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Still waiting on Scan to confirm the motherboard compatibility, but that aside can anyone spot anything daft about this?
Looks good enough to me
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The Asus i945G board does indeed support Core 2 Duo according to Asus' own website so it should work ok.
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Agree with that. I'm just hovering over the buy button as the Asus website makes vague mention of a BIOS upgrade for Core2Duo support. Scan are going to try one and let me know.Originally Posted by philipbain
Looks good to me aswell. If Scan say that the mobo won't work, then go for the same board as many, a Gigabyte DS3. It is considerably more expensive, but it's said to be a fantastic board. Otherwise, I think Asrock make a core 2 duo board that should be good on a budget.
I thought only the 965 and 975 chipsets were going to support conroe i sold a 945 board a while back i bet it gets conroe support with a bios flash
975x chipset only
ergo only the currently existing 975 chipsets have the possibility of upgrade to a 975x with a bios flash.
There's the gigabyte DS3 and the Asus P5W DH. Both recommended.
Officially, 965 ONLY....although _some_ 975s will with a BIOS flash.
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It's a purely personal choice, but although I dont know that heatsink fan you've chosen, the 38.5 db sounds bloody loud to me. I would personally choose something like this Arctic Cooler for only £15. A very good cooler indeed, and very quiet. It will function the same but make for a happier household.
Edit: Just been on Akasa's website, they claim "17.3 – 38.5 dB(A)" which isnt so bad. Still, you wouldnt want it on full speed settings. Then again, with a Core 2 Duo you probably wouldnt need to. My advice however still stands.
Last edited by MSIC; 02-08-2006 at 11:15 AM.
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System as shown, plus: Microsoft Wireless mobile 4000 mouse and Logitech Illuminated keyboard.
Sennheiser RS160 wireless headphones. Creative Gigaworks T40 SII. My wife. My Hexus Trust
xms memory isn't exactly 'budget' is it? value stuff will be about £15 cheaper
I would have said the same, but a quick look at Scan's prices for Corsair Value Select (2 x 512MB) to be £65.
Very odd.
- Another poster, from another forum.I'm commenting on an internet forum. Your facts hold no sway over me.
System as shown, plus: Microsoft Wireless mobile 4000 mouse and Logitech Illuminated keyboard.
Sennheiser RS160 wireless headphones. Creative Gigaworks T40 SII. My wife. My Hexus Trust
Have just read this review at Bit-tech of a number of socket 775 CPU coolers.
They also recommend the Arctic Cooler
- Another poster, from another forum.I'm commenting on an internet forum. Your facts hold no sway over me.
System as shown, plus: Microsoft Wireless mobile 4000 mouse and Logitech Illuminated keyboard.
Sennheiser RS160 wireless headphones. Creative Gigaworks T40 SII. My wife. My Hexus Trust
Specs look okay, for the optical drive, i will go for the LG GSA H10N if it will fit into your case.
For Hard drive have you considered the 250gb Samsung Spinpoint P SP2504C?
Happy building.
Last edited by vicar; 02-08-2006 at 01:20 PM.
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Is the main gain of that product DVD RAM? Is that worth having?
Also why the concern over whether it may fit, is it a non-standard size?
That's half the cache of the Maxtor.
Yeah, I was originally going for value select but thought I may as well go for xms given the (lack of) price difference.
Hmm. I might be tempted there, although it is almost double the price.Have just read this review at Bit-tech of a number of socket 775 CPU coolers.
They also recommend the Arctic Cooler
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