So anything I should change?

H2Opolodude · Apr 27, 2005

YOyoYOhowsDAjello · Apr 27, 2005

I was concerned when I saw the X800XL price but then saw it came with some games. If you don't need the games you can get a cheaper one.

Looks like a very nice system.

If you haven't built a system before, heatsink installation is probably the trickiest part. Other than that it's all just screwing stuff in and inserting plugs.

H2Opolodude · Apr 27, 2005

the only main reason i gto that one was becase it had dul dvi all the other ones from monarch had vga/dvi. i dont really want to order from newegg because i get dinged with tax. i live in CA but if i have to i will. i will keep looking

H2Opolodude · Apr 28, 2005

going to bed bump

imported_Kensai · Apr 28, 2005

Nice pile! If you don't like it, send it to me.

imported_rod · Apr 28, 2005

Hey, are you a student? Because if you are, you can get cheap academic copies of XP and Office. Also, you might think about waiting for Windows XP 64-bit edition.

RoD

l Xes l · Apr 28, 2005

looks sweet.. but yea... same thing as the vid card... u could find nicer price on dat.. unless u want those games...
and i'd go with pioneer dvr-108 or 109 for the dvd-burner... they are awesome..
dat 7 in 1 floppy looks kool.. gluck w/ ur build..

l Xes l · Apr 28, 2005

oh yea.. why not go 5.1 with the speakers?

Ike0069 · Apr 28, 2005

I would think about 5.1 speakers. IMO 5.1 really makes gaming better.
Other than that, it looks great. I would be wary of the shipping date for the Venice core though. Monarch already had changed that from May 6th to the 20th. I wouldn't be surprised if that gets pushed back into mid June.

H2Opolodude · Apr 28, 2005

thnkas for the relys. ..as for the vid card i convinced my self that i dont need the duak dvi i only run one monitor so ill save some there. I am a student but im a journor in HS. and for the speakers i might but iw ant REALLY good ones with very good sound quality thats waht i went with exensive 2.1s move advice is greaty appricated

H2Opolodude · Apr 28, 2005

http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant...ct_Code=190527&Category_Code=ATI-PCI-E

is this a better choice? is conect 3D a good brand?

H2Opolodude · Apr 28, 2005

which speakers woudl yopu choose?

these?
http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant..._Code=250336&Category_Code=Speaker-All
z-5500
or
http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant..._Code=250233&Category_Code=Speaker-All
pro medias
thansks

H2Opolodude · Apr 28, 2005

YOyoYOhowsDAjello · Apr 28, 2005

Originally posted by: H2Opolodude
which speakers woudl yopu choose?

these?
http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant..._Code=250336&Category_Code=Speaker-All
z-5500
or
http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant..._Code=250233&Category_Code=Speaker-All
pro medias
thansks

I'd take the promedias for the reason I listed in this thread.

H2Opolodude · Apr 29, 2005

how is the brand for the new 800xl, conect 3D? are they any good. and thanks Jello, i have been faloowing that thread and i like the promedias better i have been reading reviews and they seem to be a better choice

H2Opolodude · Apr 29, 2005

anyone? is conect 3D a good brand?

Cheesetogo · Apr 29, 2005

seeing as you can get an x800xt aiw for less than what your paying for that x800xl, I'd asy either get the x800xt aiw or a cheaper x800xl (250-300). And yes, connect 3d is pretty good (although sapphire or built by ati would be my first choice).

H2Opolodude · Apr 29, 2005

im buying from monarch and they only have 3 versons of the 800 xl conect 3d powercolor and sappaire

H2Opolodude · Apr 30, 2005

so nothing i shoudl change. im also getting gpu for the games it comes with aswell so that one readon its more expensive. any other comments?

AnotherGuy · Apr 30, 2005

connect3d as some1 has mentioned before is okay... at the end u get what u paying for...
I personally have a Connect3d 9600XT... I can only say its okay at this moment... coz im not sure whats the reason I cant run this card at agp 8x but only at 4x... ima get a new PS soon and see if PS was what caused that... but i doubt it

Everything else looks fantastic to me... also that 7 to 1 media... relle nice

Fisher999 · Apr 30, 2005

Originally posted by: H2Opolodude
which speakers woudl yopu choose?

these?
http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant..._Code=250336&Category_Code=Speaker-All
z-5500
or
http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant..._Code=250233&Category_Code=Speaker-All
pro medias
thansks

The Klipsch.

I purchased the Klipsch ProMedia 5.1's in July 2002 and their DD/DTS decoder (from their website) and have been using them in a large room as home theatre speakers. Those babies are truly amazing - not that great for music - but great for DVD movies, particularly DTS encoded discs.

Fisher999 · Apr 30, 2005

Originally posted by: Ike0069
...I would be wary of the shipping date for the Venice core though. Monarch already had changed that from May 6th to the 20th. I wouldn't be surprised if that gets pushed back into mid June.

Newegg has the OEM 3500+ Venice over here for $289 available RIGhT NOW !!!

H2Opolodude · Apr 30, 2005

my dad works for DTS so i will be getting all that too and im still gettignt he rest f the money ineed for the system for im ordering for a couple of weekes just working out the kinks

H2Opolodude · Apr 30, 2005

no more?

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