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Thread ID: 91296 2008-07-02 08:40:00 NEW PC BUILD snoopyep (11561) Press F1
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684672 2008-07-03 00:43:00 Im not sure what you mean by changing the divider etc.

Eventhough fulll towers are huge, i thout it would b good because it has more space for better ventilation.

I found this case NZXT LEXA Blackline Classic Performance Midtower
(500w psu optional)

In the BIOS there's a setting that regulates how the RAM speed is related to the FSB. It's called the divider. I think the p5k-e sets it automatically, so maybe you won't have to worry about it.

But what it means is that if your FSB is set at 1066, then your RAM will sit at 533 if you have a 2:1 divider. a 5:4 divider will let you have 1066mhz FSB and 800mhz RAM... unless I've got it all wrong.

The BIOS on the p5k-e is fairly intuitive, so if you get it you should see what I mean.
Thebananamonkey (7741)
684673 2008-07-03 01:12:00 Looks too basic.
I want something with a bit more aesthetics and of course with good function.
Antec Sonata 3 looks really nice and its powersupply seems pretty good too but not sure if its enough.
snoopyep (11561)
684674 2008-07-03 01:14:00 Gigabyte Aurora (www.gpstore.co.nz) is a nice case. wratterus (105)
684675 2008-07-03 01:16:00 antec sonata 3 reviews:

Pros:

+ Sleek look
+ Plenty of front panel connectors: 2 USB, a headphone, a microphone, and an eSATA
+ Easy Installation
+ A 120 mm TriCool fan with adjustable setting included
+ Fan filters
+ Noise-dampening rails
+ Well-constructed with no sharp edges
+ A decent 500W, 80% efficiency PSU
+ Quiet

Cons:
- Price
- PSU may not be strong enough for high end system
- Fan controller is inside the case
- No firewire on the front panel connector
- Fan makes rattling noise if not positioned right
- Front connectors are not covered
- No cable management
snoopyep (11561)
684676 2008-07-03 01:19:00 Lol no offence but that case looks a bit retarded to me heh snoopyep (11561)
684677 2008-07-03 01:44:00 Lol no offence but that case looks a bit retarded to me heh

Each to their own. ;) Your pc, you choose the case.
wratterus (105)
684678 2008-07-03 01:55:00 I dont buy cases every time I upgrade, so I tend to get a good\excellent case to last the distance. It depends if the case will be in full view?....
I look for pleasing looks, build quality, room for working in (full tower) and most importantly, the air flow setup.....

I am lucky, my TJ06 was only $236, however they seem to be in short supply in NZ...

If it was me building again, with the nice components you are putting inside, I would go for a Lian Li V1200 or a TJ09\10 or even 07......
SolMiester (139)
684679 2008-07-03 02:58:00 I quite liked the Lian_Li Lancool Apart from the stupid name.
And the Raidmax Sirius.
And the Coolermaster Mystique 632S
pctek (84)
684680 2008-07-03 04:24:00 I've been using the same case for 5 years.....cost about $40 Metla (12)
684681 2008-07-03 23:29:00 What about RAidmax Cobra II? snoopyep (11561)
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