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Re: Upgrade time
« Reply #30 on: February 02, 2010, 10:25:01 PM »
I'd already figure you'd lean that way.

Anyways.. this is the only combo available that would make sense for you.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.326527
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Re: Upgrade time
« Reply #31 on: February 03, 2010, 06:26:33 PM »
Same card + 1x 2GB Patriot is cheaper than that deal.

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Actually, no it's not, I just can't add for some reason. :tongue:

The deal will probably still be gone by the time I can buy it, though.

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Wait a minute, no, I was right the first time. It is more expensive by $5.
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Re: Upgrade time
« Reply #32 on: February 03, 2010, 08:08:08 PM »
It's 2 1GB sticks... I'm not sure if your mobo runs dual channel, but you are better off setting it up that way.
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Re: Upgrade time
« Reply #33 on: February 04, 2010, 08:22:06 AM »
All AM2 motherboards are dual-channel. For that matter, as far as I know, unless you get into embedded or laptop solutions, AMD has not had a single channel set up in their system since the Athlon 64 socket 756 days!

DB, make certain about whether or not the CPU you buy has a fan on it. OEM cpus do not, and due to a search of my own for an upgrade to my sister's PC, I Discovered no AM2 cpu has a fan on newegg. That is an extra expense.
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Re: Upgrade time
« Reply #34 on: February 04, 2010, 12:06:21 PM »
I should be able to use my existing fan, though, right?
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Re: Upgrade time
« Reply #35 on: February 04, 2010, 02:06:15 PM »
Yes, but you'll have to reapply the thermal grease. Get some Arctic Silver stuff, and you'll be fine. Personally, I always use the fan the CPU is included because of the less hassle involved, and because I'm relatively new at building systems.
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Re: Upgrade time
« Reply #36 on: February 04, 2010, 03:46:36 PM »
I already have some from when I swapped out the mobo after my last one died.
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Re: Upgrade time
« Reply #37 on: February 05, 2010, 01:48:03 AM »
Good, good.
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Re: Upgrade time
« Reply #38 on: February 06, 2010, 03:08:02 PM »
Been giving some thought to this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127417

It's a little cheaper than the nVidia options, but the same card, different manufacturer got some nice reviews:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102829

That one's low profile, which I'm guessing is why it's got an extra $13 tacked on.

If the rebate still available when I'm ready, I'll probably go with this 9500GT, though:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121339

Due to a recent development, I'm even more concerned with the cost than I was before. I had been considering overshooting the $300 a bit more to get one of the more expensive ones, but now I'm thinking that's not such a good idea. On the plus side, if things work out the way I'm hoping, I'll be able to get something much nicer this time next year (or possibly sooner, even).
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Re: Upgrade time
« Reply #39 on: February 06, 2010, 03:10:07 PM »
The 4650 will be much faster than the 9500GT, despite the similar cost. I'd go for the Sapphire one as it's got a better fan.
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Re: Upgrade time
« Reply #40 on: February 06, 2010, 03:22:17 PM »
Okay, thanks.
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Re: Upgrade time
« Reply #41 on: February 06, 2010, 08:37:28 PM »
i'll ask this here since it seems silly to start a new topic, and a bunch of computer types are congregated in this one:

when putting a RAM module into a computer to test it, i might have inadvertently touched the gold connectors first.  it didn't matter at the time, because it turns out the computer has a defective power supply or motherboard, and wouldn't start anyway.  but before i use the module elsewhere, should i clean off the connectors (i.e. to remove any lingering fingerprint oils)?  if so, what's the preferred way?
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Re: Upgrade time
« Reply #42 on: February 07, 2010, 12:29:35 AM »
a bit of rubbing alcohol would be your best bet, i would think.  touching it once or twice(or a lot) shouldn't really do anything, though...

i wouldn't worry about it.
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Re: Upgrade time
« Reply #43 on: February 07, 2010, 08:00:14 AM »
ATI does have faster products at the same price point, but I don't believe ATI's OpenGL drivers has stood up long enough to be even close to NVidia's status in that dept (especially if you plan on running Linux).
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Re: Upgrade time
« Reply #44 on: February 10, 2010, 05:21:22 PM »
NVNews has a great NVidia price tracker... a GT 240 can be had for $60 after rebate ($90 normally).

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/SKUSearch_v3.asp?px=PG&scriteria=BD11210
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