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Berserker · 18-06-2007, 08:43 PM

I don't know what the moniter I currently own is called... it isn't LCD, it says Trinitron on it.
EDIT: Seagate SV35 Series ST3500641AV 500GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive - OEM My hard drive seems small, I hardly have anything on it but I always have to delets something to save another thing. Is this one any good?

It also says Dell on it I just realized...

Corbs · 19-06-2007, 06:43 AM

Sony Trinitron I'd guess. What's the screen size? I'd recommend using it instead of buying a LCD screen, unless you need more room (homeworks?), since you'll save a hundred dollars.

Do you intend to recycle your current hard drive or did your budget include a new hard drive?

I'll try to build something similar to yours and see how it turns out. I'm pretty sure you could find another (or more) e-commerce with better prices or one with price match. I mean, there must be plenty in the US.

Berserker · 19-06-2007, 01:16 PM

The Trinitron has a bigger screen than he Hanns, so I'll keep it. What do you mean by recycling my hard drive? Oh, if I get a new hard drive, will everything I have on the old one be gone?

Corbs · 20-06-2007, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Berserker

The Trinitron has a bigger screen than he Hanns, so I'll keep it. What do you mean by recycling my hard drive? Oh, if I get a new hard drive, will everything I have on the old one be gone?

Obviously, if you don't transfer the data...

Do they even sell motherboards with IDE slots now-a-days? Honestly, I don't know...

Berserker · 20-06-2007, 03:12 PM

You're right, the motherboard dosen' t seem to have one of those... What kind of slotwould a hard drive have that my motherboard should have?
EDIT: What kind of slot should this SoNNeT G54-PCI IEEE 802.11b/g PCI Wireless Card up to 54Mbps Data Rates Hardware 64/128-bit WEP engine; WEP weak-key avoidance, TKIP, hardware AES engine supporting CCM and OCB, 802.1x, SSN, WPA - Retail take up?

Corbs · 21-06-2007, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Berserker

You're right, the motherboard dosen' t seem to have one of those... What kind of slotwould a hard drive have that my motherboard should have?
EDIT: What kind of slot should this SoNNeT G54-PCI IEEE 802.11b/g PCI Wireless Card up to 54Mbps Data Rates Hardware 64/128-bit WEP engine; WEP weak-key avoidance, TKIP, hardware AES engine supporting CCM and OCB, 802.1x, SSN, WPA - Retail take up?

Well, all the newer motherboards have SATA2 (backward compatible) slots for hard drives.

The wireless cards needs a PCI slot (see quote). To my knowledge, every motherboard comes with at least one PCI slot.

As for your old hard drive, you might be able to get an IDE/SATA converter or IDE/USB converter (if it exists and if it doesn't cost too much...). That's if you would like to transfer your old data to your new computer...

Berserker · 21-06-2007, 12:46 AM

Alright, I'll see if the motherboard has SATA2 and PCI slots, and I really don't care much about the stuff on this hard drive, so I won't be needing to transfer it...
EDIT:PCI Express x1: 2
PCI Express x16: 2 x PCI-E x16 (blue @ x16 mode, black @ x4 or x1 mode)
That's what the motherboard says about PCI slots, but it dosen't say anything about SATA2... It's an Asus P5K Deluxe...

Corbs · 21-06-2007, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Berserker

Alright, I'll see if the motherboard has SATA2 and PCI slots, and I really don't care much about the stuff on this hard drive, so I won't be needing to transfer it...
EDIT:PCI Express x1: 2
PCI Express x16: 2 x PCI-E x16 (blue @ x16 mode, black @ x4 or x1 mode)
That's what the motherboard says about PCI slots, but it dosen't say anything about SATA2... It's an Asus P5K Deluxe...

When you're wondering what are the exact specifications for an ASUS motherboard, search their website since they a full list of specifications for all their boards (maybe not... but if it's a popular motherboard, then it will be there).

Official Website: ASUS Socket 775 Lists

Berserker · 21-06-2007, 02:31 AM

I didn't see SATA2 there either... What kind of hard drive should I get then? What slots do other hard drives fit into?
"Six SATA2 connectors with RAID support" says neoseeker.com is that what you mean by SATA2?

Corbs · 21-06-2007, 05:37 AM

Yes, it means the motherboard has six SATA2 slots and supports a RAID setup. (for more information about RAID, see wikipedia)

Berserker · 21-06-2007, 05:58 AM

Awesome... I think I know what I should get... you've been a big help, man...
*Nvidia 8800 GTX
*ASUS P5K Deluxe Motherboard
*OCZ Vista upgrade 4GB 2x2gb
*Intel Core 2 Duo E6700
*Seagate SV35 Series ST3500641AV 500GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive - OEM
*CORSAIR CMPSU-620HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 620W Power Supply - Retail
*SoNNeT G54-PCI PCI Wireless Card - Retail
*BFG Tech BFGRPHYSX128P PhysX Processing Unit 128MB GDDR3 PCI Physics Card - Retail
Grand Total: $1,911.07

I'll be getting Vista at a store near my house

connnnn · 21-06-2007, 05:51 PM

IMO PhysX isn't worth the money yet. There's very few games that use it, and so far it's just been a way to add crap flying around while lowering FPS.

Corbs · 21-06-2007, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by connnnn

IMO PhysX isn't worth the money yet. There's very few games that use it, and so far it's just been a way to add crap flying around while lowering FPS.

Totally agree there.

Also, if you're buying a new hard drive/motherboard, why are you getting an IDE/ATA100? Buy a SATA2...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corbs

I'll try to build something similar to yours and see how it turns out. I'm pretty sure you could find another (or more) e-commerce with better prices or one with price match. I mean, there must be plenty in the US.

Haven't had time yet, but I'll try to do it tonight when I get back from work.

Berserker · 21-06-2007, 07:10 PM

I thought you recommended PhysX earlier Corbs... okay I won't get that, and I thought that hard drive would work, I'll look for an IDE/SATA2 one...

Corbs · 21-06-2007, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Berserker

I thought you recommended PhysX earlier Corbs... okay I won't get that, and I thought that hard drive would work, I'll look for a SATA2 one...

I did? Well, then that must of slipped through...

As connnnn said, PhysX isn't worth the money atm. Of course, I suspect that it will be of greater use in the upcoming months, years. Therefore, if you ever come across a game that you cannot run (or is choppy) due to the lack of a physics card, then buy one. Otherwise, just wait.

Berserker · 21-06-2007, 07:18 PM

Alright, I'll do that

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148097 IDE Hard drive?

Corbs · 22-06-2007, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Berserker

Alright, I'll do that

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148097 IDE Hard drive?

> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148136 SATA2

On second thoughts, I'll do my build on the weekend (if I can spare free time) since justifications might take a bit longer than just posting random compatible parts...

Berserker · 22-06-2007, 03:06 AM

*Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3500630AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

*SoNNeT G54-PCI PCI Wireless Card - Retail

*EVGA 768-P2-N831-AR GeForce 8800GTX 768MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail

*CORSAIR CMPSU-620HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 620W Power Supply - Retail

*OCZ Vista Upgrade 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Chennel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2VU8004GK - Retail

*ASUS P5K DELUXE/WIFI-AP LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

*Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 Conroe 2.66GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6700 - Retail

Grand Total: $1,740.87

18-06-2007, 08:43 PM	#21 (permalink)
Berserker Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sneaking up on Bush with a shank... Posts: 370	I don't know what the moniter I currently own is called... it isn't LCD, it says Trinitron on it. EDIT: Seagate SV35 Series ST3500641AV 500GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive - OEM My hard drive seems small, I hardly have anything on it but I always have to delets something to save another thing. Is this one any good? It also says Dell on it I just realized... __________________ Jesse is a proud sponsor of anarchism. Last edited by CarnaGe; 18-06-2007 at 09:25 PM. Reason: double post

19-06-2007, 06:43 AM	#22 (permalink)
Corbs Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 214	Re: Good Setup? Sony Trinitron I'd guess. What's the screen size? I'd recommend using it instead of buying a LCD screen, unless you need more room (homeworks?), since you'll save a hundred dollars. Do you intend to recycle your current hard drive or did your budget include a new hard drive? I'll try to build something similar to yours and see how it turns out. I'm pretty sure you could find another (or more) e-commerce with better prices or one with price match. I mean, there must be plenty in the US.

19-06-2007, 01:16 PM	#23 (permalink)
Berserker Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sneaking up on Bush with a shank... Posts: 370	Re: Good Setup? The Trinitron has a bigger screen than he Hanns, so I'll keep it. What do you mean by recycling my hard drive? Oh, if I get a new hard drive, will everything I have on the old one be gone? __________________ Jesse is a proud sponsor of anarchism.

20-06-2007, 03:12 PM	#25 (permalink)
Berserker Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sneaking up on Bush with a shank... Posts: 370	Re: Good Setup? You're right, the motherboard dosen' t seem to have one of those... What kind of slotwould a hard drive have that my motherboard should have? EDIT: What kind of slot should this SoNNeT G54-PCI IEEE 802.11b/g PCI Wireless Card up to 54Mbps Data Rates Hardware 64/128-bit WEP engine; WEP weak-key avoidance, TKIP, hardware AES engine supporting CCM and OCB, 802.1x, SSN, WPA - Retail take up? __________________ Jesse is a proud sponsor of anarchism. Last edited by Berserker; 20-06-2007 at 03:23 PM.

21-06-2007, 12:46 AM	#27 (permalink)
Berserker Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sneaking up on Bush with a shank... Posts: 370	Re: Good Setup? Alright, I'll see if the motherboard has SATA2 and PCI slots, and I really don't care much about the stuff on this hard drive, so I won't be needing to transfer it... EDIT:PCI Express x1: 2 PCI Express x16: 2 x PCI-E x16 (blue @ x16 mode, black @ x4 or x1 mode) That's what the motherboard says about PCI slots, but it dosen't say anything about SATA2... It's an Asus P5K Deluxe... __________________ Jesse is a proud sponsor of anarchism.

21-06-2007, 02:31 AM	#29 (permalink)
Berserker Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sneaking up on Bush with a shank... Posts: 370	Re: Good Setup? I didn't see SATA2 there either... What kind of hard drive should I get then? What slots do other hard drives fit into? "Six SATA2 connectors with RAID support" says neoseeker.com is that what you mean by SATA2? __________________ Jesse is a proud sponsor of anarchism.

21-06-2007, 05:37 AM	#30 (permalink)
Corbs Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 214	Re: Good Setup? Yes, it means the motherboard has six SATA2 slots and supports a RAID setup. (for more information about RAID, see wikipedia)

21-06-2007, 05:58 AM	#31 (permalink)
Berserker Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sneaking up on Bush with a shank... Posts: 370	Re: Good Setup? Awesome... I think I know what I should get... you've been a big help, man... Nvidia 8800 GTX ASUS P5K Deluxe Motherboard OCZ Vista upgrade 4GB 2x2gb Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 Seagate SV35 Series ST3500641AV 500GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive - OEM CORSAIR CMPSU-620HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 620W Power Supply - Retail SoNNeT G54-PCI PCI Wireless Card - Retail BFG Tech BFGRPHYSX128P PhysX Processing Unit 128MB GDDR3 PCI Physics Card - Retail Grand Total: $1,911.07 I'll be getting Vista at a store near my house __________________ Jesse is a proud sponsor of anarchism. Last edited by Berserker; 21-06-2007 at 06:07 AM.

21-06-2007, 05:51 PM	#32 (permalink)
connnnn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: TX, USA Posts: 425	Re: Good Setup? IMO PhysX isn't worth the money yet. There's very few games that use it, and so far it's just been a way to add crap flying around while lowering FPS.

21-06-2007, 07:10 PM	#34 (permalink)
Berserker Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sneaking up on Bush with a shank... Posts: 370	Re: Good Setup? I thought you recommended PhysX earlier Corbs... okay I won't get that, and I thought that hard drive would work, I'll look for an IDE/SATA2 one... __________________ Jesse is a proud sponsor of anarchism. Last edited by Berserker; 21-06-2007 at 07:16 PM.

21-06-2007, 07:18 PM	#36 (permalink)
Berserker Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sneaking up on Bush with a shank... Posts: 370	Re: Good Setup? Alright, I'll do that http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148097 IDE Hard drive? __________________ Jesse is a proud sponsor of anarchism.

22-06-2007, 03:06 AM	#38 (permalink)
Berserker Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sneaking up on Bush with a shank... Posts: 370	Re: Good Setup? Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3500630AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM SoNNeT G54-PCI PCI Wireless Card - Retail EVGA 768-P2-N831-AR GeForce 8800GTX 768MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card - Retail CORSAIR CMPSU-620HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 620W Power Supply - Retail OCZ Vista Upgrade 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Chennel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2VU8004GK - Retail ASUS P5K DELUXE/WIFI-AP LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail *Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 Conroe 2.66GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6700 - Retail Grand Total: $1,740.87 __________________ Jesse is a proud sponsor of anarchism.