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Old 03-30-09   #1 (permalink)
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OK so i finally sold my ipod touch 2g 16GB so i will have enough to buy my computer! YAY thanks everyone for the help with my questions and such and i will be posting some pictures once i get my setup =)

Also any suggestions on my build? It's in my sig.
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I would change the power supply...

However, I don't know what you have budgeted for a psu.
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well my plan is to use that junker till it dies then get a 750w corsair and buy a second 4830 or a 4890 if out then... hopefully it will last me a while though.
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Get a nice CPU cooler and overclock your Phenom II

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well my plan is to use that junker till it dies then get a 750w corsair and buy a second 4830 or a 4890 if out then... hopefully it will last me a while though.


If that junker dies, it will more than likely take out some other components with it.

That's the biggest difference between a cheap PSU, and a well-built unit.
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Get a nice CPU cooler and overclock your Phenom II
Good thinkin' Not my first priority but definitely in the first couple things.

As i see it
1. PSU
2. Another Hard drive/Better optical
3. HSF
4. Maybe a new case ANTEC 1200 =D I WANT IT SOO BAD =(
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If that junker dies, it will more than likely take out some other components with it.

That's the biggest difference between a cheap PSU, and a well-built unit.
ya... Well Psu is my first upgrade priority...
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