How's This Rig??

KoLAddict · 12-21-2008, 02:08 AM

Ok, most of this has been purchased (just need to get the HDD), I was just curious what you guys thought of it, and what minor upgrades you would recommend. I'm not rich, but any recommendations for future upgrades for this rig I would like.

Motherboard

Case

CPU

PSU

Video Card

RAM

Now I know I can add another 4GB of RAM to this thing, but I'm not sure if all my stuff is Windows Vista 64bit compatible so I'm using 32bit. Is there a tool out there that can check compatibility of stuff like that?

Also, I'm looking at this HDD:

I mean, it's the second biggest HDD I could find and has a 32MB cache versus the 16MB one.

How does the rig look? Any inconsistencies or things I missed?

In particular, I'm looking at the Video Card and RAM. I think I can use better RAM than what I have but I'm not sure, and I know the video card can be upgraded. Are there any upgrades for either of these you people could recommend that aren't super expensive?

**linderman** · 12-21-2008, 07:50 AM

video card = 8800 GTS 512mb G92 ........... for about $130.00

your PSU is a known troublemaker ................. Coolermaster Real Power Pro 650 watt

ram is not the best ..... but its in a much better class than your power supply

video card needs help

KoLAddict · 12-22-2008, 02:57 AM

Cool, thanks for the input on PSU. I'll definitely look at upgrading that.

Now, how about some video card upgrades that aren't uber expensive?

Mcninjaguy · 12-22-2008, 03:09 AM

a 9800GT for
$135
after rebate $115
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130384

KoLAddict · 12-22-2008, 03:32 AM

Thanks.

Do you know how big this thing is physically? Like, is it the same size as the 8600GTS physically or is it bigger?

Mcninjaguy · 12-22-2008, 03:57 AM

9800 is a lot bigger than the 8600

9800GT
Dimensions: 4.38" Height x 8.38" Length

8600
Dimensions L (Inches) 6.9 Inches
Dimensions W (Inches) 4.367 - 4.376 Inches

the video cards are usually always the same width nowadays they just get wider

my GTX 260 is 10.5 inches long, its a beast!

but comparing 9800 against a 8600 is like comparing a Lamborghini to a Ford echo.

I have the Antec 900 case too and any video card will fit in it

Tux · 12-22-2008, 10:43 AM

Get a better processor If you should have the MOB and the CPU on the same level of performance in my opinion, in my opinion you should downgrade your MOB a bit and get a better AMD processor possibly a quad if you got the dough.

Stick with the cooler master 650w that Linderman recommended you, I got it and no problems so far.

cami · 12-22-2008, 12:39 PM

can save a bit on the case if you buy it here: http://www.provantage.com/cooler-mas...p~7COOL023.htm
I ordered 3 from that website. You should not have a problem getting the video cards in.

12-21-2008, 02:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
KoLAddict Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 454 OS: XP	How's This Rig?? Ok, most of this has been purchased (just need to get the HDD), I was just curious what you guys thought of it, and what minor upgrades you would recommend. I'm not rich, but any recommendations for future upgrades for this rig I would like. Motherboard Case CPU PSU Video Card RAM Now I know I can add another 4GB of RAM to this thing, but I'm not sure if all my stuff is Windows Vista 64bit compatible so I'm using 32bit. Is there a tool out there that can check compatibility of stuff like that? Also, I'm looking at this HDD: I mean, it's the second biggest HDD I could find and has a 32MB cache versus the 16MB one. How does the rig look? Any inconsistencies or things I missed? In particular, I'm looking at the Video Card and RAM. I think I can use better RAM than what I have but I'm not sure, and I know the video card can be upgraded. Are there any upgrades for either of these you people could recommend that aren't super expensive?

12-21-2008, 07:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,437 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: How's This Rig?? video card = 8800 GTS 512mb G92 ........... for about $130.00 your PSU is a known troublemaker ................. Coolermaster Real Power Pro 650 watt ram is not the best ..... but its in a much better class than your power supply video card needs help __________________ I still know nothing and I respect that fact, striving to improve and, along the way, help anyone that comes from the place that I used to be! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

12-22-2008, 02:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
KoLAddict Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 454 OS: XP	Re: How's This Rig?? Cool, thanks for the input on PSU. I'll definitely look at upgrading that. Now, how about some video card upgrades that aren't uber expensive?

12-22-2008, 03:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: How's This Rig?? a 9800GT for $135 after rebate $115 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130384

12-22-2008, 03:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
KoLAddict Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 454 OS: XP	Re: How's This Rig?? Thanks. Do you know how big this thing is physically? Like, is it the same size as the 8600GTS physically or is it bigger?

12-22-2008, 03:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: How's This Rig?? 9800 is a lot bigger than the 8600 9800GT Dimensions: 4.38" Height x 8.38" Length 8600 Dimensions L (Inches) 6.9 Inches Dimensions W (Inches) 4.367 - 4.376 Inches the video cards are usually always the same width nowadays they just get wider my GTX 260 is 10.5 inches long, its a beast! but comparing 9800 against a 8600 is like comparing a Lamborghini to a Ford echo. I have the Antec 900 case too and any video card will fit in it Last edited by Mcninjaguy; 12-22-2008 at 03:59 AM.

12-22-2008, 10:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tux Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 140 OS: Home Premium 64, Linux Hardy Heron, XP, GustyGibion	Re: How's This Rig?? Get a better processor If you should have the MOB and the CPU on the same level of performance in my opinion, in my opinion you should downgrade your MOB a bit and get a better AMD processor possibly a quad if you got the dough. Stick with the cooler master 650w that Linderman recommended you, I got it and no problems so far.

12-22-2008, 12:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
cami Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 64 OS: winXP	Re: How's This Rig?? can save a bit on the case if you buy it here: http://www.provantage.com/cooler-mas...p~7COOL023.htm I ordered 3 from that website. You should not have a problem getting the video cards in. Last edited by cami; 12-22-2008 at 12:41 PM.