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12-21-2007, 10:39 PM
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True Techie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 113
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How about this? - MSI K9A2 CF-F AM2+/AM2 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
- SAPPHIRE 100226L Radeon HD 3850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
- AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Windsor 2.6GHz Socket AM2 65W Dual-Core Processor Model ADO5200CZBOX - Retail
- G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ - Retail
- Sony NEC Optiarc 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model AD-7190A - OEM
- Please suggest a case - something all black (or close to it) with good air flow! I don't know if I like the blue LEDs on the Antec 900s.
I already have these parts at home - Adaptec DUOCONNECT Combo Firewire & USB 2.0 PCI Card, 2 Firewire, 3 USB 2.0 Ports
- Ultra V Series 500W Power Supply
- Maxtor 200 GB PATA133 HDD
Mainly going to use this for CSS & TF2. Nothing more.
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12-21-2007, 10:43 PM
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TF's First DICE User. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Burlington VT Posts: 3,976
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really good build. although depending on what you want to do you might want to consider an intel build, it could give you more performance, but could be a little more expensive.
other then that looks good, that 3850 is a killer card. Newegg.com - LIAN LI PC-7B plus II Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
a bit pricey, but lian-li is arguably one of the best case companies as far as aesthetics go.
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12-21-2007, 10:54 PM
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Thanks - the case seems to produce loud fan noises, as left by many reviewers. I still might consider it.
For this build, would I need any other forms of cooling? I'm a kind of newb at this stuff, so not too sure.
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12-21-2007, 11:00 PM
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TF's First DICE User. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Burlington VT Posts: 3,976
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um. most likely not. but if you want extra cooling you can add it.
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12-21-2007, 11:10 PM
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12-21-2007, 11:12 PM
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Newb Techie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Benton, KY Posts: 14
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Originally Posted by Peter.Cort  really good build. although depending on what you want to do you might want to consider an intel build, it could give you more performance | LOL
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12-21-2007, 11:20 PM
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True Techie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 113
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Also, is there another mobo I can buy that won't degrade the performance of my system? Maybe a 10-20$ cheaper?
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12-21-2007, 11:27 PM
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Newb Techie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Benton, KY Posts: 14
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Some of the Gigabyte Mobos are good, and fairly cheap too.
Check newegg.com
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12-21-2007, 11:34 PM
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True Techie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 113
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I currently have this right now, that is being unused: Amazon.com: Ultra ULT31584 Wizard ATX Mid-Tower PC Case (Blue): Electronics
Can I buy ONE 120mm fans and put it on the case... will this case + fan combo be good enough to support the system I have here, as far as air flow and ventilation?
So Im looking at only 120mm fan for my cooling, for this system.
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