Recent content by katieca

I just got an Opteron 165 Denmark core and 2gb GSkill ram (forget the exact name), timing on it was nuts though. Spent $300 on 2gb RAM/dual core processor, it's arriving tomorrow :)

Really, good point Operandi. It takes 2-3 hours to post on Anandtech and have OTHER people pick out parts, and only a few hours to put it all together. You can also find a local guy to put it together for you.

Thanks for the reply, but the fan on that seems to be way too loud.

What's the best video card in the $100 range? Also, what's the best ~$130 vid card with decent cooling (quiet)?

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I looked over the compatible RAM list, and I didn't find this RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820609026 Should it be compatible?

Thanks pakman :D

If I get the C2D 6420 will I be able to boot far enough to flash to the latest BIOS?

I think I'll just get the Tuniq. Also, I found the MSI P6N SLI-FI -- what's the difference between that and the platinum? EDIT: I think I've decided on the GA-965P-DS3 --but how do I ensure getting Rev3.3?

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I think I'll stick with the RAM he suggested, I like its rating. As for the aftermarket coolers so far, I don't like any yet--I'll have to do some more research before I decide. Those DVD Drives looks good though. And as for the case, I don't like the Thermaltake one much, but if I don't...

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I don't need HDD, but I do need DVD drive, good catch, thanks. Here's what I've liked so far: EVGA 256-P2-N615-TX GeForce 7600GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814130062 XCLIO X14S4P3 500W ATX 500W Power Supply...

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Haha, my budget is $800-$1000 or so. Just treat me right, MegaVovaN. I need Case, CPU, RAM, PSU, Vid card, aftermarket heat sink. No monitor/speakers/sound card. EDIT: Don't skimp on the RAM/CPU/Mobo, I want an OC'er :D Also, thanks. EDIT: I found a PSU I like: SeaSonic...