Decided on Building My Own PC - Take a Look

[HAVOC]

I have seen people to get to 2.8 or 2.9 on opty 148's.

Sure, depending on the stepping.

"But" not with a 2X1GIG kit of some value ram.

 

[Flanker]

Why? How is the RAM stopping them?

 

[NathanM]

Its perfect Sure you don't want a Sound Card? Its not really necessary, but nice to have.

I originally was going to get a Creative Sound Blaster Live! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16829102176

However, I decided against it as, from what I've heard, the sound difference isn't significant at all from onboard sound to justify spending an extra $40 for it. I listen to music and play games often, but would it really be worth it?

 

[Flanker]

Its an excellent card, but the Sound difference wouldn't be worth the increase in your overall price. If you REALLY wanted to be blows away you could get a X-Fi XtremeMusic, but it costs $105.

Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Value is a decent investment though, $45.

 

[NathanM]

Ok, thanks. I am going to hesitate on a sound card for now, because I don't really want to spend anymore money atm, hehe. If I find myself wanting one in the future, I'll buy one.

 

[Flanker]

Understandable. If you need any help in the actual building process, feel free to post here again.

 

[Kitire]

Why? How is the RAM stopping them?

Nothing, that guy is on crack like he was on crack when he got his accuracy on BF2.

--OwnT--

 

[NathanM]

Understandable. If you need any help in the actual building process, feel free to post here again.

Since it's Monday, they'll process my order tomorrow, and it may not go out until Wednesday. And with 3-day shipping, it'll probably get here on Monday or Tuesday, since weekends don't count. I hope I don't have to ask for help when I'm building the computer, for obvious reasons, but if I do, you can bet this will be the first place I will come.

 

[Flanker]

Nothing, that guy is on crack like he was on crack when he got his accuracy on BF2.

--OwnT--

Lol, I know. I was just setting him up for a bash-down.

 

[HAVOC]

Why? How is the RAM stopping them?

lol - Flanker... come on.

Sure, you could get some overclocks from value ram, but it's a total crap shoot. If you're looking to OC a Opteron 165 1.8Gz per/core and you're looking to crank it up to say 2.6Ghz per/core.... Regardless of opty's potential, are you going to relay on value timings, value voltages & Less quality chips? Roll the dice...

You know what, i'm not even going to finish explaining. It's pointless.