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 Working on a gaming computer 
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octyl
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So, i'm sick and tired of having a POS computer, so i took the links to Ophanim's computer, and am changing a few things. Any tips?

Mobo

CPU

Graphics Card (will probably be overclocking)

PSU

RAM

Hard Drive

Case

CD/DVD Burner

CD/DVD Drive

Mouse

Keyboard

Mouse Pad

Speakers

That's it for now, please tell me if everything is compatible, if theres places i could do better for cheaper/not much more, etc.


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Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:12 pm
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A 17 dollar MOUSEPAD?

A 40 dollar keyboard is overkill, but a mousepad is just stupid.

Why did you get a more expensive motherboard, as well?

Other than that, the parts are all compatible.
Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:45 pm
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Yeah... It's just, with my current mouse pad.. Jesus. The mouse gets stuck every 4 seconds. Mouse pad was overkill, can you recommend me a better MoBo? maybe an SLI one?
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The original link Ophanim posted has a 37 dollar mobo. If you're not getting a second graphics card, there's no point to it being SLI capable. That 37 dollar one isn't SLI capable, so it'd fit your needs.

As far as SLI: Unless you really want to spend extra money (second graphics card, heavier PSU, more expensive mobo) there's not much reason to get it. Short of wanting to run games on super-high settings, you're going to be able to do just about anything with a single card.
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where did YOU see his link? i found it n black foxes thread, and it links to that same mobo.
Sun Apr 13, 2008 11:37 pm
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I don't use a mousepad at all. I have a wireless laser mouse.
Mon Apr 14, 2008 3:24 am
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ugh crappy ram and motherbored...
Mon Apr 14, 2008 5:56 pm
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Ok, what RAM/Mobo would you recommend?
Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:41 pm
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Wizard James wrote:
ugh crappy ram and motherbored...


This is a perfect example of a HIGHLY USEFUL post by our friendly neighborhood USELESS administrator.

It is also a stupendous demonstration of how NOT to type. Motherbored? Really.
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Everything there looks good to me, except for two things. First of all, don't waste your money on that CPU, get this one, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6819103194 , which can easily and safely be overclocked to the same speed. THEN you should use the money you save by switching the CPU to instead get THIS case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6811119138 , which is without a doubt one of the best cases you can possibly by.
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You act frugal by recommending a cheaper processor, and then post a RIDICULOUS TWO HUNDRED DOLLAR case?

What the ♥♥♥♥. There is NO REASON to not just get a goddamn beige box.

Also, did you not stop to think that maybe octyl DOESN'T want to void his warrant and overclock his computer? There's no such thing as "safe" overclocking, you moron. It also makes a WHOLE lot more sense to spend 200 dollars on your processor, RATHER THAN YOUR ♥♥♥♥ CASE.

EDIT: From our neighborhood choir of angels (Ophanim/Pyrorex)

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Okay fellows, let's see. Nice, nice. Mhm. WHOAH WHOAH WHOAH, WHY would you spend so much money on the most IMPORTANT part of your machine? WHAT THE ♥♥♥♥ IS WRONG WITH YOU MAN. Here, let me give you a cheaper less powerful CPU and some advice that will void your warranty. That was close! Okay, let's continue. Hey man, what's with the case? YOU'VE GOT TO HAVE AN AWESOME CASE! Nevermind the fact that you could make one out of cardboard! without a cool case, you won't get any pussy, man! Here, here's a TWO HUNDRED ♥♥♥♥ DOLLAR CASE.
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I agree with grif, you should be spending that $200 on your processor, not a case to kick whilst the intertron is not loading.
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Lol... Umm, so what motherboard should iget instead? and ram?

I don't give a ♥♥♥♥ about my case, and i'm not quite comfortable overclocking yet.
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octyl wrote:
So, i'm sick and tired of having a POS computer, so i took the links to Ophanim's computer, and am changing a few things. Any tips?

See there is where you went wrong. My build was fine and cheap for the massive awesome it is emitting. If you need better performance or less cost or something, ask here instead of failingimeanTRYING yourself.
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The reason i changed thing was i heard that LiteOn was bad, and now i am kind of wondering if that is still the graphics card i should get... Also, anyone know a site with all the things on there that ships to canada?
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