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409654 2005-12-09 09:21:00 OK I'm looking at the Logitech MX518 for mouse and the Logitech Media Elite Keyboard. Am buying the case tomorrow, but still can't decide between the Tsunami and Soprano, any recommendations?
Cheers.
JMoore (9352)
409655 2005-12-09 09:33:00 Aluminum is better, but I'd go for the one I liked the look of.

Just checked out your mouse - very nice.
Rob99 (151)
409656 2005-12-09 09:38:00 Yeh they look very similar, however the Tsunami is aluminium so I think I'll go for that.

Yea I liked the look of the MX500 better, but it turned out to be the older version of the MX518.
JMoore (9352)
409657 2005-12-09 10:32:00 Questions. What is the opinion on building your own, opposed to a package deal like www.playtech.co.nz which I am looking at?

Are those playtech packages good value?

I'm thinking it is time for me to get a new pc as well. I have nearly done it a few times, but just couldn't scrape up the money (student). Now I have left school, and have a full time job :) I think I deserve a new pc (well... want. I don't know how I could deserve it).

I have also noticed many comments on overclocking a 3200+ up to a 3800+ or something. I know nothing about overclocking, but it looks like it could save a good deal of money, I think I might try it! What things do I have to look out for if I want to overclock? Better quality products? I have heard you need very expensive ram?
mejobloggs (264)
409658 2005-12-09 11:01:00 He will have a better case
hopefully wont have Nortons installed
better warenty
have a 19"LCD
vga card is a GT
nice keyboard and mouse
Rob99 (151)
409659 2005-12-09 11:05:00 overclocking a 3200+ up to a 3800+ or something. I know nothing about overclocking, but it looks like it could save a good deal of money, I think I might try it! What things do I have to look out for if I want to overclock? Better quality products? I have heard you need very expensive ram?
If you want a 3800 CPU just buy a 3800 CPU
Rob99 (151)
409660 2005-12-09 15:32:00 DVDrw tech has been refined enough that pretty much any drive you buy will be good. I'm still going to buy Liteon when I upgrade my current DVD writer because they always make good quality optical drives at a reasonable cost. They will probably be the first to get an affordable AND reliable HDDVD or blueray drive out there. Greven (91)
409661 2005-12-09 19:26:00 Yea I liked the look of the MX500 better, but it turned out to be the older version of the MX518.
Show me the difference. I have an MX500, I got my son an MX518. We can't tell...
And he likes his look - I liked the colours on the 500s.
pctek (84)
409662 2005-12-09 19:28:00 I have also noticed many comments on overclocking a 3200+ up to a 3800+ or something. I know nothing about overclocking, but it looks like it could save a good deal of money, I think I might try it! What things do I have to look out for if I want to overclock?
Negatives:
It can make your system unstable.
It can increase the heat.
It shortens its lifespan.
Positives:
How long do you keep a CPU for anyway?


But I'm with Rob99 - just buy a 3800....
pctek (84)
409663 2005-12-10 05:06:00 I've ordered in the Thermaltake Tsunami and the Logitech MX500 mouse. The only thing I need now is a decent keyboard, any suggestions? JMoore (9352)
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