new build to accomodate 8800 gts
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new build to accomodate 8800 gts
I've pretty much decided on the following:
DFI Lanparty UT NF4-SLI-DR
I'm not going sli anytime soon, but I want something that can overclock really well, and this is known for good performance.
AMD Athlon 64 3400+ Venice
I need a 939 processor, but I want to go dual Opteron when I have the dough, and I don't want to get anything expensive before then. Besides, even if I leave this at stock, it'll be a little better than my current proc anyway.
Now, hsf is where I'm curious about.
I like both the Zalman CNPS9700 NT and the Zalman CNPS9700 LED.
They both seem about the same, but the question is whether either one outperforms the other. I like the NT because of the green light, but the LED matches my copper heatsink theme, and I could always change out the blue led later anyway.
Any thoughts?
edit: I think I might add some Ballistix to that list.
I've still got a little to play with...
DFI Lanparty UT NF4-SLI-DR
I'm not going sli anytime soon, but I want something that can overclock really well, and this is known for good performance.
AMD Athlon 64 3400+ Venice
I need a 939 processor, but I want to go dual Opteron when I have the dough, and I don't want to get anything expensive before then. Besides, even if I leave this at stock, it'll be a little better than my current proc anyway.
Now, hsf is where I'm curious about.
I like both the Zalman CNPS9700 NT and the Zalman CNPS9700 LED.
They both seem about the same, but the question is whether either one outperforms the other. I like the NT because of the green light, but the LED matches my copper heatsink theme, and I could always change out the blue led later anyway.
Any thoughts?
edit: I think I might add some Ballistix to that list.
I've still got a little to play with...
Last edited by The Black Pumpkin on Thu Mar 08, 2007 11:44 am, edited 1 time in total.
AMD Opteron 1224SE "Santa Ana" = DFI Lanparty UT NF590 SLI-M2R/G
Crucial Ballistix 4x1GB DDR2 800 = Corsair CMPSU-750TX
Sapphire 4870 1GB = Sceptre X20WG-Naga 20" = Logitech X-530 5.1
Seagate 320GB (SATA II) x2 = Samsung SH-S203B (SATA)
Crucial Ballistix 4x1GB DDR2 800 = Corsair CMPSU-750TX
Sapphire 4870 1GB = Sceptre X20WG-Naga 20" = Logitech X-530 5.1
Seagate 320GB (SATA II) x2 = Samsung SH-S203B (SATA)
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Yeah, I was just thinking about that. I think I might go with the Corsair 620.
AMD Opteron 1224SE "Santa Ana" = DFI Lanparty UT NF590 SLI-M2R/G
Crucial Ballistix 4x1GB DDR2 800 = Corsair CMPSU-750TX
Sapphire 4870 1GB = Sceptre X20WG-Naga 20" = Logitech X-530 5.1
Seagate 320GB (SATA II) x2 = Samsung SH-S203B (SATA)
Crucial Ballistix 4x1GB DDR2 800 = Corsair CMPSU-750TX
Sapphire 4870 1GB = Sceptre X20WG-Naga 20" = Logitech X-530 5.1
Seagate 320GB (SATA II) x2 = Samsung SH-S203B (SATA)
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good choice on the PSU, thats what i'm using on the build in my sig. congrats on the gpu again, this build sounds like it'll be a lot of fun!
Cyberpower generic case
B450M PRO-VDH MAX
Ryzen 5 3600 w/PBO/OC
CM Hyper 212 EVO push/pull
Corsair VENGEANCE LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3600 CL16
MSI RTX 3060 Ti Ventus 3X 8G OC LHR
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 500GB
6GB Seagate HDD
EVGA 650BQ 650W PSU
ASUS VE278 27" monitor, Dell E2216HV (vertical)
Logitech Z533 2.1 Speakers, G935 7.1 or G435 headset
MS LXM-00001 keyboard
Razer Deathadder Elite, XBOX One Lunar Shift controller
I've come a long way from my original Core2Duo E6750 build y'all!
B450M PRO-VDH MAX
Ryzen 5 3600 w/PBO/OC
CM Hyper 212 EVO push/pull
Corsair VENGEANCE LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3600 CL16
MSI RTX 3060 Ti Ventus 3X 8G OC LHR
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 500GB
6GB Seagate HDD
EVGA 650BQ 650W PSU
ASUS VE278 27" monitor, Dell E2216HV (vertical)
Logitech Z533 2.1 Speakers, G935 7.1 or G435 headset
MS LXM-00001 keyboard
Razer Deathadder Elite, XBOX One Lunar Shift controller
I've come a long way from my original Core2Duo E6750 build y'all!
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Well, I'll probably order today, but I had a thought on the cpu cooler.
Would on these new dual fan Cooler Master ones work better than the Zalman?
Would on these new dual fan Cooler Master ones work better than the Zalman?
AMD Opteron 1224SE "Santa Ana" = DFI Lanparty UT NF590 SLI-M2R/G
Crucial Ballistix 4x1GB DDR2 800 = Corsair CMPSU-750TX
Sapphire 4870 1GB = Sceptre X20WG-Naga 20" = Logitech X-530 5.1
Seagate 320GB (SATA II) x2 = Samsung SH-S203B (SATA)
Crucial Ballistix 4x1GB DDR2 800 = Corsair CMPSU-750TX
Sapphire 4870 1GB = Sceptre X20WG-Naga 20" = Logitech X-530 5.1
Seagate 320GB (SATA II) x2 = Samsung SH-S203B (SATA)
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As of right now, the list is:
AMD Athlon 64 4000+ San Diego
DFI LanParty UT nF4 SLI-DR Expert
Corsair CMPSU-620HX
Crucial Ballistix DDR400 2x512
Zalman CNPS 9700 NT
Total of $575.03, not bad!
AMD Athlon 64 4000+ San Diego
DFI LanParty UT nF4 SLI-DR Expert
Corsair CMPSU-620HX
Crucial Ballistix DDR400 2x512
Zalman CNPS 9700 NT
Total of $575.03, not bad!
AMD Opteron 1224SE "Santa Ana" = DFI Lanparty UT NF590 SLI-M2R/G
Crucial Ballistix 4x1GB DDR2 800 = Corsair CMPSU-750TX
Sapphire 4870 1GB = Sceptre X20WG-Naga 20" = Logitech X-530 5.1
Seagate 320GB (SATA II) x2 = Samsung SH-S203B (SATA)
Crucial Ballistix 4x1GB DDR2 800 = Corsair CMPSU-750TX
Sapphire 4870 1GB = Sceptre X20WG-Naga 20" = Logitech X-530 5.1
Seagate 320GB (SATA II) x2 = Samsung SH-S203B (SATA)
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your kind of getting yourself in an upgrade hole since 939 is the only platform still running DDR if your going to go AMD why not go AM2 that way youll be able to upgrade easier and less expensively and when Agena (brisbane based native quad core) comes out all youll have to buy is the proc since itll be compatible with AM2
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Well, I think I might go with AM2, just depends on what I feel like... (j/k)
I'm looking into it...
I'm looking into it...
AMD Opteron 1224SE "Santa Ana" = DFI Lanparty UT NF590 SLI-M2R/G
Crucial Ballistix 4x1GB DDR2 800 = Corsair CMPSU-750TX
Sapphire 4870 1GB = Sceptre X20WG-Naga 20" = Logitech X-530 5.1
Seagate 320GB (SATA II) x2 = Samsung SH-S203B (SATA)
Crucial Ballistix 4x1GB DDR2 800 = Corsair CMPSU-750TX
Sapphire 4870 1GB = Sceptre X20WG-Naga 20" = Logitech X-530 5.1
Seagate 320GB (SATA II) x2 = Samsung SH-S203B (SATA)
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Ok, got the final build info here, and it's just been ordered an hour ago.
AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 65W
XFX MB-N590ASH9
G.SKILL 2x1GB DDR2 800
Corsair CMPSU-620HX
And the 8800 GTS got here a few days ago, but I just haven't had time to post pictures. I get em up soon, I promise! It's an awesome sight for someone who's always been several generations behind though, I almost can't contain myself from forcing it into the AGP socket!
AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 65W
XFX MB-N590ASH9
G.SKILL 2x1GB DDR2 800
Corsair CMPSU-620HX
And the 8800 GTS got here a few days ago, but I just haven't had time to post pictures. I get em up soon, I promise! It's an awesome sight for someone who's always been several generations behind though, I almost can't contain myself from forcing it into the AGP socket!
AMD Opteron 1224SE "Santa Ana" = DFI Lanparty UT NF590 SLI-M2R/G
Crucial Ballistix 4x1GB DDR2 800 = Corsair CMPSU-750TX
Sapphire 4870 1GB = Sceptre X20WG-Naga 20" = Logitech X-530 5.1
Seagate 320GB (SATA II) x2 = Samsung SH-S203B (SATA)
Crucial Ballistix 4x1GB DDR2 800 = Corsair CMPSU-750TX
Sapphire 4870 1GB = Sceptre X20WG-Naga 20" = Logitech X-530 5.1
Seagate 320GB (SATA II) x2 = Samsung SH-S203B (SATA)