New $2K Rig

Guys?

This isn't my area of expertise, but I'd suggest a more expensive sound system. You have a good card, now make it scream.

Can we have the specs for your system for the heck of it?

i got the Z5500s, and from what it looks like your not looking to spend anything in that range, but what the heck all i can say is they sound great and have all the right inputs and puts out some nice sound.

If you can hear the difference between different data rates on mp3's then I would say get your self a set of the z-5500's if you can't you most likely will not hear the difference between the expensice 5500 and affordable (I would say cheap but they are seriously some good sounding speakers) z 530's. Hell, even if I could hear the difference, I would still go for the cheaper ones, that is one hell of a deal.

Thanks Guys:

How much different is the X-540 and theX-530?

I hope my reply is not too late. I am the proud owner of a set of X-530's and I can say with joy that they kick! I got em when they were $70, and as long as you position them right, they put out great sound. They may not be as filling as a set of Z-680's were (damn nice speakers!), but they sure do shake my floor. I usually don't turn my volume very high because of all the bass :-)

I just got from the pc store.....damn bastards....here in Colombia they charge as much as they want, even if it came through contraband
The x-540 is at 285000 - 30000 pesos (that’s 2300 pesos=1 dollar) that would be 123-130 dollars for the x-540, and the x-530 is 230000 that would be 100 dollars. 8O ....damn bastards anyway now I am really interested if the x-540 is worth it 8O ? What do you say?




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CPU Type - DualCore Intel Pentium D 820
Motherboard Chipset - Intel Lakeport i945P
System Memory - 1024 MB (DDR2-533 DDR2 SDRAM)
Video Adapter - NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT (256 MB)
Sound Card - SB Audigy 2 ZS Audio
Monitor - Dell 1905FP 19" LCD
Disk Drive - (160 GB, 7200 RPM, SATA-II)
Optical Drive - PHILIPS DVD+-RW DVD8701 (DVD+R9:8x, DVD+RW:16x/
8x, DVD-RW:16x/6x, DVD-ROM:16x, CD:48x/32x/48x DVD+RW/DVD-RW)
Optical Drive - TSSTcorp DVD-ROM TS-H352C (16x/48x DVD-ROM)
Keyboard - Microsoft USB Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000 (IntelliType Pro)
Mouse - Logitech G5 Laser Mouse
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Go for the 530's bought a set 3 months ago for $50 on e-bay and like them very much.

Just one note , if your in a room of anysize you will need rca axtension cables. they are fairly short. My desk is only 4' wide and the rear speakers are on the wall four feet from front of desk and the cables just made it. Just FYI

The sound is totally awesome.

Wait the X-530s are going to be discontinued?


Also, Anyone have or have heard X-540s?

Comparing there sound to X-530s?

Reviews sound pretty mouch the same-no direct comparison between the two...

WOndering about that matrix mode thing...

I could of built that same computer for $1,000.00 with a few mods to purchase equipment you used ..

I don't know about matrix mode, but logitech makes a high quality product, I have used the 530 for gaming and it is excellent, but I was also using an adigy 4 sound card with it. As for matrix mode, I think it's probably some special version of surround sound, but for $10 more, why not just go for it? I mean the sound quality is good on the 530, but if you want some special features, why not?

But if I can recommened something, dump the samsung monitor for something cheaper like sceptre, they make a good monitor too, but for a lot less, save the money and get either some faster ram, or better cpu cooling

Actually, it's for ~35$ more, not $10.

THe INtel stock cooler is actually pretty good for low OCs, such as ~2.66GHz.

The Corsair XMS2 is fast RAM...for ~$180.

Meh, I can assure you I can get you better ram priceerformance wise, for less than $20, it's okay, better than most stable wise, but it won't clock up for a dime unless you step up to corsair's 1066 modules, but there would be no point of buying a 6600 for just 2.6ghz, the op should really only get the 6600 for it's multiplier, otherwise it's e4300/e6300 all the way, no need for anything more unless you plain to go over 3.5ghz, in which case, then you choose between a 6400 and a 6600, and so on and so forth

ALSO:
My X-530's came with a converter box that you plug in the 3 (green, orange, and black) speaker cables into it and you plug in the white and red RCA cables so you can use the speakers. I have not been able to try it yet, but I'm sure it works fine. It kinda sounds like the 40's have something special built into them that helps with that. However, if you are playing a game with what i've mentioned above with the box, I'm sure the speakers would work flawlessly anyways...(don't quote me on that ...)

If you want, get the X-530's. They are great and the X-540's sound li;ke they are only a little bit better for the $35 or whatever more...It's your decision. Personally, I would stick with the X-530's since I have experience with them, but I would want the little LCD remote thingey...So I would probably go with the X-540's then...(yeah,, BIG indecision....)

I think that either way, you won't get a bad product and you will be satisfied with your choice...

T.

SO, the Matrix Mode is useless, and I don't think theres an LCD on the X540 Remote?



-What RAM would you reccomend then Taco? - MOST I will OC is probably 2.93 - wih the INTEL stock cooler

i'm a Klipsh fan myself. To put it in perspective on why someone like you should dish out the cash for a surround sound system of higher caliber think of this. I baught these 4.1 klipsh speakers back in the year 2000 and These bad boys still have the crispest bass.

Your computer will change (that's a given). When you have top shelf speakers they go great w/ any system!

Will those 1066 ram ($100) more and counting give me a significant boost, paired with a e4300, or will the 800 ram (dominator and regular xms2 )with a e6600 be faster?

I can always oc the 800 ram to 1066...


THe klipschs look really sweet, but I dont think I can fork out 100$ for speaks, more than 50$ more than Logis. Also, I'd like to have true 5channel surround sound.XD


Also, I plan to upgrade the e6600 to a quadcore q6600 in 3rd quarter, (going to cost ~$270!) Is there any quadcore capable mobo that can be compared to the p5b deluxe? And anyone know or tried how much can I OC the e6600 with the stock cooler, with it getting too hot.?

IF you are planning on upgrading in sept, get a e4300 or e6300 with some good ram. You can OC a 6300 to 3.4 in most cases (I think it's 90% of the proc can reach that clock) Don't waste your money on the 6600 if you want to upgrade in 6 months to a better cpu. Also the 530's will do just fine, in fact the reviews I've read say that the 540s have weak bass compared to the 530's which have been accused of have to much bass.

ALcattle: Confirmed what I thoughtXD



deathbybubba: Forgot to think about the e4300 as a sub - only heard of the price slash a few days ago. also, nice info on speaks, will get x-530s from amazon nowXD


Taco: might not oc ram that much after all - not much difference in performance and frames after all?, maybe 5-8 frames difference, not much for a 8800gts.

Well, if you say so, in that case, get the e4300 anyways and save your money, that way you can spend it one future upgrades

Not really, perhaps for video editing, but for everyday applications, I doubt it

Oh, and the sub on the x-530's is good by my standards. I am not a bass person, but it does help make my room very similar to a theatre as far as noise levels. the sub does produce very good sound.

So, it's sounding like the 30's are going to be yours soon eh?

You betXD - can't get any much cheaper than $39.99, especially when Newegg's out of stock at 59.99, and Zipzoomfly is at 74.99!!!

I'm also not particularly a bass person, since when you get bass, you usually get rolled off highs and mids with it as a package, but thanks guys for clarifying the bass - and anyone know if the highs are high?, not rolled off.?

Taco-everyday apps, of course, was considering graphics heavy apps like gaming - fpss and such...oblivion...


Key in point, This X-530 seems A LOT better than my old Altecs 2.1XD, which was like 60-40khz[/quote]