First ever spec check...

Woody...!!! · 26 Sep 2006 at 08:46

this is my first ever spec check, i just dont want to buy a doo-doo lol

Abit AW9D-MAX Intel 975X (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard (MB-108-AB)
CP-128-IN Intel Core 2 DUO E6600 "LGA775 Conroe" 2.40GHz (1066FSB) - Retail (CP-128-IN)
MY-075-CR Crucial 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2 PC2-8000C5 1000MHz Ballistix Dual Channel Kit (BL2KIT12864AA1005) (MY-075-CR)
ATI Radeon X1900 ***Crossfire/Master Edition*** 512MB GDDR3 (PCI-Express) - Retail (GX-045-CO)

What do you think guys...

shine · 26 Sep 2006 at 09:05

Unless you are planning on getting crossfire there's no need to get the master card version just get the normal x1900 and save yourself some money. You can always get the master card later if you do want to setup crossfire.

Woody...!!! · 26 Sep 2006 at 09:12

shine said:
Unless you are planning on getting crossfire there's no need to get the master card version just get the normal x1900 and save yourself some money. You can always get the master card later if you do want to setup crossfire.

Good idea, i just thought i would go for the master just incase....

semi-pro waster · 26 Sep 2006 at 09:22

I think the memory might be slightly overkill in that PC6400 will do just as well from what I understand(the Geil PC6400 is on This Week Only for ~£50 cheaper), you should also check compatability with the motherboard.

The Asus P5W series of motherboards may be better for overclocking and Gigabyte are doing some very good motherboards at the moment also.

As shine mentions a Master card isn't necessary immediately but then you have to be aware they could be phased out.

hyper_piper45 · 26 Sep 2006 at 10:18

Yeah, you want to get the geil ultra memory.

I would also swap the mobo for either a gigabyte ds4/dq6 or an asus p5 deluxe.

If you get a x1900xt, make sure you get an HIS version because the better cooling is well worth it.

Woody...!!! · 26 Sep 2006 at 17:45

hyper_piper45 said:
Yeah, you want to get the geil ultra memory.

I would also swap the mobo for either a gigabyte ds4/dq6 or an asus p5 deluxe.

If you get a x1900xt, make sure you get an HIS version because the better cooling is well worth it.

Thanks, i did think about the cooling side of things... so i will change my mind and get a HIS card...

Woody...!!! · 27 Sep 2006 at 08:28

semi-pro waster said:
I think the memory might be slightly overkill in that PC6400 will do just as well from what I understand(the Geil PC6400 is on This Week Only for ~£50 cheaper), you should also check compatability with the motherboard.

The Asus P5W series of motherboards may be better for overclocking and Gigabyte are doing some very good motherboards at the moment also.

As shine mentions a Master card isn't necessary immediately but then you have to be aware they could be phased out.

that is what i thought? i don't know weather to get a master just incase they do run out...

would i need crossfire in the future?

shine · 27 Sep 2006 at 08:48

Woody...!!! said:
that is what i thought? i don't know weather to get a master just incase they do run out...

would i need crossfire in the future?

It depends on the resolutions you will be gaming at. You'll be fine upto 1600 x 1200. Anything higher and you will probably want to crossfire.

Woody...!!! · 27 Sep 2006 at 15:15

shine said:
It depends on the resolutions you will be gaming at. You'll be fine upto 1600 x 1200. Anything higher and you will probably want to crossfire.

ok thanks for the info