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Geek Culture / Odering myc omputer within a week

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Xarshi
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Posted: 23rd Jun 2007 04:02
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And I've got final decisions. I've pretty much got my sights on an entry level pc. It has a pentium D 935 @ 3.2 GHz. Now,I know thats not a very good cpu,but I'm going to save up for a c2d e6600. Thats why this is entry Here is the link to the pc I'll be getting:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3142609&CatId=1886

And heres the beauty in the machine(going to put it in):
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2892979&body=REVIEWS

I may consider adding in an extra GB of RAM. I don't really think its totally necessary at the moment. I also gotta find a way to get vista at a cheap price.

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That C++ Nerd
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Posted: 23rd Jun 2007 04:38 Edited at: 23rd Jun 2007 04:39
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2 GB of RAM is plenty. I've been using 512 MB for a long time, and only ran into a few problems. Don't you think adding another GB of RAM is a little excessive?

I've seen games out there that recommend 3 GB of RAM, but when has ANYTHING ever lagged above 1.5 GB of RAM? I know people who use 128 MB of RAM.

I myself can't wait to upgrade to 1 GB of RAM, even though some people think 2 GB is what to aim for. I truly think the best amount to aim for is 2.5 GB of RAM, not too excessive, yet not too low.

As far as the processor goes, I think you should get the newer P4's or get an Intel X.

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Xarshi
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Posted: 23rd Jun 2007 07:59
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the newer p4s? I'd rather have a dual core than a single core if thats what you mean Right now,I'm just getting the pentium D unless I find another computer that has a better processor. The computer I'm getting comes with a decent psu,which,I've seen alot that have like,300W vs the 585W in the one I'm getting. The 8800gts 320mb oc version will gulp that power quickly...

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Xarshi
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Posted: 23rd Jun 2007 08:21
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Ok,well,heres the plan. I'm getting the 3.2GHz pentium D for now,then upgrading to an e6600 by december at the latest. Now one question about the pentium D,I heard it heats up alot,is there any truth in this?

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That C++ Nerd
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Posted: 23rd Jun 2007 17:20
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I'm not sure. The worst I've heard though is the Core 2 Duo, everyone says it overclocks itself too easily. It shouldn't be too bad. You could always save up and get an Intel Pentium Extreme.

The Pentium D is supposed to bed the midline, right?

For some reason though, everyone keeps bad mouthing the Core 2's. After what I heard about them, I'm not sure if I'd get one. Pentium D sounds good to start with, but I'd get a new one after a few months.

Tell me how it goes.

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Posted: 23rd Jun 2007 17:54
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If you plan to upgrade cpu's in the future, be sure to get the right socket, or you'll virtually kill any chance of changing out your Pentium D for something else.


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Xarshi
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Posted: 23rd Jun 2007 22:52 Edited at: 23rd Jun 2007 23:26
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pentium Ds and core 2 duo's(+core 2 extremes and core 2 quads) are socket LGA 775,so I should be able to. But I think I'm just gonna get an e6320 and oc it to 2.5GHz. It'll be 300$ more(kinda odd...),but oh well. Or I can just buy one and replace it right away with an e6420 or something. I gotta figure out what I'm gonna be doing within the week...haha. I'm also getting a pci cooling card for my 8800gts superclocked,that way it'll hopefully not over heat.

Edit - Ok,I know what I'm doing. I'm buying that same computer,but I'm getting an e6320 with it. That way,I save a little more than buying the computer with the e6320 already in it. Or if I can find something better on newegg I'll do that,but I doubt I will.

Edit 2 - Ok,now I'm getting an e6420,haha. I think my mind is fully set now.

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Satchmo
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Posted: 25th Jun 2007 01:30 Edited at: 25th Jun 2007 15:37
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Get as much ram as you can after you get a good cpu, Id say 8 gigs is what to aim for, but you might call that crazy.

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Xarshi
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Posted: 25th Jun 2007 04:55
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I'm only assuming you mean 8 gigs,and yes,I would be willing to call that crazy :p. I would need to have 4x2GB sticks,and I'm not sure if they make 2GB sticks...or do they? Right now I'm just worried that a logisys x-blade case isn't big enough for an 8800gts.

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I've seen 4GB sticks, but they cost a good $250. Not to mention they fry your modules over.

Ideal RAM would be 2 GB. 8 GB will not only have adverse effects on your system, but will really act like 4.
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Posted: 25th Jun 2007 11:37
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depends on what you do and what OS you have.

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Mikey P
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Posted: 26th Jun 2007 03:07
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Aren't the CPUs you're mentioning 32bit? In which case you would only have a theoretical RAM limit of 4gb, not counting the address space used for the other devices in the PC. 2gb should be plenty... 3gb tops!

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Posted: 26th Jun 2007 09:18 Edited at: 26th Jun 2007 09:20
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I just ordered a E6600 Core 2 Duo, 320gb HDD, 2gb Ram, Lightscribe DVDRW, and a mouse pad with a picture of a monkey on it. £260 from eBuyer, pretty good prices I think, the E6600 was £140, the cheapest I've seen it anywhere.

That's the most I've ever spent on PC bits in one go, pressing the checkout button was like passing a kidney stone.


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Xarshi
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Posted: 26th Jun 2007 21:26
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well,I don't know too much about Euros,but that doesn't seem all that bad. I'm thinking of getting a barebones kit now,because I found an amazing one:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3032655&CatId=333

I was going to probably put in a bfg tech 8600GTS OC,an Ageia PhysX Accelerator,a 160GB western digital caviar se harddrive,and a liteon 20x dvd drive. That costs around 1,600$. But since I'm paying for it in monthly payments,I can manage it

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