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| Spudgun |
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 Registered Member #17 Posts: 2 | Hey guys. Should have really posted in the introduction section but nvm! I've been to eFragz LAN once or twice and I know Chunky  I'm about to make a big purchase; and was wondering if any of you guys could fault anything or recommend anything to add along with it! Heres what I've got so far; Motherboard: Asus P5N-D SLI ready socket 775 - http://www.ebuyer.com/product/142585/ - £91.17 CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 - http://www.ebuyer.com/product/131950 - £131.45!! CPU: Heatsink & Fan – Custom - http://www.ebuyer.com/product/105994 - £15.62 RAM: Corsair 4GB Kit (2x2GB Sticks) - http://www.ebuyer.com/product/130429 - £59.99 Hard Drive: Samsung SpinPoint HD501LJ 500GB SATAII - http://www.ebuyer.com/product/130454 - Now £44.49 Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce 8800GTX 768MB OEM - http://www.ebuyer.com/product/130449 - £174.99 Power Supply: Hi-Power Black 800W - http://www.ebuyer.com/product/135196 - £49.99 Case: Thermaltake VA3000SWA Tsunami SILVER Case - http://www.ebuyer.com/product/101935 - £73.99 DVD/CD-ROM: Sony DRU-190S 20X DVD±RW DL & DVD-RAM - http://www.ebuyer.com/product/142274 - £16.95 TOTAL: £643.86 Comments appreciated; -Spudgun [ Edited Sun Jun 15 2008, 08:41PM ]  | ||
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| Chunky |
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   Registered Member #2 Posts: 78 | Hi Spudgun, Looks like a nice spec there. Only thing you may want to consider is getting 2 gig of fast ram, rather than the 2 x 2gig strips. (Don't forget XP only uses 4 gig total (inc. graphics memory) How about replacing the memory you spec'ed for 2 gig of Crucail Ballistix or the tracer ram they have? Maybe even the Crosshair/SLI certified ram? Chunks   ../...... /_ /./../../|./../_/../__.... Oh, and by the way... ./__.../../../_/../.|/../.|...___/... YOU'RE WELCOME | ||
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| marlb |
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 Registered Member #16 Posts: 22 | you can never have too much memmory, but if you wanna make full use, u r fonna need the 64 bit version and the best version of vista is the 64 bit version, i been using it for the last 6 months and loves it, and it works a dram with 8gb of ram and if you not in a rush it probably worth holding out for a new graphics card, as nvidia and ati both due to release in a little while. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers eFragz #28 - 100mb Internet, Usk: Q1 2009 eFragz Public Ventrillo Server: 78.129.193.6:4044 | ||
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| Delta9 |
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Delta9   Registered Member #1 Posts: 228 | Also if you have the extra cash and the will to do it. if you really wantto go quad core you would be better off going for one of the newer 45nm quad core chips, but there isnt much actually on the market that makes the full use of a quad core atm (they are always nice to have tho  ) it would also be a good idea to wait on the quad core for a while and get a intel core 2 duo E8500 this is a excellent chip.Welcome to the P-SpecGaming webby to you and marlb  | ||
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| Chunky |
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| Registered Member #2 Posts: 78 | MarlB - you mean wait not necessarily for the new cards, but the knock on effect of older cards becoming cheaper, yeah? BTW, how do you find the driver situation with v64 bit? ../...... /_ /./../../|./../_/../__.... Oh, and by the way... ./__.../../../_/../.|/../.|...___/... YOU'RE WELCOME | ||
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| Spudgun |
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| Registered Member #17 Posts: 2 | Hey - thanks for the comments guys! @Chunky - Would this be worth the money? (SLI certified RAM) - http://www.ebuyer.com/product/138561 @marlb - I was going to use a 64 bit OS although Chunky told me the driver support was a bit pants and it wasn't really worth the hassle. @Delta9 - I don't have that much extra cash unfortunately but it'll be something to consider as the prices drop! Thanks for the welcome btw =) Cheers! Kyle | ||
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| Chunky |
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| Registered Member #2 Posts: 78 | Spudgun wrote ... @marlb - I was going to use a 64 bit OS although Chunky told me the driver support was a bit pants and it wasn't really worth the hassle. It certainly was for XP 64bit - I'm not sure on V-64 though. MarlB? ../...... /_ /./../../|./../_/../__.... Oh, and by the way... ./__.../../../_/../.|/../.|...___/... YOU'RE WELCOME | ||
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| richie |
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richie  Registered Member #12 Posts: 60 | I can definately recommend the q6600 cpu, it's great. Really easy to overclock with the ASUS mobo and a bargain at that price!  | ||
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| Delta9 |
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| Delta9 Registered Member #1 Posts: 228 | Vista 64s driver suppoet and compat has come along way there and now loads of games that have 64 patches all the HL2 and other source games come with a64 bit patch as standard im switching from vista ultimate 32 bit to vista ultimate 63 bit when i get my hands on a new hard drive | ||
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| Chunky |
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| Registered Member #2 Posts: 78 | Delta9 wrote ... Vista 64s driver suppoet and compat has come along way there and now loads of games that have 64 patches all the HL2 and other source games come with a64 bit patch as standard im switching from vista ultimate 32 bit to vista ultimate 63 bit when i get my hands on a new hard drive I'd go to Vista 64 bit - no point going for the "63" bit version lol ../...... /_ /./../../|./../_/../__.... Oh, and by the way... ./__.../../../_/../.|/../.|...___/... YOU'RE WELCOME | ||
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| TripleS |
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  Registered Member #7 Posts: 139 | Lol he's such a noob, he never checks what he types!  P-SpecGaming - A Welsh based community and LAN event organizers. | ||
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| Delta9 |
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| Delta9 Registered Member #1 Posts: 228 | i cant help it.... i feel bullied! | ||
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| Chunky |
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| Registered Member #2 Posts: 78 | Delta9 wrote ... i cant help it.... i feel bullied! Yeah - I put the blame on either your girlfriend, or your keyboard. I wonder which it is... ../...... /_ /./../../|./../_/../__.... Oh, and by the way... ./__.../../../_/../.|/../.|...___/... YOU'RE WELCOME | ||
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| simmo0916 |
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Event Support Registered Member #14 Posts: 44 | It's lee's tourettes keyboard - I've seen it. Oh, and istnt there a 4GB fix for the 32bit version of Vista? I have heard there is, so I'm gonna need to get it as I'm gonna be running 4GB RAM by the time the LAN comes around. Simmo | ||
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| simmo0916 |
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| Event Support Registered Member #14 Posts: 44 | Hey Guys, for those of you that were at the last LAN you will remember the terrible PC i brought with me (some two year old HP monstrosity). Well, i upgraded it on the day with a 8600GT and upped the RAM to 2GB. You will also remember i was very new to gaming lol. Well.... since that LAN i bought a brand new system, based on Lee's Reccomendations. So here it is, In case your interested. MOBO : Gigabyte GA-N650SLI-DS4L nForce 650i SLi (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard CPU : Intel Core 2 Quad Pro Q6600 2.40GHz (1066FSB) Fan : Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro CPU Cooler (Socket LGA775) RAM : Still the same PNY 2GB @ 600mhz i think. Video: Nvidia 8600GT 512mb Sound: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Gamer 7.1 Sound Card PSU : OCZ StealthXStream 500w Silent ATX2 Power Supply HDD : Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 500GB SATA-II 32MB Cache DVD : Samsung SH-S223F/BEBE 22x DVD±RW SATA Dual Layer ReWriter (Black) x2 .. getting send back as the SATA is a bitch. Case : XClio 6030 PLUS Black Midi Tower Gaming Case - Black What do you think? Simmo [ Edited Sun Jul 20 2008, 12:14PM ] Simmo | ||
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| Costas |
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 Registered Member #22 Posts: 62 | simmo0916 wrote ... DVD : Samsung SH-S223F/BEBE 22x DVD±RW SATA Dual Layer ReWriter (Black) x2 .. getting send back as the SATA is a bitch. Welcome to the world of gaming and building! you'll soon be very addicted. Whats the problem your having with the sata drives? | ||
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| simmo0916 |
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| Event Support Registered Member #14 Posts: 44 | They just wont work with vista,,, weird as they are brand new drives. lots of people have had dramas with them. works fine in xp strangely  Simmo | ||
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| richie |
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| richie Registered Member #12 Posts: 60 | i have a sh-s183l and it works fine with vista | ||
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| simmo0916 |
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| Event Support Registered Member #14 Posts: 44 | Now just added another 500GB HD, an 8800 GT (overclocked version) and 4GB of black dragon RAM. Im well impressed with the GPU, reall yhas made a massive difference  Simmo | ||
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| marlb |
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| Registered Member #16 Posts: 22 | Chunky wrote ... Spudgun wrote ... @marlb - I was going to use a 64 bit OS although Chunky told me the driver support was a bit pants and it wasn't really worth the hassle. It certainly was for XP 64bit - I'm not sure on V-64 though. MarlB? sorry for the delay, vista 64 driver support is as excelent, much better than xp 64 which is still pretty much unsupported, if you are going vista then 64 is the only way to go. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers eFragz #28 - 100mb Internet, Usk: Q1 2009 eFragz Public Ventrillo Server: 78.129.193.6:4044 | ||
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jcb121 26 Jul : 10:10
I have taken out my water cooling due to trust issues.
>:(
>:(
TripleS 18 Jul : 01:13
oh hai
123AWESOME 17 Jul : 12:16
hai guise.
jcb121 30 Jun : 22:14
i will make one in school(a Bracket), but this project keeps getting put on hold due to me having to buy bits for my bike >.>
Delta9 21 Jun : 16:21
you can use any rad you want as long as your can get fittings for it, and being able to mount a fan to it would be handy so you mingt need to get brackets
jcb121 15 Jun : 00:18
@Delta9, Thinking about using a cheap motorbike/scooter rad in my Wc setup, Ideas?
simmo0916 15 Jun : 00:13
Welcome LazyGunn to the P-Spec Gamning Site! Good to have you Onboard Chris!!!
jcb121 13 Jun : 02:02
I have made a custom water block for my ultra pics to come later
pics to come laterDelta9 08 Jun : 20:58
if you are happy with your current temps i wouldnt bother, and if you want to upgrade to 1/2" i would consider a high flow waterblock too
jcb121 06 Jun : 21:37
@delta9, it would cost £20 to change my WC setup from 3/8" to 1/2" ID,
would it be worth it?
would it be worth it?
TripleS 25 May : 21:12
Hope everyone is reading up on their gaming and general knowledge haha, just finished quiz questions! woop get readyyy
TripleS 25 May : 16:37
P-SPecFarm?
jcb121 22 May : 22:43
quack
TripleS 20 May : 19:16
oink
Helm 20 May : 18:40
moo
Delta9 19 May : 19:40
that should have fixed it
Delta9 19 May : 19:39
it just means we are always an hour closer to the next LAN!
TripleS 19 May : 14:38
Yeah I have noticed that, not sure how to configure it
jcb121 19 May : 06:08
also this website is a hour in the future :S if you haven't noticed
jcb121 19 May : 06:07
just completed mass effect 2, time to revise for exam friday >.>
Delta9 19 May : 05:47
OMFG ROFL! nice find jssse
TripleS 19 May : 03:48
hahahahahaha...who knew soldiers had so much time on their hands.
jcb121 19 May : 02:29
SIMMO HOW LONG DID YOU THINK YOU COULD HIDE THIS FROM US?
http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1934559
ROFL
http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1934559
ROFL
TripleS 19 May : 01:02
Awww unlucky Beth - you can maybe try again in a week haha.
BlackWidow 18 May : 12:45
I tried again to look for that last one again. Yeah it's not happening >_<. Please release the answers after!
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