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Hi ya all, been a while, looking for computer advice Posted By: bigblocktransam On: 11-01-2009 @ 14:16:45 Reply | Edit its been a long time since I built a computer and with all the new tech out there its a little confusing, Im looking at building a new system so far I ordered a lot of parts. hopfully there all decent, my first question is windows 7 I just ordered it and it says its 32 and 64 bit, when I install it does it have an option and it it worth the 64 bit install?, next is the harddrives, I have a raid0 set up on my current computer and never gave me any problems but is it worth it? I have a WD black 1 TB 32MB cache drive sitting here, but I kinda want to use that as a second drive and I really dont see needing 1TB for a system drive, what hard drive for the system and should I bother with a raid install again or just leave it be. this computer is going to see some gaming but nothing nuts just WOW and the like, witch really dont take that much to run but my current computer that I built 5 years ago is due for an update and the AGP slots just dont cut it anymore. does running 2 crossfire video cards really help that much? I never dealt with this back when I built this one, well heres a list of what all I ordered so far http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4146085&CatId=1510 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5039190&CatId=4297 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4837612&CatId=3473 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5210080&CatId=3669 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4267989&CatId=2535 --  http://www.streetlethal.net 93 trans am, ATI procharger,Th400,Moser 9 inch If you can read this thank a teacher, if it's in English thank a Soldier. [ Edited on 11/01/2009 @ 14:21:13 ] Posted By: mongoose5645 On: 11-01-2009 @ 14:36:49 Reply | Top | Edit Looks like good setup, I'm going with that CPU soon myself. Let me know how you like it. For Windows 7, if it says 32 and 64 bit you will get 2 disc's,1 with 32 and 1 with 64, just install the version you want. After running 64 bit I would never go back to 32. And unless you're running really old software you wont have the problems that used to plague 64 bit systems. With running a raid0 setup, would it be software or hardware controlled? If software controlled there isn't enough gain to run that way. Hardware controlled is a much better way to go but not really necessary. 2 video cards will help performance on games and such that use a lot of shaders and use a lot of graphic resources. With WOW I don't think you'd notice enough to warrant the cost...it's always an option later though with that motherboard having dual pci-e 2.0 slots. You should be very happy with this setup though. -- 1993 Z28, Eibach Pro kit, KYB adjustable shocks & struts, custom boxed rear control arms and panhard rod, strut brace. 18" C5 rims wrapped in Toyo T1-R's Posted By: REDBIRD95 On: 11-01-2009 @ 16:36:26 Reply | Top | Edit I'd suggest a different brand PSU. I had one of those Ultra PSUs(600 watts)and it died on me within a year. I currently have a Corsair 750 watt and it's been awesome. Here's the PSU I have: http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=26415&promoid=1215 Try NCIX.com or Neweggg.com, WAY cheaper than Tigerdirect  -- 1995 Bright Red Firebird 3.4Litre A4, 3.23 gears, MagnaFlow Catback, K&N FIPK, Edelbrock Control Arms, Optima YellowTop, Bilstein Shocks, ROH 17" ZT aluminum rims, Falken Ziex ZE-912(245/45/17) 2003 Pewter Silverado Extended Cab, 4.8Litre V8 
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/432499 Posted By: bigblocktransam On: 11-01-2009 @ 16:58:59 Reply | Top | Edit I have an ultra in this current computer for 5 years, I never had a problem with any ultra products. --  
http://www.streetlethal.net 93 trans am If you can read this thank a teacher, if it's in English thank a Soldier. Posted By: shocktrp On: 11-02-2009 @ 02:16:47 Reply | Top | Edit You're going to want to install 64-bit if you plan on running more than 4GB RAM. Personally I wouldn't build an AMD, but other than that it looks like you're (over)building an asskicker of a system. -- http://obamaclock.org/ 
"If it ain't broke, fix it until it is!" - US Congress Posted By: Green97TAMachine On: 11-02-2009 @ 04:00:47 Reply | Top | Edit Check newegg for better pricing, otherwise thats gonna be a pretty schweet system. AMD rocks btw. -- 
1997 Mystic Teal Trans Am Best Time: 13.984@102.99Mph  Posted By: Calaban007 On: 11-02-2009 @ 08:08:39 Reply | Top | Edit I use AMD's exclusively, unless an Intel Processor is requested. Unless you are doing very high end things you won't notice a difference between a Intel or AMD chip. Even then, most of the time, the difference is neglegible. -- 
1995 Camaro Z28, M6, T-Top Conversion, CAI, SFC's & 1989 IROC-Z restoration in progress Posted By: fergymoto On: 11-02-2009 @ 08:59:16 Reply | Top | Edit How's your car coming Ron? -- 
2001 WS6 M6 - TSP 233/239 cam, D&D Viper spec T56, Textralia OZ700, 12 bolt with 4.10s, some suspension, Hooker headers & catback, LS6 intake, ported TB & MAF, SLP lid 1997 Trans Am WS6 - LSX swap coming soon. 1998 TA M6 - miss it... RIP --- Posted By: bigblocktransam On: 11-02-2009 @ 16:26:47 Reply | Top | Edit Ive never used AMD before but the more I read about them and talk to people that have them and compair prices AMD VS intel AMD takes it, the 965 is only around 200 bucks a intel that will do the same thing is around 4-500, same thing with video cards, ATI vs nvidea, ATI takes the cake price vs speed. Im going to install the 64 bit system and grab another 4gb of ram for a total of 8gb of ram, I was hoping to get this computer together this week, everything but the CPU shipped out today so who knows when the CPU will be back in stock. the car, Ummmm its still sitting in the garage on jack stands  --
http://www.streetlethal.net 93 trans am If you can read this thank a teacher, if it's in English thank a Soldier.
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