Is this a decent gaming system???

[ihaveacrappydell]

Ok, Thanks for all the advice. I have decided just to use some old XP64bit I have lying around. Then I will upgrade to 7 when I can get full version. Or if I'm too lazy ill just go for the 64bit 7 release candidate, and upgrade from there. I don't want to go back to using vista.

I have decided to scrap the raptor, as it goes over my budget which is already stretched. So instead I have just gone for 3 Samsung 1TB's, which will last me for ages in terms of space. Unless there is a similar HD wich is similar in price but better in any other way.

Also, as I am not really planning to overclock (im scared ill wreck some of my parts if I mess around with them haha), I have gotten rid of the Asus mobo, and switched to a Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4P LGA1366, X58, which seems to have a fairly good reputation, and it also saves me a bit of $$$.

Finally, I also downgraded to a eVGA GTX260+SSCEDITION, which is considerably cheaper from the price source I am using.

Thanks again

[ihaveacrappydell]

Oh and I have also changed the case. Going for the CM HAF 932 now XD. Is there any point to grab another brand CPU cooler for the i7?

[KarmaKiller]

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Originally Posted by pullmyfoot

the only reason I know is because I entered myself into a competition to win one last week

*offtopic*
I entered to win one a while ago, haven't heard anything back.
Did you enter to win the TKWR's AMD chips at Toms? Limited edition AMD Quad core that's estimated value is $999!
(entered that one too)

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Originally Posted by ihaveacrappydell

Oh and I have also changed the case. Going for the CM HAF 932 now XD. Is there any point to grab another brand CPU cooler for the i7?

[ihaveacrappydell]

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Originally Posted by KarmaKiller

I personally won't use a stock cooler. That's more of a personal preference though. A good after market cooler will cool better, and probably be more quiet. If budget is a factor though, it's not needed.

Ok, ill keep that in mind. Might go for a thermaltake CPU cooler if I can find one for a good price.

Thanks

[KarmaKiller]

Newegg.com - XIGMATEK Dark Knight-S1283V 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks

Newegg.com - Scythe MUGEN-2 SCMG-2000 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks

Those would suit your need, and really aren't that much.

[ihaveacrappydell]

Hoping it will fit and hoping I can find it (or something similar) I think I will have a look out for the XIGMATEK Dark Knight-S1283V 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler.
Thanks for that, and they are much cheaper then any of the other brand ones I had found

[pullmyfoot]

Quote:

Originally Posted by KarmaKiller

*offtopic*
I entered to win one a while ago, haven't heard anything back.
Did you enter to win the TKWR's AMD chips at Toms? Limited edition AMD Quad core that's estimated value is $999!
(entered that one too)




I personally won't use a stock cooler. That's more of a personal preference though. A good after market cooler will cool better, and probably be more quiet. If budget is a factor though, it's not needed.

nope. Local competition

to the original poster, the Gigabyte board you chose is very good

[ihaveacrappydell]

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Originally Posted by pullmyfoot

nope. Local competition

to the original poster, the Gigabyte board you chose is very good

Thanks for all the help then. Ill go for the Gigabyte board for sure.

[pullmyfoot]

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Originally Posted by ihaveacrappydell

Thanks for all the help then. Ill go for the Gigabyte board for sure.

yep, and if you want to try, its still a very good overclocking board (pretty much all the X58 boards are since they are high-end products).

[ihaveacrappydell]

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Originally Posted by pullmyfoot

yep, and if you want to try, its still a very good overclocking board (pretty much all the X58 boards are since they are high-end products).

Ok, Well I'm really not sure how to overclock, unless its through a simple program or something similar, but I will give it a go.
Thanks