Oh, ffs... the 8800GT only has DVI out port thingys.  As Im keeping my old CRT, it doesnt look as if Ill be able to use it.  Is there an adaptor I can buy?
 

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Oh, ffs... the 8800GT only has DVI out port thingys.  As Im keeping my old CRT, it doesnt look as if Ill be able to use it.  Is there an adaptor I can buy?
 

yeah, most cards come with DVI-VGA Adaptors these days, though if you want to cover your arse you can get them at Maplin for a few quid each.

Phew...

Think its good to go?
 

One of mine had two DVIs and a converter in the box, probably the best way to go.

I appreciate the help and guidance - so all whove contributed to this thread so far, PM me your PayPal addy and Ill wang you a fiver (dont be shy).

Cant say fairer than that.  8-)
 

Dont be daft - wait til you get it delivered and find out nothing works

 :shock:    

Actually, the biggest hurdle for me (as ever) will be the CPU fit.  I take it its the usual Arctic Silver dance?...  :?:
 

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Quote from: SeriousWith that you will need a 64 bit OS to use the memory.

Quote from: MicrosoftCurrently, 32-bit editions of Windows are capable of supporting up to 4 gigabytes (GB) of system memory

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/overview.mspx

Confused. :shock:  

 

Have a look at motherboard manuals though...

Quoted from P5B-VM DO manual

QuoteIf you install four 1 or 2GB memory modules, the system may only recognise less than 3GB because the address space is reserved for other critical functions. This limitation appears on Windows(R) XP 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE)

If you install Windows(r) XP 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB is recommended.

^ Yer, thats true.

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Actually, the biggest hurdle for me (as ever) will be the CPU fit.  I take it its the usual Arctic Silver dance?...  :?:
 

The Intels are squish-proof and the heatsinks come pre-gunked.

I didnt manage to break mine. CPU into socket, lever, HSF on pair clicks on opposite corners, do the other two and its finished.

The gunk supplied on the HSF seems to be good enough.

 
Righty-ho - lets hit the tit before I change my mind!
 

Looks a good spec.
Should be a real beauty.

Cheers.

I absolutely love the P182 case: http://www.antec.com/uk/productDetails.php?ProdID=09182 (See vid).





I would have gone for the P190 but that would have been sheer overkill...

http://www.antec.com/uk/productDetails.php?ProdID=09191

The outtakes at the end of the P190 vid are quite funny.  :mrgreen:
 

that case looks awesome.

 
Bought a cheap Jeantec a couple year ago.

Learned my lesson real quick.