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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: oboe on July 22, 2009, 06:15:21 AM
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Thinking of putting together a new system for the next AH2 release; here's what I came up with. I've built my own AH systems before but am I in no means an expert, so I'm looking for your advice/tips and anything I've missed. I do enjoy the challenge of building it myself. I'm planning on using WinXP Media Center which was previously installed on one of my sons' computers. I can get all this for under $900:
ANTEC THREE HUNDRED (black) ATX tower case no power supply
OCZ OCZ700SXS stealth xtreme Power Supply
GIGABYTE GA-EP45T-UD3LR Intel p45 chipset ATX form factor 1xPCI-E(x16)/4xpci-e/2xpci/4xddr3 w/sata2 raid,lan(gb),1394,usb 2.0 & audio
CORE 2 DUO E8400 3.0G (1333Mhz)
OCZ 4GB KIT OCZ3P13334GK
EVGA 512-P3-N879-TR geforce 9800 GTX+ 512mb gddr3 pci-e 2.0x16 hdcp ready sli
WD 500gb WD5000AAKS SATA-300 16mb 7200rpm hard drive
SAMSUNG SHS223B/BE Black SATA 22x double layer DVD+-rw drive
MICROSOFT wireless optical desktop 700 keyboard & optical mouse
Thx help
Acer V223wbmd Black 22" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 2500:1
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Suggest:
Antec 900 - more fans = better cooling and it's a bit deeper...the 9800 GTX is a LARGE card that requires 11" (front to back) of space...not counting the 5"+ you'll need for front bays.
Hard Drive - consider the Western Digital 500 WD5001AALS
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Going along with what Max said. You may not have the room in a 300 case, the 900 is larger but for the same money the NZXT Tempest is a lot roomier inside, has more fans. Has higher review ratings.
The MB is the lower end of the GA-EP45T-UD3P. This is a much stronger board for a few dollars more.
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Wireless key board may not go well with AH or online gaming.
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Going along with what Max said. You may not have the room in a 300 case, the 900 is larger but for the same money the NZXT Tempest is a lot roomier inside, has more fans. Has higher review ratings.
The MB is the lower end of the GA-EP45T-UD3P. This is a much stronger board for a few dollars more.
TD, the EP45-UD3P seems to support only DDR2, not DDR3, is that correct? And it is still considered a stronger board than the EP45T-UD3LR?
Will be adjusting my build--thanks for the help, guys.
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TD, the EP45-UD3P seems to support only DDR2, not DDR3, is that correct? And it is still considered a stronger board than the EP45T-UD3LR?
Will be adjusting my build--thanks for the help, guys.
The GA-EP45T-UD3P is DDR3 and the GA-EP45-UD3P is DDR2. This boards rock! The GA-EP45T-UD3P is starting to become hard to find. I asked my Gigabyte rep if they were retiring the board and he said not yet. So if you can find one get it. Yes the GA-EP45T-UD3P is a stronger board then the UD3LR.
TD
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Wireless key board may not go well with AH or online gaming.
While I have most of my keyboard inputs designated to my CH Fighterstick/Pro Throttle I use a few keyboard commands...landing gear being one of them. I use a Logitech wireless mouse & keyboard and have never had an issue.
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Did you call TilDeath and see what he could build for you within budget?
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Did you call TilDeath and see what he could build for you within budget?
TilDeath has a great rep here and I don't doubt he could build a fine machine within any budget. But I don't learn anything that way. I'd rather get in there and do it myself. If I was inclined to have a machine built for me, TilDeath would be my first choice, though.
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TilDeath has a great rep here and I don't doubt he could build a fine machine within any budget. But I don't learn anything that way. I'd rather get in there and do it myself. If I was inclined to have a machine built for me, TilDeath would be my first choice, though.
Lot of satisfaction in building one yourself! Done about 4 in the last 2 years. Wish I could build another but I don't know what I would do with it. It's like I'm always striving for the perfect machine and yearning for the knowledge.
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TilDeath has a great rep here and I don't doubt he could build a fine machine within any budget. But I don't learn anything that way. I'd rather get in there and do it myself. If I was inclined to have a machine built for me, TilDeath would be my first choice, though.
Yea, that's why I build my own rigs too.