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Topic: ACF, How is this computer build?

the_great_intex Title: This is what cool looks like Posts: 30,622 Registered: Jun 27, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 27,363 User ID: 692,453	Subject: ACF, How is this computer build?
	Total is $778 after rebates G452-1047 ::GIGABYTE GA-Z68AP-D3 Intel Z68 Motherboard - ATX, Socket H2 (LGA1155), Intel Z68 Express, DDR3 2133MHz, SATA 6.0 Gb/s, RAID, 7.1-CH Audio, Gigabit LAN, SuperSpeed USB 3.0, CrossFireX Ready(3.35 lbs) V261-0700 ::VisionTek 900348 ATX Power Supply - 700W, 120mm Fan, Dual +12V Rails(5.45 lbs) EVGA SuperClocked 01G-P3-1563-AR GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support (2X) G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 3000 BX80623I52500K OCZ Agility 3 AGT3-25SAT3-60G 2.5" 60GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) I only plan to use the SSD for Windows 7 and one game, or maybe 2 if I can fit it I already have a storage HDD and case What say thee? Also do you think anyone would buy my old mobo/video card stuff? 8GB DDR2 with a Q6600 OC'd to 2.7 and a Radeon 4850 -----signature----- Only those who dare to fail greatly, can ever achieve greatly In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity The only thing in life achieved without effort is failure Time Circuits... On. Flux Capacitor.... fluxxing.
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Jezza_Belle Title: =^.^= Posts: 62,779 Registered: Feb 24, '01 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 61,759 User ID: 70,100	Subject: ACF, How is this computer build?
	I am unfamiliar with that PSU, looks cheap and crappy to me. -----signature----- ( - Y - ) These ones are not real, just FYI. Follow my progress... http://tweetlbug.deviantart.com/
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the_great_intex Title: This is what cool looks like Posts: 30,622 Registered: Jun 27, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 27,363 User ID: 692,453	Subject: ACF, How is this computer build?
	Yeah I never heard of the brand either. I have a 650W in the computer I have right now, I think, might only be 550W... PSU had good reviews though, might almost be worth to take the gamble since it is sooooo cheap. I mean it isn't 80 PLUS certified or anything but I question how much one actually saves in $$ per year going with a "energy efficient" one -----signature----- Only those who dare to fail greatly, can ever achieve greatly In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity The only thing in life achieved without effort is failure Time Circuits... On. Flux Capacitor.... fluxxing.
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TickyAtack Posts: 38,149 Registered: Oct 23, '01 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 37,528 User ID: 477,960	Subject: ACF, How is this computer build?
	I want that motherboard so I can do an SLI setup. But I think I'll wait a while.... -----signature----- i, ticky.
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PlieBrac Title: Ok, who did this? Posts: 6,634 Registered: Oct 30, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 6,582 User ID: 732,961	Subject: ACF, How is this computer build?
	zoom -----signature----- "Dr. Happy Harry Cox, reminding you that, everything you know is wrong" Hey idiot, if you pull your pants up it wont look like you $hit them, and you wont have to walk like you have a broom shoved up yer ass!
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the_great_intex Title: This is what cool looks like Posts: 30,622 Registered: Jun 27, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 27,363 User ID: 692,453	Subject: ACF, How is this computer build?
	I don't think that MB can do SLI =\ Just crossfire. DIE ATI!! I probably wouldn't get another card' actually maybe I should look one that supports SLI -----signature----- Only those who dare to fail greatly, can ever achieve greatly In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity The only thing in life achieved without effort is failure Time Circuits... On. Flux Capacitor.... fluxxing.
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-Mithan- Title: VNBoard Admin Posts: 1,000,060,379 Registered: Mar 1, '00 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 56,880 User ID: 13,156	Subject: ACF, How is this computer build?
	TickyAtack posted: I want that motherboard so I can do an SLI setup. But I think I'll wait a while.... Oh, you like throwing money away? Why don't you go buy a hooker in Las Vegas for a night, it is a better return. -----signature----- I survived to the end and got nothing out of it, but hey.
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Jezza_Belle Title: =^.^= Posts: 62,779 Registered: Feb 24, '01 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 61,759 User ID: 70,100	Subject: ACF, How is this computer build?
	better to go for the better card than to SLI two lesser cards in my experience. also, index a crappy PSU can take out your motherboard, and everything on your board, its a risk I'll never take again. PSU caught on fire and fused the connector to the board, fried everything but the video card and hard drives. All because I wanted to save $20... bad choice. -----signature----- ( - Y - ) These ones are not real, just FYI. Follow my progress... http://tweetlbug.deviantart.com/
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the_great_intex Title: This is what cool looks like Posts: 30,622 Registered: Jun 27, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 27,363 User ID: 692,453	Subject: ACF, How is this computer build?
	I think I may go with this one instead actually. The BIOS for that GigaByte are convenient I guess for new people since it looks like some toy computer's screen but I worry that over-bearing intuivness might have restricted features... plus I think I do want at least the option of doing SLI MSI P67A-GD80 (B3) Intel P67 Express Motherboard - ATX, Socket H2 (LGA1155), Intel P67 Express, 2133MHz DDR3 (O.C.), SATA 6.0 Gb/s, RAID, 8-CH Audio, Gigabit LAN, USB 3.0 Plus this one has 6 USB 3.0 ports vs just 2, and 14 other USB2.0. Looks better too, IMO Hmm that is true Jezza. I might need to look for another Oh dang and this has a 6 channel output too? I can finally use speakers that aren't just stereo -----signature----- Only those who dare to fail greatly, can ever achieve greatly In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity The only thing in life achieved without effort is failure Time Circuits... On. Flux Capacitor.... fluxxing.
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TickyAtack Posts: 38,149 Registered: Oct 23, '01 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 37,528 User ID: 477,960	Subject: ACF, How is this computer build?
	-Mithan- posted: TickyAtack posted: I want that motherboard so I can do an SLI setup. But I think I'll wait a while.... Oh, you like throwing money away? Why don't you go buy a hooker in Las Vegas for a night, it is a better return. I love throwing away money. -----signature----- i, ticky.
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Jezza_Belle Title: =^.^= Posts: 62,779 Registered: Feb 24, '01 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 61,759 User ID: 70,100	Subject: ACF, How is this computer build?
	TickyAtack posted: -Mithan- posted: TickyAtack posted: I want that motherboard so I can do an SLI setup. But I think I'll wait a while.... Oh, you like throwing money away? Why don't you go buy a hooker in Las Vegas for a night, it is a better return. I love throwing away money. You can throw it at me, or if you must throw it away.... you can throw it in my trash bin. -----signature----- ( - Y - ) These ones are not real, just FYI. Follow my progress... http://tweetlbug.deviantart.com/
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TickyAtack Posts: 38,149 Registered: Oct 23, '01 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 37,528 User ID: 477,960	Subject: ACF, How is this computer build?
	I don't really know much about SLI, I just like the thought of having the option. Anyway, I like that computer build index. -----signature----- i, ticky.
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jungalist Posts: 11,772 Registered: Aug 25, '01 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 11,581 User ID: 345,354	Subject: ACF, How is this computer build?
	You people are incredibly nerdy -----signature----- ev'ry day is a good day... some are jus' bettah...
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the_great_intex Title: This is what cool looks like Posts: 30,622 Registered: Jun 27, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 27,363 User ID: 692,453	Subject: ACF, How is this computer build?
	D15-1208 ::Diablotek PHD750 Power Supply - 750W, ATX, Black(5.6 lbs) Much more reviews on this one, though technically it is $10 cheaper, still Larger fan with it, also -----signature----- Only those who dare to fail greatly, can ever achieve greatly In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity The only thing in life achieved without effort is failure Time Circuits... On. Flux Capacitor.... fluxxing.
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Jezza_Belle Title: =^.^= Posts: 62,779 Registered: Feb 24, '01 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 61,759 User ID: 70,100	Subject: ACF, How is this computer build?
	jungalist posted: You people are incredibly nerdy you have no idea.... -----signature----- ( - Y - ) These ones are not real, just FYI. Follow my progress... http://tweetlbug.deviantart.com/
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Jezza_Belle Title: =^.^= Posts: 62,779 Registered: Feb 24, '01 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 61,759 User ID: 70,100	Subject: ACF, How is this computer build?
	the_great_intex posted: D15-1208 ::Diablotek PHD750 Power Supply - 750W, ATX, Black(5.6 lbs) Much more reviews on this one, though technically it is $10 cheaper, still Larger fan with it, also cheapest one I'd go for on that site is the OCZ one. -----signature----- ( - Y - ) These ones are not real, just FYI. Follow my progress... http://tweetlbug.deviantart.com/
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the_great_intex Title: This is what cool looks like Posts: 30,622 Registered: Jun 27, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 27,363 User ID: 692,453	Subject: ACF, How is this computer build?
	Jezza_Belle posted: the_great_intex posted: D15-1208 ::Diablotek PHD750 Power Supply - 750W, ATX, Black(5.6 lbs) Much more reviews on this one, though technically it is $10 cheaper, still Larger fan with it, also cheapest one I'd go for on that site is the OCZ one. I was eying that one :P I probably shouldn't be cheap I will go with that one. You win on this day, missy -----signature----- Only those who dare to fail greatly, can ever achieve greatly In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity The only thing in life achieved without effort is failure Time Circuits... On. Flux Capacitor.... fluxxing.
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ikkoikki Posts: 13,961 Registered: Feb 8, '09 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 13,960 User ID: 1,347,614	Subject: ACF, How is this computer build?
	Jezza_Belle posted: better to go for the better card than to SLI two lesser cards in my experience. I plan to SLI the Geforce GTX560 Twin Frozr II OC card. I wonder if that would that be worse than buying a single 560 TI. -----signature----- Chicago Bulls: 43-13 post game gem from Joakim Noah: "We cannot play with our heads down and have a poo poo face. Sometimes we have a poo poo face."
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Banelord_FF Title: Cunstrukshen Werker Posts: 13,090 Registered: Jan 3, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 12,887 User ID: 590,745	Subject: ACF, How is this computer build?
	One thing you don't go cheap on is the PSU. Get a good one, not some unknown brand. -----signature----- The World is not dangerous because of those who do harm but because of those who look at it without doing anything.
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the_great_intex Title: This is what cool looks like Posts: 30,622 Registered: Jun 27, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 27,363 User ID: 692,453	Subject: ACF, How is this computer build?
	OCZ OCZ-ZS750W ZS Series Power Supply - 750W, 80 Plus Bronze, 135mm Fan, Active PFC, Single +12V Rail Aye yup, I decided to go with that one instead. Lots of added protection features to it and a high MTBF. Too bad it is only single rail but I guess that is okay since I am not probably ever going to do dual cards to actually need that extra voltage balancing -----signature----- Only those who dare to fail greatly, can ever achieve greatly In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity The only thing in life achieved without effort is failure Time Circuits... On. Flux Capacitor.... fluxxing.
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the_great_intex Title: This is what cool looks like Posts: 30,622 Registered: Jun 27, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 27,363 User ID: 692,453	Subject: ACF, How is this computer build?
	Put the order in Went with this motherboard instead. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1124769&sku=A455-3505 I like ASUS -----signature----- Only those who dare to fail greatly, can ever achieve greatly In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity The only thing in life achieved without effort is failure Time Circuits... On. Flux Capacitor.... fluxxing.
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Jezza_Belle Title: =^.^= Posts: 62,779 Registered: Feb 24, '01 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 61,759 User ID: 70,100	Subject: ACF, How is this computer build?
	the_great_intex posted: Put the order in Went with this motherboard instead. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1124769&sku=A455-3505 I like ASUS I'm an ASUS fangirl -----signature----- ( - Y - ) These ones are not real, just FYI. Follow my progress... http://tweetlbug.deviantart.com/
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Caoilin Title: Instigator Posts: 56,728 Registered: Nov 20, '01 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 54,027 User ID: 513,313	Subject: ACF, How is this computer build?
	TickyAtack posted: I don't really know much about SLI, I just like the thought of having the option. Anyway, I like that computer build index. lol @ you commenting on a computer build. -----signature----- "Cao is really an asexual cricket from outer space" - Bernion "I just wish you had man bits" - ShalisR "i'll be your dirty ignorant redneck if you will be my drugged out cripple bitch" - shaggynuts24 "again, I'm stupid" - Brandun
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TickyAtack Posts: 38,149 Registered: Oct 23, '01 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 37,528 User ID: 477,960	Subject: ACF, How is this computer build?
	I don't really know why you hate me -----signature----- i, ticky.
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the_great_intex Title: This is what cool looks like Posts: 30,622 Registered: Jun 27, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 27,363 User ID: 692,453	Subject: ACF, How is this computer build?
	I think Ticky is defiantly very dorky and geeky now She's pretty knowledgeable -----signature----- Only those who dare to fail greatly, can ever achieve greatly In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity The only thing in life achieved without effort is failure Time Circuits... On. Flux Capacitor.... fluxxing.
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Jezza_Belle Title: =^.^= Posts: 62,779 Registered: Feb 24, '01 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 61,759 User ID: 70,100	Subject: ACF, How is this computer build?
	TickyAtack posted: I don't really know why you hate me jealous of your tight ass. -----signature----- ( - Y - ) These ones are not real, just FYI. Follow my progress... http://tweetlbug.deviantart.com/
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Hardcore_Hibby Posts: 5,185 Registered: Apr 20, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 5,041 User ID: 670,523	Subject: ACF, How is this computer build?
	Don't skimp on the PSU. That is pretty much the key component to your whole PC. Spend a lil extra on the PSU so there are no head aches down the road. -----signature----- `something witty goes here`
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regulator_cracka Title: They finally recognized greatness. Posts: 22,259 Registered: Jan 6, '09 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 22,219 User ID: 1,343,795	Subject: ACF, How is this computer build?
	Its crap without an SSD! Did I do that right? -----signature----- Self Appointed Smart Ass - Level 80 If you think my opinion is idiotic, re-read yours. Dont worry I will give my opinion anyways. The PvP MMO is NOT a "niche" market, Mythic is just a "niche" company.
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BritonGuy Title: Serious Business Posts: 45,939 Registered: Mar 4, '04 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 45,256 User ID: 901,272	Subject: ACF, How is this computer build?
	the_great_intex posted: I think Ticky is defiantly very dorky and geeky now She's pretty knowledgeable TickyAtack posted: I don't really know much about SLI, I just like the thought of having the option. Defiantly dorky and sly on the SLI. Nothing but super-geniuses over here. -----signature----- Briton Guy...persnickety...NEVER! -Murron (truly) Hawkson is the greatest. -Hawkson Britonguy is usually right. -Onslaught on BT â€œDo or do not... there is no try.â€ - Yodazami Do you expect me to remember what I put in my mouth? -NSMachi
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