Thanks guys...Thanks a Lot!

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Damian Stormbow

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After being on this board for a few months now and viewing some of your specs, I must admit...I had become quite jealous. After spending some time researching/balancing both performance and value, I purchased the following upgrades at Noon today...


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131324

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103472

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227298 ( x2 for a 8GB Total )


There was absolutely nothing wrong with my rig! It was pure envy of my computerforum peers that made me spend the money!:eek: I already told the Wife and I also bought her a couple upgrades. She already had 4GB's of this...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227199

so I got her 4 more. I felt guilty for getting one of these today...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814187056

so I got her one too. :cool:

All these upgrades will go in the case in my sig and my old parts will go to my 10 year-old Step-Daughters rig.

Thanks again, Friends. :cool::D
 
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hope you know thats a micro atx mobo. ive seen that brand of video card beforem but i never have known if it was good. let me know how it is!

edit nvm i see that you have a micro atx case.
 
Just a hint on the gpu, make sure you download evga precision to turn the fan speed up, cuz if not they get pretty warm(mine goes to ~85c on the gpu when its set to auto, stays around 48c with fan at 100%).
 
bomberboysk said:
Just a hint on the gpu, make sure you download evga precision to turn the fan speed up, cuz if not they get pretty warm(mine goes to ~85c on the gpu when its set to auto, stays around 48c with fan at 100%).
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Thanks! :) I do appreciate the assistance.

I bought a whole bunch of newer games and want to appreciate them the first time around. I'm not going to OC it as I don't see a need. Besides, being that it's already a Micro-ATX configuration, I don't want to add any additional heat threats. I'm sure it will perform well. :cool:
 
Just a few thoughts...I would really look at BFG or an eVGA graphics card. Sparkle has some serious customer support issues. BFG and eVGA have lifetime warranties with "step-up" programs. You can get an eVGA 9800GTX for actually less than the card you picked. I ran this exact same card for almost 6 months and it was great. Will a 9800GTX even fit in a micro ATX case...might want to break out the measuring tape:)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130339

I am not quite sure if you said the new RAM is for your wife's computer or what...I guess here is my advise if it applies. Many motherboards have stability problems with all four DIMM slots full with RAM running 8GB. I am not saying it won't work...just don't be too surprised if you have some crashes here or there. You can work the bugs out adjusting voltage and timings. You may have to run the RAM "under clocked" from the advertised speed for stability. You might want to consider just running the 2 sticks...4GB is more than enough for your needs.
 
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OK ScOuT...you definitely got my attention with the video card length! :eek: My case can accommodate a 10.5" long card and I have all 4 slots available so that's not an issue. I couldn't find the actual card length anywhere! All I could find was the box dimensions which is 12" long. I did, however, find this photo of it in a box and I think I'll be OK.

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Yeah...you have it right. 8GB Platinum DDR2 1066 for me, 8GB Gold DDR2 800 for her. Both ASUS MOBO's support it and I've been using OCZ without error for quite some time now. BTW...I double checked the AMD Phenom II 920 and yes...it's a big :good: with the MOBO! :cool:

I appreciate your help and glad you mentioned the video card issue. :cool:
 
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