Hardware Savings!

[Ryun]

I think it would be a good idea to start an ongoing thread here where we can post good deals on PC components. Any suggestions from combo deals to huge savings is good. Anything that can get you the same performance for the lowest amount of cash possible. Personal reviews would be good as well. ;)

I'll start it off...

Power supply: Want a good power supply that will support the next generation of graphics cards? Here's a 600W power supply, with 2 12v rails (12v1 = 18a; 12v2 = 20a), and a 3 year warranty for only $60. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=1273340&sku=ULT31847&srccode=nvda

I purchased one myself a little while ago and I'm waiting to put in my computer so I can upgrade my 500w PSU (and give it to my brother). I can't say exactly how well, or quiet it runs --however, all the reviews on Tiger Direct are good-- but I can say that I found the offer on nVidia's website so it can't be bad for nVidia to advertise it.

8800GTS: Here's an 8800GTS from MSI with a $15 off instant rebate. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814127225
I have not purchased an 8800GTS but I do own a 7600GT from MSI and I can say that they take pride in their graphics cards. My 7600GT (factory OC) runs at 45C under load. But I digress, I definitely recommend purchasing from MSI. It's also currently the cheapest 8800GTS :D

CPU Heat sink and Fan: Here's a CPU heat sink and fan from Zalman for about $40. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835118223 Normally the price is $20.00 more but there's an instant rebate on this one. I don't own this product either, but I have read that Zalman is a great brand for heatsinks and fans.

That's it for me so far.

[rabb1t]

I think it would be a good idea to start an ongoing thread here where we can post good deals on PC components.

Ya mean like the On Sale!!! (http://www.silkyvenom.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4419&highlight=sale) thread? :rolleyes:

[Ryun]

Ya mean like the On Sale!!! (http://www.silkyvenom.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4419&highlight=sale) thread? :rolleyes:

Yes I do ;)

Moving the post to there now, so feel free to delete this one.

[rabb1t]

You should know by now mistakes don't get deleted. :D

*stretches out arms, calls to the heavens*
Let Mortal Humiliation Begin!

[Ryun]

You should know by now mistakes don't get deleted. :D

*stretches out arms, calls to the heavens*
Let Mortal Humiliation Begin!

lol, damn...

At any rate thanks for the link to the other post. I would definitely recommend it for sticky-ing (so forum nublets like myself who don't use the search function can find it easier) :D

[rabb1t]

Yeah, probably should. It doesn't see a lot of activity though.

[Ryun]

It doesn't see a lot of activity though.

Maybe because it's not stickied? :p

Anyway, I'll certainly update that from time to time. I've got nothing to do here up at school except surf on the web and watch TV. My school's network blocks any unrecognized ports so I can't play game online. Drooling over hardware I can't afford is pretty much what I do with my free time. *le sigh*

[Slide]

I've got nothing to do here up at school except surf on the web and watch TV.

Study?

[rabb1t]

Not if he's already on winter break. Though I'd recommend console gaming. :)

[Ryun]

Study?
I meant in my free time when I'm not studying :)

Not if he's already on winter break. Though I'd recommend console gaming. :)

Almost, only 2.5 weeks away. I really wanted to bring my xbox down with me, but since my 8 year old brother is in love with it since I've been gone I didn't have the heart.

He plays this game I bought him called Flash Point Elite (something or other) for ungodly amounts of time. It's hilarious to see him go on xbox-live, watch him steal a plane, and have his team members flip :p

[Slide]

I meant in my free time when I'm not studying :)

Wimmin? Drugs?