Re: Just Another Computer Build

**Sir-Nerd** · 12-02-2008, 09:09 PM

*Drools*

One question, what does Vista Ultimate give that Home Premium.

**Spulat** · 12-02-2008, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by Sir-Nerd

*Drools*

One question, what does Vista Ultimate give that Home Premium.

Media Center, for starters. Which if you don't have a TV tuner, then there's half the point in having it.

Also: http://techgage.com/article/should_y...ista_ultimate/

**Acreo Aeneas** · 12-02-2008, 11:41 PM

Both Ultimate and Home Premium have Media Center built-in and included.

Ultimate includes mainly extras like:

hard drive encryption (256-bit AES BitLocker)
advanced networking interface and control panel
128-bit file and folder encryption (like that of XP Pro)

Originally Posted by DrBeat

Also, do I need a network interface card? And does anyone have a recommendation for one with a decent price?

There's no need for one since almost all boards include 10/100 or 10/100/1000 wired ethernet connectivity. If you're afraid the onboard chip/port is going to fail, then pick up a NIC. Usually 3Com, Linksys, Belkin, Buffalo, and D-Link make some good NICs (3 Com's probably the best).

**Spulat** · 12-03-2008, 12:17 AM

Originally Posted by Acreo Aeneas

Both Ultimate and Home Premium have Media Center built-in and included.

Ultimate includes mainly extras like:

hard drive encryption (256-bit AES BitLocker)
advanced networking interface and control panel
128-bit file and folder encryption (like that of XP Pro)

There's no need for one since almost all boards include 10/100 or 10/100/1000 wired ethernet connectivity. If you're afraid the onboard chip/port is going to fail, then pick up a NIC. Usually 3Com, Linksys, Belkin, Buffalo, and D-Link make some good NICs (3 Com's probably the best).

D'oh you're right, I forgot about that.

**DrBeat** · 12-04-2008, 08:51 PM

One more question. Does the CPU or case come with a cooler/heatsink or something of that sort for the CPU?

**Sir-Nerd** · 12-04-2008, 09:05 PM

Cases sometimes come with fans built in, or the just rely on the passive air flow from thh PSU fan.

CPU almost always comes with a fan packaged with the chip. Intel should give a Stock cooler.

The motherboard also sometimes comes with fan that is for the Northbridge.

**=Sarc=** · 12-04-2008, 09:19 PM

Originally Posted by DrBeat

One more question. Does the CPU or case come with a cooler/heatsink or something of that sort for the CPU?

Retail CPUs always come with a heatsink.

**DrBeat** · 12-04-2008, 09:19 PM

Perfect and awesome. Thanks for the help!

**Acreo Aeneas** · 12-04-2008, 11:28 PM

Some very high-end cases have a passive cooling pipe system that is attached to the case and use the case's square inch surface area as one big heatsink.

**Dictate** · 12-05-2008, 01:32 AM

Just a thought, but the creative drivers available for Windows Vista aren't spectacular. You may wanna consider just sticking with on board sound, or possibly going with one of Asus' Xonar DX cards. Really nice, although there are still bugs to be worked out with the GX engine.

And for the case, you really can't go wrong with the Coolermaster CM690. It may appear ugly, but the 8 120mm fans that it can comfortably house is quite nice.

You might also want to consider going with the P6T vanilla, unless you plan on overclocking. The cash that you save could probably net you a decent aftermarket heatsink. [I'm not certain, but I thought that larger companies such as Thermalright and Noctua were offering free LGA1366 mounting kits if you sent them a copy of your invoice.]

Dropping the hard drive you have picked for the one that blitzkid recommended is another good idea. It'd save you some cash, and the drive is known for its performance.

For a NIC, you can't really go wrong with the Intel PRO gigabit NICs, but generally speaking, the on board is plenty.

Cheers,

Global.Cooling · 12-05-2008, 02:38 AM

Newegg.com has this gateway on sale

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...L3B-_-83113080

Brand Gateway
Model FX6710-01
Recommended Usage Gaming
Processor Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 (2.66GHz)
Processor Main Features 64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Cache Per Processor 6MB L2 Cache
Memory 6GB DDR2
Hard Drive 750GB SATA II 7200RPM
Optical Drive 1 18X DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring Labelflash Technology
Graphics ATI Radeon HD 4850 with 512MB Discrete Video Memory
Audio 8-Channel (7.1) High Definition Audio
Speaker Amplified Stereo Speakers (USB Powered)
Keyboard Premium Multimedia Keyboard
Mouse USB Optical 2-Button Wheel Mouse
Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
Special Features Stunning Jet-Black Finish with Orange Metallic Accents
Motherboard
Chipset Intel G33
CPU
CPU Type Core 2 Quad
Installed Qty 1
CPU FSB 1333MHz
CPU Speed Q9400(2.66GHz)
L2 Cache Per CPU 6MB
CPU Socket Type LGA 775
CPU Main Features 64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Graphics
GPU/VPU Type ATI Radeon HD 4850
Graphics Interface PCI Express x16
Memory
Memory Capacity 6GB DDR2
Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
Memory Spec 2GB x 2 & 1GB x 2
Memory Slots (Available/Total) 0/4
Maximum Memory Supported 8GB
Hard Drive
HD Capacity 720GB
HD Interface SATA II
HD RPM 7200rpm
HD Spec 16MB Cache
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type DVD Super Multi
Optical Drive Spec Write max: 18x DVD-R, 18x DVD+R, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW, 8x DVD+R DL, 8x DVD-R DL, 12x DVD-RAM, 48x CD-R, 32x CD-RW
Read max: 16x DVD-ROM, 48x CD-ROM
Audio
Audio Chipset Integrated
Audio Channels 8-Channel (7.1)
Communications
Modem 56K. V92
LAN Chipset Integrated
LAN Speed 10/100Mbps
Front Panel Ports
Front USB 2
Front IEEE 1394 1
Front Audio Ports 2
Card Reader 15-in-1 High Speed Digital Media Card Reader with Smart Copy Button (Pop-up Card Reader)
CompactFlash I & II, IBM Microdrive, Secure Digital (SD & Mini SD), Multi Media Card (MMC, MMC Plus, RS-MMC, and MMC Mobile), Memory Stick (MS, MS Duo, MS Pro, and MS Pro Duo), xD-Picture Card
Back Panel Ports
PS/2 2
Video Ports 1 VGA, 2 DVI
TV Out 1
Rear USB 4
Rear IEEE 1394 1
eSATA 1
RJ45 1 port
Rear Audio Ports 6 ports
Expansion
PCI Slots (Available/Total) (0/1) PCI-E x16
(1/1) PCI-E x1
(1/2) PCI
Mouse
Mouse Type Optical
Physical Spec
Dimensions 17.7" x 7.5" x 19"
Weight 25 lbs.
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts 1 year limited
Labor 1 year limited

It's 1049.99 with coupon code EMCBCAEAH. It's half your budget, then you could splurg on a REALLY big monitor!

**Tonk** · 12-05-2008, 04:09 AM

ya but he is gonna have a KILLER system with his latest bold list.... plus gateway... ew.. fixed too many gateway to recommend one to someone

**DrBeat** · 12-05-2008, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by Tonk

ya but he is gonna have a KILLER system with his latest bold list.... plus gateway... ew.. fixed too many gateway to recommend one to someone

*Points to "Proud Gamer Girl Pixel Badge* Dude, I'm a she. Say it with me once. She.

I'm heading out to Micro Center this weekend to checkout cases in person.

**CingularDuality** · 12-05-2008, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by Global.Cooling

Newegg.com has this gateway on sale

Blegh... Gateway? Are you serious? They use weird proprietary cases that could prevent you from performing any but the simplest of upgrades. I HIGHLY advise against this.

**Tonk** · 12-05-2008, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by DrBeat

Say it with me once. She.

she

lol, oops

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