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Some questions about components

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  • 28-03-2008 3:28pm
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    Sconsey
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    Hi,

    I am planning to build a machine (my first build from scratch). I have a few questions about some of the components maybe you can help me with....

    I plan on using the machine for gaming btw, I can live without the highest framerates and resolution, I want a machine that runs the current crop of games well....I don't intend to overclock any of the hardware. I am ripping most my setup from x_keo21's build posted here

    - I was planning an getting a E8400 for the CPU but I am tired waiting for them to come back in stock (overclockers have them but they are charging over the odds) so I was thinking I would get Q6600. Would there be much difference? the other alternative is to go for E8200. Which would you recommend?

    - The boxed versions of the CPU have a fan built in, is that sufficient cooling? assuming the graphics card has a fan and the case has a fan.

    - Memory: I know nothing about quality of memory but I saw this 4Gb OCZ Platinum DDR2 PC2-8000 (1000MHz) for €80 delivered....looks good to me but what do you think is it good memory?

    - Memory: is Vista 64 bit only OS that can address 4Gb of memory, I read somewhere that Vista (32 bit) can only see about 3.5Gb of memory?

    Many thanks
    Scones


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    TerrorFirmer
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    Any of those CPU's are more then adequate for the latest games at stock speeds - and the stock coolers are good up to several hundred mhz over clock at least. The 8200 and 8400 would be better then a Q6600 for solely gaming at the moment, though if you're a multi-tasker and use applications that support multi-core outside of games, the Q6600 is a good investment. You will need a 64-bit OS to see a full 4gb of ram, though at that price, no harm getting that ram with a 32-bit OS as you'll see most of it anyway. The ram is good quality stuff and a good price.


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