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New project no 2
texasboy:
;D Here we go again. Its great being a pensioner. ::)
New PC in the making.
XFX Nforce 780i socket 775, sata 300,2x gigabit ethernet, firewire,8 channel high def audio
Intel Q6600Core 2 Quad 2.4GHZ 1066mhz FSB 8MB Cache Quad Core.
Thermal Take 750w PSU.
Samsung 500GB SATA HD.
Will try the Corsair ddr2 800 mhz PC2 6400 Black heat spreader before the 1066 mhz memory.
LG dvd/cd RW
Usual Freezer 7 PRO (seems to work on most CPU`s}
And of course Billies favorite case The Coolermaster Elite 332. Plenty of room and easy no screw fittings.
Changed the Gainward 6800GS Cards over to this board on core 2 duo. Working well.(graphics not as good as on 8800GT cards)
Have the 2x 8800GT cards free for new board in SLI unless a single card would work better.?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Cheers
Quantum:
What OS and how much RAM are you going for?
Also you looked at the VelociRaptor hard drive if you're going for gaming?
texasboy:
--- Quote from: Quantum on May 13, 2008, 02:19:43 am ---What OS and how much RAM are you going for?
Also you looked at the VelociRaptor hard drive if you're going for gaming?
--- End quote ---
Just getting the hang of Vista 32 and havent had any problems and will stay with Vista, Is there much of a difference on 64 bit?.
Will probably run max 4GB ram for now at 800 dual memory. The VP hard drive, do you have a link? Is that 10,000rpm instead of 7,200rpm. Will probably start playing some games as I find more time. Tks
cheers
Quantum:
--- Quote from: texasboy on May 13, 2008, 03:55:05 am ---
--- Quote from: Quantum on May 13, 2008, 02:19:43 am ---What OS and how much RAM are you going for?
Also you looked at the VelociRaptor hard drive if you're going for gaming?
--- End quote ---
Just getting the hang of Vista 32 and havent had any problems and will stay with Vista, Is there much of a difference on 64 bit?.
Will probably run max 4GB ram for now at 800 dual memory. The VP hard drive, do you have a link? Is that 10,000rpm instead of 7,200rpm. Will probably start playing some games as I find more time. Tks
cheers
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What's the point of having 4 GiB of memory when 32 bit versions of windows can't effectively use more than 2? (They can use more than 2, you just don't get the same performance benefits).
Here's a quick review of the drive: http://www.anandtech.com/storage/showdoc.aspx?i=3303
Yes it's 10'000 RPM, 300 GB. A faster hard drive should make everything from loading windows to bootting applications snappier, load times on games are reduced but not much more (you don't see the difference with gradual small data chunks being loaded like during the level of a game).
Also if you're not gaming then why the very excessive graphics system and have you looked at the alternatives? Especially the 4870 X2 that's supposed to be out in a week to 2 weeks time.
texasboy:
--- Quote from: Quantum on May 13, 2008, 04:15:40 am ---
Just getting the hang of Vista 32 and havent had any problems and will stay with Vista, Is there much of a difference on 64 bit?.
Will probably run max 4GB ram for now at 800 dual memory. The VP hard drive, do you have a link? Is that 10,000rpm instead of 7,200rpm. Will probably start playing some games as I find more time. Tks
cheers
--- End quote ---
What's the point of having 4 GiB of memory when 32 bit versions of windows can't effectively use more than 2? (They can use more than 2, you just don't get the same performance benefits).
Here's a quick review of the drive: http://www.anandtech.com/storage/showdoc.aspx?i=3303
Yes it's 10'000 RPM, 300 GB. A faster hard drive should make everything from loading windows to bootting applications snappier, load times on games are reduced but not much more (you don't see the difference with gradual small data chunks being loaded like during the level of a game).
Also if you're not gaming then why the very excessive graphics system and have you looked at the alternatives? Especially the 4870 X2 that's supposed to be out in a week to 2 weeks time.
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Only running 2GB ram on Vista 32 at present. Most of the items you are talking about are latest on market. Dont see me changing to VP hard drive or core 2 duo. I am only talking abt 8800gt cards which are already becoming old. Even the Q6600 has been superceeded. As for ram. http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/01/14/windows-vista-32-bit-and-64-bit-x86-and-x64-maximum-supported-ram-physical-memory-limit/ Most people using the Q6600 and half decent graphic cards have found that OC is not necessary to play most games. And yes I just noticed that the 64 bit will utilise more of the ram than 32bit, I also said that I would start trying some games. You have got to remember Quantum that this is a young 65 year old finding his feet. ;D Yes I could go with all the latest graphics cards and processors but why spoil a learning curve before I`m ready.lol
cheers
ps. Presume the Mobo meets with approval? Some people having slight problems with ASUS version and recommended the one I have coming. ASUS I find easy to work with.
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