Recent content by the_DesertRat

Fingers crossed!

Greets H!

Thanks for the awesome contest [H]!

I've had an easier time finding a cooling solution and case than I've had in choosing a display. So many, many options and opinions.... However, if you had to choose one 23-24" Monitor for gaming and were previously using a 21" CRT, what would be your suggestion? I am interested in the...

Call me Capt. Wishy-Washy or make that General, but I can't seem to come to a decision on a new build. I've followed all the new i7 reviews, read countless articles and am impressed with the performance. I had decided it was time to upgrade the OC'd X2 4800+ w/9800 to the next-gen...

Thank you very much for the input. At least, the folks who took the time to say something constructive. To those who weren't, you can take the time to bitch at someone but not take that same amount of time to leave a constructive opinion? Now who is the lazy tard? I have looked at some...

I am planning a new PC Build. Money isn't really an object, but I would like to stay around 2K or so. What I am curious about is the real world performance of the Core I7 vs. Wolfdale/Yorkfield when it comes to gaming, as I don't do video editing, DB stuff, etc. Would it really be worth it...

Another blast w/item #'s (in case anyone else likes the build) -- This one w/E8600 and OCZ Plats. SAMSUNG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model SH-S223Q - OEM Item #: N82E16827151173 Thermaltake Armor Series VA8003BWS Black Full Tower Case w/ 25CM Fan - Retail Item...

Further, favorite case? I like lots of airflow, high quality and no dorky graphics. Kind of a straight black sort.

Yea, the Raidmax was just a quick grab. I've only used Eenermax, OCZ in all my other home builds. Glad everyone picked it apart. For grins I looked @ the difference between going with an Q9550 and E8600. Straight swap to Q9550 is @ $1543. Swap to E8600 and OCZ Plats DDR2-1000 is @ 1393...

In answer to Rig needs, GAMING, no video editing hence not bothering with Nehalem and am interested in either Duo or Quad but plan on 1600mhz 1:1 so would like to see 4Gh OC on air. Change to reflect PSU (Need Modular) and RAM change. SAMSUNG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black...

Changed to reflect PSU. Any suggestions on the HD? I've heard the new Velociraptors really aren't worth the price. Also, I own the Armor Case and like it (with the flaps removed) but am worried that the Heatsink suggested might not fit. That puppy looks flippin' huge. Anyone else...

Update list, however I am not a big Antec PSU fan so what does everyone think of the raidmax. Also this tops in @ 1350.00 -- as I said would be happy @ 1.5K - 1.8K, any other suggestions or comments. SAMSUNG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model SH-S223Q - OEM Item #...

Prob with that RAM is I won't be able to push it to 4Ghz, correct?

Greetings All! First off, thanks to the crew for the fantastic site. You've been my number one read for years. Next, below is a rough part list for my next Rig. I am currently running a RAID 0, SLI rig w/2 7800 's and an X2 4800+ OC'd to 3Ghz (roughly) . (In Sig) I've decided it is...