- Joined
- Mar 25, 2005
- Location
- Tempe, AZ
Greetings! This is my first post in this forums, and I've learned so much already from just reading here for the past couple weeks
Anyways, like the title says, I'll be performing my first build soon(first AMD too!), and I have some remaining questions that I haven't been able to answer too well. I was hoping someone here could enlighten me with their expertise!
Here's what I've currenty planned for my build:
Proc: Athlon 64 3500+ Venice
Vid Card: nVidia 6800 GT
Mobo: ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe
RAM: 1GB OCZ
Case: CM Stacker
HD: WD Raptor 36 GB
Monitor: Hyundai L90D+
PSU: 550 True Control
Here's the questions I have:
1. Does anyone expect any problems to come from this setup? I've heard there are some issues between Antec PSUs and the ASUS mobo, and there might be some problems with the newly released Venice.
2. Is it wise to get a Venice only a week or two after release? Some people have shown their concern over the first batches being less stable and missing features, than getting a more established processor like the Winchester(which have been out for months now).
3. I've heard about stepping, but could someone explain why it is important and details of it?
4. Are there any preferred companies to buy cables or case fans from? I'd take speed over silence personally. I'm just lost when thinking about good places to buy these small parts.
5. What is a good brand for the 6800 GT? I'm using a great BFG right now, but I'd like a higher performing card. OCing doesn't matter much to me atm, just the speed out of the box (although having the option of OCing later on is preferrable).
6. How do DFI mobos compare to the other big mobo companies? I've never heard much about them outside this forum. From what I've understood, the mobos center on OC ability.
I have more questions, they just slipped my mind right now. But thanks to anyone who can help me here!
Anyways, like the title says, I'll be performing my first build soon(first AMD too!), and I have some remaining questions that I haven't been able to answer too well. I was hoping someone here could enlighten me with their expertise!
Here's what I've currenty planned for my build:
Proc: Athlon 64 3500+ Venice
Vid Card: nVidia 6800 GT
Mobo: ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe
RAM: 1GB OCZ
Case: CM Stacker
HD: WD Raptor 36 GB
Monitor: Hyundai L90D+
PSU: 550 True Control
Here's the questions I have:
1. Does anyone expect any problems to come from this setup? I've heard there are some issues between Antec PSUs and the ASUS mobo, and there might be some problems with the newly released Venice.
2. Is it wise to get a Venice only a week or two after release? Some people have shown their concern over the first batches being less stable and missing features, than getting a more established processor like the Winchester(which have been out for months now).
3. I've heard about stepping, but could someone explain why it is important and details of it?
4. Are there any preferred companies to buy cables or case fans from? I'd take speed over silence personally. I'm just lost when thinking about good places to buy these small parts.
5. What is a good brand for the 6800 GT? I'm using a great BFG right now, but I'd like a higher performing card. OCing doesn't matter much to me atm, just the speed out of the box (although having the option of OCing later on is preferrable).
6. How do DFI mobos compare to the other big mobo companies? I've never heard much about them outside this forum. From what I've understood, the mobos center on OC ability.
I have more questions, they just slipped my mind right now. But thanks to anyone who can help me here!