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yurimxpxman · November 15th, 2006

I think I'll go with the one with the PCI-E connector just in case I need it in the future. It's not a very large price difference. Though I may switch out that headset for a cheaper one unless I can get a family member to get it for me for christmas lol

Quakindude · November 15th, 2006

Gonna strongly agree with One4.

Also, why not add a hundred bucks to your budget, go Intel C2D. The performance increase there is staggering in a multi-tasking environment compared to the AM2 system you've listed.

If there's zero budget room, then just worry about $10 extra and follow One's advice. Go at least 400W on the PSU. While your video card doesn't need a power connector, your next one might.

yurimxpxman · November 15th, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quakindude

Also, why not add a hundred bucks to your budget, go Intel C2D. The performance increase there is staggering in a multi-tasking environment compared to the AM2 system you've listed.

eh. I've gotta keep this as cheap as possible. And to tell you the truth, there probably isn't even a large enough real world difference between the two to justify the extra $100. I'm not saying the benchmarks aren't impressive, but it's not going to change my life very much if I buy the Intel CPU (except I'll have a huge hole in my wallet lol).

**One4yu2c** · November 15th, 2006

On a side note, most PCI-E videocards that require a power connection usually come with a 4-pin molex to PCI-E adapter, and you can also pick one up separately (LINK). I'd still push for the higher end model though.

Lead Head · November 15th, 2006

If you want dirt budget, get a 6200 PCI-E, Can run most modern games on low settings

yurimxpxman · November 15th, 2006

Guess what! I just ordered all my parts! :D

I AM SO EXCITED!!!! LOL

Quakindude · November 15th, 2006

Congrats!

Lead Head · November 15th, 2006

AWsome! Enjoy the rig!

fps justin · November 15th, 2006

congratz! what videocard did you end up gettin?

**Hitman** · November 15th, 2006

Whats your final Parts list.

November 15th, 2006	#32
Quakindude I'm Diggin it! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Rucker, AL. Posts: 2,767 Blog Entries: 7	Gonna strongly agree with One4. Also, why not add a hundred bucks to your budget, go Intel C2D. The performance increase there is staggering in a multi-tasking environment compared to the AM2 system you've listed. If there's zero budget room, then just worry about $10 extra and follow One's advice. Go at least 400W on the PSU. While your video card doesn't need a power connector, your next one might. Q6600@ 3.2GHz w/ CNPS9700 \| EVGA 780i \| 4Gb Patriot Extreme DDR2-800 5-5-5-12 \| EVGA GTX 280 1Gb Video \| 1x WD 640Gb HDD, 2x Seagate 400Gb HDD, 1x250Gb WD \| 2x Samsung SH-203B Opticals \| Antec 900 \| ABS/Tagan BZ700 700W PSU \| Zalman ZM-MFC1 Fan Controller

November 15th, 2006	#35
Lead Head Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rhode Island USA Posts: 1,716	If you want dirt budget, get a 6200 PCI-E, Can run most modern games on low settings Opteron 64 165--1.5GB DDR--ECS KA1 MVP(thanks HL!)--x1800GTO 256MB--Seagate 320GB SATA--Antec 550 Watt--Antec P180

November 15th, 2006	#37
Quakindude I'm Diggin it! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Rucker, AL. Posts: 2,767 Blog Entries: 7	Congrats! Q6600@ 3.2GHz w/ CNPS9700 \| EVGA 780i \| 4Gb Patriot Extreme DDR2-800 5-5-5-12 \| EVGA GTX 280 1Gb Video \| 1x WD 640Gb HDD, 2x Seagate 400Gb HDD, 1x250Gb WD \| 2x Samsung SH-203B Opticals \| Antec 900 \| ABS/Tagan BZ700 700W PSU \| Zalman ZM-MFC1 Fan Controller

November 15th, 2006	#38
Lead Head Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rhode Island USA Posts: 1,716	AWsome! Enjoy the rig! Opteron 64 165--1.5GB DDR--ECS KA1 MVP(thanks HL!)--x1800GTO 256MB--Seagate 320GB SATA--Antec 550 Watt--Antec P180

November 15th, 2006	#39
fps justin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,199	congratz! what videocard did you end up gettin? E2140 @ 375 x 8 = 3.0ghz 2x1 ocz system 1337s pc2-6400 5-5-5-15 @ 450mhz gigabyte P35 S3L eVGA 7600GT Stock 120 gig seagate ULTRA X-Finity 600w Sonata 2 w/ top fan G5 Lazer Mouse

November 15th, 2006	#31
yurimxpxman Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: /home/yurimxpxman Posts: 1,695	I think I'll go with the one with the PCI-E connector just in case I need it in the future. It's not a very large price difference. Though I may switch out that headset for a cheaper one unless I can get a family member to get it for me for christmas lol

November 15th, 2006	#34
One4yu2c I don't know how to put this, but, I'm kind of a big deal. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Land of the Lounge Lizards Posts: 2,789 Blog Entries: 3	On a side note, most PCI-E videocards that require a power connection usually come with a 4-pin molex to PCI-E adapter, and you can also pick one up separately (LINK). I'd still push for the higher end model though.

November 15th, 2006	#40
Hitman Functional Alcoholic Join Date: May 2006 Location: 14S E:561116 N:3830189 Posts: 4,719 Blog Entries: 2	Whats your final Parts list.

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