Recent content by Deporange

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    Buiding new PC Q6600

    I'm deciding between the DS3R and DS3P and have been leaning towards DS3P for a q6600 box with non-extreme overclock on air (3.0-3.4), particularly given some of your comments. But could you clarify why DS3P would be preferable, besides the port differences? DS3R seems more popular, no doubt...
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    Best ram for $120

    That's very good to know - thanks. So, if I'm running XP Pro / Q6600 / Gigabyte DS3P / GeForce Ultra5700, it's more cost-effective now to buy 2 of the 2gb kits rather than 2 x 1gb plus 2 x 512MB (2 x $41). Not to get too off topic, but will XP be able to benefit at all from the 4th gb...
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    Best ram for $120

    Looks like a great deal. But what's the difference between this Ballistix and the G.Skill F2-6400PHU2-2GBHZ http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820231065 @ $150?? Trying to decide between the 2 - I'd like 2x1gb plus 1x512mb to get 3gb on a Gigabyte DS3R or DS3P and Q6600 for a...
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    Opinions on new system build please

    $10/$20 rebates on Corsair 520/620 at Newegg and Directron through 8/31 (Directron about $10 cheaper after figuring in shipping)