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Old 02-26-2006, 11:35 PM   #1
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First build just want to double check

First off this PC will be used for gaming namely World of Warcraft and F.E.A.R. atm. One question about the ram if I buy a second stick of the same kind is it gonna run in dual channel? On a side note I would like to be able to record gameplay from WOW and create videos(if you know of something that would make a tremendous difference please suggest but I am trying to build this for around $800). As far as hard drive goes I have a 80gb seagate I was gonna reuse any other comments welcome. Thanks ahead of time for the help.

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Old 02-27-2006, 12:21 AM   #2
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Yes, you should buy ram in dual channel kits. Low latency ram is not needed with the Athlon 64 memory architecture, value ram works just as well.

That is not a suitable power supply for a PCI-E build. It only has a single +12v rail at 18 amps and is not a true ATX 2.0 unit, it's a converted 20 pin. eVGA recommends a MINIMUM 450 watt power supply for a 7800GT.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103937
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