I Have made a Decision, What do you all think?

Actually my OC isnt anything special.... i just changed three things in my BIOS:
FSB --> 200
MEMORY --> 200
MEMORY MODE --> Performance
No tinkering with voltages or anything (yet, i have to if i push it further)
 
Ok, the Hard Drive is the 8MB cache. I also found the Plextor 712, Very nice I'm surprised I didnt notice it the first time.

As for the Graphics card, that is why I have been aiting for the 6800 Ultra. Does anyone know when they will not be backordered on all the sites I go to? :P

Nice Forum link it helped a lot and seemed to point to thermaltake as a good brand, I got a nice CPU Fan with a Speed control. Supposed to handle up to 3.6 gig.

Thanks again fro all the suggestions guys, I'm sure I will have many more questions to come. ;)
 
Glad we could help out :D dunno about if/when back-orders will stop though :P it *is* a hot card.
 
Yeah I have been watching every site I can think of for the last few days. Hopefully soon because I would like the nvidia. :)
 
Meraxus said:
What is the difference between OEM and Retail? are they exactly the same except for the box and instructions?
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I would not recommend an OEM. The difference between OEM and Retail Version is that, an OEM is a distributor liscence. The same product issued to multiple system purchasers.

It will cost less, but essentially you don't own your operating system. The company that issued the product key does.
 
More importantly, when you buy OEM, you dont get the CD. Meaning if you need to reinstall you're screwed :)
 
Well i think (but dont quote me on this), the seller is allowed to duplicate the disc provided that they dont duplicate more discs than they legally have serial numbers for or something like that.
 
Yes, the liscence is purchased for "x" number of computers and they are only allowed to issue the duplication with product-key for the same amount.

Either way OEM's are still, and i think they should be avoided if possible.
 
Yes indeed, 'sides you're prolly better installing it yourself because then at least you have some idea of what gunk is going into the system
 
Yes, its best to be present when an operating system is loaded, be it a retail or OEM version. Especially when it comes to giving out personal information needed for system registration purposes.
 
Especially when it comes to giving out personal information needed for system registration purposes.
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When stores install OSs for you they dont use personal information. They use generic information (often the name of the company and in the 'worst' case, your last name). Furthermore, when you get teh computer, you dont get the OS cd. If you want to reinstall you will have to buy one
 
Not always newest is best, Northwood is the best in P-4 series, and best out of northwood, is C series, if you have too much money to burn then burn a little more, get P-4 Prestonia rather than prescott.
 
OK I got all my stuff yesterday and had a few questions, they may sound stupid but I wanted to be sure before I mess it up. The HSF Fan does it need the thermal tape the thermal compound or both? Also I have a DVD Drive and a DVD/CD Burner, which do I set to Slave and which to Master? I think that is it for now. If I come up with any other stumps I will let you know ;)
 
Primary or slave will not matter, they will both work in either role. My suggestion is to set the Master (DVD/CD Writer) Slave (DVD), but ultimately it will not make a difference if you chose otherwise.
 
You should not need both the tape and compound, although no reason you can't. I would simply put the thermal tape on, i don't think its all necessary. Unless you already purchased both, in which case you may as well use it.
 
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