Is this a good build?

Froboy7391_99 · Dec 2, 2006

joeswm8 · Dec 3, 2006

That build is like the same as mine when i first put it together, its kinda scaring me. Did you see it? lol

Any way, I think you should look at this video card. It has a faster core clock and memory clock for 100 USD less!
XFX PVT71PUDP3 GeForce 7900GS 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card EXTREME---$185.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150202

And for the CPU fan, check this out
ZALMAN CNPS9500 LED 2 Ball Cooling Fan with Heatsink---$42.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835118223

Everything else looks really good, but your bottom three links are the same.
Also, look to get a better mobo, I loved that one at first but heard ECS is really cheap.

Anything else?

ceewi1 · Dec 3, 2006

His prices are in CAD, whereas yours are in USD. The 7900GS is a good card, but the 7900GT is better (extra pipelines).

As for a cooler, this is one of the best at that price (OK, $2 over, but hopefully that won't be a problem

): Arctic Cooler Freezer 7 Pro

And i'd agree with the comment about switching the ECS motherboard.

Froboy7391_99 · Dec 3, 2006

Great minds think alike I guess. Thanks for the hookup on the video card, I decided to get it instead and I also decided to get the Zalman. Is Newegg in American or Canadian dollars?

I took a look and found this mobo http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2366122&CatId=1533 but I'm not sure if it's better or not. I'm guessing Asus is alot better.

EDIT: I guess I'm switching back to the GT

joeswm8 · Dec 3, 2006

Why a 7900GT which has same core and memory as the one I showed when you could get a 7950GTX at like the same exact price?

Newegg is american, and much better than tiger btw, i learned that from this website just like u will.

Froboy7391_99 · Dec 3, 2006

I think I might just get a card that will tide me over until there some lower priced DX10 Cards. So the 7900 GS should do.

Froboy7391_99 · Dec 3, 2006

Jet · Dec 3, 2006

Froboy7391_99 said:
Revised System
Core 2 Duo E6600
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...=CP2-DUO-E6600

EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2573809&sku=E145-2008

2 Gigs of OCZ Dual Channel XTC
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...&sku=O261-8032

256 Mb XFX GeForce 7900 GS Extreme
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2707972&sku=P450-7946

Seagate 320 Gig, 7200 Rpm, 16 Mb Cache, Sata-300
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...&sku=TSD-320AS

Ultra X2 550-Watt PSU
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...3&sku=ULT31852

LG 18x DVD Burner
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...3&sku=ULT31852

Apevia X-Plorer Case
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...3&sku=ULT31852

Zalman CNPS9500 LED CPU Fan
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2146651&sku=Z20-1022

Miscellaneous
Sata Cable-$8.99 CAD
(2) 80 mm Fans- $11.98 CAD

Why are you wasting that much money on a motherboard? I strongly suggest saving your money and getting this instead:

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2366120&CatId=2432

As well, SATA cables will come with your motherboard, so you don't have to worry about that.

Bl00dFox · Dec 3, 2006

Jet said:
Why are you wasting that much money on a motherboard? I strongly suggest saving your money and getting this instead:

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2366120&CatId=2432

As well, SATA cables will come with your motherboard, so you don't have to worry about that.

hes right

Froboy7391_99 · Dec 3, 2006

It's a strong possibility that I will go SLI so that motherboard won't work. Is the Asus one i mentioned beforehand any good

Asus Mobo: http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2366122&CatId=1533

joeswm8 · Dec 3, 2006

I wouldnt go with that one, it looks too unstable, I would get as solid as a board as you can, for it is very important. Look at this one it is really upgradable and will last like forever:

EVGA 122-CK-NF68-AR Socket T (LGA 775) NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard---$249.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131045

Froboy7391_99 · Dec 3, 2006

I'm just going to stick with the 680i because future processors with the 1333 FSB are supported as well as the fact that it has 3 PCI Express slots. Also it supports faster memory(up to DDR 1200).

Froboy7391_99 · Dec 3, 2006

I Also upgraded to 2 Gigs of OCZ Dual Channel Special Ops XTC 2048MB DDR2 800MHz Memory because the new mobo can support 800.

Memory: http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2240437&sku=O261-1014

Burgerbob · Dec 3, 2006

Sounds good, go with it!

Jet · Dec 3, 2006

Froboy7391_99 said:
I'm just going to stick with the 680i because future processors with the 1333 FSB are supported as well as the fact that it has 3 PCI Express slots. Also it supports faster memory(up to DDR 1200).

Why? That board is waayyy overkill. If you were buying a 8800GTS or something, and the rest of your system spec were up to that par, I'd say go with it. However, your computer isn't a top of the line build (which is good, btw), and your other computer components will suffer for it.

Also, who says that anyone is going to utilize 3 PCI Express slots in the next year? Personally, I think they are going to have to make bigger computer cases so the motherboard can have enough room for everything.

Froboy7391_99 · Dec 3, 2006

Ya but it's a great mobo for upgrading, no?

Jet · Dec 3, 2006

Froboy7391_99 said:
Ya but it's a great mobo for upgrading, no?

Until Intel updates their socket (will be happening in the next while, considering the socket 775 has been in use for quite some time), or Nvidia finalizes their Physics/Sli setup. Until then, it is going to be good. I am just saying that it is a waste of money, considering before the Core 2 Duo era most people spent less than $115 on their motherboard.

Have you thought about doing Crossfire R600s instead of SLi 8800s? The R600 (coming in Feb.) is supposed to be better than the 8800GTX.

Froboy7391_99 · Dec 3, 2006

I never thought of the new socket thing, I'll do a bit more research but I think that just changed my mind. The physics/SLI is not going to be a problem because I doubt i'll invest into that for a while. About the R600's I dont think I would because I'm more of a Nvidia fan.

Bradan · Dec 3, 2006

joeswm8 said:
That build is like the same as mine when i first put it together, its kinda scaring me. Did you see it? lol

Any way, I think you should look at this video card. It has a faster core clock and memory clock for 100 USD less!
XFX PVT71PUDP3 GeForce 7900GS 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card EXTREME---$185.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150202

And for the CPU fan, check this out
ZALMAN CNPS9500 LED 2 Ball Cooling Fan with Heatsink---$42.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835118223

Everything else looks really good, but your bottom three links are the same.
Also, look to get a better mobo, I loved that one at first but heard ECS is really cheap.

Anything else?

u obviously dont know anything...

the 7900 processes 24 pixels per clock tick

the 8800 gtx processes 128 pixels per clock tick...

do them math

if they had equal clock freq, the gtx would process pixels 5X as fast

joeswm8 · Dec 3, 2006

so

the 8800 is 3 times more
where does it say pixels per clock tick

Is this a good build?

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