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Hi guys, My next build is going to be a media server for my house. The server will be used to store all multimedia files and I will also put all those files on an external drive in case the HDD’s crash, then the pc’s will not need to have multimedia files that hog space on a pc. I will also create r...

8600 GT

Its the graphics card, took it to matrix to test cause I did not have another pc to test it in and it was the GPU.

Hi, I just put my system together and I think I have a problem with my graphics card. It boots up and I get the first beep and then after 5 seconds I get 2 more quick beeps. After the beeps it still goes into windows cause I plugged my speakers in and heard the start up tone and skype signing in, bu...

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Hi I was just wondering if someone here makes and prints stickers?

Ok sweet, I have made the decision I am going with the Q9550, ordering it tomorrow!!

Thanks for all the help!!

Hey,

I just read some articles and they say that the Q9400 is also really good for gaming and video and photo editing.. Is this true? How much slower that the Q9550 is it?

Ok cool, I think I will wait a week and see if the price drops at Rectron a bit..

Could I get 3.0GHz on the stock cooler?

And I can get the Q9550 for R3200, maybe I should get the Q9550 and do some over clocking and get it it Q9650 stock speeds, cause I would not have overclocked the Q9650 anyway and the price difference is R1000..

Cause I can get the Q9650 for R4100 already incl VAT..

Mow wrote:Landmark has already dropped their online price from R10 641 to R 4 400. Wont get any lower than that. Also , better hurry the 9650 is being discontinued at the end of the month.

Ok, but I am going to buy from rectron I think so I should maybe just wait a while.

Ok, how long will I have to wait for the price on the Q9650 cuts? Cause Intel cut it by 40% in the recent cut.

Hi,

I am wondering if I should get the E8400 now, or should I wait for the prices to drop on the Q9650? Keeping in mind that with both I will probably be upgrading in 2 years..

I will be gaming most of the time and will be editing pics on Photoshop CS3.

All opinions appreciated.

Ok sweetness

I got a 8600 at the moment!

The stock speed is 3.2 GHz

Hi,

My old system has a Pentium 4 CPU, I am thinking of overclocking it with a P5Q mobo. Any idea what speed I will get with it and what cooler I will need?

Thanks

Sorry I double posted!

I can also get products from Rectron so it would be cheaper than retail

I have about R5200 to spend on a new CPU, MOBO, and PSU. The Q9550 is R3100, an I am stuck on the PSU and MOBO. The CPU does not have to be the Q9550, but must last about 2 years before needing an upgrade..

Ok, what motherboard should I get, I have R1700 for a MOBO?

Ok, and will I have to higher the FSB higher than 1600Mhz? (sorry I am not a overclocker!!) and how much more power will it consume overclocked?

Ok..But I am thinking of getting the Q9650, but if I overclock the Q8200 will I get the same performance as the Q9650? If you are aiming for affordability + great performance and overclockability, get Q9450. It's got the same cache levels as the Q9650, but with lower clock speeds. You should be abl...

Ok..But I am thinking of getting the Q9650, but if I overclock the Q8200 will I get the same performance as the Q9650?