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12-10-2005, 10:09 PM
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Final Plans for Gaming Rig
Hello everyone,
After the holidays i will probably of acumulated enough money this little build i have in mind (I'm 15) I Also might get a job at a local pc shop so thats always good for the payroll. Anyways heres what I'm looking at what do you guys think: Case: Lian-Li Pc-65B (Thats the sexy black windowed one  )PSU: OCZ Powerstream 520W Mobo: MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum CPU: Amd 64 3200+ VEnice Core HEatSink: Thermalright XP90C HDD: WD SATA2 200GB 8Mb RAM: 1Gb Corsair Value Ram Pc3200 Pri Optical: LG Dvd Burner (Wtv is on sale basically, i can pick one up for like 50$ canadian) Sec Optical: Lg Cd Burner (same as burner but for like 20$ Canadian) Sound Card: None Video Card: eVGA 7800GT 256mb Keyboard: Logitech Internet Keyboard Mouse: Razor Diamondback or a Logitech Mouse Monitor: Viewsonic G90FB 19 inch Black OS: Microsoft Windows XP Pro OEM Thats basically it, I like the way its looking, how well do you think she'll run COD2? Any input is apreciated. P.S. I noticed we have 92 guests and 1 member viewing this section, just sign up alrdy, hahaha. |
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12-10-2005, 10:15 PM
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You shouldn't need another heatsink...the one packaged with retail CPUs is adequate. I'd get a faster CPU to match the video card...it's not really balanced. At least a 3500+ or best would be the 3700+
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12-10-2005, 10:18 PM
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Build looks good...I'm not crazy about MSI motherboards but yours might not give you any problems.
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12-10-2005, 10:48 PM
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Im probably Ocing that 3200, i can prob get it to 2.6Ghz with some work so itll be ok.
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12-10-2005, 11:25 PM
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If you are planning on overclocking, stick with the aftermarket heatsink. However it will void your processor warranty, but overclocking will too, so no big deal there.
. Also that case only has 80 mm fans, something with larger fans and a side vent fan location would be better for overclocking. I assume that you are aware of the procedures and risks involved with overclocking. If not you should study up on it before you try it. I think WD might have that HD in a 16Mb cache version. Also not a fan of MSI, would go with ASUS. Use the configurator to be sure you get compatible RAM
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12-11-2005, 12:27 AM
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i have that motherboard and so far it has been excellent but i don't overclock though
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12-11-2005, 01:17 AM
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Everything looks great except the ram, you really should go with at least 1.5 gig of ram. Check out PDP Patriot Xtreme Performance RAM w/XBL technology, it's a OCers dream RAM, just be sure it is compatible w/ your MOBO. Check it out at newegg.com
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12-11-2005, 01:48 AM
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If you plan to OC, as the guy above me said your going to need better than value RAM, however his advice sounded like an ad
You can go with the Value but don't expect very high clocks. |
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12-11-2005, 08:42 AM
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If you're going to overclock that rig, look at motherboards from ABIT and DFI.
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12-11-2005, 08:58 AM
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I am sticking with the MSI board but depending on how much cash I get I will consider some better RAM. For now thats what the budget allows.
Do you guys think i'll be able to play COD2 at full res and details with it? (Before OC and usng the VR) |
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12-11-2005, 09:08 AM
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Instead of overclocking, spend $60 US more for the 3700+ San Diego and keep the value ram and stock heatsink. If you can't afford it, then try for a 3500+ Venice.
The money you save overclocking a slower processor will get eaten up and then some by the higher quality components you will need to overclock successfully. |
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12-11-2005, 09:59 AM
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Yes, that rig will have no problem with COD2. I play it with my sig rig with every setting on max with no problems at all.
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12-11-2005, 10:36 AM
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12-11-2005, 06:33 PM
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OK well I have changed the CPU to a 148 Opteron
 I'm not getting the Heatsink.This is pretty much final |
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12-11-2005, 06:34 PM
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Why are you getting a server CPU? Don't you have to get a different motherboard and ECC memory?
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12-11-2005, 08:32 PM
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No he doesn't. Opterons run fine on s939 mobos and pc3200 memory.
Heres a link to a guy who was able to overclock his on stock cooling with regular stuff. http://www.pcgamer.com/forum/viewtop...er=asc&start=0 |
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