formula LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131284

Video Card: Sapphire 100243L Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102748

RAM: OCZ Reaper HPC 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227289

CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Yorkfield 2.5GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115043

CPU Cooler: ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835186134

Here is what I've already ordered:

Case: Antec P182 Gun Metal Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811129025

Power Supply: Thermaltake toughpower W0117RU 750W ATX12V / EPS12V http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817153036

DVD Burners: 2 Pioneer DVR-116DBK http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827129023

Will remove 500G Sata 3 from existing computer and use for hard drive.


Message edited by scrollmaster on 08-04-2008 at 04:11:47 AM
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eklipz330   08-04-2008 at 12:17:57 AM
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i think having 2x2 ddr 800 is better than having 2x1 ddr 1066

or instead of getting 4 sticks, get this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227289

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blackwidow_rsa   08-04-2008 at 12:42:37 AM
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Holy sht! Why couldn't you have been my dad?
Get 2 sticks of 2gb ddr2 800. And a P45 motherboard. Everything else is solid, you could even go with a smaller psu, ~600+w


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helios2052   08-04-2008 at 12:51:54 AM
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If you can afford it and plan to crossfire keep your motherboard, if you don't ever plan on using multiple gpu's then get a P45 motherboard.

 

If you do switch motherboards you could use the saved money to buy a Q9450 because it will overclock better due to its higher multiplyer.

 

Edit: oh and AWESOME BUILD!!!


Message edited by helios2052 on 08-04-2008 at 12:52:22 AM
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roadrunner197069   08-04-2008 at 01:34:16 AM
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+1 for 800 ram and a p45. And with the money you save on the mobo buy a 4870x2

Poor choice of quad imo. Q6600 or q9450

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scrollmaster   08-04-2008 at 04:10:46 AM
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First, what's the deal about the thread being flagged and reported to moderators... I do something wrong?

 

Next, my mistake on the memory I listed to order, it should be 4GB (2x2GB). I edited to correct it.

 

Also, give me your thoughts why the P45 ASUS would be better than the ASUS Rampage. The main reason I chose the Rampage was the ratings, I don't have any plans for dual video cards.

 

I'll also look more into the cpu Q6600 & Q9450. Is overclocking the reason? I've never fooled with that, is it something that can be done and keep stability?


Message edited by scrollmaster on 08-04-2008 at 04:12:36 AM
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helios2052   08-04-2008 at 04:30:24 AM
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yes the Rampage is an X48 chipset while a P45 board obviously has a P45 chipset. The X38/X48 chipsets support two or more crossfire slots that can run at 16x each (gives full bandwidth to dual cards). The newer P45 is limited to (1) Pcie 2.0 slot at 16x or (2) Pcie 2.0 slots running crossfire at 8x each.

 

Simply put the Rampage is the same as the P45 only better for 2 or more graphics cards. If you only plan on running one save your money and get a P45 board (P5Q-e).

 

The Q6600 and Q9450 are both capable of overclocking to 3.2Ghz easily with an aftermarket cooler. They will be completely stable.


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scrollmaster   08-04-2008 at 02:13:35 PM
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Okay, been looking at the P45 boards, especially ASUS and the memory shown on them is all DDR2 1200. Does this mean I can't use DDR2 800 on them or do I have to use a Motherboard that specifically lists DDR2 800? Only three of them I can find is...

MSI P45 Neo2-FR LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813130184

ECS P45T-A LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813135093

[url]DFI LANPARTY DK P45-T2RS LGA 775 Intel[/url] http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813136050

Other question is OS... XP or Vista?

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syeomans   08-04-2008 at 02:33:55 PM
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scrollmaster wrote :


Other question is OS... XP or Vista?



My understanding is that you have to have a 64bit operating system to use more than 3gig of ram.

So if you're going with 4gig of ram you pretty much have to get some flavor of 64bit Vista.

Sean

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helios2052   08-04-2008 at 05:36:00 PM
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scrollmaster wrote :

Okay, been looking at the P45 boards, especially ASUS and the memory shown on them is all DDR2 1200. Does this mean I can't use DDR2 800 on them or do I have to use a Motherboard that specifically lists DDR2 800?



All this means is that the board supports all DDR2 memory UP TO DDR2-1200. You can use 800, 1066, etc. The fact that it supports higher frequency ram is a good thing and it gives greater overclocking potential.

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helios2052   08-04-2008 at 05:41:02 PM
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scrollmaster wrote :

Other question is OS... XP or Vista?



I personally use XP 32bit for gaming and have another harddrive with VISTA 64bit on it. I have absolutely nothing against vista, but honestly I almost always use XP for any kind of gaming.

If you use a 32bit os, you will only be able to use 3.25GB of ram which really isn't too bad. In the end though it is really a personal choice.

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