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post #21 of 38
6/6/08 at 5:37am
You're buying the retail version of the cpu, so there should be a heatsink/fan included in the box. If you don't go crazy overclocking, the stock heatsink should be fine. That'll save a little.
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post #22 of 38
6/6/08 at 5:45pm
Looks like a good setup to me. Enjoy it

If you do go 3rd party heatsink, make sure to pick up some AS5 for an extra $5
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post #23 of 38
6/7/08 at 1:58am
Thread Starter 
updated things juust a bit:

HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148262
Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121231
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341010
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148069
MB: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131278
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115052

with coupons/rebates it comes to $430 shipped. ordering now.
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post #24 of 38
6/7/08 at 2:51am
Looks good, Doc!
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post #25 of 38
6/7/08 at 8:14am
I agree with Djembe!
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post #26 of 38
6/7/08 at 12:43pm
Sorry I missed this thread - been dealing with RL issues.
Looks like a solid build. I can't get over the price of DDR2 these days.
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post #27 of 38
6/7/08 at 1:57pm
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Originally Posted by Buck View Post
Sorry I missed this thread - been dealing with RL issues.
Looks like a solid build. I can't get over the price of DDR2 these days.
Yeah DDR2 is amazing recently especially since it's really still top of the line to some extent.

Hope everything in RL is going okay Buck
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post #28 of 38
6/7/08 at 2:43pm
Lots better.
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post #29 of 38
6/7/08 at 3:24pm
Thread Starter 
was kinda cool, that PSU pdonket posted turned out to have a $15 promotion/coupon code on it (EMCAGAFCC -if anyone else wants one for $40), combine that with free shipping (the earthwatts 430 was ~$10 shipping) and the $15 instant rebate and $40 mir and they were the same price after all discounts. love getting better gear for the same price.
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post #30 of 38
6/12/08 at 1:08am
Thread Starter 
all built but the power supply (scheduled delivery tomorrow).

kid's about beside himself waiting for this to be ready to play.
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post #31 of 38
6/12/08 at 7:49am
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Originally Posted by drlouis View Post
was kinda cool, that PSU pdonket posted turned out to have a $15 promotion/coupon code on it (EMCAGAFCC -if anyone else wants one for $40), combine that with free shipping (the earthwatts 430 was ~$10 shipping) and the $15 instant rebate and $40 mir and they were the same price after all discounts. love getting better gear for the same price.
Lucky guesses for the win!
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post #32 of 38
6/12/08 at 11:51am
Looking forward to the build, Doc.
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post #33 of 38
6/13/08 at 2:19am
Thread Starter 
if that means you want to see pics, I'll have to snap some of the finished build. we installed the PSU tonight, and made sure it would post & configured the BIOS settings. will install the OS tomorrow night.

The PSU screw holes didn't [quite] line up with the holes in the case, I had to "open 'em up a bit" with the trusty dremel. Otherwise the OS would be installed already. working 12 hr days sux sometimes.
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post #34 of 38
6/13/08 at 4:01am
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Originally Posted by Buck View Post
Sorry I missed this thread - been dealing with RL issues.
Looks like a solid build. I can't get over the price of DDR2 these days.
Doc your setup looks great. I know you said you just want bang for the buck, but you could keep the rig potent for a longer period and have slightly more upgradeability if you got a 1333 mhz fsb core 2 cpu/mobo. Of course that would probably run you about a hundred bucks extra for a 3ghz chip and board. Nevermind, just looked to hit reply and I saw you are already building the rig.
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post #35 of 38
6/28/08 at 3:14am
Thread Starter 
finally got around to cropping the pictures.

ok, ok I kept forgetting. anyway, here they are:

the guts:


The fantastic case


but he don't care what it looks like, he's just tickled pink that he can play all the games he's had his eye on.

thanks again for the help guys, it's worked out great!
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post #36 of 38
6/28/08 at 10:10am
It's always a great feeling to see the kids happy!
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post #37 of 38
6/28/08 at 1:46pm
kudos on the new rig drl!
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post #38 of 38
6/28/08 at 3:43pm
Happy Kids are the way to go
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