FA_Crazy-Canuck Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 Kuky, I was going to say are your sure you are looking at the ATI x2?, lol. I spoke to my Brother Inlaw today he reviewed this post and was giving me the gears about the "The Enemies" (Intel) processor. He told me the suggested retail of the x2 will be $459 CDN, however, as you said Fudd, expect short-term gouging. Unfortunately they don't have any in Toronto office. It appears to me they don't take care of their own very well! I should here something this week regarding the go ahead, or no go ahead. Fudd I was in a Future Shop Sat, the Samsung 24" monitor 245bw, had gone back up to $429 from $379. I will wait it out and get it when it drops again. Here's another question. My old system had a SATA 2 939 Asrock Mother Board and a AMD San Diego 3700+. What Motherboard and processor should I get to handle my Video Card and Ram as a back up system without spending a great deal of money? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diveplane Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 FA_Crazy-Canuck Here's another question. My old system had a SATA 2 939 Asrock Mother Board and a AMD San Diego 3700+. What Motherboard and processor should I get to handle my Video Card and Ram as a back up system without spending a great deal of money? go here buy my ebay listing http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=130193766353&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=003 https://www.youtube.com/user/diveplane11 DCS Audio Modding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FA_Crazy-Canuck Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 Will this motherboard accept my Buffalo Ram, DDR2? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FA_Crazy-Canuck Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 Hey Fudd, not sure if you saw the game systems PC Villiage is packaging. How does this compare to what we have talked about? http://www.pcvonline.com/systemsCont.aspx?cat=Destop%20System [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Sqn_Fudd Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Hey Fudd, not sure if you saw the game systems PC Villiage is packaging. How does this compare to what we have talked about? http://www.pcvonline.com/systemsCont.aspx?cat=Destop%20System favorably... But they wont give you those prices if you want a 3870x2... It really comes down to that. Also... Remember that you have to ADD the operating sytem price and factor tax 1 http://3sqn.com/forum/ Here's to 1.13 -- > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0488djMDBU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_GOZR Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Well here a great one.. the best deal http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=28395 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMFA117_Poko Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Anyone would like to make a list of best rig specification to 1200$ for today? Just a case without LCD, flight controller, speakers, mouse, keyboard, etc. Anyone have bought a new rig recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Team Groove Posted January 31, 2008 ED Team Share Posted January 31, 2008 Tell me the shop you would buy the stuff at Poko. Our Forum Rules: http://forums.eagle.ru/rules.php#en Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FA_Crazy-Canuck Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 I just recived the go ahead to get my new rig from a higher power, MY WIFE!:thumbup: I should hear from the insurance people next week. I think her words were "for Gods sake just go buy one, your making me crazy!! Whining always works.:megalol: Hey Fudd lets get serious! Can we get together on comms and go over the options? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMFA117_Poko Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Good to hear FA_Crazy-Canuck! Continue on public. I'd like to know what you choose, please. I got a green light from my lady to go for a new rig too. Also finally I'll put my hands on a brand new TrackIR4 on monday. It's on the way. Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FA_Crazy-Canuck Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 Hey thanks Poko24. Here are the "dirty details": Video Card - ATI Saphire HD3870x2 CPU - Intel 8400 Motherboard - Asus Maximus Formula X38 Ram - Corsair XMS (4-4-4-12) Sound Card - Creative SB X-FI Fan - Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro PSU - Corsair HX Series 620W Hard Drive - Seagate Barracuda 500GB Optical Drive - LG GSA Super Multi Case - Thermaltake Armour We decided to go with the HD3870X2 since it is benchmarking equal to or greater than the Nvidia 8800Ultra and it is less expensive. I assume it can only get better when the new ATI drivers are released. Thank you to everyone for your input. Judging by the participation in this thread it appears this type discussion is useful to a number of people. Special thanks to Fudd for educating me on the process.:thumbup: Rep inbound Fudd. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Sqn_Fudd Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I got a green light from my lady to go for a new rig too. Ahhh yes... From Poland to Canada to the USA and all points surrounding, they really do control everything. lmao Canuck... no worries dude, you've been hanging out in the community and with 3Sqn for quite a while. You need a new rig to match your still growing lockon skill. You were a good student... 2 http://3sqn.com/forum/ Here's to 1.13 -- > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0488djMDBU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuky Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 That's looking good Canuck... No longer active in DCS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMFA117_Poko Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 We decided to go with the HD3870X2 since it is benchmarking equal to or greater than the Nvidia 8800Ultra and it is less expensive. I assume it can only get better when the new ATI drivers are released.You say so? You got to be right. HD3870 x2 is not known well in Poland yet. Well, to be frank it's unkown for all around the world. If You tell me it's gonna be better when the new drivers come out isn't it a little bit gambling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuky Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 In some games 8800GTX is faster, in others HD3870X2 so it really depends what you play... but also HD3870X2 is cheaper No longer active in DCS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMFA117_Poko Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 And for LockOn for ages better was Radeon. What about now when DCS goes for dx9? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FA_Crazy-Canuck Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 Lock On and IL2, the two games I play the most are Open GL games and Nvidia handles this better than ATI. Fudd is a Beta tester for Blackshark and he feels that this system will have no trouble handling BS. The thing I considered is I am waiting for Oleg's Battle of Britain. It will be an Open GL game not DX10. The gamble is that this game will work better with Nvidia. My thought is that by the time these games are launched ATI will develop drivers to run them better. You could wait for the new Nvidia card with two chips. It is going up against the HD3870X2. I found this interesting link regarding benchmarking HD3870X2. http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?p=2742448 1 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMFA117_Poko Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Thanks a lot. Im looking forward Battle of Britian too. Maybe I should wait little longer for nVidia then... But this double Radeon is really fast! Thanks for the link. Now I am sure less what I should buy :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Sqn_Fudd Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Fudd is a Beta tester for Blackshark and he feels that this system will have no trouble handling BS. Fudd WAS a beta tester lol Even a machine 20-30% less powerful than this one would still do awesome at any setting you wish I think. Thanks a lot. Im looking forward Battle of Britian too. Maybe I should wait little longer for nVidia then... But this double Radeon is really fast! Thanks for the link. Now I am sure less what I should buy :doh: If you are unsure and are shooting for the best then wait and see Nvidia's response to 3870x2 ... Should be coming out in the next 2-3 months... and frankly, it should be faster than the 3870X2. But for those buying today, 3870X2 makes alot of sense, not the necessarily the best sense (thats up to you,) just alot. http://3sqn.com/forum/ Here's to 1.13 -- > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0488djMDBU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FA_Crazy-Canuck Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 OOOO, aaaaaahhh, got the word today I am covered and the cheque is on the way!!! PCVilliage here I come:joystick:. I'll be back in the air within 10 days!:pilotfly::thumbup: God Bless America, oh wait I'm Canadian, God Bless the Beaver and Beer!! (our national animal and national drink, what a country, beaver and beer, eh?). 1 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FA_Crazy-Canuck Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 Order up! Should have the new puter by the weekend.:thumbup: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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