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[ThirdLeft152]

those new 3850/3870's are doing really well at scaling from what i've been seeing, almost 200% performance if i recall correctly.

yeah thirdshift that is true, however she is one gorgeous woman.

p.s. i actually love my xtrac ripper xl, its gigantic but i wouldn't imagine gaming without it. my copperhead glides all over it. and it only cost me $14..

 

[Invisible]

ha i have the same one, cept not XL

 

[ThirdLeft152]

well im not gonna lie the xl is way sweeter. haha

 

[Nazgul]

Would i have to buy a soundcard??

also could i use this motherboard instead

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[Nukem]

INTEL Q6600 - 260.00
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ASUS P5E x38 - 230.00
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Crucial Ballistix Tracer 2x1GB DDR2 1066 - 130.00
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EVGA 8800GT 512mb - 290.00
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ANTEC neopower 650W - 155.00
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2x Seagate Barracude 320GB 7200/16mb sata - 95.00 (x2)
Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda ES ST3320620NS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
LG 18X SATA dvd burner - 29.00
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Tuniq 120 CPU fan - 53.00
Newegg.com - Tuniq T-120-LFB 120mm CPU Cooler - Retail
Cooler Master Stacker RC-832 - 170.00
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Stacker RC-832-KKN1-GP Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail

1507.00 without shipping...

 

[Nazgul]

i assume then from your post that i won't need a soundcard?

 

[Nukem]

not really... mobo's now a days have real good onboard sound

 

[Nazgul]

thanks for the quick response, but i am wondering what the major differences between these two cases are

Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Stacker RC-832-KKN1-GP Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail


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[Nukem]

the stacker is a full tower case (much more room)

and the 900 is a mid tower... (roomy, but just not as much)

The 900 is a dang good case, with lots of air flow, but I go for room first. The Stacker will give good airflow AND have lots of room for parts and future use. put it this way... I have this one:

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and it's worth EVERY penny to me!

 

[Puddle Jumper]

Get this ram instead of the tracers. The only difference is the tracers have led lights.

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Also I would go with this power supply instead of the Antec one mentioned earlier.

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