Recent content by normandyJack

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    new build help (cross posted--sorta--with computer help)

    cooler was really just an afterthought. Probably not necessary. Are the stock fans with intel nice and quiet?
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    new build help (cross posted--sorta--with computer help)

    So perhaps CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CE, CB, TUV, FCC, CCC - Retail is a better and quieter option for the PSU?
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    How is this component selection?

    reposted: http://forums.anandtech.com/me...=2211715&enterthread=y
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    new build help (cross posted--sorta--with computer help)

    1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. In order of relevance...data intensive programming, photo editing, gaming,web 2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread <=$1600 3. What country...
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    How is this component selection?

    An alternative would be to go w/ Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 Yorkfield 2.66GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80569Q9450 - Retail ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail instead of AMD, is this a better option?
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    How is this component selection?

    Hi, I'm building a new desktop so I can move my old desktop to the office. I'll be using it mostly for work (data intensive algorithms) but I'd like it to be able to handle modern games well too. Some specific questions, are the case and PSU good selections? Is the PSU appropriate...