My new build (Cavalier-X)

mithrandir · 12 Jan 2009 at 12:21

Woo. Finally setup windows on my new build. Not an i7 or high spec build but a decent upgrade from my single core skt 939

The specs in my new build are:

Biostar TP45-HP
OCZ ReaperX (2x2gb)
e4600 with Xigmatek Red scorpion
Xigmatek NRP-MC651
xfx 9600gt Alphadog edition
X-fi Fatal1ty

I ran 3DMark06 at stock with the following result:

Gonna read more about OC'ing and fine-tuning this rig

J.B · 12 Jan 2009 at 14:39

Is that 32bit windows? Youd do well to upgrade to 64bit and make the most out of your 4GB of RAM.

mithrandir · 12 Jan 2009 at 14:59

J.B said:
Is that 32bit windows? Youd do well to upgrade to 64bit and make the most out of your 4GB of RAM.

Yup, 32 bit windows. I was going to dual boot with Vista (32 bit though) after some testing, but I think I might upgrade my Vista to 64 bit.

pastymuncher · 12 Jan 2009 at 16:18

mithrandir said:
Yup, 32 bit windows. I was going to dual boot with Vista (32 bit though) after some testing, but I think I might upgrade my Vista to 64 bit.

If it's a retail or upgrade Vista disk you can get a 64bit version from Microsoft for £7.20 delivered. I just got a Upgrade version of Vista Home Premium 32bit off the bay for £45 delivered, brand new still sealed. I then sent off for the 64bit disk and now i basically have a full retail 64bit version for £52.20.

You don't actually need a previous installation of Windows for the upgrade version as there is a well documented way to do a clean install.