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chrispix
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dallas, tx, usa
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 Posted - 05/12/2004 : 10:23:50 AM
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Well I took the plunge and ordered some parts for a new computer. I am keeping my Geforce 4200 Ti, as I can't afford, nor want to spend $300 on a new video card (Maybe for Christmas).
Anyway this is what I bought.
Antec P4 ATX12V 350 Watt Power Supply With 2 Fans and Blue Internal LEDs, Model "SL350BLUE" -RETAIL
ABIT "IC7-MAX3" i875P Chipset Motherboard for Intel Socket 478 CPU -RETAIL
Intel Pentium 4/ 2.8E GHz 800MHz FSB, 1MB L2 Cache, Hyper Threading Technology - Retail
Corsair XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series, Low Latency 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-3200
Seagate 120GB 7200rpm SATA Hard Drive Barracuda 7200.7 ST3120026AS - OEM
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Anubis
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Posted - 05/21/2004 : 10:45:32 AM
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That sounds like a pretty smooth rig!!
Are you planning on getting another HD for it?
That Mobo seems nice, how is it running for you? I am personally looking to get a good Mobo without the sound and other stuff. Id rather a card. |
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chrispix
Sergeant
dallas, tx, usa
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Posted - 05/21/2004 : 3:34:28 PM
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I have some other drives (IDE) from my old system. I am going to use some of those and phase them out gradually with SATA. The motherboard is running really well. Man I can't belive the difference. I was running FS2004 at MINIMUM detail on a Dual 900mhz w/ 1GB of 150mhz memory. The Frame Rate was horrible. I got the 2.8, Turned it up to MAX detail, and it is as smooth as smooth can be..
So, I am really happy w/ it. I don't mind having the onboard sound as I am not really an audiophile, I am guessing its sucking down a few cpu cycles, but then again, I think I would rather have the free pci slot for something else.. I do have a SB Live Value, although I decided not to put that in.. Anyway. All looks like its running well. I had an issue w/ the memory, but New Egg Fixed me right up. |
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Anubis
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New computer
