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Hey there everyone.
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Profile: addict
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You won't need DDR2 1066 unless you are really pushing that CPU. You can get DDR2 800 and be just fine.
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DDR2 800? K. Thanks.
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What's the use of the pc? How much overclocking if any? |
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make sure the DDR2 800 is @ 1.8v and look for the lowest timings.
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It will primarily be a gaming rig, however I plan on using it shortly after christmas for some sound mixing as well as video editing and whatnot. |
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mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
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Awesome. Thank you very much. |
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If you going to be doing video editing and sond mixing I would double your memory to 8GB, buy two of the Mushkin kits. |
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The Intel Q9550 is essentially the same price and a little faster - 2.83GHz vs 2.66GHz ... might want to switch. Compare them here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115042 Message edited by bigmjh on 09-29-2008 at 07:52:00 PM |
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Swap PSU to a Corsair 750TX or a PC Power & Cooling 750. Much better quality than the Zalman. If in doubt on these 2 PSUs; PM Zorg.
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Just a note, some people have said it's a good idea to have 2 different manufacturers if you're going to have 2 DVD burners. Sometimes one burner can't read a specific DVD, but another manufacturers will. It should have no effect on price, but may give you an option if a CD or DVD isn't being read. |
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^True. For example, you won't usually run in to DVD RAM but it's a good idea to have a drive that will read them. --------------- E2180 @3.2Ghz + P35DS3L +8400GS (700/475 OC) ![]() |
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