Yet another computer parts thread

ScytheScythe Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 46NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Constellation, Reinforced - Silver
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Whadda people think? I was going to go for the corsair vengeance RAM, but there are apparently issues with that and this mobo. The mobo has recieved mixed reviews, tomshardware gave it best-in-pricerange, while hardocp bagged it out pretty hard. I'm going for the ATI card because I want to be able to drive three monitors without going SLI.

--Scythe--
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  • ObraxisObraxis Subnautica Animator & Generalist, NS2 Person Join Date: 2004-07-24 Member: 30071Super Administrators, Forum Admins, NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, NS2 Developer, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Silver, WC 2013 - Supporter, Subnautica Developer, Pistachionauts
    Looks good, are you using a traditional HDD as well for games/storage?

    Make sure you get a decent cooler on that 2500k, they can overclock up to 4.5Ghz+ on air.
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  • lolfighterlolfighter Snark, Dire Join Date: 2003-04-20 Member: 15693Members
    Anecdotally, Corsair RAM has not treated me well. Developed a stuck bit six months after I bought it.
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  • ScytheScythe Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 46NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Constellation, Reinforced - Silver
    Thanks to internet trickery, I have updated the list.

    I have two 1TB drives for storage in my current 'puter, along with a beefy PSU. The rest will go to my spares pile and/or be melded into my server.

    --Scythe--
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  • MonkfishMonkfish Sonic-boom-inducing buttcheeks of terrifying speed&#33; Join Date: 2003-06-03 Member: 16972Members
    Who the hell buys ati anymore? You're only hurting yourself.
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  • ObraxisObraxis Subnautica Animator & Generalist, NS2 Person Join Date: 2004-07-24 Member: 30071Super Administrators, Forum Admins, NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, NS2 Developer, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Silver, WC 2013 - Supporter, Subnautica Developer, Pistachionauts
    <!--quoteo(post=1885178:date=Nov 16 2011, 08:45 AM:name=Scythe)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Scythe @ Nov 16 2011, 08:45 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1885178"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I have two 1TB drives for storage in my current 'puter, along with a beefy PSU. The rest will go to my spares pile and/or be melded into my server.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Good job you got the 1TB drives when you did....They're insane prices now! Also I approve of your selection, but you might be better off with a OCZ SSD. Such as: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/OCZ-Vertex-2-5-Inch-Solid-VTX3-25SAT3-120G/dp/B004Q81CKY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1321455909&sr=8-1" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/OCZ-Vertex-2-5-Inch-...5909&sr=8-1</a> $189.99 same spec and cheaper.

    <!--quoteo(post=1885180:date=Nov 16 2011, 08:54 AM:name=Monkfish)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Monkfish @ Nov 16 2011, 08:54 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1885180"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Who the hell buys ati anymore? You're only hurting yourself.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    ATi are better at multi-monitor and have better visual colour gamut, though in NS2 at the moment shadows do not look as good. Nvidia cards tend of have more brute-force and shadows look much better at the moment in NS2.
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  • MonkfishMonkfish Sonic-boom-inducing buttcheeks of terrifying speed&#33; Join Date: 2003-06-03 Member: 16972Members
    ATi could invent a new colour for their cards but their drivers will always be absolutely ###### worthless. I think he'll be playing more games than just NS2 as well.
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  • XythXyth Avatar Join Date: 2003-11-04 Member: 22312Members
    edited November 2011
    Similar to what I just built, though I went with the 6950 1gb. You might be able to get the 6970 cheaper than that too if you shop around, I got my card for $170 used and it's more than enough so far, admittedly only single monitor 1080p though.
    Good choice on SSD, it's going to change your life. I keep whatever steam games Im playing at the time on my SSD, and the others I backup onto my storage HDD, then just swap them around if necessary.
    But really, after tasting the sweet nectar of SSD performance you may never be able to return to normal.

    edit: I don't have strong opinions regarding printed circuit boards or silicon but Ive always bought ATi/AMD cards my whole life and had 0 driver problems. I bought a Geforce card too once and it worked perfectly as well. Hope that helps!
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  • konatakonata Join Date: 2011-08-24 Member: 118296Members
    Shadows look terrible in ATi on NS2 right now.

    Their multi-monitor stuff is superb though, seamlessly across four monitors with no slow down =]
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  • ScytheScythe Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 46NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Constellation, Reinforced - Silver
    <!--quoteo(post=1885180:date=Nov 16 2011, 11:54 PM:name=Monkfish)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Monkfish @ Nov 16 2011, 11:54 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1885180"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Who the hell buys ati anymore? You're only hurting yourself.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Mooooonkfish. Read the OP before you shame yourself any further.

    --Scythe--
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  • WarriorWarrior Join Date: 2003-02-16 Member: 13624Members
    Looks real good. I am assuming you already have a capable PSU. ATI is still a good video card. I prefer Nvidia but I don't do multi monitor setups.
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  • ScytheScythe Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 46NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Constellation, Reinforced - Silver
    I bought it. With any luck it should arrive next week when I'm SUPER busy with other stuff.

    --Scythe--
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  • konatakonata Join Date: 2011-08-24 Member: 118296Members
    Good to hear.

    You're going to love Eyefinity games.
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  • MonkfishMonkfish Sonic-boom-inducing buttcheeks of terrifying speed&#33; Join Date: 2003-06-03 Member: 16972Members
    edited November 2011
    <!--quoteo(post=1885250:date=Nov 16 2011, 11:23 PM:name=Scythe)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Scythe @ Nov 16 2011, 11:23 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1885250"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Mooooonkfish. Read the OP before you shame yourself any further.

    --Scythe--<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Admin edit: **I NEED TO THINK BEFORE I POST**

    Australians have no sense of humour.
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  • DrfuzzyDrfuzzy FEW... MORE.... INCHES... Join Date: 2003-09-21 Member: 21094Members
    edited November 2011
    I'd spend more on a processor and less on most the other things. Video cards go out of date fast with new direct x versions/other tech so I never dish out too much on them. This would allow you to use the same rig longer by doing upgrades through the years.
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