Woo! New Computer time! - Page 3

Buba · September 5th, 2007, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by efoolution

I´ve updated from a 2500+ to a C2D6300, and the Changes are rather small under stuff like Office and Windows. So don´t expect armageddon ...

I had a similar upgrade, from a 2800+, though... It depends on your usage. I tend to have tons of office windows open when working (not that that happens a lot) and even though the amount of ram is the same, stuff switches abit faster and doesn't annoy one as much, IMHO.
I guess that the second core...

I was very pleasntly surprised by the speed Windows was installed, though images/smilies/wink.gif

Adunaphel · September 5th, 2007, 02:18 PM

I upgraded from a 2200+ to an E6600, and i can tell you, i can notice the difference in everything i do.

Paco · September 5th, 2007, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Adunaphel

if you're going to bash something, do it for the right reasons.

Did you read my previous post?

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Originally Posted by Paco

I'm not trying to bash your choice of case. It has good expandability and the integrated liquid cooling is nice if that's the cooling solution you prefer.

Who's bashing whom?

And upon further research, the case chassis is aluminum.
Newegg lists the case material as "Chassis: 1.0mm SECC Front door: Aluminum." I mistook the SECC as an acronym for some type of plastic, but it actually means steel (Steel, Electrogalvanized, ColdRolled, Coil).

So I guess it's some amalgamation of steel/aluminum with an aluminum door.

Regardless, after perusing that article I like the tool-less fan and hdd mounts as well as the expandability, I'm trepid about the front mounted radiator, and I'll pass on the acrylic window and the "upgrade to BTX" option.

Adunaphel · September 5th, 2007, 02:33 PM

There's steel and aluminium versions of the case, both have aluminium panels, the difference is in the chassis. They differ mostly in weight, the aluminium versions are just heavy (usually around 8-10kg) while the steel versions weigh even twice that. And i'm sorry for bashing, but i get terribly pissed off when people hate stuff for completely the wrong reasons and make terribly misinformed remarks about them.

cvrefugee · September 5th, 2007, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Vette Boss

Different platforms use different sockets, Intel has two or three sockets for server and laptop use.

I know, that's why I only listed major desktop sockets. Intel goes much longer without f*cking everyone over with some new BS socket design. I only buy AMD for ultra-budget builds, Intel for anything else.

MXM · September 5th, 2007, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TechZ

Aww AMD... images/smilies/sad.gif

A-Data RAM, reliable brand? I've not heard much about it.

Have fun! And you took less time than MXM to decide all this.

a) you don't know that!

b) It only took me 2 days images/smilies/mad.gif

Not even full 2 days.

Those basdards on IRC are making fun of me images/smilies/sad.gif

It's not like you get to spend 1000€ every day, might as well think a bit about what to get. Unlike rest of you I don't keep every new product in mind, making plans months before deciding to buy, so there's a lot of reading and asking around to be done...

Blind_Io · September 5th, 2007, 07:40 PM

MXM,

Neither did I, I got plenty of input from my fellow geeks who actually read the trade magazines and such.

cvrefugee · September 5th, 2007, 10:48 PM

One thing I forgot to mention, since you got a watercooling case, why not overclock that sucker? I mean, people are overclocking on air just fine, so you should have even more incentive with a watercooled system.

jeffy777 · September 5th, 2007, 10:54 PM

With todays CPUs being such great overclockers, I think it's foolish not to overclock, especially if you have watercooling. I got another half a Ghz out of my C2D (2.4Ghz to 2.9Ghz) and that's just on air. And I could go even higher if I wanted to. And yes I noticed a difference, especially in games such as Colin McRae DiRT, which is a VERY CPU intensive game.

Blind_Io · September 5th, 2007, 11:02 PM

Can I IM you once I get it built and pick your brain about overclocking? I've never done it before and I'm a bit worried about wrecking my system

Buba · September 5th, 2007, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MXM

b) It only took me 2 days images/smilies/mad.gif

Not even full 2 days.

Those basdards on IRC are making fun of me

Yeah right. When the Bioshack crack came out you were starting, and it took me 3 days to complete it. Came back to IRC and you still were fidgeting... After all its really funny... Like a running gag... Should make that your Trademark... The Porsche owning Tech n00b images/smilies/wink.gif

(I reckon you know its all fun and games...)

Vette Boss · September 5th, 2007, 11:13 PM

Blind Io, I've got a similar system to your upgrade, but it's a socket 939 chip. I can help you overclocking a bit if you need, AM2 and 939 are very similar.

Blind_Io · September 5th, 2007, 11:18 PM

Thanks guys. Once I get it built and get it broken in I'll probably start a thread to get some tips.

I love this forum, it's not often you find an online community this size that is as tight-knit and helpful.

epp_b · September 6th, 2007, 02:15 AM

Wow, enjoy that killer machine!

matt2000 · September 6th, 2007, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Vette Boss

Blind Io, I've got a similar system to your upgrade, but it's a socket 939 chip. I can help you overclocking a bit if you need, AM2 and 939 are very similar.

i have a 939 chip too. if i wanted to upgrade mine, would it be worth buying a new mobo and RAM, or should i just try to find a 939 processor to fit in the mobo i have now? i don't think i will get much for the processor, ram and mobo together, even though it's an Asus A8n32-SLi board images/smilies/sad.gif

jeffy777 · September 6th, 2007, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Blind_Io

Can I IM you once I get it built and pick your brain about overclocking? I've never done it before and I'm a bit worried about wrecking my system

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Originally Posted by Blind_Io

Thanks guys. Once I get it built and get it broken in I'll probably start a thread to get some tips.

I love this forum, it's not often you find an online community this size that is as tight-knit and helpful.

Right on man, just let us know images/smilies/thumbup.gif

MXM · September 6th, 2007, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Buba

Yeah right. When the Bioshack crack came out you were starting, and it took me 3 days to complete it. Came back to IRC and you still were fidgeting... After all its really funny... Like a running gag... Should make that your Trademark... The Porsche owning Tech n00b images/smilies/wink.gif

(I reckon you know its all fun and games...)

And so you concluded that all that time was spent discussing pc hardware nonstop? images/smilies/dry.gif

I started on saturday afternoon. I sent an order on sunday evening. You whole bunch are just jealous because I get to buy new toys images/smilies/mad.gif

September 5th, 2007, 02:18 PM	#42
Adunaphel Global Moderator Joined: Jan 18th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: [ˈne:dərlɑnt] Age: 29 Posts: 3,597 Car: 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E (W201) Rep Power: 67	I upgraded from a 2200+ to an E6600, and i can tell you, i can notice the difference in everything i do. __________________ 01001001 00100000 01000001 01001101 00100000 01010100 01001000 01000101 00100000 01010011 01010100 01001001 01000111 Last edited by Adunaphel; September 5th, 2007 at 02:21 PM.. Reason: spellinknazi

September 5th, 2007, 02:33 PM	#44
Adunaphel Global Moderator Joined: Jan 18th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: [ˈne:dərlɑnt] Age: 29 Posts: 3,597 Car: 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E (W201) Rep Power: 67	There's steel and aluminium versions of the case, both have aluminium panels, the difference is in the chassis. They differ mostly in weight, the aluminium versions are just heavy (usually around 8-10kg) while the steel versions weigh even twice that. And i'm sorry for bashing, but i get terribly pissed off when people hate stuff for completely the wrong reasons and make terribly misinformed remarks about them. __________________ 01001001 00100000 01000001 01001101 00100000 01010100 01001000 01000101 00100000 01010011 01010100 01001001 01000111

September 5th, 2007, 07:40 PM	#47
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 01:23 AM Location: Richmond, California, USA Age: 28 Posts: 9,076 Car: 2004 Honda Civic Coupe 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 121	MXM, Neither did I, I got plenty of input from my fellow geeks who actually read the trade magazines and such. __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

September 5th, 2007, 10:54 PM	#49
jeffy777 Joined: Feb 8th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: US Age: 27 Posts: 5,662 Car: '04 Toyota Sienna, crippled people like vans.... Rep Power: 53	With todays CPUs being such great overclockers, I think it's foolish not to overclock, especially if you have watercooling. I got another half a Ghz out of my C2D (2.4Ghz to 2.9Ghz) and that's just on air. And I could go even higher if I wanted to. And yes I noticed a difference, especially in games such as Colin McRae DiRT, which is a VERY CPU intensive game. __________________ A man named Jeffy once said, "If laziness is craziness, then I've lost my marbles...and I don't feel like trying to find them."

September 5th, 2007, 11:02 PM	#50
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 01:23 AM Location: Richmond, California, USA Age: 28 Posts: 9,076 Car: 2004 Honda Civic Coupe 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 121	Can I IM you once I get it built and pick your brain about overclocking? I've never done it before and I'm a bit worried about wrecking my system __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

September 5th, 2007, 10:48 PM	#48
cvrefugee Joined: Aug 16th, 2004 Last Online: 02:15 AM Location: Corona, CA Age: 28 Posts: 3,450 Car: 2005 Scion xB Rep Power: 60	One thing I forgot to mention, since you got a watercooling case, why not overclock that sucker? I mean, people are overclocking on air just fine, so you should have even more incentive with a watercooled system.

September 5th, 2007, 11:13 PM	#52
Vette Boss Joined: Nov 14th, 2004 Last Online: 05:38 AM Location: United States, Britain, in time Age: 23 Posts: 3,027 Car: Nissan Altima 3.5-litre SE Rep Power: 36	Blind Io, I've got a similar system to your upgrade, but it's a socket 939 chip. I can help you overclocking a bit if you need, AM2 and 939 are very similar. __________________ 2003 Nissan Altima 3.5SE SHIFT_the future

September 5th, 2007, 11:18 PM	#53
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 01:23 AM Location: Richmond, California, USA Age: 28 Posts: 9,076 Car: 2004 Honda Civic Coupe 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 121	Thanks guys. Once I get it built and get it broken in I'll probably start a thread to get some tips. I love this forum, it's not often you find an online community this size that is as tight-knit and helpful. __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

September 6th, 2007, 02:15 AM	#54
epp_b n00b of the year Joined: Jun 23rd, 2006 Last Online: 05:41 AM Location: Canadaland :) Posts: 4,907 Car: 1995 Nissan 240SX Rep Power: 45	Wow, enjoy that killer machine!