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c4n3x   01-29-2008 at 01:00:44 PM

Hi guys below is my new build... Please give some comments or suggestions
And also im thinking of getting a sound card... I see that creative offers a wide range of soundcards but im not expert in this field so would like some suggestions on which model to get... I saw the X-fi extreme audio has 2 versions one is Pcie and Pcie 1.0 what's the difference? Thanks!!

C2Q 2.4ghz Q6600

Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3 Mobo

Raidmax Volcano Powersupply 630W (Modular)

Coolermaster CM-Sphere CPU cooler

XFX GeForce 8800GTS 512mb Alpha Dog edtion (G92)

OCZ Reaper DDR2 800 2GB Dual-channel kit rams

Raidmax Sirius Aluminum Mid-Tower Casing

SAMSUNG 226BW Black 22" 2 ms (GTG) DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor

ASUS 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe

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akhilles   01-29-2008 at 02:13:11 PM
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Replace the psu with a tier 2/3:

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forum [...] p?t=108088

Replace the cooler with a Freezer 7 Pro if you don't overclock or just lightly or a better one like Infinity/Ninja/Typhoon/Tuniq/U120E, etc.

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c4n3x   01-29-2008 at 03:06:34 PM
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How many watts are recommended?

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g-paw   01-30-2008 at 01:02:38 AM
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If you're not overclocing, just use the standard HSF. These both good sound cards, I have the HT Omega but both have gotten good reviews. Unless you have very good speakers, you're not likely to hear much of a difference using the onboard audio. But if you have could speakers or running your sound card through a receiver, there worth the money if quality audio is important
http://www.newegg.com/product/prod [...] 6829127002
http://www.newegg.com/product/prod [...] 6829271002

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akhilles   01-30-2008 at 02:11:04 PM
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425W & 28A, but you don't want a psu that's barely enough to get by. You want it to last. Get a big one. 500-600W.

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