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my new build - xxrockstar992xx - 08-07-2008
intel core2 wolfdale 2.53 45 nm 3 mb l2 shared cache
asus p5q
evga 8800gt dual slot edition 512 mb ram, gddr3 ram
2 gigs ocz platinum ram
antec neopower 650 watt blue
seagate 250gig sata 7200 rpm
saitek eclipse keyboard red light
saitek gm2400 laser mouse
cgi peice-o-butt case(18 bux)
sony amp
2 100watt pioneer speakers
without the sound system it was 768 including shipping (i dont get taxes on this stuff) also comes with 50 dollar mail-in-rebate.
your thoughts?
my new build - Turkish - 08-07-2008
Make sure your case has good ventilation, I can't stress that enough. Also, Saitek? Nice and an expensive, lucky boy.
What are the clock speeds on the 8800 you chose? It may be a better investment to consider a newer Nvidia or ATi option, but that's assuming it hasn't already shipped.
my new build - Leo - 08-07-2008
Overclock that processor or I'm smacking you in the head.
Also...as Turkish said...Make sure that baby can breathe!!!
~Leo
my new build - looqas - 08-08-2008
What others said about cooling. 8800gt is a single slot solution and as such blows (and draws) the air inside the case. And those things can get hot. So better have at least 1 case fan blowing cool air in and one (preferably in the back of the case) blowing hot air out. And make put some effort to find good fans (I recommend Noctua or Nexus brands). They are not necessarily that much costlier than the bottom dollar ones, but at least you'll be very satisfied what they will do for that extra money. Believe me. I've had mediocre fans and those "elite" fans and you really don't want to make your computer any noisier than it already is.