Poll: Rate my Forthcoming Computer.

[DerwenArtos12]

I am in the process of building a new computer for myself and am wondering what you guys think of it. Looking for suggestions as to improve it. I already have th case , the monitor, wireless keyboard and mouse and the fans here is what i am to buy in the next month or so as i get the money. My budget is about $850.

DFI NFII
Barton 2500+
Corsair XMS 1gb (2x512)
Volcano 9 <a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?description=35-999-118[L]
[L=Vantec Nexus Fan controller]http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?description=13-999-504">w/ ducting mod</a>
Iceburg 4 copper for Northbridge
Saphire 9800np

UPDATE: changed vid card!

 

[notfred]

Add a poll option for "I dunno/don't really care".

 

[boyRacer]

Looks good to me... i dont think you need that Iceberg for your NB though.

 

[BatmanNate]

Originally posted by: notfred
Add a poll option for "I dunno/don't really care".

Then why did you click the thread if you don't care? lol

 

[amdskip]

Originally posted by: BatmanNate

Originally posted by: notfred
Add a poll option for "I dunno/don't really care".

Then why did you click the thread if you don't care? lol

Yeah, why bother posting.
:disgust:
Looks like a real sweet setup there!

 

[stev0]

not exactly sure what a poo cannon is.. but you better get it out

 

[DerwenArtos12]

NEW POLL CHOICES!

 

[DerwenArtos12]

Originally posted by: stev0
not exactly sure what a poo cannon is.. but you better get it out

it is a hand held cannon that shoots poo.

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: DerwenArtos12

Originally posted by: stev0
not exactly sure what a poo cannon is.. but you better get it out

it is a hand held cannon that shoots poo.

obviously.

 

[DerwenArtos12]

Originally posted by: boyRacer

Originally posted by: DerwenArtos12

Originally posted by: stev0
not exactly sure what a poo cannon is.. but you better get it out

it is a hand held cannon that shoots poo.

obviously.

i thought is was obvious too but aparently stev0 needed clarification.

 

[dartworth]

i don't like it

 

[bradruth]

FX5600 = teh not good. 6/10.

 

[DerwenArtos12]

Originally posted by: jfano
i don't like it

Why? Intel FanBoy?

 

[DerwenArtos12]

Originally posted by: bradruth
FX5600 = teh not good. 6/10.

do you have a suggestion for a card within about $50 of it?

 

[bradruth]

Originally posted by: DerwenArtos12

Originally posted by: bradruth
FX5600 = teh not good. 6/10.

do you have a suggestion for a card within about $50 of it?

You might be able to get a Radeon 9700 non-pro for just a little more. If not, a Radeon 9500 pro would be a little better. If you're feeling lucky you can get a Radeon 9500 non-pro and try to softmod it to a 9700 for $140 (I did ).

 

[wfbberzerker]

Review
FX 5600 Ultra ~$200
Radeon 9500 Pro ~$200

i think its pretty clear...

Get out the poo cannon!!!!!!!!

 

[DerwenArtos12]

Originally posted by: bradruth

Originally posted by: DerwenArtos12

Originally posted by: bradruth
FX5600 = teh not good. 6/10.

do you have a suggestion for a card within about $50 of it?

You might be able to get a Radeon 9700 non-pro for just a little more. If not, a Radeon 9500 pro would be a little better. If you're feeling lucky you can get a Radeon 9500 non-pro and try to softmod it to a 9700 for $140 (I did ).

i'd rather not do the softmodding. what about a 9700np to 9700pro. and i looked at the 9500pro I couldn't find any direct comparisons between the two. i guess i should look here huh?

 

[DerwenArtos12]

Besides the bundled software and pcb color what is the difference here?

 

[bradruth]

Originally posted by: DerwenArtos12

Originally posted by: bradruth

Originally posted by: DerwenArtos12

Originally posted by: bradruth
FX5600 = teh not good. 6/10.

do you have a suggestion for a card within about $50 of it?

You might be able to get a Radeon 9700 non-pro for just a little more. If not, a Radeon 9500 pro would be a little better. If you're feeling lucky you can get a Radeon 9500 non-pro and try to softmod it to a 9700 for $140 (I did ).

i'd rather not do the softmodding. what about a 9700np to 9700pro. and i looked at the 9500pro I couldn't find any direct comparisons between the two. i guess i should look here huh?

You can overclock the 9700np to a 9700pro easy. If you get a Sapphire card you won't have to flash the bios to overclock, otherwise you probably will.

 

[bradruth]

Originally posted by: DerwenArtos12
Besides the bundled software and pcb color what is the difference here?

Link doesn't work. Just tell me which two you're comparing and I'll find 'em myself.

 

[DerwenArtos12]

Originally posted by: bradruth

Originally posted by: DerwenArtos12
Besides the bundled software and pcb color what is the difference here?

Link doesn't work. Just tell me which two you're comparing and I'll find 'em myself.

the black saphire 9500pro OEM and the bba 9500pro retail.

and the 9500 is DX9 compatable right?

 

[bradruth]

Originally posted by: DerwenArtos12

Originally posted by: bradruth

Originally posted by: DerwenArtos12
Besides the bundled software and pcb color what is the difference here?

Link doesn't work. Just tell me which two you're comparing and I'll find 'em myself.

the black saphire 9500pro OEM and the bba 9500pro retail.

The red PCB is retail, which is why it costs more. I'd go with the black PCB. The black is just the newer model PCB.

Edit: Yes, anything in the Radeon 9500+ series & the GFFX series is DX9 compatible.

 

[Wingznut]

Originally posted by: bradruth
FX5600 = teh not good. 6/10.

 

[DerwenArtos12]

Is the extended waranty through NewEgg worth it? It is about another $50 on this setup.

 

[bradruth]

Originally posted by: DerwenArtos12
Is the extended waranty through NewEgg worth it? It is about another $50 on this setup.

I don't think so. If a part is going to be problematic, it'll probably be within the initial warranty period. Even if the newegg warranty expires, you may still have one from the manufacturer.