Jake Wants a New Computer or to build one!

[JakeBlues]

yeah the first prices I checked were amazon's should have known better.. most are just over $100 and change...I think I found ONE like your for a steal I'll have to wait until the auction's finished though.

[katzdvd]

Dang that's a $200 and change card!!! It's runs hot or cold for $250.. outta my range.

I forget the exact amount I paid for it - i would have to dig out the receipt somewhere, but I think it will be right around $100, maybe a bit more. That is after I get the $50 rebate check

After dealing with hassles over the years of capturing problems, vid. games not working properly, buggy drivers, etc., I have learned not to cut corners on a good video card.

'Course, I guess you could use that same argument for any piece of hardware - U get what U pay for!

Too bad mediocre games like the sims need top notch video cards to run! I mean come on! After all, it's just 3-d "cartoon" characters walking around!

No high tech rendering going on, such as bombs, missiles, etc.

32 MB onboard vid. memory just doesn't cut it anymore!

[volfann]

The 7600 GT OC version is a very good card for the money. Got one for my wife a few months ago to replace the stock card in her XPS machine. She loves it. If I had PCI express in my 4600 I would have gotten one for myself. I think I paid $100 after rebate which I received after only a few weeks.

[JakeBlues]

Can you point the way!?

Dang that's a $200 and change card!!! It's runs hot or cold for $250.. outta my range.

[katzdvd]

Tell me about the GeForce 7600GT

I am usually an ATI man, but Chewy mentioned in another thread that his son used a card such as this & was pleased w/ it. (I hope I got that right, from memory)

I believe anony recommended it too, if memory serves me right...I am getting forgetful...

I already have vid. capture capabilities on my main pc, so I didn't need a 2nd. card in that camp. Both of my (main) pc's will be vid. & audio editing machines, & I also needed a card that would be suitable for gaming for my son.

The BFG GeForce 7600GT OC got good reviews (who believes those reviews?!?) & it had a nice rebate $50 on it (which I am still waiting for --- ) so all that combined influenced my purchase.

[JakeBlues]

Chew Monster...

Ok look at these video cards.. I am not sure the BRAND name that Katz was talking about..... But I need one also. What are the differences in these cards (so that the dumb like me can understand)
And which one of the 3 stand out.. and why.
I am SOOOOOOOOOOO close to the end of my journey...

[JakeBlues]

Ok you see I made the BIG step before you!
(chicken)
hehehe Tell me about the GeForce 7600GT... That's one of my last steps is a video card. As you see in post #131 I took the HUGE leap!
hehe sniff-sniff is that Orginal Recipe or Extray Crispy I smell!???

[katzdvd]

I have a GeForce 7600 GT OC, still in the box, just waiting to be powered up!

[Chewy]

onboard video sucks but as long as you have that pci-express 16 option for later

[katzdvd]

almost 2 months later, choices are getting slim on the 939 sockets

Yeah, I know - a little late on the draw; after all, I am looking at year old technology to start with!

[JakeBlues]

Whoaaa Katz N Chewy, Check these...

Did you see these!?
here.. we just saved another $20 almost! (here ya go I did it)

[Chewy]

almost 2 months later, choices are getting slim on the 939 sockets

[katzdvd]

I can't tell if this one had 2 ide headers on it or not

Yes, 2

I've seen this board before but when you read the customer reviews.. it isn't impressive

Pretty much any piece of hardware will have a mix of good & bad reviews; I have read on other sites where this is a good overclocking combo, & I will probably do that if I opt for this board.

Didn't make the purchase yet, but pretty close; after all, chewy recommended it, & that's good enough for me

[JakeBlues]

katz...
I've seen this board before but when you read the customer reviews.. it isn't impressive, strange for asus! I can't tell if this one had 2 ide headers on it or not...
Is this the route you went? I can't decide this or amdx2

think think think think... it's making me crazy the decisions!
thank ya!

[katzdvd]

Also what is your opinion of those little 80mm case fans?

Big 120's, move more air, quieter.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811208022 Case

http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16813131069 Mainboard

http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16819103037 Processer

http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16835106068 CPU Cooler

Check out the CPU cooler, Jake; they've come a long way since a plain 'ol heatsink w/ fan screwed down to it!