Recent content by RedCt

LED backlighting is nice, but it's not extremely important.

To answer peoples' questions, yes, the extra money _is_ worth it. This laptop is going to be my main machine for a while, and I can get the ed. discount. Yes, I got lucky - you can return it. Their online RMA form even has an option for "buying newer product". :)

I bought a 17" MacBook Pro, refurbished, 3 days before the new ones came with a better processor and video card :( :( :mad:

Put half of em in for folding :D I'd doubt you really need a video card - integrated graphics should work fine like other people have said. But if you really need one, I'd recommend a GeForce MX4000 (available at NewEgg for $25.99)

How long does step up stay in effect after the purchase of the card?

Thanks for the recommendation. I'll shop around a bit and I can return the 7600GT I find a better deal. I'll just use an old 'emergency' 6200TC I have lying around to boot up the new build.

Well, the shipment should be on its way soon. It also looks like I should be very happy with my combo. Look at some results from Xtremesystems

Also, don't forget their upgrade policy.

Never heard of the reboot/freeze problem myself. I've used eVGA cards in previous builds, and they're still working like they're brand new. I also did a little research on the Biostar... seems like a good board. Someone got 3GHz on air on this exact board.

Ok, thanks for all the suggestions! Here's the (probably) final build: SAMSUNG 18X DVD±R DVD Burner 41.99 COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW 49.99 Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS 320GB 89.99 EVGA 256-P2-N615-TX GeForce 7600GT 256MB 109.99 CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2...

Could you recommend a good PSU and cheap mobo?

I need a new rig, but I'm a bit tight on money now. I'd just like to get comments on this newegg build. SAMSUNG 18X DVD±R DVD Burner 41.99 $COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW 49.99 Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS 320GB 89.99 EVGA 256-P2-N615-TX GeForce 7600GT 256MB 109.99 CORSAIR...

Yikes! Did type $900? :eek: I meant 800 - should fix that. Yes, it is from the ground up (but I already have a monitor).

My budget is around $00 (so it's not really that budget) I'm looking for a good, solid, OC-able build with a good upgrade path (like I said in the original post). I'm mostly going to be using it for a light gaming machine (WoW, some older games, maybe some fancier DX10 stuff when I have enough...

Would you say an E4300 or a Brisbane x2 3600 is the best for a budget OC system? I'm also looking for a solid upgrade path in the future when I can get a bit more money.