It's new build time
#1
Posted 06 January 2007 - 03:32 PM
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I'm hesitant to go wireless so I'll test it out first and then if it is horrible I'll try and wire it up. I'd like to overclock the e6600 a bit which is why I got so many fans, some of them are just to have lying around just in case. Better to be cautious .
Raptor for OS/ games, seagate for movies, music etc. It's gonna be used mostly for games. Lemme know what you guys think.
#2
Posted 06 January 2007 - 03:49 PM
your getting 11 extra fans? wtf! coller for the chipset.....lol
#3
Posted 06 January 2007 - 03:51 PM
Also, That chipset fan is not necessary, unless you read somewhere that that chipset/motherboard needs a better heatsink. Maybe just toss a fan on the exisitng heatsink?
The cpu cooler isnt one Id pick, Id go with Zalman
Do you really need a new router? Especially that one? It has gigabit ethernet which is good, but I think its overpriced. If you have alot of other comps on the network with gigabit and are going to be doing alot of file transfers and whatnot, its worth it, but 10/100 does jsut fine for me. Besides you wont come close to maxing out 10/100 with an internet connection. Wireless is t3h suck for games, high latency ftl.
What are all those cables/extensions etc for? I wouldnt buy EVERYTHING from newegg, especially the smaller stuff. Shop around, you will find better prices at good places, especially with the shipping.
EDIT: I have those speakers. For $50, you cant get much better. And yes you dont need that many fans lol
Edited by Drizzle4535, 06 January 2007 - 03:52 PM.
#4
Posted 06 January 2007 - 03:53 PM
#5
Posted 06 January 2007 - 04:09 PM
#6
Posted 06 January 2007 - 04:42 PM
I really don't want to go wireless either but running a cord through the attic/crawl space and around doesn't look appealing. Gamefuel ftw? Maybe monster can elaborate on the routers performance.
Edited by Mike2077, 06 January 2007 - 04:45 PM.
#7
Posted 06 January 2007 - 04:46 PM
(Hey guys my wife bought me 2 gallons of mint chocolate chip ice cream, this i my 8th sugar cone full)
#8
Posted 06 January 2007 - 04:48 PM
Again with the fans, I get it too many don't worry about that just the meat n bones.
Edited by Mike2077, 06 January 2007 - 04:49 PM.
#9
Posted 06 January 2007 - 04:56 PM
#10
Posted 06 January 2007 - 06:07 PM
them fancy core2's run nice and cool to begin with
with 2500 bucks, my list would look real different - starting with an 8800 GPU
#11
Posted 07 January 2007 - 12:37 AM
Why would i spend more than 70 bucks on a case?
It's got great reviews so what's the problem.
A few fans are just to have if others fail or I can put some of em in this one since the ones in it suck.
Any recommended speakers then?
And what's wrong with the mobo.
Edited by Mike2077, 07 January 2007 - 02:20 AM.
#12
Posted 07 January 2007 - 03:49 AM
#13
Posted 07 January 2007 - 04:23 AM
#14
Posted 07 January 2007 - 04:34 AM
I really don't want to go wireless either but running a cord through the attic/crawl space and around doesn't look appealing. Gamefuel ftw? Maybe monster can elaborate on the routers performance.
That router has wicked QOS (Quality of Service).
If you play games and also:
share your connection
download p2p
VOIP
then, well, the reviews speak for themselves. This router kicks ass. If you are the only dude on your connection, and you don't download stuff, then you might want to consider a cheaper router, because this one is not cheap.
Wireless is ok if you setup mac filtering, if your nics are up to date, take advantage of the gigabit wired switch, but otherwise, 54mbit wireless (for the most part) is ok...
Not one to b*tch, but don't forget that the case and power supply are important too........
Edited by monster, 07 January 2007 - 04:39 AM.
#16
Posted 07 January 2007 - 12:48 PM
#17
Posted 07 January 2007 - 12:50 PM
As stated above, might as well get a 1950xtx or an 8800 series. the 1900's are waaaay overpriced now since they aren't making the xtx's anymore.
I forget what that memory is supposed to max out at, and my internet here SUCKS so I don't feel like digging it up. :D
No matter what it should be a smokin build!
*edit* look into a different cooler than the big typhoon. Maybe a Tuniq Tower or a Scythe Infinity?
Edited by medel, 07 January 2007 - 01:20 PM.
#18
Posted 07 January 2007 - 01:15 PM
As far as the cooling situation goes, Conroes will run much much cooler than AMDs, if you're going to OC more than just a little, then all you need is an aftermarket cooler. I don't know of what is and isn't good right now, but with a search for "e6600 cooling" or "overclock e6600" I'm sure you'll fine quite a few good reads.
If you need a router, go with something like the Linksys WRT54G for <$50. When you buy your cooler, it should come with thermal compound (double check that before you buy extra).
Here's another suggestion for the mouse: http://www.buy.com/r...p?sku=201935175
If you haven't tried the G7 yet, head over to compusa or bestbuy and get a feel for it.
Edited by Iceman, 07 January 2007 - 02:28 PM.
#20
Posted 07 January 2007 - 06:06 PM
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