Simviation Forum - Rate my comp :)

Sep 18^th, 2004 at 10:00pm

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Alright please tell me how my comp is and if i need anything or should get anything thanks

Abit kv8 pro mobo
Dual channel 512mb pc3200 (ddr400) ram
Antec 480 watts trublue
amd 64 3200 procesor
Nvidia Geforce 6800 GT
160 gb 7200 rpm harddrive
Pioneer 8 x 8 dvd r/w
Antec left side clear case
2 blue rear fans
2 power source fans
1 blue chameeleon fan
1 mobo fan
1 graphics card fan
2 front comp fans

wireless joysitck/keyboard/mouse
Tv in the comp

Thanks guys

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Reply #1 - Sep 18^th, 2004 at 11:37pm

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Sounds pretty good, only thing that I would consider getting shortly would be another 512MB of RAM, and that's only if you want to be able to run the sim with full settings and no drop in perormance... Wink

If you're happy with it the way it is, leave it be...

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Reply #2 - Sep 19^th, 2004 at 4:04am

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Would be a lot better if them fans were pink! Grin

Just kidding, looks like your ready to fly!

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I would consider getting shortly would be another 512MB of RAM

Isn't 512 Mb dual channel RAM a equivilent of a Gig???

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Reply #3 - Sep 19^th, 2004 at 7:30am

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Isn't 512 Mb dual channel RAM a equivilent of a Gig

Don't think so - I think it means it can read and write to the memory twice concurrently, speeding things up.

If you can find a program to monitor your memory usage that would be good - if while playing FS you find you reach the limit alot you could think about popping in an extra 512mb.

Great system though! Grin

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Reply #4 - Sep 19^th, 2004 at 9:40am

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Yeah just go up to 1gig of ram. I monitor my ram usage and can use up to 800meg at anyone time depending how many things I have open. With just FS2004 open it seems to use about 550-600meg.

Using your ram in Dual channel mode will give you about a 5% increase in performance, it doesn't double the amount of ram you have.

when you get your next 512 of ram you best hope you have four ram slots! that way you can keep everything in dual band mode. if you only have 3slots then you will have to add one more stick of 512ddr and not use the dual band mode.

AMD64 3500+ @ 2200MHz 400FSB&&MSI K8N Neo 2 mobo nForce3 chipset&&1gig Corsair XMS PC3200 timings @ 10.2.2.2 &&XFX 6800 Ultra @ 450/1200&&80gig HDD&&Loadsa fans!!!

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Reply #5 - Sep 19^th, 2004 at 9:41am

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Just thought I would add, I HATE wireless mouses lol. The batteries always go dead right in the middle of a massive fire fight when I am playing online. Sad

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Reply #6 - Sep 19^th, 2004 at 2:37pm

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Yea i am thinking of goin up to 1 or 2 gig of ram but its soo expensive! I have dual channel ram and want to replace it with dual channel 1 or 2 gig of ram.

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Reply #7 - Sep 19^th, 2004 at 3:44pm

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Save your money. 1gig is plenty for gaming and general use. Only get 2gig if your gonna be doin masses of video editing or massive 3d work.

I catn get my rig to use more than 800-850meg of ram at the moment.

AMD64 3500+ @ 2200MHz 400FSB&&MSI K8N Neo 2 mobo nForce3 chipset&&1gig Corsair XMS PC3200 timings @ 10.2.2.2 &&XFX 6800 Ultra @ 450/1200&&80gig HDD&&Loadsa fans!!!

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Reply #8 - Sep 19^th, 2004 at 5:24pm

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Just thought I would add, I HATE wireless mouses lol. The batteries always go dead right in the middle of a massive fire fight when I am playing online. Sad

I smashed my logitech cordless mouse when it let me down in an on-line tournament, at just the wrong time! - Wire's = good connections ...... Wink

Otherwise, go for 1GB, and sit back & enjoy the ride!

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Reply #9 - Sep 19^th, 2004 at 6:40pm

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Yes my logitech freedom wireless joystick never letts me down. I can go soooo far away from my computer with it. It says u can go as far away from the base as u can with a coordless phone. I whent down to my basement bout 25 feet from my comp then once i got down there i walked to the end bout 40 feet down there in my studio with the door shut and I told my sister to tell me if i still got connection and I did. This thing is amazing

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Reply #10 - Sep 19^th, 2004 at 6:43pm

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Yeah until the batteries run out! Sad

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Reply #11 - Sep 20^th, 2004 at 10:13pm

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that's why I have always prefered the wired stuff...

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Reply #12 - Sep 23^rd, 2004 at 4:09pm

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Save your money. 1gig is plenty for gaming and general use. Only get 2gig if your gonna be doin masses of video editing or massive 3d work.

I catn get my rig to use more than 800-850meg of ram at the moment.

I totally agree. Just in case you wanted to hear it from another person.

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They both will work perfectly, until you open windows.

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Reply #13 - Sep 24^th, 2004 at 5:19pm

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8) Personally, I would get rid of it and get a new one.

I could take the old one if you like to get it out of your way!!! Grin

Tony

PS.... Sounds a REALLY good set up to me!

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