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ShellGuy

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Im hoping that you have the missing pieces to that system. Like a case and an OS to start. But other than that you should be good. I would pick up my monitor from a local store wrather than online but that is me.


Will G.
 

arcenite

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Originally posted by: Bazikstano
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Memory: You could get 2x1gb Gskill DDR400 for the same price.

PSU: I am not too sure about the Forton 450, I have the 500. The 450 appears to have dual 12v rails so it should be ok with the 7800gt.

Everything else looks good.
 

arcenite

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Originally posted by: Bazikstano
I prefer 1 good Giga...than 2 "bads"

Gskill is not bad. I have built a rig with it (Thanks KoolDrew) and it runs flawlessly. Even if you plan on overclocking you can set the mem divider. In my experience in overclocking, I see no difference (minus synthetic benchmarks like sandra) between a 1:1 overclock and a non 1:1 overclock.

Edit: I built my own rig with 2x1gb OCZ Platinum memory and wished I had saved my money and went with Gskill. At the time I was planing on overclocking with a 1:1 overclock, but after noticing no difference, I used the mem divider anyway to give myself a better overclock.
 

halw

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Agree w/Shellguy. Buy the monitor locally, easier to return if there is a problem.

Check Crucial for memory prices. Why burn both SATA connections on two 80Gb drives when you can pick up a Seagate 160 for about the same price?

I would also spend a little more on your optical drive(s).
 

Bazikstano

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@arcenite: are u using a Lentium (pentium 4 )processor?

Why burn both SATA connections on two 80Gb drives when you can pick up a Seagate 160 for about the same price?
Raid 0!!!!!!!!

. Buy the monitor locally, easier to return if there is a problem.
Here in Chile u can find this monitor, but its got warranty with Samsung Chile.ldta.
 

sniperruff

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Originally posted by: Bazikstano
@arcenite: are u using a Lentium (pentium 4 )processor?

Why burn both SATA connections on two 80Gb drives when you can pick up a Seagate 160 for about the same price?
Raid 0!!!!!!!!

. Buy the monitor locally, easier to return if there is a problem.
Here in Chile u can find this monitor, but its got warranty with Samsung Chile.ldta.

RAID 0 is only useful for getting both of your HD's FUBAR.
 

Trey22

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No need for RAID 0 for everyday desktop use... even in gaming you won't see a difference.