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One for you Quantum et-all
billyfridge:
Yeah, times have changed Tex......do try to keep up, old chap ::)
:D
texasboy:
Quantum, looking at your sugested Mobo and without going overboard on the P4 would the following be ok or do I need something slightly better to run the card. http://www.ebuyer.com/product/134552. It does offer more alternatives on E- buyers.
tks for the input.
cheers
Quantum:
--- Quote from: texasboy on January 16, 2008, 07:01:48 am ---Quantum, looking at your sugested Mobo and without going overboard on the P4 would the following be ok or do I need something slightly better to run the card. http://www.ebuyer.com/product/134552. It does offer more alternatives on E- buyers.
tks for the input.
cheers
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Ugh..., the problem with going down this road of "if I'm getting a better item X, why don't I get a better item y?" is pretty quickly you've found yourself in the position of having bought an almost whole new computer for slightly more than it would actually cost to buy a whole new computer and with far inferior specs.
For a few pounds less than that CPU you can but this one: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/136311 .That CPU is as powerful running on single core, but it has 2 cores...
But yeah I guess that CPU is o.k, it's at least on 65nm design... Though still probably runs hot as hell compared to any modern CPU.
texasboy:
;D Trying to keep cost down. The only expense will be mobo and CPU less than £70. Reason I was trying to stay with socket 775 is that I have the cool sinks on hand.
The PSU states full support for Intel P4 and AMD K7 compatable. Also have extra fans for cooling.
So I am at the stage of looking at your suggested mobo but trying to find a suitable pentium 4 to match. Doesnt have to be top of the line but enough to run card. Maybe my first choice was not correct.
cheers
texasboy:
;D OK got the pentium 4 3.0GHZ 2MB Cache socket 775 for under £20 on e-bay. Now for an extra £11 need opinion on the following Mobo. http://www.ebuyer.com/product/131143/show_product_specifications The original mobo will be ok, and all I need is thermal paste and a suitable Case from £10-17. . So all in all a very cheap build. All sorts of connectors and fans lying around.
cheers
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