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INFRNL
07-04-2008, 09:48 AM
OK main parts of system will be
Asus P5K Deluxe: thinking I might move to P5q Dlx or maximus II, or to get X48 varient

CPU Got a good deal on a Q9550 ES will keep this and see how it does for the moment.

HD 4850 GPU: do not have yet, but heard that there will be a new version with better cooling or can do aftermarket cooling. I am upgrading from a 1900XT

Ram: Crucial Ballistix DDR2-800 got them for $10 after rebate

Hard drive: need recommendations; I have a couple of old drives but may upgrade.

OCZ Vendetta 2 or Xigmatek S1284 achilles for now, possibly sunbeamtech varient.

Display: Samsung 204T: wanting to upgrade to at least a 24" or larger: need recommendations

I will be upgrading to a good water setup once i decide and find the parts I need; so any water cooling opinions appreciated. will be cooling CPU and GPU probably.
I think this covers the most critial parts. I appreciate any opinions. Thanks
INFRNL

AndonSage
07-04-2008, 04:13 PM
Hard drive: need recommendations; I have a couple of old drives but may upgrade.

I'd say your components look good. For the Hard Drive, I recommend the 320GB or 640GB Western Digital Caviar SE 16 drives. They use new 320GB platters, and the 640GB version is as fast as the 150GB Raptor.

Display: Samsung 204T: wanting to upgrade to at least a 24" or larger: need recommendations
Check out the Displays section of the forum.

INFRNL
07-04-2008, 05:22 PM
will look into the wd 640 as this is the second recommendation on this drive. will also browse the display section as well.