Recent content by deanlwau

Looks like I'm out buying a new cooler then. Thats the last time I listen to advice from a store, next time I'll read the forum before I buy! I'll have to take the whole board out to get the massive chunk'o'copper off!

I just got a new system Q6600 with 4GB ram. It's running sweet though I was given the Corsair CM2X2048-6400C5, not the C4 timings. My question is given that I plan to overclock at some stage, is it worthwhile trying to get the ram replaced with the CAS4 version. Now I've read a few...

I use a Zalman Cu-7700. I have a new Q6600 GO SLACR system and it appears the Zalman is not much better than stock cooling! I'm getting baseline temps of 37-39 degrees with 1400rpm no load dependant of ambient temps (usally have my air conditiong at around 26 degrees). I tried Prime 95 test...

Yeah I looked at excatly the same model Dell 2408WFP monitor as you. To expensive for me though, so I ending getting the Dell 22" E228WFP. Check out this site for a cool monitor model spec & calibration info...

Hi all I'm finally taking delivery of my system tomorrow evening. They couldn't get the normal CM 690case, so replaced with the Cooler Master 690 NVIDIA Edition. Sweet it has a window on the side, not sure what use it is though! For my LCD display I ended getting a absolute bargin on the...

Bevels what display are you using for your image editing? I've been looking for a good display with decent out of box color levels. Those Eizo monitos seem to be great, but the pro models are way expensive. I agree that PSU is fine for your setup. Def go with 8GB or more if possible...

They Enermax is actually HKD100 more in Hong Kong. I was going for the Antec Earthwatts range originally. Not sure why they offered me the Enermax, but they wouldn't give me the Antec 500W. Anyway the Enermax specs look fine and I read good reviews. So in the end I think there will be little...

Me neither it was just listed as that. Anyway I have the system being built now and will pick up on Monday. Had to change the PSU to an Enermax 620W and the cooler to the Zalman 7700. Not to sure about the Corsair ram and it's OC potential. Also had to fight to get the P5Q-Pro board for some...

Having it built for this evening. Told it only takes 2 hours to build. Only a few changes based upon my OC needs ;) I'm adding it the Xigmatek HDT-S1283 (with retention bracket). Seems to be a popular choice here among forum members. Wanted 120mm fans in the case so either the: ANTEC...

Looks like I'm going with the Asus 22" VW222U LCD (2000:1,DVI,Spk,16:10) Seems to be a value display with good color for USD$258 Can't afford the other panels on my budget. This link was most useful: http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=31&threadid=2049206 Thanks for...

Just found that that GB-DS3L board does not have a second PCI 2.0 slot. Most likely will upgrade to a new single card in a year anyway. Yeah gotta get 2G x2 sticks Still not sure on the Asus or LG monitor. See what I can find about the color reproduction. Best color space will sway me...

Thanks for the suggestions. Looks like the 4850 is a good choice for almost the same price.Does the p45 enable me to SLi or Xfire? Anyway the build comes to USD$1064 which seems reasonable. MB: GIGABYTE GA-EP45-DS3L P45 MB CPU: Q6600 S0 SCLAR RAM: 4GB...

Don't worry about the timings to much. Remember the CPU is a quad, not a duo, so it won't have the same high ghz. If you want a faster gaming system or you don't plan to multitask much get a 8400 and OC that > 4.0 ghz. I will be getting a Q6600 cause I need to run mutiple graphics apps...

Ok I'm building a system for general gaming and graphic work. Will be doing a bit of 3D rendering as well. Price range will be around $1000, though i'm trying for less. Let me have your thoughts. MB: GB-EP35_DS4L CPU: Q6600 S0 SCLAR Ram: G. Skill 4GB 800 DDR2 F2 6400 CL5 PQ HDD...

Sweet build, I was going for much the same. However price to high for me. No problems with the case it's big. You prob don't need the 1066 just 800 ram with the quad Q6600. PSU is good choice for your setup. For those who don't like following links here is the build: CASE: COOLER...