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    I hate Patriot RAM

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    Personally, I'd remove OCZ from the list and add Crucial for RAM and Seasonic for PSU. Seasonic is a major OEM and supplier, the others just rebrand their work. ;)

    Good luck on the replacement RAM when it shows. Make sure the BIOS timings match the RAM, don't rely on the SPD readings.

    And run memtest86 before allowing the system to boot to Windows.

    The timing is off unfortunately (5-7-7-18) it's advertised at 5-5-5-15. It seems like a lot of people are having issues to get this running at 1066. So all I can say is that I bought a 800 with good OC ability. LOL. Right now I am at 3.510 (from 3.0) and RAM is at 468.1. I haven't gone higher yet. the max for my CPU is 540. Next time I will stay away from the "good deals" LOL

    I hate Patriot RAM

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    After 2 weeks they still have no located the RAM which was in a prepaid envelope from them but, they are finally going to send me my replacement stick. I asked for a free 2G stick for the inconvenience but they said they couldn't. LOL

    (Finished) I need helping building a PC on a budget

    in Hardware Field

    Posted · Edited by LUZR4LIFE

    This is my build thus far.

    Case

    NZXT Apollo Black SECC Steel $79.99

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    Motherboard, Processor and Heat Sink

    ASUS M4A785-M $79.99, AMD Athlon II X2 250 Regor 3.0GHz $64.99 OC'd @ 3.6 and OCZ Vendetta (Free after mail in rebate)

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    Power Supply

    Antec SmartPower 2.0 SP-500 500W $89.99

    RAM

    Patriot Viper II 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 $69.99

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    Graphics Card

    XFX HD-477A-YDFC Radeon HD 4770 $114.99

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    Hard Drives

    Internal

    WD 80G, 320G, 160G and 1 TB (Green)

    External

    Segate 250G

    WD 160G

    My Work Station

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    Total 498.95 (not including HDD's, Monitor or Speakers)

    I hate Patriot RAM

    in Hardware Field

    Posted · Edited by LUZR4LIFE

    I bought Patriot Viper II 4GB (2 x 2GB) 1066. After 2 weeks I had 1 sticks heat spread keep falling off, after about 2 months the other stick died. I sent the dead stick out and got a replacement in around 2 weeks (that's after they got it). I sent the other stick (with the bad heat sink) out around 2 weeks ago, and yet have not got a email with the tracking number for that replacement. Mean while, this replacement (2 weeks old) is bad. I will get a BSOD when I have it set for 1066. It works fine and passes MemTest on 800, but fails on 1066.

    OK, I just wanted to give people a heads up. I am sure it's just my luck. These are the only rams I have had go bad on me.

    I need help getting a GPU

    in Hardware Field

    Posted · Edited by LUZR4LIFE

    I just installed my card. Man is it a beast. It has some good weight to it also. I got a 7.2 all around for graphics in WEI for 7. I got a 11241 on 3DMarks (I am missing 2G still so not sure if that will change). Man there is big difference in gaming now. And I really haven't done much yet. Maybe later tonight.

    I got a new heatsink

    in Hardware Field

    Posted · Edited by LUZR4LIFE

    OK, I was at MicroCenter yesterday getting a controller and a 2.1 speaker set and I cam accross a OCZ Vendetta, yeah it maybe a old version but it was $9.99 with a 10.00 mail-in rebate. I just thought I would share that.

    I need help getting a GPU

    in Hardware Field

    Posted · Edited by LUZR4LIFE

    I have a Radeon HD 2600 will let you know how it handles when I can get a digital monitor or adapter for my old vga :P

    LOL. Sorry Rick. At least you have a TV Tuner. I don't have one of those, yet.I am slowly getting a decent system together.

    I need help getting a GPU

    in Hardware Field

    Posted · Edited by LUZR4LIFE

    OK, I am trying to get a gaming card. As you all know I don't have a job so money is tight. I am looking to spend around 60-80 USD I might go a little higher if it makes a big difference.

    This is something I was thinking about getting GIGABYTE GV-R467ZL-1GI Radeon HD 4670 1GB.

    I currently have a 17" LCD and will not have anything bigger than that for awhile.

    If anyone can explain what to look for in a card it will be helpful.

    As of now I have a onboard ATI Radeon HD 4200. Which plays all of the COD's/UnReal on low (never tried a higher setting). I would like to play GTA IV and a few other games.

    One last question, should you stay away from "off brand" cards. i.e Asus/Gigabyte/PNY etc.

    THANKS Everyone.

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