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October 25th, 2008, 01:09 PM
#1
Registered User
MSI Build for wife
I am building a fast pc for my wife and I plan on using a MSI K9N2G Neo –FD 2 AM2+/AM2 motherboard with a Phenom 9850 2.5 ghz AMD2+ 125 watt quad core processor powered by an Antec Neo Power 550 550w ATX 15 volt power supply and CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) duel channel memory kit with windows vista 64 bit operating system. I would like to know if anyone foresees and problems with this chip set MB CPU combination. Also I would like to know if I would gain any video or performance advantage if I purchase a MSI MSI R4670-2D512 Radeon HD 4670 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card. I am getting a ViewSonic VX2233 wm monitor 21” monitor to go with this system. most of the reviews of the onboard graphics state that it is pretty good. Finally if I purchast the card what is the best safest way to install the operating system with the video card? Should I use the onboard video first to install the operating system?
Then add the card and drivers? Thanks for you replies… Don
Last edited by tracker34; October 25th, 2008 at 01:11 PM.
Reason: bad grammer mistake
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October 26th, 2008, 04:28 AM
#2
Driver Terrier
Why have you decided to go AM2 ?
And no, put the real video card in and set the bios to boot from the real video card first.
Never, ever approach a computer saying or even thinking "I will just do this quickly."
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October 26th, 2008, 05:27 AM
#3
Registered User
NooNoo I am an AMD fan we need AMD. We need cooptation in the processor market. I have had good luck with AMD.
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October 26th, 2008, 05:42 AM
#4
Driver Terrier
Actually I meant AM3, but I can see it's not out yet my bad.
Never, ever approach a computer saying or even thinking "I will just do this quickly."
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October 26th, 2008, 05:55 AM
#5
Registered User
I have all the parts picked out and in a wish list just waiting to see if any one has has had any problems with the MSI motherboard. I have had good luck with MSI also. Going with a Coolermaster case with 2 fans and a side vent w/ an Anteck 550 watt 2 rail powesupply and a sony DVD. I think I will go with Easy DVD. Nero trail comes with DVD but I think it a monster......Don
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October 26th, 2008, 06:02 AM
#6
Driver Terrier
So what is your wife going to use it for? I tend to go with nvidia graphics for gamers and ATI for movie making and photo manipulation.
Never, ever approach a computer saying or even thinking "I will just do this quickly."
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October 26th, 2008, 06:15 AM
#7
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She likes to make collage with pictures and stores lots of recipes. Going with a 500GB Seagate HD to start. We don’t edit any video or do anything real demanding on our PC’s…Don
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October 26th, 2008, 06:18 AM
#8
Driver Terrier
Then it would more than adequate.
Never, ever approach a computer saying or even thinking "I will just do this quickly."
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October 26th, 2008, 06:36 AM
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October 26th, 2008, 06:38 AM
#10
Driver Terrier
More of a CAD card than a multi-purpose card.
Never, ever approach a computer saying or even thinking "I will just do this quickly."
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October 26th, 2008, 06:52 AM
#11
Registered User
What is a good multi-purpose card in the $50-$85 price range?
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October 26th, 2008, 07:25 AM
#12
Driver Terrier
The ATI card Radeon HD 4670 512MB is fine.
Never, ever approach a computer saying or even thinking "I will just do this quickly."
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October 27th, 2008, 03:42 PM
#13
Registered User
OMGmissingling I looked at the GA-MA78G-DS3H MB. I just thought the MSI board might be a little more stable. Same price as MSI board. Supplier suggested this memory for it, G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory. This combo would save me a few bucks! Never used a Gigagite MB...Don
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October 27th, 2008, 04:50 PM
#14
Registered User
I think I'd most likely use the Gigabyte as well. Since you're using ATI video, it would be nice to have a board that supports Hybrid Crossfire, just in case you might want it, and the Gigabyte uses solid capacitors, which is a good improvement in reliability of the water-based electrolyte caps on the MSI.
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October 28th, 2008, 07:01 AM
#15
Registered User
slgrieb I like the solid capacitors! Would this memory work? kingston KVR800D2N6K2/4G Thanks ...Don
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