Ruff_Ryder

I can see clearly now.

Its starting to grow on me also, especially since I can see it now.

I'll probably just wait until prices drop then experiment with a second card.

Dell 2405.

How do you like it?

Yessir, I found it on the Hardforum, I figure I could tinker with it a bit and it will play UT3 without a problem, I wanted that CPU.

I just found a guy trying to sell the following, sounds like the way to go: Maximus Formula SE (Intel X38 DDR2 PCIE 2.0 board) Intel QX6700 2.66GHz 2x 4MB cache processor (unlocked multiplier, revision B3) Tuniq Tower 120 HSF 8GB (4x 2 GB) GSkill DDR2-800 RAM (w/ orange heatspreaders) Western Digital 160GB SATAII 8MB cache Soundblaster X-Fi XtremeMusic sound card MSI GeForce 8800GTX OC 610MHz/2000MHz video card HiPro 700W Power Supply (Black) Pioneer 110-D DVD+/-RW drive (Black) Lian Li PC-60 Plus II aluminum case (Black) $1400 shipped I think I will just buy this box and change out what I want later.

(2) 8800GT's would be sweet. According to the nvidia site only the 8800GT has 112 SP, the GTS has 96.

Is quad core the future or fluff?

Yessir! I have a little room if needed.

I purchased my existing rig from ABS 4 years ago, it set me back $2500 and it served me well, but with the advent of these new games (UT3, etc.), I want to try and build my own rig, I would like to build a rig that will last me another 4 years so any input will be appreciated. I am gonna go with the CoolerMaster 830 stacker case (plenty room) and I also like the Intel QX6700 CPU/EVGA 680i mobo combo.

I use a Dell 2407 and its been a great monitor.

Question: How do you check framerates?

I would stick with a LCOS rear projection, both Sony SXRD and JVC HD-ILA offer LCOS (Liquid Crystal On Silicon). JVC HD-ILA HD-58S998 Sony SXRD KDS-55A3000

dual core, quad core. Looks like I gotta start studying these CPUs again, I was looking at the Intel QX6700 and its a $900 unit, what is gonna keep people from just buying a PS3 or a x360 and calling it a day?

Do you prefer AMD over Intel for gaming? or is this strictly a pricing thing?

LOL, and I was wondering why the graphics looked funny. Thanx for the info FK, I will definitely get started on that, hey Wentz I will give it a try.

FK, This box was built a little over 4 years ago, it has a Intel 875P mobo with a P4 3.0GHz 800M 478P chip, it has 1 GB ram with a Soundblaster audigy 2 platinum eX sound and the ATI 9800 pro 256mb vid. If I can patch it up just let me know what it needs, there might still be some life left in the old nag.

I use a Dell 24 inch LCD and the old 9800 Pro does all right, but it sounds like I need to step up a bit , what would you guys recommend as a replacement??? I appreciate the info. BTW it looks and plays great on UT2K4.

Either RUF or MurdaOne.

The graphics on UT3 are not as clear as UT2K4, I don't know what Epic was shooting for but they seem a little blurred to me, I run mine at 1920 x 1200 with a ATI 9800 Pro 256mb.

Geez this thing installs SLOOOOOOOW.

LOL, the Best Buy version has a hidden character. ALANNA.

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

The UT3 release had totally slipped my mind, I guess I will go down and grab a copy, its gonna be hard to let UT2K4 ONS go.