- Joined
- Jul 15, 2002
- Location
- California
First off, if I'm breaking any rules, feel free to simply delete this post, I own my own message boards and I know that I get ****ed off when people don't read the rules, but I'm totally stuck, nobody will be kind enough to explain (or isn't knowledgable enough to explain) everything I'm about to ask...
Ok, so I fell into a really nice job where it pays me about $360/week straight out the door, and since I'm a student with no expenses (no car, yet...), I am going to throw away my first month or two's paycheck's and delve into building one of those computers that's going to make people drool. I researched everything as much as I could (without my eyes beginning to bleed, etc.) and I came to a few decisions on my purchase, and here is the list:
That's the summation of my machine... Now, the problem I'm having is that darn PC3200 ram, it's quite the damned expensive item, and from what I'm being told is that if I get that ram, and all that nifty stuff, and put it in my puter, it's going to act as fast as PC2100... which sorta ****es me off, I want the incredible power, but I'm no overclocking genius. So I want you guys to explain to me in plain detail what you would do in this situation (No, I'm not changing anything other then ram situations, so don't go off the wall whining about my other selections, unless you provide something that is widely accepted as a better product).
Would you buy the 3200, and overclock (if that's even necessary?)(and if you would, how? Any links for the beginners, or tips using that exact setup, I know you folks are pro's and someone's gotta already have what I'm building, at least partially)?
Would you step down, grab some PC2700 (if that'll work at it's full speed without overclocking?), and take the hit in power, but not have to overclock?
Or would you (if the 2700 requires overclocking to go at 100% speed), drop back to the 2100, and a higher amount of ram?
Keep in mind I'm a gamer, the last option isn't really needed, as I'll be playing mainly just the new aged games, etc. which focus more on the speed of the ram than the quantity (quantity = developers, yes?), and for my dollar, I want the most bang in my game.
Thanks in advance - Clay (aka - Jungle)
Ok, so I fell into a really nice job where it pays me about $360/week straight out the door, and since I'm a student with no expenses (no car, yet...), I am going to throw away my first month or two's paycheck's and delve into building one of those computers that's going to make people drool. I researched everything as much as I could (without my eyes beginning to bleed, etc.) and I came to a few decisions on my purchase, and here is the list:
- ABIT KR7A (no Raid)
- XP 2200 (1800+) with Alpha PAL8045 heatsink and a fan (still haven't chosen which, perhaps you folks will have a suggestion)
- 584mb PC3200 DDR (<-Problem one I'll talk about in a minute)
- Xtasy GeForce4 Ti4600 (or 4400, depending on the prices when I buy)
- 80Gb Maxtor 7200rpm HD
- Sound Blaster Audigy Gamer 5.1
- Antec ATX12Volt 430watt Power Supply
- Tornado 3000 with window from 3DCool.Com
That's the summation of my machine... Now, the problem I'm having is that darn PC3200 ram, it's quite the damned expensive item, and from what I'm being told is that if I get that ram, and all that nifty stuff, and put it in my puter, it's going to act as fast as PC2100... which sorta ****es me off, I want the incredible power, but I'm no overclocking genius. So I want you guys to explain to me in plain detail what you would do in this situation (No, I'm not changing anything other then ram situations, so don't go off the wall whining about my other selections, unless you provide something that is widely accepted as a better product).
Would you buy the 3200, and overclock (if that's even necessary?)(and if you would, how? Any links for the beginners, or tips using that exact setup, I know you folks are pro's and someone's gotta already have what I'm building, at least partially)?
Would you step down, grab some PC2700 (if that'll work at it's full speed without overclocking?), and take the hit in power, but not have to overclock?
Or would you (if the 2700 requires overclocking to go at 100% speed), drop back to the 2100, and a higher amount of ram?
Keep in mind I'm a gamer, the last option isn't really needed, as I'll be playing mainly just the new aged games, etc. which focus more on the speed of the ram than the quantity (quantity = developers, yes?), and for my dollar, I want the most bang in my game.
Thanks in advance - Clay (aka - Jungle)