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New System Digg Topic • Tag topic on On del.icio.us • Technorati Search • Post to Slashdot You are currently in Hardware, Internet, Networking, Comms and Security Wed Nov 23, 2005 10:29 am Reply and quote this post I am ordering these parts over Thanksgiving and Christmas: (tell me what you think) Athlon 64 3000+ Venice ZipZoomFly- http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetai...uctCode=80699-5 Newegg- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16819103537 DFI LanParty UT nF4 Ultra-D ZipZoomFly- http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetai...ductCode=246486 Newegg- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16813136152 1 x 512MB Kingston HyperX (I already have 1 stick; getting another to have 1GB in D/C) Outpost- http://shop3.outpost.com/product/3645865?s...CH:MAIN_RSLT_PG eVGA 7800GT OC'ed @ 445/1070 ZipZoomFly- http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetai...ductCode=322739 (w/ Call of Duty 2) Newegg- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16814130247 (w/ nothing) Fortron Source AX-500 Newegg- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16817104934 Can anyone give me advice on what parts not to choose, etc? And if you find a cheaper price for the item online, please post it. Thanks. Last edited by Predator on Wed Nov 23, 2005 10:39 am; edited 1 time in total Contributed by Predator, Guest 510 iVirtua Loyalty Points • • • Back to Top Wed Nov 23, 2005 11:15 am Reply and quote this post I only shop Canadian sites so I can't really give you much help with price.  Other then that though it seems an excellent part selection. Oh, one thing.  I suspect you should be able to get the PSU for cheaper as I can find it for $99.96 CDN. Contributed by Myrdaal, iVirtua Ultimate Contributor 100 iVirtua Loyalty Points • View Profile • Send Private Message • Back to Top Thu Nov 24, 2005 5:12 pm Reply and quote this post I would consider getting an Opteron 144. It overclocks a lot better then the 3000+ and has more cache. Also, you can get that PSU a lot cheaper at actbuy and ewiz. Contributed by KoolDrew, iVirtua Ultimate Contributor 155 iVirtua Loyalty Points • View Profile • Send Private Message • Back to Top Thu Nov 24, 2005 8:42 pm Reply and quote this post Quote: I would consider getting an Opteron 144. It overclocks a lot better then the 3000+ and has more cache. Also, you can get that PSU a lot cheaper at actbuy and ewiz. Above my budget. Contributed by Predator, Guest 510 iVirtua Loyalty Points • • • Back to Top Thu Nov 24, 2005 9:53 pm Reply and quote this post If you buy the Fortron from ewiz I think you can afford the Opteron. ;) Contributed by KoolDrew, iVirtua Ultimate Contributor 155 iVirtua Loyalty Points • View Profile • Send Private Message • Back to Top Fri Nov 25, 2005 8:03 am Reply and quote this post Quote: If you buy the Fortron from ewiz I think you can afford the Opteron. ;) Too late man. 3000+ Venice is on the way. :) Contributed by Predator, Guest 510 iVirtua Loyalty Points • • • Back to Top Fri Nov 25, 2005 9:57 am Reply and quote this post Looks good... I can't believe that the 7800GT's are already $300!  I need a new computer ;). Contributed by Greg M., iVirtua Ultimate Contributor 100 iVirtua Loyalty Points • View Profile • Send Private Message • Back to Top Thu Dec 01, 2005 11:11 pm Reply and quote this post hey post your 3d mark scores!!!  BTW what framerate are you getting in games like BF2 or B&W2 ect Contributed by krazykaveman, iVirtua Ultimate Contributor 850 iVirtua Loyalty Points • View Profile • Send Private Message • Back to Top Sat Dec 17, 2005 4:41 pm Reply and quote this post I have the same processor - I like it. Runs at 30 C on the stock HSF and I can overclock it to 2Ghz without going over 40.. Contributed by timm, iVirtua Ultimate Contributor 100 iVirtua Loyalty Points • View Profile • Send Private Message • Back to Top Related Articles Sticky: [ Poll ] Which next-gen system? Need Help With a New System Some Upgrades to my System where to put a speaker system? Stereo System Going to Buy an Intel System Need Help Configuring a System? Favorite Console System Page 1 of 1

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