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by jtrain
Mon Jul 23, 2007 9:44 am
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: Building a New System
Replies: 6
Views: 4044

Re: Building a New System

Here is my rig: Intel CoreDuo 2.14ghz $186 MSI P965 $86.00 Corsair DDR2 800 XMS 2x1gb $84 after rebate RaptorX 150 $174 after rebate XFX 8800GTX 768mb $529 (PNY ick) Creative Fatality Xfi: $145 Thermaltake 750W PSU $129 after rebate Thermaltake Armor $124.00 THIS CASE IS THE BOMB, add $39 for 240mm ...
by jtrain
Mon Jul 23, 2007 9:31 am
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: Best Bang For Your Buck PSU?
Replies: 15
Views: 7352

Re: Best Bang For Your Buck PSU?

People, people, why spend $$ on parts and put sh8tty PSU's in between the wall and mobo? Do you guys like buying parts 2x?
Try this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6817153042
by jtrain
Mon Jul 23, 2007 9:28 am
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: ? about case fan speeds
Replies: 14
Views: 6038

Re: ? about case fan speeds

Try this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6835999111

adjustable speed fans are the way to go.
However the smaller the fan, the noisier they get. Go with 120mm if you can, 80mm at 4800RPM sounds like the APU on a C-130.
by jtrain
Mon Jul 23, 2007 9:25 am
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: My first Build-any suggestions
Replies: 21
Views: 9323

Re: My first Build-any suggestions

Dump the case, try this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133016&Tpk=armor%2bjr Armor Jr. Rule #1, don't skimp on your case. Would you buy a $2000 rifle and put it in a $20 case? No, so don't do it with all your expensive parts. A case must cool effectively, hold all ...
by jtrain
Mon Jul 23, 2007 9:13 am
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: opinions please!
Replies: 59
Views: 26144

Re: opinions please!

alrighty i've been a nuisance on the forums for a few months now, gathering information and waiting for my budget to even out. (long story, n/a here) here's a link to my newegg.com wishlist! Included is: - ASUS P5N-E SLI LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI mobo - Corsair 620HX PSU - G.Skill 2Gb (1Gbx2) ...
by jtrain
Mon Jul 23, 2007 9:09 am
Forum: General Computer Forum
Topic: Cleaning a computer...
Replies: 17
Views: 9708

Re: Cleaning a computer...

Canned air and a small cheap (unused) paintbrush. Remember to ground yourself.