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post #161 of 397
11/25/07 at 8:40am
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I think I might go with the ASUS P5K Premium, get the extra's, now it's time to find out the mods I can do this..

Hopefully I'll be able to use the chipset heatsinks and fans I have.
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post #162 of 397
11/25/07 at 3:07pm
So, GBQ, why a P35 board when the X38's are available? I know they are not that different, just curious.
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post #163 of 397
11/25/07 at 3:31pm
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So, GBQ, why a P35 board when the X38's are available? I know they are not that different, just curious.

Ahh yes, the X38 boards. I suggest looking at those GBQ, it'll elongate the system life.
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post #164 of 397
12/3/07 at 10:17pm
The DFI board, albeit GREEN, is a great clocker - AND stable....

I will probably go this way unless the new December boards change my mind.
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post #165 of 397
12/4/07 at 3:56pm
What diameter sleeve did you use to cover the creative ribbon? Did it come in the sleeve kit?
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post #166 of 397
12/5/07 at 4:16am
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What diameter sleeve did you use to cover the creative ribbon? Did it come in the sleeve kit?

It came in the kit and I don't really know what diameter I used. I just used whatever worked.
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post #167 of 397
12/5/07 at 9:20am
Have you decided on a MB yet?
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post #168 of 397
12/5/07 at 4:18pm
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By the time I get the money a mobo the new 780i's will be out. I do know it will be DD2 compatible. I like the Maximus Formula, or the striker 2 formula.
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post #169 of 397
12/6/07 at 2:55pm
Did you get all the waterblocks/heat sinks finished?
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post #170 of 397
12/6/07 at 3:05pm
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Originally Posted by DarqHelmet View Post
Did you get all the waterblocks/heat sinks finished?

I need to get the mosfet heatsinks and whichever gpu block I need for the 9000 series nvidia card comes out.

I have the cpu block, nb and sb finished.
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post #171 of 397
12/6/07 at 3:13pm
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I need to get the mosfet heatsinks and whichever gpu block I need for the 9000 series nvidia card comes out. I have the cpu block, nb and sb finished.
I can not wait to see this rig up and running. FINISH IT ALREADY!!!
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post #172 of 397
12/6/07 at 3:32pm
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I'm poor.
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post #173 of 397
12/6/07 at 3:36pm
So am I. Then again I am not building a desktop right now. Just a Desk.
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post #174 of 397
12/6/07 at 3:40pm
This is definitely NOT a cheap hobby. I've built some drag cars that were cheaper!
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post #175 of 397
12/7/07 at 5:02am
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Well I just ordered this tonight.



http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16823114005

RAZER Lycosa on sale for $69.99
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post #176 of 397
12/7/07 at 1:27pm
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Well I just ordered this tonight. http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16823114005 RAZER Lycosa on sale for $69.99
Damn, that is a good looking Keyboard. Give a mini review of it when you get it. How the keys feel, brightness of backlights, how well the media keys work, etc.
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post #177 of 397
12/18/07 at 7:18am
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So far so good on the keyboard. My girlfriend used my comp to check her ebay and wants one too. The keys fell great.

Media keys are fine, very touchy though. only downside with the media, is I can't add another media player to it.

The keys and bezel around the keyboard attract dirt and oil really easily and you really need the backlighting on all the time, or you won't see the keys.

I have my bluetooth mouse connected to it. So far I love this keyboard.
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post #178 of 397
12/18/07 at 7:24am
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Now, I'm in a situation with what to buy next...

I'm hoping to have around 900, by the end of Dec. I really would like my monitor, but.. I doubt my current pc could handle 28" at 1900x1200, I know I could lower it, but that would be ugly... Now that the evga 780i is out, I'm thinking of going back to nvidia for sli, but I'm waiting for reviews using the Q9450+ and I still need to save alittle extra for the Q9450, because I'm sure prices will be jacked up also. Newegg has raised their prices of the 780i three times today, it's up to $289.99, evga direct is $259.99

I won't be getting this done by Feb.... Taxes
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post #179 of 397
12/18/07 at 2:35pm
What about going to a 24 inch LCD at 1920x1200 and setting the rest aside for the 780i.
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post #180 of 397
12/18/07 at 2:40pm
I'd say wait on the 780i, over at [H] theres a giant thread about the 780i and the problems it's been having on other people's setups. Not saying all of their boards are bad, but sometimes companies tend to rush out their parts to get them on the market, but they aren't fully as stable as they should be
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