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Discussion in 'New Build / Upgrade Advice' started by Exfoliate, Jul 30, 2005.

  1. Exfoliate

    Exfoliate Geek Trainee

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    Well I've compiled a list of pretty much everything I'd like to get for a massive upgrade. I won't have the cash to buy it all up front but I can get most of it at least.


    Update RAIDMAX ATX-901WB Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
    Model #: ATX-901WB

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    $100.99 $100.99

    Update Thermaltake Thunderblade A1926 120mm Sleeve Blue LED Light Cooling Fan - Retail
    Model #: Thunderblade A1926

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    $10.99 $10.99

    Update EPoX EP-9NPA+Ultra Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
    Model #: EP-9NPA+Ultra

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    $107.50 $107.50

    Update MSI RX800-TD256E Radeon X800 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
    Model #: RX800-TD256E

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    $239.00 $239.00

    Update COOLMAX CR-450B ATX 450W "140mm Fan" Power Supply - Retail
    Model #: CR-450B

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    $44.95 $44.95

    Update OCZ Gold Series 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model OCZ4001024ELDCGE-K - Retail
    Model #: OCZ4001024ELDCGE-K

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    $139.50 $139.50

    Update SAMSUNG 990DF-Black 19" CRT Monitor D-Sub - Retail
    Model #: SyncMaster 990df

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    $179.00 $179.00

    Update ARCTIC COOLING FREEZER64 ACFZ64 80mm Ceramic Cooling Fan/Heatsink - Retail
    Model #: ACFZ64

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    $35.99 $35.99
    Subtotal: $857.92

    That plus a 3800 X2 processor once they come in stock:)
    What do you all think? I can't really afford to spend much more but if you know of better products feel free to spit them out. Thanks.
     
  2. zRoCkIsAdDiCtInG

    zRoCkIsAdDiCtInG HWF Guitar Freak

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    awesome ex, the only thing that id look into maybe was a G90fb+ monitor too/

    for that raidmax case too, you can get a nice lian li, and you know how those look after modding (drooling)
     
  3. Exfoliate

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    Thanks! Well I'm not crazy about the Lian's, not being accostumed to using dremels and "nibbler" tools I don't want to screw it up. I personally think they're way over priced for a drab case but that's just me.
    *goes to check out monitor*
     
  4. Exfoliate

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    Pretty good moniter Z but I don't see it being any better than the Samsung? Worse dot pitch for one.
     
  5. n0chi

    n0chi Geek Trainee

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    i like the mobo selection.. im thinking of getting the same one :)
     
  6. max12590

    max12590 Masterful Geek

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    B said to definately not buy an Epox and I tend to respect what he says. Also I would go higher on the video card.
     
  7. ninja fetus

    ninja fetus I'm a thugged out gangsta

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    I don't like the case, makes me think of a acura. Motherboard-not too sure.
     
  8. Nic

    Nic Sleepy Head

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    Ex you change your pc more than I changed my socks! :good: upgrade though
     
  9. Willz

    Willz MiCrO$oFt $uK$ :D

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    omg, $857.92 for all that, that will maKE one hell of an ace system, well better than my pentium 4 rust bucket anyway, wich is £483.934, wow that is very cheap, is it possible to build somthing like that for about the same price with just looking on uk online stores?

    oh well with one of those processors the price then would be about £999 then, or with a 3500+ amd 64 it would be about £600, if its possible in uk stores.
     
  10. max12590

    max12590 Masterful Geek

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    I seriously doubt it. Everything is more expensive in Europe. I went over there and was paying 6 USD for a hamburger.
     
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  11. Matt555

    Matt555 iMod

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    yeah its all relative, say the exchange rate is $1.50=£1 (for example) something in the US which costs $15 wont necessarily cost £10 in the U.K it could cost £15 or more over here making it more expensive over here.
     
  12. max12590

    max12590 Masterful Geek

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    Yea, exchange rates suck. Oh well. It also has to do with inflation. Don't know too terribly much about economics though. At least I'm taking Principles of Business.
     
  13. Exfoliate

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    Man I thought that was like the ultimate mobo for the price. Everyone I've talked to on other sites seemed to think it was really slick. Gets great reviews on Newegg. I would just go with the DFI lanparty series but I've heard some bad things about stability:(
    Yeah I do change my upgrade ideas a lot Nic:D
    :p, yeah the case is an aquired case, I just find my current one to be a beast, a dying one at that with the lights going on me and the poor airflow. I sort of see what you mean about that case, I don't really like the "head lights" either.
     
  14. Willz

    Willz MiCrO$oFt $uK$ :D

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    in mcdonalds you can get £1,99 and £1 burgers (pound saver menu), ah but there cheap small crap, i bet there huge in america
     
  15. Exfoliate

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    Hey B could you coment on EPox as I'm a little concerned now, thanks:)
     
  16. Willz

    Willz MiCrO$oFt $uK$ :D

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    EPox :ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss ?
     
  17. Nic

    Nic Sleepy Head

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    Uhh like text :S
     
  18. Willz

    Willz MiCrO$oFt $uK$ :D

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    what, i dont udnerstand :s
     
  19. Exfoliate

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    Your guys really lost me here... Still waiting on an EPoX explanation that makes sense:p
     
  20. pelvis_3

    pelvis_3 HWF Member For Life

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    I dont mind epox but basically Poxy, crap, s***house, junk!
    (I dont actually think that) but my friends do!
     

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