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PS3 - Retribution - Dec 31, 2007
newegg has a nice selection, and i was quite fond of my window and lights(thanks naq for suggesting it)
i would also still suggest getting the core2duo, not the quad, in my optimum the duo is better with gaming
PS3 - OmegaZero_Alpha - Dec 31, 2007
I strongly disagree, the quad is pushing the same amount of power as the 1200$ EXTREME EDITION, for 1/6th of the price.
http://www.bcchardware.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=3301&Itemid=40&limit=1&limitstart=4
also note that with the suggested cooling options that I posted (assuming you get a decent case and power supply) you should be able to over clock that thing at about 3.2ghz
PS3 - larz - Dec 31, 2007
I really like the mobo that you suggested. I noticed that it says "pentium" under supported CPU's. So does that mean, i could put the pentium 4 from my dell on this mobo?
PS3 - OmegaZero_Alpha - Dec 31, 2007
larz Wrote:I really like the mobo that you suggested. I noticed that it says "pentium" under supported CPU's. So does that mean, i could put the pentium 4 from my dell on this mobo?
as long as your Pentium 4 is a LGA 775 and not the older pin-type. You can easily tell by removing your processor and if it has pins (500 golden needles, they are pretty obvious) than it won't work. I have a uttility that will work for that, also.
http://www.cpuid.com/download/cpu-z-142.zip
run the CPU-Z utility and look under PACKAGE, if it says LGA775 it will be compatible.
PS3 - larz - Dec 31, 2007
is it safe to remove this CPU often? Like frequently switch it between mobo's? or will i need to apply this thermal junk every time?
PS3 - OmegaZero_Alpha - Dec 31, 2007
you will need to apply it every time, and it can screw up a processor to remove it and install it too many times. if you are just checking it, I recommend using that program. If you are going to be using multiple computers, I suggest picking up a cheap 20$ pentium4...
PS3 - larz - Dec 31, 2007
would you reccommend a warranty?
PS3 - OmegaZero_Alpha - Jan 01, 2008
yeah, I do. Especially considering the fact that this is your first computer. Most people don't think it is a priority because most products come with a manufacturer's warranty, but those are really slow, and really vague on what you can return them for (usually they only consist of "dead on arrival" products or serious physical defects, whereas extended warranty you can literally break it yourself and blame it on a Packaging error)
PS3 - larz - Jan 01, 2008
OmegaZero_Alpha Wrote:yeah, I do. Especially considering the fact that this is your first computer. Most people don't think it is a priority because most products come with a manufacturer's warranty, but those are really slow, and really vague on what you can return them for (usually they only consist of "dead on arrival" products or serious physical defects, whereas extended warranty you can literally break it yourself and blame it on a Packaging error)ok cool would you recommend the one year warranty or the 2 year warranty?
PS3 - King_of_Heaven - Jan 16, 2008
:wink: