Predictions on how my computer will handle it. half life - portal

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You will still get dual channel with the additional 512MB stick. If you have Nforce-2, then you have 3 slots. 2 + 1. Put the 512MB in the one slot and put the other 2 in the pair.

My friend was confused on how I could dual channel in 3 slots on an nf2

 

I win!

[dwEEziL]

Are you sure about that? I had an nForce with 3 slots and the mobo manual clearly said that if you add a 3rd additional stick, it runs in single-mode.

[bullet-401]

When it shows the flash screen it says dual channel enabled.

[NOFX]

A lot of +2500 barton users out there, i was unlucky enough to get a LOCKED one... I take it yours isnt locked Lunk?? Ive seen ways to unlock the chip but im not gonna try it till im rdy to buy my next cpu..

I had a 2500+ for about a week and returned it for a p4. great cpu, but I needed a real jump from a 1800+. Mine was locked, but bump up your fsb and it can easily hit 3200+ speeds.

[Guest zerodamage]

The Athlon xp has shown its age and I am seriously selling mine and going A64 in the next couple of months. I mean building 2800 A64's are so much quicker than my Athlon xp 2500 @ 2.2.

[gOOters]

Imma bump up to a 3200+, 1 Gig PC3200, (and a new HD)but Im debating the vid card.

 

I have a Ti4600 64 MB, and I could do a 9800Pro right now and that would give me a stout system, but I might wait and get a 6800 in a couple of months. I have already found 6800 Ultras for about $290.

[Guest zerodamage]

. I have already found 6800 Ultras for about $290.

 

Where? Last I checked they still selling for 500-600 dollars. Got a link because it may be fake or a scam.

[dwEEziL]

I believe I got an unlocked 2500+ but am not sure as the mobo I used it in, the Epox 8RDA+ unlocked it anyway when it was seated into the socket. I just OC'ed with FSB though and got it over 3200+ speeds. Any higher with FSB and it just reset itself in the BIOS upon boot. I could have probably got a lot more if I had adjusted the multiplier and the voltages (I water cool so even at 3200+ speeds it was like a 2 degree temp increase to make it peak at about 36C) but I was content with it and hadn't played with voltage adjustments before so I decided not to.

 

Since my Epox died (capacitors leaked) I know have another mobo and, once I get it reinstalled (I am lazy...been waiting for about 2 months now) I will check to see if my CPU is unlocked.

[Guest zerodamage]

Dweez, if you are like me, you really miss your Epox 8RDA+. Mine got surged by my modem when lightning hit the phone lines. Fortunately I only lost my mobo, the modem and my Capture card. I had just put in my 9700 pro at the time and was afraid I lost it all.

 

I small voltage adjustment probably would have let you go higher.

 

 

What kind of water cooling are you using? I tried Asetek's Waterchill and I hated it. Plus they shipping from the netherlands to here, their stuff always gets all beat up in shipping.

[TheBugs]

yes i have an N-Force2 one slot is black and the other two are blue. So when i do upgrade ill put the 512 intot the black slot and see what happens. thanks for the info.

 

[dwEEziL]

I have a mid-tower Koolance case. I traded my Chieftec (rebranded Antec SOHO) and a little $$ to a guy in my clan, RiZAd, for it. I have used it for about 2+ years now. I like it alot except for the simple fact that, because of the resevoir and radiator units, I don't have a lot of space in the case.

 

My next purchased case will most likely be a Lian Li or a Cooler Master cuz I just like the looks of them and they are very good for cooling. If I decided to go aggressive cooling (and can afford it) I want a phase-shift cooler, probably the VapoChill since I have heard they have stopped making the Prometiea (sp?).

 

Yeah, the 8RDA+ was a really decent board. Almost went with the 8RDA3+ but instead bought an ASUS off a buddy of mine. Not sure the model at this time.

[Guest zerodamage]

Yeah, when mine died, I was so disappointed. The best mobo I ever owned for the price ($80). It was the Second revision of the board and witha bios flash, I had 400 fsb support on it. That was just friggin great at the time.

 

Now I am using an (gasp) Abit AN7. I really dislike Abit Socket-A boards. Their active cooling on the north bridge sucks.

[gOOters]

. I have already found 6800 Ultras for about $290.

 

Where? Last I checked they still selling for 500-600 dollars. Got a link because it may be fake or a scam.

from pricewatch:

 

http://www.allstarshop.com/ for $308...looks kinda iffy to me.

 

http://www.buyxtremegear.com/ for $310...looks safe enough to me!?

 

GAINWARD POWERPACK! ULTRA/2100 (GOLDEN SAMPLE) GEFORCE 6800 128MB DDR 256-bit AGP8X W/CRT TVO & DVI

 

 

IS that not it? If not, makes my decision easier...I will go w/ the 9800 Pro, heh.

[Guest zerodamage]

I see Non Ultra's in the 300 price range but no Ultra's. Even the GT's are in the 400 range (Which is the best performer for the price).

[gOOters]

aight, I will go with the 9800 Pro then. should

make my system plenty stout.

[Birdman]

Are you sure about that? I had an nForce with 3 slots and the mobo manual clearly said that if you add a 3rd additional stick, it runs in single-mode.

May just be with some boards.

 

Im running dual channel with 3 sticks.

 

2 256Mb sticks and 1 512MB stick.

[TheBugs]

i know if birdman does it then its safe for me too

[dwEEziL]

Birdman's a loon!

[Birdman]

Birdman's a loon!

True dat.

 

and a crazy one too!

[gOOters]

#1 Stunna in da houseeee! Baby boyeeeee!!!!