Good choice. The same board i will be using. Thanks for the feedback Neilo! So sounds like min 500w is ok for 1 8800GTS...thus any ATX type case will be ok then (since it sounds like I wont be using the powersource supplied)? If you select an individual PSU, it'll replace the one that comes with the case, not work alongside it. Still a good idea in any case--PSUs that come with cases are typically cheapies and are no
Hello All, Ok, I finally got my research done and here is where I am going with this (some recap and then the specs follow): Basically…. 1. I can’t spend over $1,500 or my wife will kill me (includes tax)! 2. I want to get the most bang for my buck specifically on the graphics card processor & SLI motherboard with some overclocking potential. 3. I don’t want to assemble the system myself (I’m not at that level and don’t have time to fiddle/get it runni
...but I'm seriously considering going over to the Dark Side and becoming a Linux consultant. Ha! As long as it is a digitally re-mastered dark side sans Jar Jar! FYI...I'm still going to post system specs via ibuypower.com and/or cyberpowerpc.com (both sites have great builders) but work has been hell for 2 days now. Coming soon, I promise, just doing some more rsrch and price comps!
Thanks for the clarification kyro! Do you have any thoughts on Vista in general? I have read several of your posts and would like to hear your opinion.
Wow, thanks again to all for the feedback guys, this is awesome! I was looking around and comparing some systems over the weekend and I think the ibuypower.com site has the best prices for the money (I agree with you drakonfire, that site is excellent for customizing!). I am going to spec one out and post it here in this thread later on when I get a break at work. As f
Wait, do I get no credit? Please... Without me you would be distraught. And last but not least, thanks to Serrian for calling me a dork! JK - I'm actually more of a nerd. Thanks for directing traffic my way. I had lots of fun at work today suring t
Mystikmind: Thank you for the links, never been to ArsTechnica - it was very informative. Opios: That guide is great, really gives me a good idea of what is affordable in my price range. Thanks for all the advice too, especially on SLI and PhysX (I thought some of this might be sort of a gimick). neilo: Thanks for the board and card info. I am concernced about Vista, hope SP1 is coming soon. Good link too! Mumblefratz: Will check out iBuyp
Hello All, I am about to buy a new computer (1st one in 4 yrs!) and have been catching up on technology (wow stuff has changed) but want some savvy people's opinion on what to get as I feel a bit dated. Basically…. 1. I can’t spend over $1,400 or my wife will kill me! 2. I want to get the most bang for my buck specifically on the graphics card (PCI-E obviously) processor & motherboard with upgrade capability if possible (don’t need monitor or perifs).
Thanks Iztok Bitenc! So.... bonus attack from orbiting...). ...means it's better to leave ships in planetary orbit when possible for extra att/def bonus' to maximize this calculation. Very good to know and thanks for the info guys!
Thanks Mumblefratz! Is this confirmed then or does anyone else have any input? By the way to the devs, this game rocks (I am an old crusty TBS lurker dude that has played many of lower quality & enjoyment)!!!
Hello all, I did a search for this but was unable to find any info so sorry if it's out there already! Question: How does the military timeline calculate your military strength? Is it based on attack only or attack + defense or something else like total # of ships/ship size, etc? I want to find out the best way to have the highest rating and the formula used will affect how I build up my military to keep other nations at bay (so I look real buff!). Tha
