Solid build right there. Provides the ability to upgrade to BD which is the major plus.
Originally Posted by xd_1771 ![]() Looks good but expect the RAM to hold back an OC This particular RAM kit (in its generic 1333 CL9 form) is particularly known to use a line of ICs that won't budge past the stock settings (resulting in hurdles if you are going to OC the rest of the system due to stuck bus clock). If you are going to OC, go with this for a few extra. By the way, choose a different cooler. That one will only mount blowing upwards. |
Originally Posted by ffejrxx ![]() a refurb 212+ at geeks.com is $16+6.5 s/h = $22.50 best deal currently available for it http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?inv...-B10-212P-G1-R also its missing a gpu what video card do you have planned for it? if none, get a 880g board ex. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128490 ati 4200 onboard is great for hd videos movies ect.. |
Originally Posted by mdocod ![]() If I were doing a budget build for a friend who just need a typical net-kicking machine I would look at the Regor and Rana Series CPUs. No need for a quad core here. A faster clocked dual core would probably feel zippier for 99% of situations anyways. As an example: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.682671 The builder series 430W seems to have had a pretty bad track record... unless they "fixed" it or something I wouldn't buy one. Unless your friend plans to overclock, there is no need for an aftermarket CPU cooler. Just slap a couple extra 120mm fans in that Gamma and it'll run fine on the stock cooler. |