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building my first PC

Dell has a decent system. Most people choose the Q6600 and get rid of the monitor which would put you at $609. You can than upgrade to a decent video card with the extra money you have. http://configure.us.dell.com/d...F&oc=bdcwyfz&x=10&y=11
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- Post #16
- Aug 18, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Northbridge DS3

Ah didn't realize that, I'll just go with that option. Thanks guys.
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- Post #19
- May 7, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Northbridge DS3

Hm... just took another look at it and heres some pictures. Side Top Just took measurements and realized I should be able to mount a 40x40x10 fan on top of the north bridge. I have ~1.5 cm clearance before the ultra-120 extreme gets in the way. Would a 40mm fan provide better cooling than...
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- Post #9
- May 6, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Northbridge DS3

ah alright thanks guys. My only problem is that I have the thermalright ultra-120 extreme mounted east/west (vertical) so that the fan points towards the case fan on the back of my case. I thought i'd be able to stick a 40mm fan on the northbridge but the wire clips that hold my scythe s-flex...
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- Post #7
- May 6, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Northbridge DS3

Hey guys, I just put together my computer and everything seems rock stable. I used E6600, DS3, OCZ PC1066 Ram, and Ultra-120 Extreme. My ram is running at 4-4-4-12 at 800mhz and I overclocked my processor to 3.2ghz(8x400fsb). I've tested stability and i passed both memtest and I'm orthos blend...
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- May 6, 2007
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- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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New computer, have been out of the loop

Most the people recently at newegg are getting the Rev 3.3. Link To be 100% sure though clubit guarantees a revision 3.3 for even cheaper. ~$125 including shipping right now. Link
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- Post #19
- May 3, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Quick Question

Hey guys, I've been surfing the forums for a little bit after ordering some parts for my new build. I've seen that some people had problems with their Micron D9 based ram and their DS3. Are these issues fixed with the new bios/revision 3.3 of the DS3 board? I'll be pairing OCZ 2GB (2 x 1GB)...
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- May 2, 2007
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- Forum: Computer Building
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Is Antec P182 worth the premium?

Thanks for the help guys, I decided to go with Lian Li PC7B Plus II.
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- Post #9
- Apr 30, 2007
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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New build, got a few quick questions

There was a deal at Fry's about a week ago. Retail version for $199. They don't even have the link up on their website anymore and it died pretty quick. Alright thanks. I've read mixed reports but I think I might just go for a 640MB version to kinda future proof my system. Okay, I think I'm...
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- Post #12
- Apr 29, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Is Antec P182 worth the premium?

I'm trying to decide if its worth getting the Antec P182 for the price premium over some other cases. The case for my build will be housing E6600, Ultra-120 Extreme HSF, Gigabyte DS3, and a 8800GTS. I plan on overclocking my system which is why I am so concerned with airflow/cooling in my case...
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- Apr 29, 2007
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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New build, got a few quick questions

Yea I realize the heavy price premium on the P182 compared to some cases, but the main reason I was planning on getting the P182 was the layout and the extra fans since I want the best airflow for overclocking my system. I see that alot of people recommend the Centurion 5 for a cheaper...
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- Post #8
- Apr 29, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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New build, got a few quick questions

quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Video Card: You want to spend $110 now on a 7600GT, and then spend $250 in a few months on a DX10 card? Just spend $350 now, or you'll forever be waiting. I would wait for the HD2900XT to hit the retail...
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- Post #4
- Apr 29, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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New build, got a few quick questions

Hey guys, finalizing my build and would appreciate it if anyone has any reccomendations/changes. It's going to be used mostly for gaming/video editing and I'm hoping it'll last me a couple of years. I'll also be overclocking this system. I already have 22" monitor and OS. Case: Antec P182 -...
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- Apr 28, 2007
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Computer Building
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New X-Series Acer 22" Monitor?

Hey guys, thanks for the replies. I just got back from circuit city and I guess it is 2 different monitors. X221WSD and AL2216WBD. It looks like the X221WSD is a better monitor. I decided to exchange my AL2216W and pay $10 more for the X221WSD. Just informing others who might also have the same...
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- Post #4
- Apr 14, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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New X-Series Acer 22" Monitor?

Hey guys, I just purchased an Acer 22" monitor from circuit city and have two quick questions. 1. I noticed that theres a different model number on the website than the one on the box. Box says AL2216W and the CC website says X221WSD (Link). Is there a difference between the two? 2. I have...
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- Apr 14, 2007
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building

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