1st time building computer

[jonesy2crazy]

Thanks for the info.

with the CPU and motherboard that I plan to get, how high do you think I would be able to overclock the CPU with 2 x 512 MB sticks of PC4400 RAM?

GeIL Ultra 512MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 550 (PC 4400) System Memory Model GL5124400P
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820144318

 

[dunklegend]

I saw that your monitor is 25ms and I think that for gaming you want something like 8ms but I'm not sure I have a 19" CRT.

 

[jonesy2crazy]

Wow, i just read through the reviews until the end and yes, it is not for gamers. Thank you so much for pointing that out!!! You have saved me big time!

 

[jonesy2crazy]

I looked around and it seems the general concensus is that LCD monitors are not really good for gamers because of the ghosting affect they produce.

So i think i'm going with a CRT flat screen 19".
SAMSUNG 997DF-T/T 19" CRT Monitor 15-Pin D-Sub
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=0-N82E16824001166

I plan on overclocking my CPU...should i get regular PC32000 memory for it or will faster memory give me better results in overclocking?

Has anyone heard of this kind of memory?
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820144318
GeIL Ultra 512MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 550 (PC 4400) System Memory Model GL5124400P

 

[Rugger]

This <A HREF="http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227213" target="_new">OCZ Value VX</A> has some great OC potential. Read Anandtech's recent <A HREF="http://www.anandtech.com/memory/showdoc.aspx?i=2392" target="_new">Value RAM Roundup</A> for details.

Edit: In order to get the best performance from these modules you must be able to give them high voltage - optimally 3.5V - 3.6V and that is no small feat. It can be done with the DFI nF4 Ultra D. The MSI Neo2 will not go that high - you will need the OCZ DDR booster or have to mod the motherboard.

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<font color=red>You're a boil on the arse of progress - don't make me squeeze you!</font color=red><P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by Rugger on 04/27/05 08:41 PM.</EM></FONT></P>

 

[jonesy2crazy]

Thanks for the info on the booster, I have added that to my saved cart.

One question though, one user wrote this:

check to see that your power supply has a -5v rail before you buy this. the -5v rail is what powers the LED readout, and if you don't have the readout, you are going to have an extremely difficult, if not impossible time using this.

How do I check to see if the power supply with the board of my case http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811105115
has that?

 

[Rugger]

It has a -5V rail - take a look at the pics of the case. One of them has the PSU specs and that is where you find the specs on the voltage rails.

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<font color=red>You're a boil on the arse of progress - don't make me squeeze you!</font color=red><P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by rugger on 04/27/05 09:38 PM.</EM></FONT></P>

 

[jonesy2crazy]

Thanks again for your responses...you all have been a great help and I highly doubt I would have made this much progress in getting the best of what I needed without your expertise.