I'm trying to build a comp...I need som help!

[b1gapl]

May I ask why you chose the P5N-E SLI over the P35-DS3R, that I suggested earlier?

 

[roadrunner1659]

i dont know honeslty i dont know the difference...i was given good feedback from poeple on that motherboard...

what are the differences between the two (the adv. or dis adv. between the two)?

 

[b1gapl]

I have the P5N-E SLI motherboard too, and I love it. But I would suggest the P35-DS3R.

The advantage of the P5N-E SLI really...over the P35-DS3R, is the SLI option, and that's about it. While the P35-DS3R will overclock better, and is future ready, for the new Intel CPUs, next year.

 

[roadrunner1659]

ok so then it sounds like the mobo that you suggested is a better fit for a computer now and one that will stay good for time to come!

 

[reckliss]

SnapStream Store: HDTV Tuner Cards (ATSC)

I'd recommend the HVR 1600 or one of the fusions. Look each one up based on your needs. I don't know if those will work with FIOS as they only accept over-the-air and analog signals. Don't think it will..

 

[roadrunner1659]

so a friend of mine built me this comp...how does this look as a media center/gaming computer...(this is everything but a screen and i guess a tuner card)...i am looking for a media center comp first that has the abiblity to play games...also looking to have a look on my comp screen that closely resembles hd...

so let me know what you think!

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[b1gapl]

The E6750 is cheaper than the E6600, at $219.99...The P35-DS3R is cheaper as well, at $129.99

 

[roadrunner1659]

b1gapl are you comparing this to the one you biult?

 

[b1gapl]

No...I'm replying to that media center build, you just posted.

 

[roadrunner1659]

how does that comp build compare to the one you built for me?