New mobo and PSU?

[eXx08]

I'm ordering this motherboard soon and I want to know what if that is a fairley good board. Also what is a good PSU for $45 and I'm on a strict budget of 170 all together with shipping.

 

[KoolDrew]

I would personally get the Epox NF4 board. Also what are the rest of your specs?

 

[eXx08]

Havnt ordered rest yet although plan to get Corsair Mem, 200gb HDD, 2 6800gts, or 1 7800GT, and some other stuff also i just gave my old PSU to a friend and he gave me 10 bucks so my price is $180 alltogether. Now i probably will get the Xclio PSU.

 

[KoolDrew]

Don't even waste your money on two 6800GT's. A single 7800GTX would be better and cheaper. I would get a Fortron AX500-A.

 

[mOeeOm]

Originally posted by: KoolDrew
Don't even waste your money on two 6800GT's. A single 7800GTX would be better and cheaper. I would get a Fortron AX500-A.

 

[mOeeOm]

Also if your monitor can only do 1024x768 get a 7800GT, there is no need for SLI 6800GT or a 7800GTX, at that resolution a 7800GT will run all games on max.

 

[KoolDrew]

If your monitor can only do 1024x768 there isn't even a need for a 7800GT.

 

[mOeeOm]

Originally posted by: KoolDrew
If your monitor can only do 1024x768 there isn't even a need for a 7800GT.

Yup, a 6800GT or X800XL will run all games great at that resoluton.

 

[KoolDrew]

Originally posted by: mOeeOm

Originally posted by: KoolDrew
If your monitor can only do 1024x768 there isn't even a need for a 7800GT.

Yup, a 6800GT or X800XL will run all games great at that resoluton.

If you are agreing with me why did you say this:

Also if your monitor can only do 1024x768 get a 7800GT

 

[suicidalpigeon]

although a 7800gt would hurt for an extra $70, a 6800gt/x800xl will suffice.

 

[eXx08]

That's true also the motherboard is on sale so that's a reason I chose this. I probably will either get a 7800 or x800xl

 

[mode101wpb]

The X800XL PCI-E runs 1280 X 1024 nicely. Unless your getting a 21" or larger monitor you'll be shooting a fly with a cannon.

 

[eXx08]

i got a little 17" lol does that work?

 

[mode101wpb]

That's what I have Samsung 730B, works fine with the X800XL, got mine at CompUSA when they were running a special $259, if you go AGP you will probably have no problems finding one on sale even for less.

 

[redhatlinux]

NEVER try to save money on a power supply. Buy more than you need, and buy a good brand. I can't count the # of freaky problems that I fixed by replacing bad supplies. If you need to know more, search the forums or ask for specifics. Hint, every single component that you put in your system relies on good clean power.

 

[eXx08]

I know about that, the xclio is a good PSU, which is why I just odered it.

 

[smthmlk]

xclio? heh.

 

[eXx08]

heh, what

 

[t3h l337 n3wb]

The 450W Fortron for $50 @ Newegg would probably be better. It has 1 more A on one of the +12V rails, and Fortron is better quality. I'm wishing I bought that instead of my XClio... Not that there's anything wrong with the XClio. It's a great PSU, but the Fortron is a bit better. That motherboard's pretty nice, and you won't have to buy a sound card. Get an X800XL. It's a great deal and you'll be able to play any game at max.

 

[eXx08]

thanx t3hi337n3wb, that helps alot, I already ordered the xclio befor you posted this like thursday about 6ish, along with the Msi, im hoping to get 1gb OCZ ram, 250gb. HDD, 3200+, and a X800XL, this should be a good system right?

 

[t3h l337 n3wb]

Yup, those are some good parts.