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Darth Vader
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Posted: 17th Jan 2008 03:35 Edited at: 21st Jan 2008 07:46
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Okay so I think most of you will probably know that I've talked alot about getting a computer and then not getting it and then thinking of getting a 360, which I did.

My logic behind it was I'll use it to play all the latest games and use my crap laptop for study email and all that jazz. But 2 days after I got the 360 I didn't like it (I also thought it a bit ironic that I'm subscribed to a gaming magazine called 'PC' Powerplay) So I'm taking it back and getting a PC from the same place!

Heres the specs that I'm looking at,
PROCESSOR: INTEL CORE 2 QUAD 6600 2.4G LGA775
MOTHERBOARD: INTEL DP35DPM LGA775 ATX MB
RAM: 2x CORSAIR 2GB DDR2 800MHZ
CASE: COOLER MASTER CM 690
HARD DRIVE: WESTERN DIGITAL CAVIER KS 320GB SATA II
VIDEO: MSI 8800GT 512MB PCI-E VIDEO
OPTICAL DVD: LG 18X +- DUAL LAYER DVR/RW BLACK SATA
OS: WINDOWS VISTA HOME PREMIUM 64bit
SOUND: Integrated
NETWORK: Integrated

Heres a link to the case, so you can see how it looks,


So what do you guys think? Does it look reasonable? My bro thinks that it's a waste to go for 800Mhz RAM and that I should just get 667Mhz, He says theres no performance difference, but I don't know I'm going to look into it but just thought I would mention it here as some of you know alot more then me about these things!
Thanks!


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Osiris
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Posted: 17th Jan 2008 04:43
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Huh...800 vs 667...800>667..800 is larger than 667...one could only assume there was some performance difference.

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Jeku
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Posted: 17th Jan 2008 04:53
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Not if the motherboard can't handle the 800MHz (which I have no idea if it can, I'm just giving a reason as to why the speed jump might not five you a performance difference).

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Osiris
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Posted: 17th Jan 2008 05:00
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Well it is a new motherboard and all, so also one can only assume that it can.

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bitJericho
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Posted: 17th Jan 2008 10:58 Edited at: 17th Jan 2008 11:00
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the mobo can handle the 800mhz ram, that is, if the ram is actually 800mhz. I would assume it is since that's the max speed the mobo will handle. Double check before you buy though, as it would make a slight difference in speed. And there will be a speed difference since you'll be running the ram at a 1:1 speed vs the fsb. Normally with ddr 667 you're looking at a 1cpu fsb:1.5ram speed difference, which is a little bit slower. Possibly not noticable, but not really a whole lot of price difference.

That's a very nice computer, probably 2 or 3 times as much as the xbox though But it'll be 2 or 3 times as good


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Darth Vader
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Posted: 18th Jan 2008 06:58
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Three updates see above!
I am really looking forward to this machine, finally I will be able to look into to shaders!


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Posted: 18th Jan 2008 07:17
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how much did this cost?

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Darth Vader
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Posted: 18th Jan 2008 07:40
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Well I haven't got it yet but so far I'm looking at around $1400 to $1600 Australian.

Does anybody here use Cooler Master Real Power PSU's? I'm looking at the 550 Watt one with 80% efficiency


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bitJericho
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Posted: 19th Jan 2008 05:41
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I've never bought one, so I can't say.

Although you can't purchase internationally from newegg.com, you can check their reviews if you need an opinion.


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Posted: 19th Jan 2008 06:52
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Quote: "Finally I'm getting my PC!"


Whoo hoo! Wait... if you're just getting your PC... how are you... typing... Erg! Brain... hurt... too much...

Sounds like a nice pc.

*Although you might have been able to built it for cheaper... But heck, what do I know. (hence the name)

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Darth Vader
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Posted: 19th Jan 2008 07:19
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Yeah I could build it myself I don't really trust myself! I've never done it before!

Quote: "Whoo hoo! Wait... if you're just getting your PC... how are you... typing... Erg! Brain... hurt... too much... "

I'm using the family computer. It's terrible when they push me off!
Plus I do have a laptop, with no graphic support to speak of, but that's not on the internet!


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