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10-25-2006, 11:12 PM
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new build, need advice...
Alright so I'm about to buy all my comonents for a new build. I'ma buy everything from newegg for convenience. I am not sure what GPU to get I was initially thinking about x1900xt but I cannot find one at the moment that is 512 mb. So would I be better off with:
ASUS EAX1900XT/HTVDP/256M Radeon X1900XT 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 VIVO PCI Express x16 CrossFire Ready Video Card - Retail or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16814161170R or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145590 I am not going to start with crossfire but I have chosen a 750 watt psu just in case. Is this a bad idea? HEre's my specs feel free to make any suggestions or potential changes. cpu - e 6600 mobo - p5b dh deluxe casse - p180 PSU- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153039 Please help me guys I'm ready to order but a little nervous cause this is a big purchase for me and I want it to be good... thanks alot |
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10-26-2006, 08:09 AM
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If you want future Crossfire compatibility, make sure whatever PSU you choose is on the certified list at ati.com. Did you mean the P5W DH board?
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10-26-2006, 01:10 PM
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yeah that's the board I meant, sorry I was in a hurry.
Also I'm thinking about the XMS RAM. Is that too hefty for my needs? I'm not a big gamer but I do want to be able to play any game without a problem. I also do web design and graphic work. |
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10-26-2006, 02:52 PM
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If you're not a big gamer, I wouldn't worry about Crossfire. A single powerful card is enough to play games (present and future) well. An X1900XT should do you well...
Here's the PSU I'd get: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104014 It's on the ATi's list: http://ati.amd.com/technology/crossf...dyourown2.html
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10-26-2006, 03:16 PM
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What about the card situation?
I have three listed above.. |
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10-26-2006, 03:29 PM
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You have listed two above, and the second is open box. Neither of them are what I'd take. I'd go for the Sapphire x1900xt, but it's out of stock at Newegg.
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