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Emergency Build

Thanks for the replies. Nerp, a Mushkin Enhanced Reactor 1TB SSD is in the failed system, which I believe is still operational, and will be reused until upgraded. Ketchup, the Corsair TX750 power supply seems to be operational. The system powers up lighting a GeForce GTX 980 and powers seven...
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- Post #6
- May 10, 2016
- Forum: Computer Building
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Emergency Build

My primary computer built in 2008 crashed today. I've decided to replace the mobo, CPU, and memory with components that are within my immediate budget listed as editor's picks at Tom's Hardware . I intend to replace this planned purchase with more powerful/expensive components soon and build a...
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- May 10, 2016
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- Forum: Computer Building
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$2,000 budget Gaming and Animation System

Since I do not intend to overclock this machine in the immediate future, I intend to install the stock heatsink and fan. I've taken this approach because I could not decide which cooler would be best even though I like what I read about the Thermaltake DuOrb's noise rating and competition with...
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- Post #30
- Jul 26, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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$2,000 budget Gaming and Animation System

Ok Chronoshock, I've taken your advice and chosen a Corsair PSU, but I'm going with the 750W instead of 650 for $10 more. I'm going with the higher watted PSU because I do intend to upgrade to a Radeon 4870 X2 at some point. $120 CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W This system is primarily my first...
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- Post #29
- Jul 26, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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$2,000 budget Gaming and Animation System

Thanks Chronoshock. I was using Newegg as a guide and intended to price check before purchase. Obviously, the cost of shipping will determine whether I purchase from one site or numerous. Other than price, do you have an opinion of any of the items I've listed or opinions concerning DDR2 1200...
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- Post #27
- Jul 26, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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$2,000 budget Gaming and Animation System

I'm serously contemplating purchasing this system tonight. The system is cheaper now than the parts I originally listed even with the purchase of a new OS. Anyone have another suggestion for an energy and sound efficient power supply. $210 ASUS P5Q Deluxe LGA 775 Intel P45 Motherboard $330...
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- Post #25
- Jul 25, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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$2,000 budget Gaming and Animation System

Ok Sonnygdude, between the article in your link and the Anandtech article I read yesterday comparing DDR2 to DDR3 and an article about the Asus P5Q3 Deluxe I share your opinion. I guess I've been waiting for some confirmation over the last few hours to move away from the P5Q3 and DDR3 but I was...
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- Post #24
- Jul 25, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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$2,000 budget Gaming and Animation System

I've never used LightScribe and don't know many people that have. What's anyones opinion or experience.
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- Post #22
- Jul 25, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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$2,000 budget Gaming and Animation System

Spicedaddy, I guess I'll have to go with the 4870 for now until the 1GB versions come out. I assume I'll be able to use both in crossfire mode even though they will not be identical. What's anyones opinion of partitioning the VelociRaptor to seperate the OS from programs and using the Samsung...
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- Post #21
- Jul 25, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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$2,000 budget Gaming and Animation System

Just read the Radeon HD article. "4870 is close to the speed of a GeForce 9800 GX2". It's kinda hard now to buy a $370 GeForce 8800 even if it has 1GB memory when I can get a Radeon 4870 that outperforms it for $210. I'm set if I can find a 4870 that has more than 1/2Gb memory.
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- Post #19
- Jul 25, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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$2,000 budget Gaming and Animation System

Sorry Spicedaddy, I just read the Asus P5Q3 article and agree that might be my best choice for a mobo because of its support for future 45nm processors and power consumption alone. It offers all the features of the MSI P45 and then some. Now I'll have to look into DDR3 memory. What is your...
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- Post #18
- Jul 25, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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$2,000 budget Gaming and Animation System

You've been a great help KaOTiK. Because of your emphasis placed on the video ram, I've decided to go with the PALiT GeForce 8800GTS 1GB GDDR3 oc'd 730MHz. Second runner up was XFX GeForce 8800GTS 512MB GDDR3 Alpha Dog Edition oc'd 678MHz. DaveSimmons, both have enhanced cooling. I think I'll...
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- Post #17
- Jul 25, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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$2,000 budget Gaming and Animation System

Spicedaddy, is that your system or your suggestion. Either way, why the Radeon 4870. What's your opinion of the Q9550.
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- Post #15
- Jul 24, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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$2,000 budget Gaming and Animation System

KaOTiK, I've read a few articles since my last post. Most seem to be pretty old but they have given me direction for more research. I've been researching these items: Intel Xeon E5430 Harpertown 2.66GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 771 80W Quad-Core w/heatsink $485 PALiT NE/88TSSXT302 GeForce 8800GTS...
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- Post #14
- Jul 24, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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$2,000 budget Gaming and Animation System

Christ, KaOTiK, (2) Xeon5355 servers. They are $7k alone. You said it's slow! Wow! I assume you have move systems. Sounds like you have a render farm. I truely appreciate your advice. Only knowledge, understanding and experience can ensure a quality choice. Thanks for helping me to obtain the...
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- Post #11
- Jul 24, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building

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