Upgrading my Alienware rig... what do you think of this?

Ziroc · 05-20-2005, 02:46 AM

Finally can upgrade my home system! I currently have a 2.4Ghz with Rambus..ugh, ram. Here is a mix of what I am thinking of buying. I am going Intel, so don't waste your time talking me into AMD. The server is AMD. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Anyway, for the CPU, I chose the Northwood, because of the cooler temps and less leakage of currents. pqi Ram is the best you can get. These paired with my Geforce 6800 GT will make a kickass match. What do ya think?

ASUS P4C800-E Deluxe ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131464

pqi TURBO 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Dual Channel Kit System Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820141148

intel Pentium 4 3.2 Northwood 800MHz FSB 512KB L2 Cache Socket 478 Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16819116164\

Will be overclocking CPU to 3.6Ghz.

[ 05-20-2005, 02:53 AM: Message edited by: Ziroc ]

Mack_Attack · 05-20-2005, 03:38 AM

Looks good. I think. As long as it runs word you should be good to go. [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

johnny · 05-20-2005, 04:15 AM

Argh....Z is a tweaker too.

Alienware rocks btw.

Soothsayer · 05-20-2005, 06:59 AM

Very nice, then again alienware always are.

Im currently overclocking my AMD 64 3400+ to 3600+ equivilant, with my Zalman reserator....mmm hear the water flow!

I have radeon 9800XT Sapphire Cooled, and havent come across a game I cant run on full settings, in 1600x1200 resolution...(Including HL2 and Doom 3)

Mr. Mopery · 05-20-2005, 09:18 AM

...must...not...feel...jealous...

RoSs_bg2_rox · 05-20-2005, 12:35 PM

Never heard of the RAM before Z. If you're buying a new motherboard you could go for the newer intel socket 775, as it generally (with the Prescott's) has better benchmarks, with equivelant processors. Also, that would allow you to get DDR2 RAM. What's your budget?

Worth a think about [img]smile.gif[/img]

[ 05-20-2005, 12:38 PM: Message edited by: RoSs_bg2_rox ]

Dalamar Stormcrow · 05-20-2005, 09:55 PM

ITS PEOPLE LIKE YOU THAT MAKE MY GeFORCE 2 HAVE TO CRY ITSELF TO SLEEP EVERYNIGHT!

Felix The Assassin · 05-20-2005, 11:22 PM

I'm running that same memory. It OC's rather well, and doesn't cost next years tax return. Since you are going with that [img]graemlins/1puke.gif[/img] brand of proc, I've ended my [img]graemlins/2cents.gif[/img] !

Ziroc · 05-21-2005, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RoSs_bg2_rox:
Never heard of the RAM before Z. If you're buying a new motherboard you could go for the newer intel socket 775, as it generally (with the Prescott's) has better benchmarks, with equivelant processors. Also, that would allow you to get DDR2 RAM. What's your budget?

Worth a think about [img]smile.gif[/img]

Cannot do Socket T/LGA because my Geforce 6800GT is AGP. (T is all PCI-E)

Ziroc · 05-21-2005, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Felix The Assassin:
I'm running that same memory. It OC's rather well, and doesn't cost next years tax return. Since you are going with that [img]graemlins/1puke.gif[/img] brand of proc, I've ended my [img]graemlins/2cents.gif[/img] !

Well that [img]graemlins/1puke.gif[/img] has done never failed me in 15 years.. [img]smile.gif[/img]

BTW, I'm changing my RAM to:

G.SKILL 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 550 (PC 4400) Samsung TCCD Dual Channel Kit

[ 05-21-2005, 02:14 AM: Message edited by: Ziroc ]

05-20-2005, 02:46 AM	#1
Ziroc Ironworks Webmaster *Bow to the Meow* Join Date: January 4, 2001 Location: Lakeland, Florida Age: 51 Posts: 11,720	Finally can upgrade my home system! I currently have a 2.4Ghz with Rambus..ugh, ram. Here is a mix of what I am thinking of buying. I am going Intel, so don't waste your time talking me into AMD. The server is AMD. [img]smile.gif[/img] Anyway, for the CPU, I chose the Northwood, because of the cooler temps and less leakage of currents. pqi Ram is the best you can get. These paired with my Geforce 6800 GT will make a kickass match. What do ya think? ASUS P4C800-E Deluxe ATX Intel Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131464 pqi TURBO 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Dual Channel Kit System Memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820141148 intel Pentium 4 3.2 Northwood 800MHz FSB 512KB L2 Cache Socket 478 Processor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16819116164\ Will be overclocking CPU to 3.6Ghz. [ 05-20-2005, 02:53 AM: Message edited by: Ziroc ] __________________ Ziroc™ Ironworks Gaming Webmaster www.ironworksgaming.com The Great Escape Studios - 2D/3D Modeling www.tgeweb.com & Ziroc's Facebook Page Visit My Flickr Photo Album

05-20-2005, 03:38 AM	#2
Mack_Attack Osiris - Egyptian God of the Underworld Join Date: May 22, 2001 Location: Sherwoodpark,Alberta,Canada Age: 51 Posts: 2,929	Looks good. I think. As long as it runs word you should be good to go. [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] __________________

05-20-2005, 04:15 AM	#3
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 58 Posts: 16,981	Argh....Z is a tweaker too. Alienware rocks btw. __________________

05-20-2005, 06:59 AM	#4
Soothsayer Dungeon Master Join Date: October 20, 2004 Location: Derbyshire, UK Age: 35 Posts: 71	Very nice, then again alienware always are. Im currently overclocking my AMD 64 3400+ to 3600+ equivilant, with my Zalman reserator....mmm hear the water flow! I have radeon 9800XT Sapphire Cooled, and havent come across a game I cant run on full settings, in 1600x1200 resolution...(Including HL2 and Doom 3) __________________ [img]\"http://www.team-ind.co.uk/linked/sig.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br /><br />Deum Solum Timemus

05-20-2005, 09:18 AM	#5
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05-20-2005, 12:35 PM	#6
RoSs_bg2_rox Zartan Join Date: May 20, 2003 Location: Near Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 34 Posts: 5,225	Never heard of the RAM before Z. If you're buying a new motherboard you could go for the newer intel socket 775, as it generally (with the Prescott's) has better benchmarks, with equivelant processors. Also, that would allow you to get DDR2 RAM. What's your budget? Worth a think about [img]smile.gif[/img] [ 05-20-2005, 12:38 PM: Message edited by: RoSs_bg2_rox ] __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/ladyzekke/dragonwater2.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

05-20-2005, 09:55 PM	#7
Dalamar Stormcrow Banned User Join Date: November 1, 2003 Location: My own little world Age: 33 Posts: 828	ITS PEOPLE LIKE YOU THAT MAKE MY GeFORCE 2 HAVE TO CRY ITSELF TO SLEEP EVERYNIGHT!

05-20-2005, 11:22 PM	#8
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 61 Posts: 3,608	I'm running that same memory. It OC's rather well, and doesn't cost next years tax return. Since you are going with that [img]graemlins/1puke.gif[/img] brand of proc, I've ended my [img]graemlins/2cents.gif[/img] ! __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.

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