Recent content by ZiggyStardust

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    Lightweight build for a friend

    I just want to thank you guys, you helped me earlier this year on this build, and I am very happy with it. My friend has been going through some recent computer trouble, He is pretty sure his mobo is fried, it's been something like 3 years since he has even upgraded, but he is pretty much...
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    External HDD or External Enclosure + HDD

    I currently need something to move files between a couple computers. Although once I am finished transferring those files I was maybe planning on implementing a redundant backup. I am split on buying an all in one external or getting an Enclosure and some kind of internal drive. As far as I can...
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    First ground up build.

    Finally pulled the trigger, before my rebates and stuff run out. This is what I went with: Antec P182 Gun Metal Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case MSI NX8800GT 512M OC GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card...
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    First ground up build.

    For now I think I'm just gonna stick with the 32 cache 500gb seagate barracuda, I can upgrade later, here is my list. Wish List I think I am ready to order, any last minute suggestions?
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    First ground up build.

    The one I picked out has a 32mb cache, and I think 500 gb is plenty, what I was wondering was would it be better to buy like two 250gb drives, and allocate os to one and apps and data to another.
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    First ground up build.

    bumpity
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    First ground up build.

    Latest revisions... http://secure.newegg.com/NewVe...WishListNumber=7296312" I switched up to the MSI 8800gt because... I felt like it. I got rid of that thermal paste because the arctic cooler 7 comes with mx-2 pre-applied and I am debating on switching out my current HDD...
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    First ground up build.

    Yes that's why I would probably go with an inexpensive one, I could just buy a cheapo, reformat and install a lightweight linux distro and just use it for notes or web browsing. The reason that HDD is so expensive is because it's 10,000 rpm, at the same time though, I must admit that was a...
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    First ground up build.

    I have talked to plenty of people who have been in and out of colleges, my sister is currently attending, all have said the same thing: that they hardly ever bring a laptop to class, and if they do, its only for entertainment to get through a boring class. I have seen the smallest dorms...
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    First ground up build.

    wow, quadruple post :o , please hold off on banning me until I get my computer built. Anyways, I just wanted to know what you guys thought of the 9600, as I think I am switching to it from the hd 3850, here's the link, $189.99 same price as the radeon I was planning on getting. I also added a...
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    First ground up build.

    Bumpity.
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    First ground up build.

    Herumph, I missed my chance on my shmexy p182, its now at $149.99 with no rebate. I have been told again and again by my friend to consider the antec 900, but I just need a second opinion.
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    First ground up build.

    Exactly. Also, I am switching up to Mushkin ram, its only $10 more expensive and its 800mhz vs the A-data which is 667. mushkin 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory EDIT: yes I know I am not including the $20 rebate, it takes months, I am...
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    First ground up build.

    Yes I realize that now, I also neglected to look at the L2 cache 2MB intel compared to 1MB AMD. So everything is back to what it was, except my case is sold out :( Whats the waiting time on this kind of item usually? I don't want to miss out on the $50 rebate.
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    First ground up build.

    Sorry for bumping an old thread. I think I am switching over to AMD, with this combo, I end up without any increase in price, but a more powerful processor. AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Brisbane 2.6GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 65W Dual-Core Black Edition Processor GIGABYTE GA-MA770-DS3...