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  • 09-08-2003 12:19PM
    #1
    Callan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 218 ✭✭


    This is my pc's specs, I use it mainly for gamming and internet access

    -gigabyte ga - 7dxr+
    -xp 2100
    -512 mb pc 2100
    -creative 3D Blaster 4 Titanium 4200
    - IBM deskstar 80gb 7200
    -Trust Sound Expert Digital Surround ( i use my hifi for speakers)
    -tosiba dvd
    -lite on cd burner
    -3com ethernet card
    -****e codegen case
    -dell trinitron 21" monitor

    I have between €250 - €300 to spend, would I see much of an improvement if I got this card ie. for half life 2 doom 3 etc. Or should I spend my money on a nice case. any other suggestions?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    astrofool
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 17,598 ✭✭✭✭astrofool


    buy a case or something now, get a card when the games come out, the ti4200 should handle hl2 handily enough anyway, and when doom 3 hits there will be better cards on the market. U'll get a little performance improvement and dx9 compliance for 250


  • #3
    Callan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 218 ✭✭Callan


    thanks for the advise.
    how much will I need to spend to buy a good case.
    where is the best place in dublin to buy a case? I dont want to order online


  • #4
    Col_Loki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,760 ✭✭✭Col_Loki


    Dont know why you dont want to order online....... just incase try

    Elara , brilliant cases & nice PSU's aswell!! I know maplin have some nice looking cases but there crap build quality and you will pay through the nose for it ;) .

    PS mabye some creative 4.1 surround sound speakers ?? There brilliant & also from elara.....


  • #5
    Callan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 218 ✭✭Callan


    I didn't want to order on line as a case is fairly big. But I can collect it for elara. How's about
    this with this this. Is this noisey? and more important will I be able to use my zalman slient heatsink and 92mm fan


  • #6
    Col_Loki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,760 ✭✭✭Col_Loki


    If you have a zalman theres no point in getting the Xaser II or III.
    Have the Xaser II myself and although they have silent fans, with 5 or 7 of them going at once she is quite noisy. Zalman would be a waste with this case.

    Sounds like your going for the nice silent pc yea? This is suppose to be ultra quiet & comes with a quality silent PSU. Sonata . AFAIK the zalman should fit no probs, think the PCI slots are standard position (they sorta have to be).

    The case has gotten brilliant reviews & im getting one for me second pc.

    Elara have flat rate delivery, no matter how heavey it is its the same price. Got a 19" monitor delivered for €9 to kildare.

    Ps im not dogin the Xaser cases, i think there one of the best around - just not silent :)


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  • #7
    Callan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 218 ✭✭Callan


    Im not too fussed about noise I had a cooler master hs/f before I got the zalman it was going at 8000rpm very noisey (could hear it from the room below!).

    I was just woried that the zalman wouldn't fit into the xaser case and Id have to get another hs/f. Would the xaser be noisier than say a new dell.

    Ive ordered what Id posted below now anyway.


  • #8
    Carnate
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 379 ✭✭Carnate


    The only problem that you would have with the Zalmann is the fact that it is very heavy and is over the weight restrictions of most Motherboards.

    I have a Zalman fitted to my Asus P4G8X DELUXE and it is a lot quieter, the Mother board is fitted into a modified CoolerMaster ATCS case, which has 3 HD fans cooling the HD's. and the noise is almost 75% quieter.


    That said some other motherboards will crack under the weight of the fan, so be aware,the other problem is the fact that some boards have a number of diodes beside the chip socket which hinders the installation of a Zalmann. Other then that i cant say anything bad about the Zalmann range.

    Hope this helps!


  • #9
    Col_Loki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,760 ✭✭✭Col_Loki


    I think he already has the Heatsink installed and is worry'n about wheather the 92mm fan will fit from the PCI slots on the Xaser III case. <- Shouldnt be a problem!!

    The Xaser III case is a tolerable noise level, its not to bad but its definetly not silent. I was using a Volcano 7 and it was soooooo noisey , could be heard from all around the house, getting the new case ment the fan was running at lower RPM (better air flow) and now its pretty quiet.

    I doubt you will be able to sleep with the machine on if its near you, but the noise is un-noticable when playing songs or dvd's etc. You will definetly be happy with your purchase - fantastic case!!


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