PC build

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This PC really fits well into my budget. But I thought I check in to
see what everyone thought before I close the deal. All roughly NewEgg
prices. Btw, will the E6750 overclock easily? It will be my first
attempt at OC'ing.

MoBo: GIGABYTE GA-P35C-DS3R
160
CPU: E6750 Core2Duo 2.66GHz
190
GPU: MSI NX8600GTS 256MB
150
RAM: OCZ SLI-Ready Edition (2 x 1GB) DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500)
120
PSU/Case: Antec Sonata III
130
 
Rory Deol said:
This PC really fits well into my budget. But I thought I check in
to see what everyone thought before I close the deal. All roughly
NewEgg prices.
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You probably need to specify what applications it will be used for,
if you are seeking the best advice.
 
You probably need to specify what applications it will be used for,
if you are seeking the best advice.
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Sorry about that. I will be using it for basic college purposes. No 3-
D rendering. I expect to use Photoshop CS3 and Adobe Premier (but not
too heavy on the video editing). Most of the time it will be used for
gaming or internet. I also will get a TV tuner to make this my TV as
well. Other than that I will be burning quite a few DVD's, I already
have the optical drives. The screen it will display on is a 32" Sony
Bravia, if that matters.
 
Rory Deol said:
This PC really fits well into my budget. But I thought I check in to
see what everyone thought before I close the deal.
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MoBo: GIGABYTE GA-P35C-DS3R
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I just built one on the DS4. I think the on-board Firewire is the main
difference, but there may be others. Does the DS3R have 1033 FSB and 45nm CPU
support?

CPU: E6750 Core2Duo 2.66GHz
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I went with the 6850, and am not yet overclocking.

I don't know how much these 2 upgrades will cost you, but they're worth
considering...
 
I just built one on the DS4. I think the on-board Firewire is the main
difference, but there may be others. Does the DS3R have 1033 FSB and 45nm CPU
support?
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From manufacturer website:

1. Supports Intel(R) Core(tm)2 Extreme Quad-Core / Core(tm)2 Duo / Intel(R)
Pentium(R) Extreme/ Intel(R) Pentium(R) D processors
2. Supports1333/1066/800 MHz FSB

DDR3:
1. 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 GB of system
memory
2. Dual channel memory architecture
3. Support for DDR3 1333*/1066/800 MHz memory modules

DDR2:
1. 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system
memory
2. Dual channel memory architecture
3. Support for DDR2 1066*/800/667 MHz memory modules

I am really taken by the support of both DDR2 and DDR3.
I went with the 6850, and am not yet overclocking.

I don't know how much these 2 upgrades will cost you, but they're worth
considering...
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I've been really eyeing that CPU as well. But, an extra $80 could go
towards the purchase of a wireless mouse/keyboard. To even out the
decision I was hoping to overclock the E6750 to about 3.2GHz. Though
I've never overclocked before and am not sure what kind of journey I
have ahead of me.
 
From manufacturer website:

1. Supports Intel(R) Core(tm)2 Extreme Quad-Core / Core(tm)2 Duo / Intel(R)
Pentium(R) Extreme/ Intel(R) Pentium(R) D processors
2. Supports1333/1066/800 MHz FSB

DDR3:
1. 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 4 GB of system
memory
2. Dual channel memory architecture
3. Support for DDR3 1333*/1066/800 MHz memory modules

DDR2:
1. 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system
memory
2. Dual channel memory architecture
3. Support for DDR2 1066*/800/667 MHz memory modules

I am really taken by the support of both DDR2 and DDR3.






I've been really eyeing that CPU as well. But, an extra $80 could go
towards the purchase of a wireless mouse/keyboard. To even out the
decision I was hoping to overclock the E6750 to about 3.2GHz. Though
I've never overclocked before and am not sure what kind of journey I
have ahead of me.
Click to expand...

When OC'ing, you'll need to get aquainted with some quality low-noise
fans :)

regards

JN
 
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rory Deol" <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 3:32 PM
Subject: Re: PC build

Sorry about that. I will be using it for basic college purposes. No 3-
D rendering. I expect to use Photoshop CS3 and Adobe Premier (but not
too heavy on the video editing). Most of the time it will be used for
gaming or internet. I also will get a TV tuner to make this my TV as
well. Other than that I will be burning quite a few DVD's, I already
have the optical drives. The screen it will display on is a 32" Sony
Bravia, if that matters.
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The Sony Bravia is a TV not a PC monitor, big diff in resolution.

Bravia 32" 1366 x 768 pixels
widescreen PC monitor 24" 1920 x 1200 pixels

you can do it but things won't look right, eveything will be "bigger" like
icons, text, scroll bars etc. You won't be able to sit up close like a PC
monitor.

if you are using it primarily for PC work get a 24" widescreen, their about
$400 and can be used as a TV
 
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