Canada_Dry

gotcha, thx soo much for your help

but I think I'm just gonna stick with the 3400+ s754, mainly because I don't feel like dealing w/ amd and having to wait for a new cpu and moboard to arrive.

If I was planning on doing some serious benchmarking w/ this pc, I would definatley go w/ the s939

I will keep you updated, and probably create a worklog when the parts arrive for the pc

jmke

I did not recommend S939 for performance, I recommend it for future ease of upgrade-ability

S754 = budget line of AMD
S939 = performance/enthusiast line of AMD

future higher end parts and motherboards will be S939 based; buying S754 now will drop you in the budget line immediately.

buying low speed S939 CPU will allow you to upgrade to a high end CPU in one year for the fraction of the cost, and at the same time you are spending less money now

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Canada_Dry

never looked at it like that. Now it all seems clear. Thx *goes off 2 newegg*

Canada_Dry

ok, I've thought about it for awhile and I think I am still going to stick w/ the 754. I really hate the idea of my pc having a "budget" end part on it though uke:

The main reason I am sticking w/ 754 is the same above. Another reason is because I don't plan on "upgrading" anytime soon. When it is time for a new cpu or moboard etc... It will be time for an entire new pc.

I have had the same sony vaio for 4 years now and it still can run things like 3dsmax fairly well.

Sorry to dissapoing you jmke , but I really appreciate you taking time to explain this stuff to me. I came to shrimps because of the memory contest, but I found a really great forum. So friendly

I will post in a few minutes w/ the water cooling setup

jmke

you will end with a speedy PC no matter if you choose S754/S939 now

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Canada_Dry

Here is the Water Cooling kit I plan to buy in the next few months. Any big problems you see? I am still amazed at the price range of pumps, and just picked the most expensive one here...but I have read good reviews on they hydor pumps.

WATER COOLING SETUP:

Innovatek HPPS 12V Water Pump (500733) - $115

Danger Den Black Ice Pro 120mm Radiator (Blue) w/ Customizable Fittings - $52.00

FrozenCPU.com Blue UV Reactive Tundra Dual 3.5" Bay Reservoir - $29.00

Danger Den RBX - Athlon64/FX/Opteron 1/2" ID Water Block - $52.95

Danger Den Z-Chip 1/2" ID Chipset Water Block - $39.00

Danger Den NV-68 (Nvidia 6800 series) 1/2" ID Water Block - $124.95

Danger Den 1/2" Fillport - BLUE - $13.99

FrozenCPU Blue UV Reactive Water Dye - 1 oz. Bottle - $9.99

Tygon Anti-Kink 1/2" ID (5/8" OD) Tubing (5 ft) - $15.75

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I've pretty much got my mind set on the water blocks, can't go wrong w/ danger den. But I am still not sure about the Pump, and not sure if I should have a reservior.

I would love to have the reservoir taking up my 2 floppy bays in the praetorian case. Having it all UV lit brings tears to my eyes. But I've heard they can leak over time. With that much water, I don't want that to happen.

I don't plan on adding a hd cooler either, kinda pointless since I will be using a cooler master cool drive to do that .

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Is there a better pump for my needs than the Innovatek. And do reservoirs leak over time?

Sidney

Hey Man, do you read our reviews AT ALL.

http://www.madshrimps.be/?action=getarticle&articID=260

Or, you just love asking.

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Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

Canada_Dry

yeah i read it And I appreciate it

Are you trying to say the hydorl40 is the best?

jmke

if you like noise

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Canada_Dry

haha, i think I will stick w/ innovetec, or maybe save some money and get the danger den