I just made the purchase

[bigKr33]

I just ordered my new computer parts from newegg.com, and xoxide

Amd 3700 san diego
dfi nforce4 sli ut-dr
geil pc3200 2x512 1.5-2-2-5
xp home
seasonic s12 600watt
antec p180 case
swiftech 6400 heatsink w/artic silver5
and my current 2x36.7gig raptors as well as my optical drives
The only thing that i haven't ordered is bfg 7800 gtx which is sold out 🙁

This will be my first build and i can't wait till the parts arrive. Without the gpu the price comes to around $1045 w/shipping.

 

[bigKr33]

I just bought a bfg 7800gtx with free 2nd day shipping and no tax for only $499

 

[emilyek]

Nice, but the ram is overdone. Mobos don't support 1.5 cas afaik-- it's probably just tccd chips, and you would be better off with a 2 x 1 gig kit of something like the OCZ.

 

[Crescent13]

Originally posted by: emilyek
Nice, but the ram is overdone. Mobos don't support 1.5 cas afaik-- it's probably just tccd chips, and you would be better off with a 2 x 1 gig kit of something like the OCZ.

Everything you said is true, except the DFI board DOES support 1.5 cas. but I agree with you completely.

 

[thelush84]

The 7800GTX is a waste of money. 6800 Ultra may not benchmark as high but you won't notice it in games, but you will in your wallet.

 

[bigKr33]

7800 gtx has way more longevity than a 6800 ultra, and not only that 6800 ultras are expensive. I think i made the right choice, i got the bfg because i don't know how to oc gpu's. And the ram i got because it goes best with the motherboard and is a great oc'r.

 

[thelush84]

If you're happy with it I guess that is all that matters.

 

[bigKr33]

I am very happy bout my purchase. I'm really not trying to be an @ss, i'm sorry if i've made that impression.

 

[thelush84]

You haven't made that impression at all. You sound like you know what you want and I respect that.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: bigKr33
7800 gtx has way more longevity than a 6800 ultra, and not only that 6800 ultras are expensive. I think i made the right choice, i got the bfg because i don't know how to oc gpu's. And the ram i got because it goes best with the motherboard and is a great oc'r.

Considering 6800ultras run $400 to $700 now and 7800gts run $300 to $400 I don't know why anyone would buy a 6800 ultra anymore.

A 7800gtx for about the same price as a 6800ultra is definately the better buy :thumbsup: