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MSI NX8800GT 512M OC GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
In terms of water cooling, what do you guys think of this:
Swiftech H20-220-APEX-GT CPU Liquid Cooling Kits - RetailI also looked at that mobo you talked about. Its like a 30 dollar difference but the reviews for the other one are better and I've seen the gigabyte one used on TomsHardware and Anandtech numerous times. If you use it and think its good, tell me otherwise.
This is my third computer that I will have built. Much of the knowledge I have has come from this boards so thank you guys. I'm trying to build a rig that'll basically handle Crysis at medium to high specs at 1900x1200 and be very resonable in price. Here is what I've come up with. FYI im recycling a case, hardrive, and monitor.
Mobo $90:GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX All Solid Capacitor Intel Motherboard - Retail
CPU $240 (OEM, still deciding on whether to get water cooling or quality air cooling): Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model HH80562PH0568M - OEM
GPU $185: MSI NX8800GT 512M OC GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
RAM $80: G.SKILL 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ - Retail
PSU $135: OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI ATX12V 700W Power Supply - Retail
Total: $700
I think this should be able to run things pretty smoothly. Now I have to decide between water cooling and air cooling. Does anyone know any good sites to get the neccessary parts/reccomendations on what to get? Thanks.
My employer wants to record and possibly post onto youtube some of the TV spots he has had. He has a mac mini. I've heard of EyeTV and some other products, but would these be optimal for taking a direct digital signal and quicking uploading the video to youtube? It said that the videos would be recorded in mpeg-2, would this be easy to put on youtube or would there be converting neccessary. If you have an answer please help--if you have used these products before it would be VERY helpful.
Thanks in advance.
Hey guys.
Firstly, I'm wondering if you guys have any insight as to the best time to buy a video card right now. I really want to get a 8800 gt right now but I feel like newegg might cut prices come new years day/eve.
I also want to know this because I'm wondering if a 8800gt, X2 3800 @2.6ghz, 2 gb DDR500, will run at medium to high settings in Crysis at 1900x1200.
Thanks for answering, know you get this a lot
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