cheap, but it goes in the Dell, so I'm happy!
Then, when my job kicks in, (it's been complicated, but I'm starting in Computer repair!! Big $$!) I can get a sub-$200 card on PCI-Express, which I should get a 7900GT for! (by then, at least)
Thats a no go for the 3400 Clawhammer.
The 3400 DTR uses a really crappy stepping and the memory controller is crap, that will only get to about 2.55GHz, or 2.6 if you are lucky. I would go for a 3000 DTR (like mine) or a 3000 Venice E6 754 (which should get to 2.8-3.0 with good air cooling).
Edit: And 754 WILL NOT run dual channel, sorry.
?? dang....
but I found a very nice deal on the 3400+, so I'm getting it. I could trade with my dad's 3000+ DTR if I need to. he won't mind, as he won't OC.
I have made some *new* decisions...
1. I will not buy the 3400+, I will buy the s939 A64 3200+ Venice.
2. I will buy the Biostar TForce600-939.
4. I will sell my 6600 and use it's price to help pay for the CPU and motherboard.
5. I will keep my case, because it is cool.
6. I will buy a new keyboard....
7. I will buy a mouse pad... later, when I have a steady job.
8. I will leave cooling at stock until I have a steady job.
I have made some decisions...
1. I will buy the 3400+, and test it's OCing versus the 3000+.
2. I will not buy the Motherboard untill I can afford the Asus K8N-E.
3. I will not buy the RAM untill I can afford 1.5GB of DDR 500.
4. I will sell my 6600 and buy a BFG 6800GS OC when the money comes.
5. I will keep my case, because it is cool.
6. I will buy a new keyboard.
7. I will buy a mouse pad.
Seems like a pretty good heatsink. Although when I used air cooling I loved my XP-90c. On my Opteron 148 at stock speeds in my attic I had it idling at 18C and loading at 24C. Its pretty cold in my attic though
yeap thats a great buy, btw eVGA N381 GeForce 6800XT 256MB PCIE is raelyl worth it, down in toronto canada i can pick that up for 152.99 i think thats well worth it!
GRRR!!!! :swearing:
The motherboard, PSU, and keyboard have been delayed!!! I hate UPS, now I will start using FedEX again! stupid UPS.... OY... expected friday or later.... :swearing:
But I have the CPU!
The floppy cable was too small... I'm looking at this: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...0954&CatId=727
And maybe some UV sleeving for later... but anything will have to wait until after I come back from KY.
I got the motherboard back yesterday! Now to wait for the CPU...
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