I have the keyboard and I'm fairly happy with it. I thought I would utilize the many macro buttons but so far I've used very few of them. The detachable num keypad is nice if you use it a lot. The problem is you (at least I am) used to it being on the right so it's just something you'll have...
PCI Express x1 sound cards can be plugged into the x16 slots?
As for the other hardware, there's not going to be a whole lot in the system (see New Setup). I will probably expand on that in the future but for right now the only thing I have planned on going into the PCI slots is the video...
I was entertaining the thought of buying a sound card for my new setup but as I look at pictures of the motherboard (EVGA 132-BL-E758-A1), the only PCI Express X1 slot is right next to the top GPU slot. Since I don't have my parts yet I can't tell if a video card (XFX 4890) would overlap the X1...
I agree nearly 100% with darkenedsoul on this one. I have two hard drives currently, using one for OS and some apps while the second one is primarily games. That will be changing when I build my new computer.
Well, when my OS hard drive went down the tube I installed a new one and guess...
I never got nervous until my last build. It took forever to get it working right...well, operating would be the right word. I wasn't able to pinpoint the problem and it still has little quirks. It has made me apprehensive about my next build and my wife wishing I would just buy one from an...
Yeah, I've thought about getting a PSU from them but I do like the idea of modular ones. It won't be necessary for the case I'm going to get as I'm only going to have two hard drives so there's room to stick the unused cables.
I still can't make any decision until that dang money comes in...
So you're saying the Enermax Revolution 850W is worth the extra $150? (Or the 950 at 165 more) I'll admit, it looks great and the fact it is 80Plus silver certified is great too. It's not like I don't have the funds for it. I will definitely keep that in mind.
I see the 1050W has a $55...
I know it was just an isolated incident with me but I had a bad experience with SLI in the past and didn't really want to go down that road again. Now I'm more worried about the increase in noise and heat from two 285's than performance. I think the GPU is one I'm really not set on just yet...
I was just mentioning the amount of money I have to spend, not had to spend. I just did a quick build just off of newegg and it came out to $1450 after shipping. It helps that I already have a copy of vista and have my own monitor, keyboard and mouse to use.
I figure it'll last me at...
Here's what I've researched so far but it is definitely subject to change:
Case: CM HAF 932
PSU: 750W Corsair TX (allowing for plenty of room for expansion)
CPU: i7 920 (Will OC) + Prolimatech Megahalems cooler (still looking up fans)
Mobo: Not sure, may go with Evga (not the classified...
1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.
Almost exclusively gaming. I have a laptop for doing everything else. I may use Virtual PC or Sun's VirtualBox to play around with other operating systems and whatnot.
2. What YOUR budget is...
If people are interested in getting the BenQ G2400WD, ncixus.com is selling it for $254 but only until the 31st. Of course they gouge you with shipping ($34) but it's still $30-70 cheaper than anywhere I've seen so far. Just snagged one myself!
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