Can i has a computer?

[Wizrdwarts]

Re: Can i has a computer?

I 2nd that mobo

Btw the first review on the page is wrong. 4 eggs since the PCI and PCIe slots are too close, all mobos are like that, it's standardized. At least his tech level on Newegg is "somewhat high" compared to everyone else who just puts "high" on their reviews.

[.Gunfire]

Re: Can i has a computer?

No cheap Intel mobos! Ever! A cheap Gigabyte, Asus, or Asrock is much better. :rawr

Get this! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128357

I 2nd that mobo

[Wizrdwarts]

Re: Can i has a computer?

No cheap Intel mobos! Ever! A cheap Gigabyte, Asus, or Asrock is much better. :rawr

Get this! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128357

[Flt. Sgt. Powderhound]

Re: Can i has a computer?

Well done Alex. You have mastered maths.

[=98=]

Re: Can i has a computer?

If you get that mobo, Alex will probably ban you and Namakan from the Tech Centre. :p

It really isn't worth skimping on the motherboard, and the Intel ones are no better than buying prebuilt.

Correct answer. Look into the cheap Asus or Gigabyte motherboards.

EDIT: This is post 9001 for me... that's over 9000 for sure?

[Flt. Sgt. Powderhound]

Re: Can i has a computer?

If you get that mobo, Alex will probably ban you and Namakan from the Tech Centre. :p

It really isn't worth skimping on the motherboard, and the Intel ones are no better than buying prebuilt.

[=98=]

Re: Can i has a computer?

(ohno)

[Boreas]

Re: Can i has a computer?

You can get 1066 Dominators for the same price.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145214&nm_mc=OTC-RSS&cm_mmc=OTC-RSS-_-Desktop%20Memory-_-Corsair%20%28XMS%20Series%29-_-N82E16820145214

9800GT is fine for up to around 19" I think.

You can probably get a less expensive mobo if you're going to run at stock. No need for 2 PCIe either if you don't want to Crossfire.

me and namakan were thinking the same thing, maybe getting a $80 intel one instead, that would allow for another $50 for parts

EDIT: Im officially getting this MoBo http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...o=3797456&csid

[jake_]

Re: Can i has a computer?

That's the same price after rebates.

Get this if you don't mind non-OCing RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145184

The Dominators are good choices too if you're willing to spend more on a higher stock speed.

That's the RAM I have. Works fine.

[Wizrdwarts]

Re: Can i has a computer?

Does he want a modular? You can get a TX650 (non-modular) cheaper than the HX520.

[=98=]

Re: Can i has a computer?

Corsair HX520W or HX620W

[Wizrdwarts]

Re: Can i has a computer?

The difference between 800mhz and 1066mhz can only be seen in benchmarks. Just go for the cheapest.

I didn't think the gap between 800 and 1066 would be that big either.

No-OCing = Corsair 4gb 800 for $25. That's probably the best deal on DDR2 right now.

And as for the PSU, I would invest a bit more for a quality brand PSU instead of a Thermaltake, might be a few more bucks but well worth it in the future.

[=98=]

Re: Can i has a computer?

The difference between 800mhz and 1066mhz can only be seen in benchmarks. Just go for the cheapest.

[Wizrdwarts]

Re: Can i has a computer?

There's no point spending so much on non-overclockng RAM. Get this instead: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820144073

That's the same price after rebates.

Get this if you don't mind non-OCing RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145184

The Dominators are good choices too if you're willing to spend more on a higher stock speed.

[Flt. Sgt. Powderhound]

Re: Can i has a computer?

There's no point spending so much on non-overclockng RAM. Get this instead: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820144073