my xmas build.

Re: my xmas build.

what case should i get? also, should i go vista or xp? as far as the 4870 is concerned, could someone post a link to a good one? thanks for the help thus far.

[Cmac[XI]]

Re: my xmas build.

Exactly what I said to him

[=98=]

Re: my xmas build.

Yikes, get a new case!

That will not keep the sort of parts you want cool. They will overheat!

[Cmac[XI]]

Re: my xmas build.

OK after forcing ragin down into his basement (not like that honest) I can now tell you the specs of his case (thanks to a latvian site OMG ****ing hell ragin most out of the way case ever)

Razhotajs: Chieftec
Modelis: 2BD-601A-CM01-X (5gadi vecs modelis)
Izmers: Medium Tower
5"1/4' vietas: 4
3"1/2' vietas: 2
HDD vietas: 4
Iebuvetas vietas, kas paredzētas ventilatoriem: 4 x 80mm
Dimensijas: 470x205x524

this translates to

Manufacturer: Chieftec
Model: 2BD-601A-CM01-X
Size: Medium Tower
5"1/4' Bays: 4
3"1/2' Bays: 2
Internal HDD Bays: 4
Number and Size of fans: 4 x 80mm
Dimensions: 470x205x524

[=98=]

Re: my xmas build.

So does the 4870, especially since it uses the newer GDDR5 RAM unlike any other cards.

[Mr. Quin]

Re: my xmas build.

260 overclocks like crazy

[=98=]

Re: my xmas build.

The 1GB 4870 is roughly the same as the GTX260 (216 cores)

The 512mb 4870 beats the GTX260

The 4870X2 owns all :)

Re: my xmas build.

I am a huge gamer. i like being creative with adobe also, so i would also be on that end of things.

Is the gtx 260 better than the 4870?

Re: my xmas build.

im with these guys on the screen issue, go for something else.

What do you do with your computer? mainly gaming or do you do media type work with adobe and such?

If its mainly gaming then go for the 4870 option if you do other stuff then stick with your original selection. I will point out the 55nm ones have started to appear in pre-order around many stores so i would wait a month or so as they are looking to be much closer to the 4870 pricepoint.

[=98=]

Re: my xmas build.

And Asus make nice screens

[Cmac[XI]]

Re: my xmas build.

For Monitor hes right about the Ferrari branding as was said on top gear you can slap a car badge on anything and it adds value

tbh go for

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236048

Larger monitor same aspect ratio with built in speakrs and webcam nothing too spectacular but decent enough.

Its $10 more than you ferrari one however free shipping so it works out more or less the same

[=98=]

Re: my xmas build.

4 Suggestions/questions:

1: What case will you use?

2: Maybe consider saving money and buying a 1GB Radeon 4870 or going for max performance with the 4870X2!

3: Remeber that PSU is not modular so it may create a big wire mess!

4: Consider buying a cheaper screen. You'll get the same quality, but i think you'll be paying a premium for a Ferrari branded one.

Re: my xmas build.

I have a case at my house from my last computer.

[Cmac[XI]]

Re: my xmas build.

Case??

Re: my xmas build.

Fixed, Links should all be working now.