Recent content by Stargazer77

I will go for the HR-05 IFX/SLI... So now i only need to figure out which model that makes the best fit. Vertical or offset? Anybody else that have a Rampage Formula with this config? Seems i cant be 100% sure before i install the TRUE on the MOBO... Ah well...

Thanks man! Earlier you said: " For your motherboard I'd probaby say the standard IFX for your northbridge and the SLI for your southbridge " Does this mean that the HR-05 SLI/IFX is to large to fit on the North Bridge? Or you just say this because the standard IFX is cheaper? Just...

Thanks DerwenArtos12 When i look at my Rampage Formula it looks like it will be fifficult to fit all these coolers! I have the Antex P182 Case, will the following fit? A TRUE 120 with two 120 mm fans (Push - Pull) and two HR-05 IFX for Nortbridge/Southbridge + MOSFET coolers. And not to...

Thanks andrei3333! Which of these GTX cards do you guys recommend considering noise level, low temperature and performance? Any other manufacturer you recommend? Asus Extreme GeForce 8800GTX 768MB DDR3 (EN8800GTX/HTDP/768M) Leadtek GeForce 8800GTX 768MB DDR3 (PX8800GTX) MSI...

Yes i know that more memory does not equal more memory bandwith. I wrote that sentence a bit misleading i realise now. Ok so the 9800GTX does NOT have a 384 Bit Bus! So does this mean that the older 8800GTX still rules? What will the 9800GTX cost? The thing is i have almost all parts...

Thanks for sorting this out! My thinking right now is to go with the 8800 GTX as it's a proven and tested card. The LCD i'm going to buy is the 24" Dell ULTRASHARP 2408WFP. If i wanna watch movies in Full HD and play games at 1920 resolution the 768MB will come handy with the extra...

Thanks for the insightfull responses! I'm going to order the TRUE 120 as this cooler is more than enough to handle a Core 2 Duo - E8500. Together with two Noctua NH-U12P in Push-Pull config. This solution will be as good or better than the Noctua NH-U12P. The higher cost is not an issue...

Love the sarcasm :) So what you are saying is basically that buying the IFX-14 for the E8500 is overkill of epic proportions ;) And i should get it for bragging rights! :cool: Well i was leaning towards the TRUE as the IFX-14 seems so HUGE! Imagine installing it on the MOBO and then go...

Thanks for the suggestion guys! I found THIS Review that made me a beliver :) It beats both the Seagate Barracuda ES.2 and Western Digital RE2 drives. And in many tests it even beats the Samsung's Spinpoint F1! :cool: I have already placed an order for two WD 6400AAKS :thumbsup...

I'm torn between the Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme and the IFX-14. Is it a good idea to use the Thermalright IFX-14 for my E8500 overclocked to 4GHz ? What are the arguments in favor of using Thermalright IFX-14 and against? Are there any significant temp difference between the two...

I have searched everywhere but can't find a 768MB GeForce 8800GTS card! MSI has a 640MB version but lack the G92 GPU if i'm not misstaken. The thing is i plan to buy a 24" LCD and people tell me that it's best to buy a 768MB card to support monitors above 22" My dilemma is this: I...

I'm building a new rig to replace my old (8 Years). This is what i plan to build: CPU: Core2Duo - E8500 MOBO: Asus Rampage Formula - X48 RAM: Corsair Dominator 4 GB ( 2 x 2 GB ) DDR2-1066 (5-5-5-15) HD: (Raid-0) 2 x 750GB SATA II OS: Windows XP Pro 32 Bit Media: Samsung...

N7... Thank you for your insightful answer! I will go with the Corsair Dominator 2x2 GB DDR2-1066 :) It's nice to have an expert holding your hand when buying memory... I've been out of the hardware loop for 7 years so alot has happened since then. Cheers

Thanks for that informative answer :) I have been searching, reading and (Correct me if i'm wrong) this is my conclusion... Considering your recommendation for E8500: 9.5 x 421 (4 GHz) 5:6 = DDR2-1010 4:5 = DDR2-1053 The RAM sweet spot for my rig if OC to 4GHz should be 1066 MHz...

I'm waiting for the Asus Rampage Formula Any special reasons why you guys have decided NOT to buy this MOBO? As far as i can tell this board seems to be the best X48 available today. FYI i will run the Core 2 Duo E8500 with my Rampage Formula. Cheers!