good specs?

[Tin]

Originally Posted by kram8806 Well, specs wise, the Asus is about the equivelant of the MSI board. I'd say go ahead with the MSI board as it is your final choice - specs wise, it's pretty good. Thank you for being decisive. Even though I've almost never recommended nVidia graphics cards, I can say for sure that the GeForce 6800GT is going to be one sweet card - 12 rendering pixel pipelines with GDDR3 memory - wish I had that money (*drool*) ... kram

not 12 pipelines...try 16 pipelines

[Computermaniac]

whats GDDR3 memory ? is that just like a different kind of ddr ram? do i need to get different ram? , i was gonnna get 2 512 sticks of ram, lol im such an idiot well im gonna watch family guy, night night

thx

[Vladiator16]

Originally Posted by Computermaniac whats GDDR3 memory ? is that just like a different kind of ddr ram? do i need to get different ram? , i was gonnna get 2 512 sticks of ram, lol im such an idiot well im gonna watch family guy, night night thx

All you need to know is that DDR3 memory is being utilized on the newest video cards (a new generation of memory). Don't bother looking for DDR3 memory for your system memory because you will not find it anywhere.

DDR2 system memory has just been implemented into the new Intel chipsets (motherboards) and the memory isn't running any faster than DDR1. The speed of the memory will obviously increase over time but it will take a little while.

Just pick up two sticks of PC3200 (DDR1) memory as your potential current setup will not support DDR2 memory (only the Intel boards are supporting it right now).

If you were wondering, the VIA chipset for the Socket 754 is the best choice. From the reviews I've seen on the Socket 939, the NVIDIA chipset (a different chipset than the 754 chipset) is the way to go. AMD's latest releases are very confusing so don't worry so much. There's always a member here that can help you out so kill the attitude

[Computermaniac]

k thx guys, i hope the computer i build will be good i just need to decide what parts to get... by the way, ask for no salt on ur fris at mc donalds or ne other fast food, if u got to see how much salts on the scooper thing and everywhere its discusting... but i eat tehre ne way cuz i get free food.. heres a story...

as i got off work.... i took some food with me.. large number 10, thats a mc chicken... got it with out salt, i took a large chocolate shake for me... for some reason i wanted to eat at home to i put everything in a bag and started to ride my bike... as my bike is riding... the bag starts to rip.... the shake is leaking.. its a mess.... then about 400 yards uphill i say screw this and i just put the shake on the ground for a hobo and i put the half eaten mc chicken on the large fries and stuffed it into my shirt and tucked it in... ok after the uphill was done i got a cool ride down... from there i made it home...
as i got home... i took the frys outa my shirt and the mc chiken fell down then i started to eat some frys... there was so much salt so i just threw them on the ground and laid down on the grass to pet my cat... who came over for a french fry lol... ahh.. the life of a miky d

[Computermaniac]

i might as wel get the msi because the asus is 939 socket or w/e

[Moose on the Loose]

There is an ASUS nForce 3 250 GB with socket 754.

[ric449]

Yeah, the one recommended before:

http://usa.asus.com/prog/spec.asp?m=...eluxe&langs=09

[Computermaniac]

show me the money ( link )

[kram 2.0]

Asus K8N-E Deluxe nForce3 250GB chipset (143): http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...131-498&depa=0

MSI K8N Neo Plat. nForce3 250GB chipset (130):
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...130-457&depa=0


Hope that helps,
kram

[Moose on the Loose]

I read on motherboards.org that the ASUS gives better overall performance as well. I wanted to buy the MSI K8N Neo Platinum at first too, but after Kram and HAL9000 said I had to watch out with MSI boards I did some research. Turns out the MSI card isn't bad, but there are better Mobo's (I think even some VIA chipsets gave better performance than the MSI). If anyone's interested I can see if I can dig up the link somewhere.

[Computermaniac]

that card has to reviews for some reason.. ne way, u told me that new egg didnt have n force 3 asus for 754 sockets.. didnt u? or did they just get them in... also would an 64 3000 be that much better than the 2800... its like 40 bucks more... just wanted your opinion

by the way kram.. lets see some picutres of ur comp when ur done... id love to see it... maybe u could like make a picture tourital of how to make ur system for ppl like me..

[Moose on the Loose]

I dont think I would say anything that has to do with Newegg since I'm from europe and they dont ship outside the USA. You must have me confused with someone else.

[kram 2.0]

Yeah, actually it did come in just last Thursday, if I recall. I swear I checked Newegg for Socket 754 AMD boards, and gave me only VIA chipsets . And as for the tutorial, I'd be more than happy to post pictures, but tutorials, I don't think I'll have as much time for - sorry . Waiting for my last component to arrive from Newegg - in Fedex's hands now, hoping on a Monday arrival . However, Ric made a very nice Build Your own Computer Guide for his website that he completed very recently. You should check it out.

[Computermaniac]

just read the guide... im still confused about the static.... u just need to work in a place where theres not carpet and u just need to touch the case right? by the way there wasnt a link to show how to install the amd 2800 64 athlon

thx

[ric449]

From my guide:

"Now, The AMD side of things is a little different. If you are using an Athlon 64, then the heatsink will install like the Intel heatsink."

So just look at the link I put in the guide:

ftp://download.intel.com/support/pro...s/p4p478_1.pdf

For static, just make sure you stay connected to your case. It doesn't matter if you are on carpet if you are still connected to your case, people just say keep away from carpet because it means there is less static buildup.

[Computermaniac]

so i need to buy on of those wrist band thingys? where would i get one of those... and how would i use it.. my friend built a computer and never mentioned using one...

[Panama Red]

Radio Shack and they are optional but highly recommended. Kinda like insurance.

[Computermaniac]

aahh i see, how would i use it and how much?

thx

[Alaron]

They are very cheap: http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...%5Fid=276-2397

Simply attach the alligator clip to a metal edge on the case and you will be grounded. When you are grounded, you wont risk electrostatic charges hurting your components. Peace of mind basically.

[Computermaniac]

thx a lot... im sorry to say i might be banned from these forums for simply wondering why some parts were recomended... i got flamed for it... i said some stuff back.. flamed again.. got pissed and said some things that were true but the moderators decided that ppl shouldnt see how valid my point is and not only deleted my post but closed the thread... their like the fcc

thx