New PC Build, Need Opinions

[Sir. S.A.S]

Re: New PC Build, Need Opinions

if your gonna buy a 7800GT put a 7800GTX in you gain alot more for not much more money.

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get rid of the floppy i never used one, buy a cheaper processor ii run a 3500 and there very little difference on performance. and the ram your buying is alittle exspensive and i bet ur not going to do any overclocking!!!

[Munchies]

Re: New PC Build, Need Opinions

You could use more ram.

[AquilaPhasmas]

Re: New PC Build, Need Opinions

if your gonna buy a 7800GT put a 7800GTX in you gain alot more for not much more money.



get rid of the floppy i never used one, buy a cheaper processor ii run a 3500 and there very little difference on performance. and the ram your buying is alittle exspensive and i bet ur not going to do any overclocking!!!

Good thing you didnt bet money. What else would I want five 80mm controllable fans for? Unless I live in a volcanic crater, thats just about the only other reason. I got the X2 4200+ because its dual core and I do some heavy technological "lifting" on my computer so it is really a necessity.

As for the ram question by Munchies, 2gigs isnt enough?

[Whistle]

Re: New PC Build, Need Opinions

seems like u could do cheaper but that is still a damn nice PC

[Munchies]

Re: New PC Build, Need Opinions

Memory- $209.98
• 2x ULT31022 :: Ultra 512MB PC3200 DDR 400MHz Memory 2 Pack (1024MB Total) (0.5 lbs)

Thats not what they say

[ELI]

Re: New PC Build, Need Opinions

It appears you're only getting one gig of ram, not two. the price isn't so bad if the latency is good. I paid a little over $225 for a gig of ram x 2. It's 2-2-2-5 latency, ewhich is very fast. I got it from Newegg:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820220033

Seems it's now only $145/gig. I'd jump all over that!!


*thinking to self* Hmmmm.....wonder how 3 gigs would run?

[DeathFromAbove]

Re: New PC Build, Need Opinions

You could use more RAM but you won't die without it, when you get some extra money make sure thats what you get. I have that hard drive and I have had no problems with it yet.

[AquilaPhasmas]

Re: New PC Build, Need Opinions

Wait wait. I originally had one gig but was told to run BF2 well I'd need 2 gigs so I put that in. You sure its not ok?

[DeathFromAbove]

Re: New PC Build, Need Opinions

2 gigs is all you need.

[AquilaPhasmas]

Re: New PC Build, Need Opinions

nice ok thx

[AquilaPhasmas]

Re: New PC Build, Need Opinions

Ok just ordered it except replaced the monitor wit a 19" LCD with built in speakers

[AquilaPhasmas]

Re: New PC Build, Need Opinions

Ok, I'm a little worried about somehthing. I got a 500 watt power supply. This is probably a stupid question but will that like overload my computer or something?

[Sir. abjam77]

Re: New PC Build, Need Opinions

Ok just ordered it except replaced the monitor wit a 19" LCD with built in speakers

The speakers might not be great, onboard sound + onboard speakers might not yeild good results. Just a thought, doubt it will matter a ton. I WANT UR JOB! and ur new comp

[lil_jimmy_norton]

Re: New PC Build, Need Opinions

Ok, I'm a little worried about somehthing. I got a 500 watt power supply. This is probably a stupid question but will that like overload my computer or something?

No it won't "overload" your computer.

[AquilaPhasmas]

Re: New PC Build, Need Opinions

The speakers might not be great, onboard sound + onboard speakers might not yeild good results. Just a thought, doubt it will matter a ton. I WANT UR JOB! and ur new comp

Lol, thanks I think. Yeah I don't even use speakers much while playing I use my surround sound, Altec Landsing headphones so yeah. It means alot that someone actually wants my computer lol. As for the not "overloading" part. What I mean is, Is it too much power for my computer? Like will it have any harmful effects.