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Old 22-03-2005, 10:32   #12
Ramrod
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Re: Building my own PC

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Originally Posted by Richard M
As far as RAM goes, I've never looked back since getting 2x512MB of this:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Corsair_XL.html

The Athlon64 (939) needs the best low latency RAM you can give it to perform at it's best.
So whats the difference between the pro twinx/platinum twinx/pro cas2...etc.......'cos they are all XMS3200XL

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Well personally, i'd probably go for the ATI X800 instead of the NVidia, but thats just me.
You are looking at a nvidia fanboy here

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Have to ask ... why the 512 Geforce ??
'cos it's the biggest and baddest

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what sort of cost are you looking at overall ?
I'll try to stay at the £2k-£2.5k mark........obviously the less it costs the less Mandy will complain
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Once I start building I will provide pics of the process



Anyone have any comments on the case I'm thinking of using?
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I think those 2 graphics cards takes 2 power ports alone,
I'm not going the SLI route (sorry KP) 'cos I can't really see the benefit
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