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kyborg   11-28-2005 at 09:07:02 AM

Hi all,
First I want to say hi to all of yo hardware experts :D
Anyways, i'm planning to build a new comp, currently using laptop (tecra m2 2 gigs ccentrino, 1 gigs ram)

I will use this desktop for: programming (java, flash), graphics: photoshop, flash (80%), and maybe game (20%).
For display, I already have an 17 in LCD, looking for 2 more 19 in LCD, thus I need something support triple DVI outputs.

SPECS (First Version):

CASE: $47
Xaser II Series - 6000 Plus Aluminum Chassis
http://www.buyaib.com/index.asp?Pa [...] rodID=6386

POWER SUPPLY: $48.46
Titanium Color Super-Flower Mirror Extremely Silent TT-550SS 550W Power Supply w/ 14cm LED Fan, SATA
http://www.directron.com/colortt550.html

MOTHERBOARD: $115.00
ECS KN1 SLI Extreme (1.0A) Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 13364771-2

PROCESSOR: $314.99
AMD Athlon 64 Dual Core 3800 Retail Box
http://www.manticoreinc.com/tech/p [...] ucts_id=39

RAM: $159
CORSAIR ValueSelect 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM Unbuffered DDR2 533 (PC2 4200) Dual Channel Kit System Memory - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145527

HDD: $85.99
ST3300631A-RK 300GB PATA
http://shop2.outpost.com/product/4596277

VIDEO CARD: $99.00 x 2 (SLI)
PNY Geforce 6600GT VCG6600GXPB Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814133129

OPTICAL:

PRICE CURRENTLY: $882.45
PRICE RANGE: $1000 -> $1200

Speakers: I have an 5.1 creative inpire
Budget: as low as possible.

Thanks for the input[/b]

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pickxx   11-28-2005 at 10:40:59 PM
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1. give a real budget, we all want to spend the least possible, but without a real budget its hard. 1,000...2,000....500.....? let me know a real budget.

2.Do some basic research on your own....bring a list of parts you want and i will give me opinion of them and mix and match to create something better if i can.

3. Have a nice day

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kyborg   11-29-2005 at 02:45:23 AM
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Done updating :)

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pickxx   11-29-2005 at 03:09:07 AM
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Everything looks good.

I assume you are getting the 6600GT's for the 3 Monitor support?

I would get a 400W enermax/FSP PSU...it will be a little more expsensive but more stable overall.

Other then that you are good to go.

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kyborg   11-29-2005 at 03:16:46 AM
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Quote :

Everything looks good.

I assume you are getting the 6600GT's for the 3 Monitor support?

I would get a 400W enermax/FSP PSU...it will be a little more expsensive but more stable overall.

Other then that you are good to go.



yes, the dual 6600 is for 3 monitor, and for PSU, it will cost $5 more

btw, does my mother board support PATA? and 6600 support SLI mode?

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pickxx   11-29-2005 at 04:02:19 AM
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128301

Yes your board will supposrt PATA and 6600 SLI....i would say get this board and not the one you have listed....Its just something that i personally would trust more to last longer.

Its better to spend more on a PSU now then have to replace it and other blown up parts from it going out later.

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kyborg   11-29-2005 at 05:00:47 AM
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Anything else should I add ?

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pickxx   11-29-2005 at 06:22:06 AM
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Nope, you're good

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kyborg   11-30-2005 at 12:19:11 AM
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is it possible to run a 6600 and a 7800 in SLI mod e?

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pickxx   11-30-2005 at 12:35:26 AM
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nope....you can cross brands....but you can't cross cards like that

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