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Posted: 30th Aug 2010 16:20 Edited at: 30th Aug 2010 16:23
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I've decided to make a thread about anything related to computer hardware. You can discuss a computer build that you've made/planned, ask for help with a problem you're having, troubleshoot compatability, etc.
I have a computer build that I'm sort of planning out, tell me what you guys think of it:

Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131363&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Motherboards+-+AMD-_-ASUS-_-13131363
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103849&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Processors+-+Desktops-_-AMD-_-19103849
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145260&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Memory+(Desktop+Memory)-_-Corsair+(XMS+Series)-_-20145260
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133094&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Cases+(Computer+Cases+-+ATX+Form)-_-Thermaltake-_-11133094
GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=14-150-467&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Page=3#scrollFullInfo
HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148395&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Hard+Drives-_-Seagate-_-22148395

Keep in mind I'm actually still a n00b to PC hardware, I just like to look into it for fun.

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Posted: 30th Aug 2010 16:29
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Well I bought an overclocked GeForce GTX 460 for an insanely cheap price. So far it's handled pretty much anything I've thrown at it.


I'd love to see things from your point of view but I can't get my head that far up my bum.
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It's got 256-bit memory, swEEEt... Plus it's overclocked. Looks a little pricey tho, but I bet it's cheap for what it's got.

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Posted: 30th Aug 2010 17:20 Edited at: 30th Aug 2010 17:20
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My current setup:
Intel Core2Duo E6400 - OC'd to around 2.4GHz not a lot I know, but I don't have the hardware to go any higher.
3GB DDR2 RAM clocked at around 750MHz (its 667MHz stock)
ATI Radeon HD 4550. Currently it's stock, but I'm looking into OCing that too.

I plan to get liquid cooling and a better processor too and OC it to around 3.5GHz or more. I also plan to get one of these and some DDR3 RAM (looking at this hopefully I can afford 4 of those sticks ) and OC all that ofc

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Posted: 30th Aug 2010 17:47
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Argh, I forgot to mention my config:

Intel Core 2 Duo 6320 @ 1.86GHz
Nvidia GeForce 8500 GT
Dell PSU @ 375 watts
2GB of ram @ 667MHz
250GB HDD
1080p DVI monitor
Windows 7 Premium 32-bit

I believe my mobo model is DXP061 as I'm using a Dell XPS 410.

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Posted: 30th Aug 2010 17:58
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I'm jealous of your monitor I'm stuck on 2 CRTs at 1024*768 ea

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Posted: 30th Aug 2010 18:02 Edited at: 30th Aug 2010 18:03
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Here's the exact model for the monitor, we got it from this site too: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/AOC+-+22%22+Widescreen+Flat-Panel+LCD+HD+Monitor+-+Black/9635684.p?id=1218135449679&skuId=9635684

Now I just have to get a blu-ray drive, and PowerDVD 10 Ultimate which is a freakingly expensive $100!! [i][/i]

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I've got 3 monitors. On my desk is 1x 1680*1050 and 1x 1280*1024, and my other 1680*1050 is at the foot of my bed acting as a television (it also has a scart socket and YPbPr, so I use a scart switcher for my N64, Gamecube and Xbox and the 360 is in the HD components).

My PC is currently in the TV too, so I'm talking to you in the warmth of my memory-foam bed.


I'd love to see things from your point of view but I can't get my head that far up my bum.
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Posted: 30th Aug 2010 18:11 Edited at: 30th Aug 2010 18:11
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That's a cool config. I have a switch connected to my TV that has N64, PSX, and SNES attached to it, but that's all that I can do from bed. I could also attach my GCN to it. I used to use my tv because it had a VGA on it, but that only had 1400 x 900, so I got a 1080.

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Current config:

AMD Phenom II X4 955 3.2ghz
Asus M4N98TD EVO
Asus NVidia GTS 250 1gb
Corsair 750HX
Antec 902
Corsair 4gb 1600mhz 9-9-9-24
Zahlman 9500 full aluminium with green leds ( Led's suck, antec case comes with blue xD )

I just have one problem, on my mobo there is a 4 pin CPU fan plug, and I plugged in my 3 pin with the ground correctly alined. At first it worked great but after a few days I got this strange problem. I start up my PC and the fan and it's led's work, but the moment the mobo kicks in the fan stopt working and I get a CPU fan error. When I shut down and start up again sometimes it works but with led really dimm and sometimes I need to reboot again. Do you guys know what's wrong?

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Isn't there any 3-pin sockets on your mobo?


I'd love to see things from your point of view but I can't get my head that far up my bum.
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Posted: 30th Aug 2010 18:17 Edited at: 30th Aug 2010 18:18
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Strange problem, I would guess the fan's faulty. Don't take my word, though. Because I believe I've heard something about how different pin plugs can be compatable.

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Well, there are 2 3pins but they are label as chassis 1/2. So I don't think I need to plug them there. And if the fan is faulty... well I didn't think they can be faulty xD. But serious, when it starts after some time the leds become normal, maybe the mobo is playing with the voltage on that fan or something... I don't know, but I will look if the fan is faulty.

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Core i7 920 @ 2.67ghz
6gb of DDR3 RAM at 1333mhz
500 gig hd
msi ATI 4890 OC
Antec Solo case (looking into an antec 900 or 902)
Thermalright ultra extreme for cooling
gigabyte ex58 ud4p mobo

As I mentioned my current case is alright, but there's only one fan, and an antec 900/902 has a big fan on the top that I could use to pull all of the hot air from the cpu out. Hopefully I'll get some better temperatures from that and then do some OCing.
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