Curse

LockerLoad · May 27, 2008, 05:51 PM // 17:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rahja the Thief

EDIT: I just realized I am an idiot.

Rahja, I'ts probably contagion from my idiotic claim of 65nm Athlon X2s.

BTW I'd buy the 8400 over the 7200 in the blink of an eye. It's cheaper than the Phenom Moriz was first considering and I just can't resist 500mhz for $70.

moriz · May 28, 2008, 04:54 PM // 16:54

ok, slight dilemma on the cheapie card.

essentially, it's between these two:
http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/...p?pcode=AT1650
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...699&CatId=1826

by all indications, the X1650PRO is the faster card. however, it's sold out here in ottawa, and i'll need it to be shipped here from somewhere else. i don't know if factory direct will do that or not. and if they do, will they charge extra, andi don't know when will it actually get here.

the 6600GT is weaker by all likelihood. if i were to order it though, it would simply arrive with the rest of my parts.

Snograt · May 28, 2008, 06:21 PM // 18:21

Is a 7200GS better than a 6600GT? This one's dirt cheap - less than $30 after rebate http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...397&CatId=1558

LockerLoad · May 28, 2008, 06:36 PM // 18:36

They're both dogs since they use slow DDR(like what you'll slot in your mobo) rather than GDDR that said the x1650 is probably the better card.

This would be a better choice although a little more expensive. http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...IN#detailspecs

Not only is it a much faster card with faster RAM, but I'd wager you could flog it to someone for hybrid crossfire use on a 780g system when you get your new card.

Those cards are $60 after taxes... Hell, I'll sell you my EVGA 7900GT for $60. I'm certainly due for an upgrade.

EDIT: retracts offer to sell card, don't want to replumb my WC system just now.

moriz · May 28, 2008, 06:41 PM // 18:41

i'll take it

EDIT: damn

moriz · May 28, 2008, 07:03 PM // 19:03

UPDATE:

half of my paycheck will be delayed until the middle of June. with the HD3800 series launch around that date, i might as well put off building until the 25th of June or something. so there's no need for a cheapie card now.

oh well, looks like i'll be one of the first to benchmark the HD3800 series. can't wait to see what it can do.

LockerLoad · May 28, 2008, 07:09 PM // 19:09

I'd wager Ram prices will fluctuate the most. You might be best off buying that sooner than later. DDR3 is on the rise, remember how DDR 400 prices skyrocketed once they became obsolete.

Bear in mind that increasing fuel prices will drive up the cost of imported goods as inventories are depleted.

moriz · May 28, 2008, 07:21 PM // 19:21

i'm probably going to buy the ram and motherboard, since those two are more or less settled. i'll hold off on the processor, since there's a local store that sells the E7200 at $153, but is currently out of stock.

LockerLoad · May 28, 2008, 07:26 PM // 19:26

That's sound reasoning, go for it

LockerLoad · Jun 01, 2008, 07:30 PM // 19:30

CPU prices falling:

E8400 199.99 http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...=CP1-DUO-E8400

Q6600 209.99 http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...=CP2-DUO-Q6600

moriz · Jun 07, 2008, 04:04 AM // 04:04

UPDATE:

it's ALIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVEE!!!!!!!!!!

Lord Sojar · Jun 07, 2008, 04:14 AM // 04:14

So you built it? Wait, so... you didn't wait for the 4870 cards? @_@ why?

moriz · Jun 07, 2008, 04:41 AM // 04:41

the computer is currently running on a cheapy stand-in card. i'm still going for the HD4870 when they come out.

LockerLoad · Jun 07, 2008, 09:55 PM // 21:55

Gratz Moriz,

What did you end up with? Pics pls.

moriz · Jun 07, 2008, 11:07 PM // 23:07

pictures might have to wait a bit, since the rig does not have a flashcard reader, and i can't find my camera's USB connector cord. however, here's something that will make me buy antec products for a long time to come:

"Dear valued Customer,
It has come to our attention that a recent production of 120mm Tri-Cool fans may suffer from a minor defect in the speed control that prevents some units from working properly at the low speed setting. Since the problem was discovered in post-production Quality Control there is no way to determine precisely which units suffer from this issue without opening and testing tens of thousands of cases. So, in the interest of customer service and satisfaction, Antec has included a complete set of new, fully tested 120mm Tri-Cool fans with this case, free of charge."

really fortunate for me, since mine DOES work. so now i have 2 120mm fans going. to avoid the problem entirely, i've set the top and rear fans to "medium", and installed the replacement fan in front, near the bottom of the case.

here's what windows experience index thinks of my rig:

obviously the graphics department will suffer, since i'm using a cheapie card. i have no idea why it rates my memory and harddrive that high though.

specs:
intel core 2 duo E7200, 2.53ghz
4gb corsair PC6400 ram
ati radeon HD2400PRO
asus P33 chipset motherboard

pics will come later, after i find that USB connector.

Brianna · Jun 07, 2008, 11:12 PM // 23:12

Antec is pretty horrible in my opinion, though I do have their Tri-Cool fans which work fine, but the intake one stays on medium because it is a jet engine on High.

Looks like a really nice computer, should be smoking when you get the new offerings from ATI. My Vista scores a 5.4 due to the processor only scoring 5.4, HDD is 5.7 and everything else is 5.9, so yours will only top out at 5.4 too.. not that it's lousy ratings mean anything though.

moriz · Jun 08, 2008, 10:48 PM // 22:48

alrighty, pics:

picture quality is poor, since i used my cellphone.

i personally really like this case. it's easy to work with, it's got a lot of room, and is very, very well ventilated.

Snograt · Jun 09, 2008, 01:01 AM // 01:01

Some fool painted over your window. I can't see all the lovely blue lights.

Brianna · Jun 09, 2008, 01:09 AM // 01:09

Like that case, would be nice if it came with a clear side panel like the Centurion does, but none the less it's still neat to me. Would probably buy it if I had to get another case.

LockerLoad · Jun 09, 2008, 07:40 AM // 07:40

Nice looking case.

Does the HD2400 run GW at acceptable resolution and details?