Novartic_ Posted October 31, 2006 Posted October 31, 2006 Ok people. Here is what I will be buying. Still need some advise on if to put a TV Card in or a Sound card instead. Although the mobo does have HD/Jack sence audio (NOT AC97) I dont really know/care if the sounds that grate or not. But i will be useing my pc alot for tv. Please post your comments and idears. ---------------------------------------------------------- Motherboard DFI Infinity 975X/G Motherboard Ex VAT £117.00 £137.48 + VAT Manufacture link: http://eu.dfi.com.tw/Product/xx_product_sp...TYPE=LP&SITE=UK ---------------------------------------------------------- CPU. Core2Duo E6600 **OEM** Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2 x 2.4Ghz 4Mb Cache 1066 FSB Dual Core Processor Novatech Order Code: IL-E6600 £211.39 ---------------------------------------------------------- CPU Fan. Vigor Monsoon™ II Active TEC CPU Cooling System (MACS) for Intel CLT-M2I Manufacture link: http://www.vigorgaming.com/components/cmp_...onii_intel.html ---------------------------------------------------------- Memory. OCZ 2GB Kit (2x1GB) 240Pin PC2-8000 1000MHz Dual Channel GX XTC Gold Novatech order Code: OCZ-G802GX Manufacture link: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/memo...tc_dual_channel ---------------------------------------------------------- GFX’s Cards. 1 x GeForce 8800 GTX ---------------------------------------------------------- Hard Disks. RAID-0 2x 36GB Westan Digital Raptors Western Digital Caviar 36GB Serial ATA Raptor drive (model WD360GD). Manufacture link: http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/ph...ated=1039465570 : http://support.wdc.com/productspec.asp? RAID-1 2x 350GB Westan Digital WD3200YS 3.0Gb/sESATA 7200rpm 320GB 8.9 ms 16 MB Manufacture link: http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/ph...ated=1095958060 ---------------------------------------------------------- PSU. Corsair HX620 620 Watt PSU Manufacture Part Number: CMPSU-620HXUK Manufacture link: http://www.corsairmemory.com/corsair/HX_power_supply.html ---------------------------------------------------------- TV Card. or Creative Sound Blaster. Only one can go into the PCI slot as the PCI-E XFire card hogs the space were the 1st normal PCI slot is. ---------------------------------------------------------- Case. Please see the total Final list of items I would like for the case. • 1 x CM Stacker (STC-T01) £119.00 Ex Vat. £139.83 + Vat (The link is found here: http://www.coolermaster-europe.com/index.p...01+CM%20Stacker ) *Would like the case in Silver please. (Basically, silver sides and black front/top, like shown on the website. Please enquire if this is the silver or black version shown on the site.) Extra Mods for case: • 1 x Cross Flow Fan (STF-B01-E1) £27.00 Ex Vat £31.73 + Vat • 1 x 4-in-3 Device Module (STB-3T4-E1) • 1 x 120mm fan bracket (RC-880-FBN1) • 1 x Side Window (SPB-S01-E1) (These are found via this link here: http://www.coolermaster-europe.com/index.p...st&p_class=1067 ) ---------------------------------------------------------- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WintersFury Posted October 31, 2006 Posted October 31, 2006 Well if you want to use your computer for TV, you'll want a tuner card. So I think you've answered your own question there. Though I have seen some pcie x1 tv tuner cards for sale. I think from connect 3d that use the ATI chipset. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novartic_ Posted October 31, 2006 Posted October 31, 2006 Yer, but then how do i use the crossfire as it uses both the PCI-E slots??? Unless I use the PCI-E X4 slot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novartic_ Posted October 31, 2006 Posted October 31, 2006 No ones intrested in my new babe apart form kool WintersFury and his Where's my peanut butter? fan club. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novartic_ Posted October 31, 2006 Posted October 31, 2006 Ok, who here know's much about TV cards?? I am looking for one that will either fit in a PCI, PCI-E x4 slot or a PCI-E x1 slot. The system that it will be fitted into is at this address: http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread...5663#post635663 I would like one that had a remote controle so that I can sit in bed or have mates over and change the chanle or vol with out loseing my space to a cronee. Also I would like it so that it can play Radio and Free View. (free) Also so that I can record any tv program that i want while watching somthing els. Also one that can handle Hight Deff /Digitla TV. Correct me if im wrong but you watch tv via your moniter via your gfx cards correct?? If so then it will be going though my cross fire cards so my screen image will be awsome. Please advise me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICON57 Posted October 31, 2006 Posted October 31, 2006 looks like a good parts list, good luck on the build...if it were me, i would wait for the new lanparty 775 mobo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novartic_ Posted October 31, 2006 Posted October 31, 2006 looks like a good parts list, good luck on the build...if it were me, i would wait for the new lanparty 775 mobo. Is there???? :{ OOOOO Ill get that instead Ill look for it on there site. Whens it coming out??? Nop, cant see it on website. Link if possible please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boo_masters Posted November 1, 2006 Posted November 1, 2006 Good setup. My E6600 is a killer in my HTPC setup. BTW, I do NOT use a TV Tuner card in my HTPC since quality is the name of the game. I use a DVR with HDMI connection to the Aquos (52"). The problem I have with pretty much all tuner cards out there is the quality. DirecTV provides my DVR and the Sharp Aquos decodes for HDTV. The DVR comes with USB so that is where the super large video files make their way to the HTPC or direct to DVD. It's nice because I can do anything else while the transfer is occurring. boo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleDavid218 Posted November 1, 2006 Posted November 1, 2006 Unfortunately we have little-to-no information regarding the new LanParty 775 motherboard, but I wouldn't be surprised to see it within the next two months. (Most likely sooner than that however) Your build look awesome though. Don't forget the DX10 NVIDIA 8800GTX/GTS hit the market in a few weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted November 1, 2006 Posted November 1, 2006 As long as you don't plan on going ape gonzo with your overclock then the Monsoon will do well...link to comparison>> Monsoon vs. Freezone on Conroe If you can live with a max OC on stock voltage and -or- you have nice low ambients it performs quite well...very awkward to mount though so be ready for that little adventure. Just a tad longer screw would have helped a bit as it was hard to get them started while doing a balancing act... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novartic_ Posted November 1, 2006 Posted November 1, 2006 ...Don't forget the DX10 NVIDIA 8800GTX/GTS hit the market in a few weeks. BOOO, TO NVIDIA... ATI ATI ATI ATI ATI ATI ATI!!!!! Also your saing that a USB TV tuner devise would be better then the card correct??? Hard to beleve but o well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Games Posted November 1, 2006 Posted November 1, 2006 anytime I am given a choice of USB or PCI/PCI-E, I ALWAYS choose PCI/PCI-E always Nvidia is just as good as ATI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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