Recent content by zahbaz

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    First Timer Rig... Phase 1: Parts

    Finalized List Thanks to all your input thus far. Changed processor and case from last edit. Case looks so sexy. Total cost $1209. Can someone please look this over? I'd really appreciate it. One of my questions...mobo has one PCIe x16 slot...video card is PCIe x16 2.0. I've heard this...
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    First Timer Rig... Phase 1: Parts

    Then what good is what I'm doing!?! Haha. Well, best I found out now...
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    First Timer Rig... Phase 1: Parts

    Well...tell you the truth, I want to use SLI and get two in there... It's just expensive. I thought the option to add another card in the future would be a good idea. Any thoughts? Changed my power supply to the 520hx and vcard to EVGA GeForce 8800GTS 512mb @ 670Mhz by the way. Ditching the fan...
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    First Timer Rig... Phase 1: Parts

    Forgot to mention... I'll be running Vista 32 Home Premium
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    First Timer Rig... Phase 1: Parts

    Hey. Total nub to the forum... and yeah, I'm planning on going about my first build. My laptop isn't cutting it out for my performance needs, so about time I get a nice desktop unit...something I can use for gaming on a college budget. Really want to try Age of Conan...that game looks sick. I...