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Spec Suggestions

Intel? What is this intel you speak of? Oh... that old company that just doesnt compare at the moment. Maybe a 2.6c on a Asus p4s800?
- bplamondon
- Post #7
- Aug 10, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Locking computers

Drill hole in deskframe... then put hole in case... use really good bike lock and bolt the two together (Then they have to steal the whole desk, or at least destroy it). Or just lock your door when you arent around?
- bplamondon
- Post #2
- Aug 10, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Spec Suggestions

Im still new but I can guess that most will say something like this... A64 3000+ (could lower to 2800+ to save about $22) - $171 Epox Board. - $99 1Gb Corsair Value PC3200 (two sticks together and not on one day sale) - $169 Antec Full Tower /w 430W PSU - $130 Radeon 9800 Pro - $223...
- bplamondon
- Post #3
- Aug 10, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Vid card causing black screen

I got this e-mail from a friend today asking me for some help... the issue is a little beyond my knowledge... if anyone could help Id appreciate it.
- bplamondon
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- Aug 10, 2004
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Building a new Gaming Rig

This works if you have tons of money... which this guy does... and works if he wants to do nothing for the next 6 months... which he doesnt. Also if you dont have the money of insane quanity, you will likely be waiting over a year for those new technologies. Yes, I want them too, but when they...
- bplamondon
- Post #17
- Aug 9, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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New System Build, Critique

Hey... It looks pretty cool... Just my opinion, but the case costs a lot... (and in just my opinion isnt great looking) Im getting this... Antec Performance Plus /w 430W PSU Its a bit bigger, but is antec and they make great PSUs and cases... Plus its only 130, and you are spending...
- bplamondon
- Post #3
- Aug 9, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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If you where to build your current rig today, how much would it cost you?

My current machine would cost... $747 (bought in sept. 03 and paid around $1000 for it) The one Im building costs closer to $1500
- bplamondon
- Post #3
- Aug 6, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Build plan version 3 (I think)

Already got halo and can get jedi academy from a friend for like nothing cause he never plays it... the other games Im not interested in... no hardware differences between the gamer and normal?
- bplamondon
- Post #7
- Aug 6, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Build plan version 3 (I think)

motherboard change... I have no use for that much sata... so good idea, thanks a lot. Id rather not spend 1500 but that is what I aimed for anyways :)
- bplamondon
- Post #5
- Aug 6, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Build plan version 3 (I think)

Athlon 64 3200+ - $218 EPoX "EP-8KDA3J" nForce3 250Gb Mobo - $99 1Gb (2x512) Corsair Value Select Cas 2.5 PC3200 - $170 Thermaltake Venus 12 CPU Cooler - $29 WD 200Gb 7200RPM 8mb HD - $117 Aopen 16x DVD Rom - $29 NEC Dual Layer DVD +/- RW - $73 Antec Performance Plus Case w/ 430W PSU -...
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- Aug 6, 2004
- Replies: 9
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Overclocking

Ok, my friend has the following... P4 2.6C, ASUS P4S800, 512mb Kingston Value PC2700 and we wanted to try and over clock it... I figured we could cause its only running at 25C right now, and about 35C under load. We only want to try say a 10% overclock and its on the retail heatsink. So...
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- Jul 24, 2004
- Replies: 2
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The **OFFICIAL** GMAIL Thread

If anyone pms me an invite, I will troll around and agree with everything they say as well as compliment their personality
- bplamondon
- Post #6,567
- Jul 23, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Canadian Retailers?

Thanks guys... after some price comparisons... Im glad I go to college in the US and therefore have a US address to ship to. Newegg creams them.
- bplamondon
- Post #5
- Jul 22, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Canadian Retailers?

Just wondering if the other canadians out there know of good online retailers for hardware. I cant seem to find any that even come close to sites like newegg... if there isnt I wouldnt be too surprised.
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- Jul 22, 2004
- Replies: 10
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My potential rig version 2!

anyone agree with renierh? I have no real clue of the performance benefits of the raptor versus a high cpu
- bplamondon
- Post #3
- Jul 20, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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My potential rig version 2!

Version 2... cause you helped me... more help is always nice though. Antec Server Case and 430W PSU - $112 NEC Dual Layer DVD 8x +/-R Burner - $80 NEC DVD Rom 16x - $37 WD IDE 160Gb HD 7200RPM for Storage - $92 WD 74Gb SATA HD 10000RPM for games/apps - $188 1Gb (2x512mb) Corsair Value...
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- Jul 20, 2004
- Replies: 3
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My potential rig

Ok, Ill switch to IDE cause I dont care about space... well for the 160 at least...
- bplamondon
- Post #17
- Jul 19, 2004
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My potential rig

Version 2... cause you helped me... more help is always nice though. Antec Server Case and 430W PSU - $112 NEC Dual Layer DVD 8x +/-R Burner - $80 NEC DVD Rom 16x - $37 WD IDE 160Gb HD 7200RPM for Storage - $92 WD 36Gb SATA HD 10000RPM for games/apps - $118 1Gb (2x512mb) Corsair XMS PC3200...
- bplamondon
- Post #15
- Jul 19, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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My potential rig

Also how much of an improvement is a SATA drive over the IDE as an IDE 160 costs about the same as a 120 SATA drive?
- bplamondon
- Post #12
- Jul 19, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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My potential rig

media is music things like iTunes, fruitloops, waveedit, etc. image editing is photoshop, illustrator and some web stuff (macromedia mainly.()
- bplamondon
- Post #11
- Jul 19, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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My potential rig

dump the raptor and go for an athlon? I guess that works... what mobo / memory should I consider? lets see... if I dump the raptor that saves me $118... also to I go socket 754 or 939?
- bplamondon
- Post #10
- Jul 19, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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My potential rig

bump because I like attention... or something
- bplamondon
- Post #4
- Jul 19, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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My potential rig

I see your point with the drives and I shall take it into consideration. Also if you prefer the A64, could you explain why for this and what mobo/mem would be advisable if I switched to that?
- bplamondon
- Post #3
- Jul 19, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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My potential rig

Im building a new machine and looking for advice on what to improve. It will be used for media applications (30%), image editing(10%), gaming(30%) and programming(30%). Antec Server Case and 430W PSU - $112 NEC Dual Layer DVD 8x +/-R Burner - $80 NEC DVD Rom 16x - $37 WD SATA 120Gb HD...
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- Jul 19, 2004
- Replies: 20
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You have $1600 to build a machine

that I am sir.
- bplamondon
- Post #10
- Jul 16, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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You have $1600 to build a machine

You guys arent any fun :P
- bplamondon
- Post #7
- Jul 16, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Which vid card

keep it under 500... So x800 vs 6800? And which brand name for the one you do pick? (ie. Powercolor, PNY, etc)
- bplamondon
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- Jul 16, 2004
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You have $1600 to build a machine

No keyboard, mouse, speakers, or monitor. I just want to see what different people would build. Maybe Ill get a few responses... oh and try and use newegg.com as I want prices to be from the same source.
- bplamondon
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- Jul 16, 2004
- Replies: 14
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new rig... memory question

Ok, do I change my plans for what I intend to use for ram accordingly? and what would you recommend?
- bplamondon
- Post #17
- Jul 16, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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new rig... memory question

what about the whole dual channel memory thing (I heard that it works with socket 939 but that is way to expensive for me) doesnt that affect it? Im interesting in hearing your views, as Im relatively unaware of AMD... I know their stuff is more powerful, but on the budget Im on, I have a...
- bplamondon
- Post #15
- Jul 16, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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new rig... memory question

I considered it but Id rather stick with an intel chip for now... gaming is one of the purposes hence the nice vid card but not the only purpose.
- bplamondon
- Post #13
- Jul 16, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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new rig... memory question

Ahhh I see... anyone on the vid card issue listed in my initial post?
- bplamondon
- Post #11
- Jul 16, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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new rig... memory question

Asus's website says their P4P800-E only supports 400MHz...
- bplamondon
- Post #9
- Jul 16, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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new rig... memory question

Guess I would need to switch motherboards then cause the ASUS Board says it only supports DDR400mHz... and that is 500... how about This? MSI Board
- bplamondon
- Post #7
- Jul 16, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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new rig... memory question

So if I do overclock, what memory would you recommend that would be in the 350 or less price range Oh and thanks for the advice thus far.
- bplamondon
- Post #5
- Jul 16, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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new rig... memory question

K, Ill switch to northwood (what is the purpose of prescott chips then?) I dont really do much image, video or sound editing... so stick with the 1Gb low latency Corsair then?
- bplamondon
- Post #3
- Jul 16, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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new rig... memory question

This is the machine Im building at the end of the summer. Suggestions are welcome and I have one question below. [EDIT] Changed to Northwood. P4 3.0C 800FSB ASUS P4S800E Deluxe 1Gb Corsair XMS Twinx1024 Ultra low latency PC3200 DDR (2-2-2-5) ATI X800 Pro 256Mb GDDR3 (Or should I go with a...
- bplamondon
- Thread
- Jul 16, 2004
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Computer Building

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