Recent content by hy_tek

Thank you both for taking the time to reply to my questions. A 160GB X-25 M2 SSD clocks in at a hefty $400. Rather steep in my opinion. So from what I am getting from you is that my GPU is the slow point of my system. Is this correct? I am actually looking to do a second system since we need...

I have been out of the loop for a couple years since my last build. I am getting the bug to build another system to replace E8400 CPU based system I now have. Here are the particulars of my present rig. I would prefer to stay with Intel CPU's PC P&C 750 watt Silencer PSU : Gigabyte...

How much difference do the timings make in real world speed? Most DDR2 memory has slightly different but very similar timings at a particular rated speed. All things being equal it seems the best memory is the cheapest with the rated speed you desire.

Why would you go for the GSkill DDR2-800 for $40 when you can get the faster Corsair DDR2-1066 for $37....am I missing something here?? Doesn't make sense to me if you want to overclock. :confused:

What about this RAM? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145215&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL012709&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL01270 cheaper and just as fast...

I am getting a Gigabyte GA-EP45_UD3R mobo with a max front side buss of 1333mhz. I am getting either the E8400 or E7400 core duo cpu. I want 4gb(2x2gb) of dual channel DDR-2 memory Could you suggest what speed memory I should get so I can overclock with this setup? If you can suggest...