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GIGABYTE 965P DS3 - F7 BIOS

Thanks for the post, but that's only 667 speed and I don't want to overclock the memory. Besides, it's $250 and I'd be paying a premium for the 4-4-4 timings which aren't particularly important to me. I can get 2X1024 PC6400 Corsair XMS (5-5-5-12) at newegg (or ZZF) right now for $230. I'll...
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- Post #18
- Oct 15, 2006
- Forum: Motherboards
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GIGABYTE 965P DS3 - F7 BIOS

Anyone have a current list of PC6400 2X1024 memory compatible with the DS3 and S3? I'm looking for any decent PC6400 that, at the most will get pushed to about 850. I don't plan to mess with the timings. 5-5-5 is fine. I just can't seem to get a straight anwer on the OCZ. With newly...
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- Post #16
- Oct 15, 2006
- Forum: Motherboards
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GIGABYTE 965P DS3 - F7 BIOS
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- Post #15
- Oct 15, 2006
- Forum: Motherboards
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*** Official Gigabyte P965-DS3 Thread ***

Has anyone come up with a comprehensive list on stable PC6400 for this board? I'm looking to order but I can't get consistent answers on memory compatibilty and with prices what they are it's going to cost a premium for peace of mind and extra performance&quality I don't need. Basically I'm...
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- Post #442
- Oct 15, 2006
- Forum: Motherboards
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How much memory do I really need?

MadBadger, Oh man, now you've got me confused too. I found some GTO vs. 1900xt reviews: http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/evga_e-geforce_7900_gto/default.asp This one isn't in english and it seems to contradic the firindsquad data in favor of the GTO...
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- Post #54
- Oct 13, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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How much memory do I really need?

Thanks Pabster, but I'm not sure the Accelero fits: http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=27&threadid=1942552&enterthread=y
- khenderson
- Post #53
- Oct 13, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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How Noisey Is it?

Thanks for that tip Sparky JJO. I'm seriously considering it. The 1900XT 256mb seems very comparable to the 7900 GTO with the edge maybe going to the 1900xt. I'm sure the 1900xt 256 mb is louder and hotter than the 7900gto, but I wonder how the 7900gto compares to the HIS 1900xt for sound and...
- khenderson
- Post #7
- Oct 13, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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How much memory do I really need?

----I've also read about how loud the 1900XT is and was a little concerned with that myself. I guess it depends on the case that you have. I started a new post about the noisey x1900 256 in this same forum just today. SparkyJJO gave me a link for a one with a quiet fan, but it comes at a...
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- Post #49
- Oct 12, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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How Noisey Is it?

Looking to upgrade my graphics card and I'm not interested in SLI/Crossfire. I've had my eye on something like a x1900xt 256 or the 512 version. However, people seem to complain a lot about how loud this card is and I'm hoping to keep noise under control. I've looked at the Geforce line, but...
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- Thread
- Oct 12, 2006
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Computer Building
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How much memory do I really need?

And oh, Madbadger, You probably saw this arleady but here's a good guide to testing that rig once you put it together: http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=28&threadid=1901991&enterthread=y
- khenderson
- Post #47
- Oct 12, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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How much memory do I really need?

Hey MadBadger, I read your latest post under the mid range guide comments. The recap was helpful for me just to hear someone say it out loud. My system goals are a little different than yours as I'm not interested in future proofing. I've bulit a few PCs over the last few years and it...
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- Post #46
- Oct 12, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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How much memory do I really need?

I was worried about the OCZ... thanks for the warning. Looks like MadBadger found a nice deal on the 2gig version. I'm gonna have to think about it. When you say "you may have to have a 1.8v stick avail to post the bios" are you referring to the problem the S3 has with OCZ or were you...
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- Post #44
- Oct 10, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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How much memory do I really need?

Thanks MB, I'll seriously consider it. Saw you over at Jarreds guide. Have you decided on your mem yet?
- khenderson
- Post #43
- Oct 10, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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How much memory do I really need?

I think I'll go OCZ Gold 2Gig DDR-800 for $220 (if the price stays long enough for me to make up my mind... he he). I certianly plan to overclock the E6400, but not necessarily the system ram. Just for newbie clarity, if I run the FSB at 400 and double that for 800 for the system ram rated at...
- khenderson
- Post #37
- Oct 10, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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How much memory do I really need?

Acanthus, Thanks for the advice, I really am ready to take it. Looking at some of the cheapest DDR-533 at New egg, $105 (shipped) seems about the going rate for a 1 gig stick of ddr-533, but there is a rebate deal for PQI Power memory that goes for $180 shipped (after rebates). Don't know if...
- khenderson
- Post #33
- Oct 8, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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How much memory do I really need?

Even with two sticks, don't you also have to have dual channel (sycronous) setup in the bios by using the same (unmultiplied) FSB for both CPU and System memory?
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- Post #26
- Oct 8, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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How much memory do I really need?

>Neither of those is really important, crap ddr2 533 at horrible timings is only about 10% >slower than the most expensive stuff you can buy on Core2, even less on AMD. >Youre much better off spending the extra money elsewhere, like the video card. Well, that's the hypothesis I started...
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- Post #24
- Oct 8, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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How much memory do I really need?

Man, now I'm even confused by the basic terms. One says "Desktop" memory and the other is "System". Is there a difference? I must be missing something obvious. G.SKILL 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5400) Desktop Memory - Retail...
- khenderson
- Post #22
- Oct 8, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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How much memory do I really need?

acegazda, I appreciate your advice and the advice of others here regarding how MUCH ram to get. I'll consider my options on that front. As for the G.Skill, let me see if I understand... If I get DDR-667 doesn't that mean I'll be running a FSB of 333 max? And then, in turn, doesn't...
- khenderson
- Post #10
- Oct 8, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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How much memory do I really need?

Thanks for the post Ixskllr: As you say, future proofing is a crap shoot and it's never paid off for me so I'm not looking to speed more to make this puppy upgradable. The one exception might be buying one 1G stick now and waiting a couple monts for the second, but I see no reason to believe...
- khenderson
- Post #3
- Oct 8, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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How much memory do I really need?

EDIT: I'm top posting this edit in hopes of catching everyone's eye: First, thanks for the many replies and patience with my newbie confusion on this issue. Between this thread and others in this forum I think I've learned a lot. Even so, let me redirect here just a bit. Let's say...
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- Thread
- Oct 7, 2006
- Replies: 54
- Forum: Computer Building
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Hows Antec's P150/Solo for Overclocking?

Modestninja, I'm not sure how the A64 temps compares to my target system, but it's nice to have the feedback. What brand of fan did you use and hows the noise? Did you actually get the 100mm Scythe to fit? I've heard there was some trouble with this size fan being used in 92mm mounts in...
- khenderson
- Post #12
- Oct 3, 2006
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Hows Antec's P150/Solo for Overclocking?

Thanks Sanitydc, that's exactly the kind of real world data I was looking for. In fact your setup is almost exactly what I'm looking to get. I don't want to get involved with the extra expense and noise of agressive overclocking so I'll avoid the CPU cooler. (As you said the CPU makes...
- khenderson
- Post #11
- Oct 3, 2006
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Hows Antec's P150/Solo for Overclocking?

Zepper, I found the thread you were talking about and have been investigaging the cases you suggested. So far I don't think I've seen any with quite as much reputation for quiet as the P150, but your links were a good resource I'm still exploring. I might have to go with something with more...
- khenderson
- Post #10
- Oct 3, 2006
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Hows Antec's P150/Solo for Overclocking?

I certainly hope you're right as that would open up my options and save me some cash. However, I'd really like to hear some examples of this case in use. The P150 comes stocked only with one rear 120mm fan so it's hard to believe that would be enough to keep things cool. I just don't have...
- khenderson
- Post #4
- Oct 2, 2006
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Hows Antec's P150/Solo for Overclocking?

I'm looking to follow Jarred Walton's recent (and very helpful) Anandtech "upper midrange intel" buying guide article. This system is built around a E6400 OCed to around 3 Ghz with a X1900 GT 256mb, although I plan to substitue something like the X1900XT 256MB...
- khenderson
- Thread
- Oct 2, 2006
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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PSU&Mem for Milder OCer

Regarding the P150 vs. P180 case, you're starting to sway me. With the savings in cost from the 180+PSU, I'm in a good position to treat myself to the nicer graphics card (gaming being a primary priority for me). I wonder though if that 3rd fan makes a big difference in case heat. How does...
- khenderson
- Post #9
- Sep 29, 2006
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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PSU&Mem for Milder OCer

Thanks for the post beachboy >That Fortron 550 would be a good choice and is not overkill. I'm getting some mixed signals on the power needed. I know the conroes draw less than older intel CPUs, but a X1900XT 256MB might be pretty hungry. >As far as RAM goes, I recommend Corsair or...
- khenderson
- Post #7
- Sep 28, 2006
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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PSU&Mem for Milder OCer

Thanks for the post Bobthelost, >If you want low noise and a decent PSU then check out the P150, it's a quieter case design than the P180. I like the P150, but wasn't sure the 430 would be enough and I'd assume that if it's quieter it's because it has one less fan than the P180 despite the...
- khenderson
- Post #6
- Sep 28, 2006
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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PSU&Mem for Milder OCer

Wow, 3.sGhz! It's encouraging to hear your 430 is able to push that and your 7900GTX, but I thought memory timings would be at least something to look at. Are you OCing your memory and, if you know it off hand, do you know what temps you're running for CPU and/or case? Thanks for the post.
- khenderson
- Post #5
- Sep 28, 2006
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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PSU&Mem for Milder OCer

Looking to build a system around Anandtech's current midrange guide for "upgraded Intel Midrange": http://www.anandtech.com/guides/showdoc.aspx?i=2839&p=5 E6400 Gigabyte GA-P965-S3 X1900GT 256MB, possibly substituting X1900XT 256MB For the case I'm leaning to Antecs P-180 with 3 120mm...
- khenderson
- Thread
- Sep 28, 2006
- Replies: 8
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking

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