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Is this a good choice for my upgrade? [message #251015] Wed, 21 March 2007 19:11 Go to next message
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Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231114

Video card.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130082

A flash drive (bring games to school lolz)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233044

Will this be good?



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Crimson wrote on Thu, 17 May 2007 05:22

Memphis wrote on Tue, 15 May 2007 03:54

...fatally die to death...


I don't know if you meant to do that, but triple redundancy for teh win. I LOL'ed.


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Re: Is this a good choice for my upgrade? [message #251059 is a reply to message #251015] Thu, 22 March 2007 04:43 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Not so sure on the graphics card, ATi is the way! Satisfied

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Re: Is this a good choice for my upgrade? [message #251061 is a reply to message #251015] Thu, 22 March 2007 05:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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ATi cards (specifically driver support) hasn't been all that good since the AMD buyout.

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Re: Is this a good choice for my upgrade? [message #251062 is a reply to message #251015] Thu, 22 March 2007 05:48 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I've never needed driver support, so I hadn't noticed.



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Re: Is this a good choice for my upgrade? [message #251063 is a reply to message #251015] Thu, 22 March 2007 05:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Memory:

Never heard of that brand, so that worries me some. The timings are nice. Good that they come with a heat spreader. I would still give them a go because it looks like a good deal. Decent Reviews

Video Card:

It is not a GTX obviously but it still kicks a lot of ass. I would stay away from ATi right now. They are still getting the kinks worked over with the whole AMD > ATi merger.

Flash Drive:

I doubt you can beat that price. But I SWEAR by OCZ for flash drives. I own a Mini-Kart 2GB model and it performs quickly (there is faster) and you will not find anything smaller. Here is a link to it: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820203008
Re: Is this a good choice for my upgrade? [message #251070 is a reply to message #251015] Thu, 22 March 2007 07:03 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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That's a really nice flash drive. I may just order a few of them when I get home.

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Re: Is this a good choice for my upgrade? [message #251089 is a reply to message #251070] Thu, 22 March 2007 09:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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The graphics card seems rather inexpensive for what model it is (I saw a 7950 for 350 dollars yesterday), but from what I’ve seen ATi cards don’t like Renegade much.

Re: Is this a good choice for my upgrade? [message #251104 is a reply to message #251070] Thu, 22 March 2007 10:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Dave Anderson wrote on Thu, 22 March 2007 09:03

That's a really nice flash drive. I may just order a few of them when I get home.


The read/write speeds are not as fast as OCZ's Rally line (which has won quite a lot of praise for it's high speed) but the Mini-Kart is still an awesome flash drive for any enthusiast or professional. If it is too small for you, attach the small 2" lanyard and place the flash drive in the plastic carrying case like I do. The mini comes in three sizes, 512MB, 1GB and 2GB. Having the 2GB drive has opened up the floodgates for me. I can carry around music, work, and personal files all the same time with room to breath.

http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/flash_drives/ocz_ultra_slim_mini_kart_usb_ 2_0_flash_drive

If you are really looking for a hardcore solution, check out OCZ's Mega-Kart flash drives, which hold 8GB or 16GB are the size of a credit card, and twice as think as a credit card.

http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/flash_drives/ocz_ultra_slim-large_capacity _mega_kart_usb_2_0_flash_card
Re: Is this a good choice for my upgrade? [message #251110 is a reply to message #251015] Thu, 22 March 2007 11:40 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Those flash drives are WAY to small! I have one of those necklaces that I keep a key on. (the ones like on a light that you pull on) I am going to put that flash drive on it with my key lol!

Everyone I asked says g-skill makes good memory, but I dunno.



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Crimson wrote on Thu, 17 May 2007 05:22

Memphis wrote on Tue, 15 May 2007 03:54

...fatally die to death...


I don't know if you meant to do that, but triple redundancy for teh win. I LOL'ed.


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Re: Is this a good choice for my upgrade? [message #251123 is a reply to message #251015] Thu, 22 March 2007 14:19 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I recommend Corsair Memory.

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Re: Is this a good choice for my upgrade? [message #251149 is a reply to message #251015] Thu, 22 March 2007 18:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I want the "Corsair Dominator" but people say they often get a set with 1 or both sticks being bad. Dont Get It


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Crimson wrote on Thu, 17 May 2007 05:22

Memphis wrote on Tue, 15 May 2007 03:54

...fatally die to death...


I don't know if you meant to do that, but triple redundancy for teh win. I LOL'ed.


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Re: Is this a good choice for my upgrade? [message #251159 is a reply to message #251015] Thu, 22 March 2007 19:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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That's common when ordering a lot of hardware. I've personally never gotten anything DOA, but it does happen a lot, especially during shipping. Besides, if you do get a bad set, Newegg will let you return them for another set easily.

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Re: Is this a good choice for my upgrade? [message #251164 is a reply to message #251015] Thu, 22 March 2007 19:51 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I want Memory with "Micron D9" chips as people say they overclock like a mofo! Big Grin


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Crimson wrote on Thu, 17 May 2007 05:22

Memphis wrote on Tue, 15 May 2007 03:54

...fatally die to death...


I don't know if you meant to do that, but triple redundancy for teh win. I LOL'ed.


Awesome l337 people= Icedog90, Blazea58, Canadacdn, Crimson, jonwil
Re: Is this a good choice for my upgrade? [message #251178 is a reply to message #251015] Thu, 22 March 2007 21:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Overclocking memory is not worth it, and is not needed if you get quality memory in the first place.

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Re: Is this a good choice for my upgrade? [message #251282 is a reply to message #251015] Fri, 23 March 2007 11:35 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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It's still fun. Blush


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Crimson wrote on Thu, 17 May 2007 05:22

Memphis wrote on Tue, 15 May 2007 03:54

...fatally die to death...


I don't know if you meant to do that, but triple redundancy for teh win. I LOL'ed.


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Re: Is this a good choice for my upgrade? [message #251319 is a reply to message #251015] Fri, 23 March 2007 15:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Actually, it shortens the lifespan of your components, endangers normal operation of the computer and typically voids your warranty. Fun, Fun, Fun...


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Re: Is this a good choice for my upgrade? [message #251343 is a reply to message #251015] Fri, 23 March 2007 19:29 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Well the D9 chip is still better than anything else for w/e you do with it.

Also, OMFGWTFBBQ YEAY I ORDERD THAT 8800 TODAY OMFG CANT WAIT HOLEY SHIT IM SO EXCITED!!!



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Crimson wrote on Thu, 17 May 2007 05:22

Memphis wrote on Tue, 15 May 2007 03:54

...fatally die to death...


I don't know if you meant to do that, but triple redundancy for teh win. I LOL'ed.


Awesome l337 people= Icedog90, Blazea58, Canadacdn, Crimson, jonwil
Re: Is this a good choice for my upgrade? [message #254644 is a reply to message #251015] Wed, 18 April 2007 20:22 Go to previous message
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G.skill makes really good memory. They have very good timings and normally overclock extremely well. Corsair memory from what I hear has gone down in quality.

And thats a pretty good vid card.
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