I posted this once but using the search button, i cant search my previous thread anymore. Anyway:
-- BUILDING A CHEAP FUTURE-PROOF MODERATE GAMING PC--
What should you find in a graphics card when choosing a brand? Many prefer eVGA for Nvidia. What is special in eVGA that many chooses it among other Nvidia card manufacturers? eVGA is not available here in our country so I ask which among these Nvidia card brands is reliable:
Inno3D (the most widely available brand)
Leadtek
Gainward (kinda pricey)
Palit (competitive price with Inno3D)
Im planning on getting myself a 6600GT or 7300GT and confused on which brand should I buy.
Next. Im planning on an Am2 system so RAM will be DDR2. I found Geil DDR2 533Mhz Dual-Channel Kit with 4-4-4-12 timing. Is this ok? No 800Mhz DDR2 available yet T_T
And last. Regarding AS5. When I put the chip on the socket, I apply a dot size amount of AS5 in the center of the chip. Then wipe the bottom of the HSF with alcohol then put the HSF on the chip. The AS5 will spread evenly. Is this process correct? Im reviewing myself with this.
PSU 550W with 20A on 12V is sufficient enough to power this system?
AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Orleans 1.8 Ghz
MSI K9N Neo-F nForce 550
6600GT video card
512MB DDR2 533Mhz then upgrade to Geil 1GB DDR2 533 Dual-Channel
Sony Combo Drive
80GB Seagate Barracuda SATA
Need your answers guys. Thanks
-- BUILDING A CHEAP FUTURE-PROOF MODERATE GAMING PC--
What should you find in a graphics card when choosing a brand? Many prefer eVGA for Nvidia. What is special in eVGA that many chooses it among other Nvidia card manufacturers? eVGA is not available here in our country so I ask which among these Nvidia card brands is reliable:
Inno3D (the most widely available brand)
Leadtek
Gainward (kinda pricey)
Palit (competitive price with Inno3D)
Im planning on getting myself a 6600GT or 7300GT and confused on which brand should I buy.
Next. Im planning on an Am2 system so RAM will be DDR2. I found Geil DDR2 533Mhz Dual-Channel Kit with 4-4-4-12 timing. Is this ok? No 800Mhz DDR2 available yet T_T
And last. Regarding AS5. When I put the chip on the socket, I apply a dot size amount of AS5 in the center of the chip. Then wipe the bottom of the HSF with alcohol then put the HSF on the chip. The AS5 will spread evenly. Is this process correct? Im reviewing myself with this.
PSU 550W with 20A on 12V is sufficient enough to power this system?
AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Orleans 1.8 Ghz
MSI K9N Neo-F nForce 550
6600GT video card
512MB DDR2 533Mhz then upgrade to Geil 1GB DDR2 533 Dual-Channel
Sony Combo Drive
80GB Seagate Barracuda SATA
Need your answers guys. Thanks