Need suggestion for computer parts (Building computer 101)
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wow i'm learning some new..i didn't know shat about pci express
1X
4X
8x
PCI Express connectors are similar in appearance and connection method to 32-bit PCI slots. PCI Express 1X slots are about the size of current modem riser slots (about 1" long), while the X16 interface (164-pins) for graphics is very similar in appearance to the standard AGP port. The flexibility to adapt to PCI express devices of different bandwidths is built into the midrange X4 and X8 slots that we have seen.
1X 4X 8xPCI Express connectors are similar in appearance and connection method to 32-bit PCI slots. PCI Express 1X slots are about the size of current modem riser slots (about 1" long), while the X16 interface (164-pins) for graphics is very similar in appearance to the standard AGP port. The flexibility to adapt to PCI express devices of different bandwidths is built into the midrange X4 and X8 slots that we have seen.
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Originally Posted by willl
AMD X2 3800 $300
ASUS A8N-SLI DELUXE MOBO $160
2x1GB CORSAIR XMS PC3200 $200
ati or geforce pci express video card $200
( i personally wouldn't want a video card that is any cheaper than $200 )
you still need these things if u wanna build a complete computer:
a case (lian li pc60b) $130
good power supply (ocz modstream 500 watts) $100
aftermarket heatsink if you want to oc ( zalmann cnps7000) $45
lcd
keyboard
speakers
dvd drive
flopppy ?
ASUS A8N-SLI DELUXE MOBO $160
2x1GB CORSAIR XMS PC3200 $200
ati or geforce pci express video card $200
( i personally wouldn't want a video card that is any cheaper than $200 )
you still need these things if u wanna build a complete computer:
a case (lian li pc60b) $130
good power supply (ocz modstream 500 watts) $100
aftermarket heatsink if you want to oc ( zalmann cnps7000) $45
lcd
keyboard
speakers
dvd drive
flopppy ?
i might as well buy a Dell..
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Originally Posted by kenji815
DAMN will.. are you trying to make me go broke..
i might as well buy a Dell..
i might as well buy a Dell..
PC gaming is expensive
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Originally Posted by willl
i forgot to add, you need a 74gb raptor 10k sata drive
$140
$140
i don't think 10k RPM HDD is fully developed yet..
regular Sata is good enough for me
maybe 80GB for OS + 300GB for storage.
Originally Posted by kenji815
74 gb is not even close to being enough for me
i don't think 10k RPM HDD is fully developed yet..
regular Sata is good enough for me
maybe 80GB for OS + 300GB for storage.
i don't think 10k RPM HDD is fully developed yet..
regular Sata is good enough for me
maybe 80GB for OS + 300GB for storage.
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Originally Posted by hey1
Eddie needs 4 x 300Gb
my 250GB onl got 25 GB left..
i gotta start burning the stuff to DVD again.
I'm thinking of getting another 300GB external for storage.
hahhahah, sorry, i was kinda wandering off your budget and was building my dream system HAHAHAH
you probably wont be able to get the newest computer parts in the market if your budget is only $800.
i would recommend going with single core amd cpu paired with an older motherboard with agp support.
AMD Athlon 64 3700+ 1GHz HT Socket 939 Processor - Retail $200
ASUS A8V Socket 939 VIA K8T800 Pro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail $75
Corsair XMS PC3200 2X1GB $200
WD Raptor 74GB $150
those are the key components i would get on a budget system. you can reuse your 9800 pro video card to save a few bucks.
you probably wont be able to get the newest computer parts in the market if your budget is only $800.
i would recommend going with single core amd cpu paired with an older motherboard with agp support.
AMD Athlon 64 3700+ 1GHz HT Socket 939 Processor - Retail $200
ASUS A8V Socket 939 VIA K8T800 Pro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail $75
Corsair XMS PC3200 2X1GB $200
WD Raptor 74GB $150
those are the key components i would get on a budget system. you can reuse your 9800 pro video card to save a few bucks.
Originally Posted by hey1
Awr... I HATE YOU!!! j/k How's the new job?
work is easy
i work across the street from life plaza in arcadia lol
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Here is my case. Good case, good circulation. The side cover has a cone that you can adjusted to sit right above your CPU fan. This cone essentially pulls cold air from the outside, and aims it right at the CPU. Then of course the fan from the back pulls the hot air out. You could actually get another fan and put it infront of the cone so you have 2 fans pulling cold air to the CPU.. I did this, but ended up taking it the second fan out due to noise.. The Front to vents, 1 is in, the other is out (for air that is), the "in" part has another fan... everything inside is hot swappable. All your cards, your drives are held in by thick plastic clips.
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Originally Posted by willl
hahhahah, sorry, i was kinda wandering off your budget and was building my dream system HAHAHAH
you probably wont be able to get the newest computer parts in the market if your budget is only $800.
i would recommend going with single core amd cpu paired with an older motherboard with agp support.
AMD Athlon 64 3700+ 1GHz HT Socket 939 Processor - Retail $200
ASUS A8V Socket 939 VIA K8T800 Pro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail $75
Corsair XMS PC3200 2X1GB $200
WD Raptor 74GB $150
those are the key components i would get on a budget system. you can reuse your 9800 pro video card to save a few bucks.
you probably wont be able to get the newest computer parts in the market if your budget is only $800.
i would recommend going with single core amd cpu paired with an older motherboard with agp support.
AMD Athlon 64 3700+ 1GHz HT Socket 939 Processor - Retail $200
ASUS A8V Socket 939 VIA K8T800 Pro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail $75
Corsair XMS PC3200 2X1GB $200
WD Raptor 74GB $150
those are the key components i would get on a budget system. you can reuse your 9800 pro video card to save a few bucks.
So you'd suggest 1ghz FSB over lower one ?
More FSB over Core speed?
Last edited by kenji815; Apr 3, 2006 at 03:35 PM.
higher fsb = better
cpu clock speed is like HP of you car
fsb is like the torque
dual core is like twin turbo
single core is single turbo
if you wach initial D, dual core and single core is like the fight between the 2 FD's
they both have benefits and cons
LOL
cpu clock speed is like HP of you car
fsb is like the torque
dual core is like twin turbo
single core is single turbo
if you wach initial D, dual core and single core is like the fight between the 2 FD's
they both have benefits and cons
LOL
