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| Thread ID: 59495 | 2005-07-04 04:38:00 | 3800+ Venice Gaming Rig | PeteDelete (8472) | Press F1 |
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| 369179 | 2005-07-04 04:38:00 | I am planning to build my next "best value for money" gaming machine which I will also use for some video editing, but nothing else. I don't have any immediate overclocking plans. I've selected the following components so far, but I'm not sure how they will work together : MB: MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3800+ Venice core Ram: Geil Ultra X PC3200 (2x512MB dual channel kit) Graphics: MSI RX800XL-VT2D256E with VIVO HD: WD Raptor WD740 (would 2 in raid 0 result in noticeable speed gain or would it be overkill?) PSU: AcBel EPSV2.1 OEM 450W 1. Main problem: Does anyone know when, if at all, the 3800+ Venice core will arrive in NZ? (All the other Venice versions are now widely available) 2. Also: I'm thinking about getting 2GB of memory instead. Do they have to be 2 matched pairs of 512MB sticks or can you use just about any combination with venice? 3. Case: I'm still trying to find a good, cool (as in low-temp) case. Any sugestions? 4. Overclocking: In case I decide to do this in the future, would this system be suitable? For the video editing I will need a second HD and DVD writer, which? I guess just about any cd or dvd reader will do for the gaming. Any expert advice/opinions/comments will be much appreciated especially on the 3800+ Venice! |
PeteDelete (8472) | ||
| 369180 | 2005-07-04 11:03:00 | Main problem Does anyone know when, if at all, the 3800+ Venice core will arrive in NZ? (All the other Venice versions are now widely available) I'm thinking about getting 2GB of memory instead. Do they have to be 2 matched pairs of 512MB sticks or can you use just about any combination with venice? For dual channel, yes. Better anyway evn if not dual channel. I'm still trying to find a good, cool (as in low-temp) case. Any sugestions? www.overclockers.co.nz and check some reviews of them as well. Overclocking In case I decide to do this in the future, would this system be suitable? I can't see a problem. As for the CPU, a quick google found a number of retailers advertising theis particular core. www.pcalpha.co.nz |
pctek (84) | ||
| 369181 | 2005-07-04 12:39:00 | Ive not had good luck with WinXP x64 and my Radeon 9250 card.. Admittedly Im told there's better support on x64 for newer cards like yours.... but yeah :-/ | Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 369182 | 2005-07-04 13:29:00 | Main problem Does anyone know when, if at all, the 3800+ Venice core will arrive in NZ? (All the other Venice versions are now widely available) I'm thinking about getting 2GB of memory instead. Do they have to be 2 matched pairs of 512MB sticks or can you use just about any combination with venice? For dual channel, yes. Better anyway evn if not dual channel. I'm still trying to find a good, cool (as in low-temp) case. Any sugestions? www.overclockers.co.nz and check some reviews of them as well. Overclocking In case I decide to do this in the future, would this system be suitable? I can't see a problem. As for the CPU, a quick google found a number of retailers advertising theis particular core. www.pcalpha.co.nz I've had contact with PCAlpha and others in the past few weeks, but none of them has the 3800+ Venice :( |
PeteDelete (8472) | ||
| 369183 | 2005-07-04 21:35:00 | I've had contact with PCAlpha and others in the past few weeks, but none of them has the 3800+ Venice :( Ah well, try this: au.pricespy.biz Could get it from these guys. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 369184 | 2005-07-06 04:09:00 | Thanks for your input. Are there any pitfalls when buying it in Aus or the USA? |
PeteDelete (8472) | ||
| 369185 | 2005-07-06 04:15:00 | Thanks for your input. Are there any pitfalls when buying it in Aus or the USA? You'd have to send it back over there if if died? |
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