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[annoyablepnoy]

Update LITE-ON Black IDE DVD Burner Model SOHW-1693S Black - Retail
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[Ricemarine]

Power supply... if you really were on a big budget, get a forton blue storm 500w.

Coolermaster = no for psu.
Hmm, if that lite-on does not support dual layer, get a BenQ DW1640.
You can also get an Epox 9NPA+ Ultra since it looks like you aren't SLIing.

that is all.

 

[annoyablepnoy]

i might not be able to afford the 7800gt is there any other card thatll work well with cs source with this setup?

 

[Ricemarine]

Originally posted by: annoyablepnoy
i might not be able to afford the 7800gt is there any other card thatll work well with cs source with this setup?

Hmm..
7800gt for $300 AR
Otherwise I'd fall back to a 6800gs.
Then maybe upgrade to an opteron 165.
But for games, try and get the 7800gt.

 

[annoyablepnoy]

hmm can i still use 1 card with the sli board if i plan to use sli in the future?

 

[Ricemarine]

Originally posted by: annoyablepnoy
hmm can i still use 1 card with the sli board if i plan to use sli in the future?

yes you can.

 

[annoyablepnoy]

also is this powersupply good? ASPIRE ATX-AS520W BLACK ATX 520W Power Supply - Retail i couldnt find the forton one

 

[Ricemarine]

Originally posted by: annoyablepnoy
also is this powersupply good? ASPIRE ATX-AS520W BLACK ATX 520W Power Supply - Retail i couldnt find the forton one

NOOOOO............ Steer away. Aspire has low +12v rails.

Forton bluestorm 500w. that is the lowest you should be going.
Otherwise Enermax 485w noisetaker.
and then bump to Seasonic S12 500w (best IMO)
and then PC P&C 510w (most expensive, very stable, BUT LOUD!!!!!!!!!!!)

 

[annoyablepnoy]

kk thx for info, also is there any cases with built in powersupplys u can reccomend me for this setup?

 

[Ricemarine]

Originally posted by: annoyablepnoy
kk thx for info, also is there any cases with built in powersupplys u can reccomend me for this setup?

with a 7800gt no, for budget PC building, you still don't want a mediocre psu for a power-demanding video card.

with a 6800gs, possibly.
Antec Sonata II with 450w Smartpower 2.0

Word of advice.
NEVER SKIMP ON THE POWER SUPPLY, PERIOD.

 

[annoyablepnoy]

kk thx, what would probably happen if i skimp on the power supply? also wahts the difference between a 6800gs and a 6800 gt?

 

[Ricemarine]

Originally posted by: annoyablepnoy
kk thx, what would probably happen if i skimp on the power supply? also wahts the difference between a 6800gs and a 6800 gt?

if you skimp on the psu. Hmm.. lots of options.
1. Your computer might not boot at all.
2. You have a higher risk of destroying your pc <--- THE BIG ONE...
3. Your psu might die sooner
4. Not as stable rails, fluxuating between 5-10%

A 6800gt is an nv40 core with 16 pipeliness on a 6-series PCB board.
a 6800gs is a nv42 core with 12 pipelines on a 7-series PCB board.

I'd still attempt for a 7800gt, otherwise get a 6800gs and upgrade some stuff.

 

[annoyablepnoy]

ok thx for your help, also will a 6800gt be good enough for cs source and world of warcraft?

 

[Ricemarine]

Originally posted by: annoyablepnoy
ok thx for your help, also will a 6800gt be good enough for cs source and world of warcraft?

Uhh... yes...... lol...
But preferably. get a 6800gs, since 6800gt is soon to be outdated again... Same with the 6800gs... To be outdated by the 7800gs.
Your choice.

 

[annoyablepnoy]

kk thx, what does gs stand for? also is there some things in my setup i can degrade or replace to make the price lower?

 

[Ricemarine]

Originally posted by: annoyablepnoy
kk thx, what does gs stand for? also is there some things in my setup i can degrade or replace to make the price lower?

Doubt you can really SLI, but nope, that's about it.
No clue what GS stands for.

 

[annoyablepnoy]

kk cool so this system is a good to go for world of warcraft and cs source?

 

[alimoalem]

go Black Friday shopping (day after thanksgiving) and see if you can get better deals. if not, then change your mobo to the ASRock for $70 or some other cheaper mobo. ASRock is a good all around card. get the 7800gt from TD. it's $300. get opteron 144 if you're willing to OC

 

[annoyablepnoy]

will newegg have a thanksgiving sale?