New Computer

isk · #1 02-23-2008, 08:53 PM

If you're looking for that box to last ya 4 years then SLI is a reasonable idea (you're correct, it's linking 2 video cards together). Adding 1-2 GB of RAM and another of those 8800GTs down the road would be super easy and even more affordable at that time.

Only criticism is the stock HSF on the CPU - it cools really well but under full load it's a bit loud and high pitched for a fan. Let me know if that would be a concern.

isk · #2 02-23-2008, 08:55 PM

Just caught your reply with the mobo. That one seems okay but it has the niggling issues common to lower-end Asus boards.

Personally I use this mobo in my latest rig - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130065

If you don't need SLI or a lot of PCI slots like me, this is a very good board. Installation was easy with clear documentation on the manual.

isk · #3 02-23-2008, 08:57 PM

Fucking christ the board is no longer for sale (and fuck no edits). I'll try to find something else.

Nucholza · #4 02-23-2008, 08:58 PM

was just about to mention that ;p

Nucholza · #5 02-23-2008, 08:57 PM

Depends on how loud you're talking. My current box is pretty loud at times and I don't really mind it. Unless you're talking abnormally loud then its fine with me.