[4D(Fordy(Ford) Ollie]

Originally Posted by 4D(Fordy(Ford) Ollie

Another thing.. (sorry about all this)

My Motherboard has 4 slots for RAM, if I've read and understood correctly, so instead of buying 4x1GB sticks, for purposes of future upgrade would it be better to buy 2x2GB? Or is there a reasonable advantage to multiple sticks?

Actually its cheaper for me to buy 2 2GB sticks so I think I'll do that.

Bubba, do you know of a decent Sound card (at least 5.1) that will run on Vista 64?

[thingie2]

I would recommend 2*2GB as what I've seen it is actually cheaper, and it allows for upgrade, as for performance, there shouldn't be a difference, as with 4 sticks, it can still only use duel channel, and is in effect using it as a single 2 GB stick.

[4D(Fordy(Ford) Ollie]

Originally Posted by thingie2

I would recommend 2*2GB as what I've seen it is actually cheaper, and it allows for upgrade, as for performance, there shouldn't be a difference, as with 4 sticks, it can still only use duel channel, and is in effect using it as a single 2 GB stick.

Great, thanks.

How about a Vista supporting sound card though?

for under a hundred quid, 5.1 (7.1 fine, but 5 necessary)

Thanks for all your help.

[Bubba]

Originally Posted by 4D(Fordy(Ford) Ollie

Actually its cheaper for me to buy 2 2GB sticks so I think I'll do that.

Bubba, do you know of a decent Sound card (at least 5.1) that will run on Vista 64?

No. I never used another sound card other than one made by Creative lol, and have been looking but so far have been to timid to try one. I have heard recommendations for a few and will try to find the one I ALMOST bought. I'm currently using the same Realtek HD onboard audio that the board you spec'ed has. I'm kind of holding off in the vain hope that Creative will pull their heads out of their butts and get on board with Vista64 though to be honest.

I thought you were using 7.1, but with the 5.1 (which I also use) there is even LESS support from Creative in Vista64. The 5.1 seems to be their biggest problem and they are doing even less to get it working than they are for other things.

I'll try to get that info to you tonight. LOL right now I am procrastinating. I SHOULD be doing my checkbook, paying my bills, and writing an article about the Talledega race I went to yesterday. Actually I should have done the checkbook Saturady BEFORE the race on Sunday and the article last night when I got home...............

[thingie2]

That motherboard has built in 7.1 Audio, I don't know how good it is, but I've found that it's fine for what I do.

[4D(Fordy(Ford) Ollie]

Originally Posted by Bubba

No. I never used another sound card other than one made by Creative lol, and have been looking but so far have been to timid to try one. I have heard recommendations for a few and will try to find the one I ALMOST bought. I'm currently using the same Realtek HD onboard audio that the board you spec'ed has. I'm kind of holding off in the vain hope that Creative will pull their heads out of their butts and get on board with Vista64 though to be honest.

I thought you were using 7.1, but with the 5.1 (which I also use) there is even LESS support from Creative in Vista64. The 5.1 seems to be their biggest problem and they are doing even less to get it working than they are for other things.

I'll try to get that info to you tonight. LOL right now I am procrastinating. I SHOULD be doing my checkbook, paying my bills, and writing an article about the Talledega race I went to yesterday. Actually I should have done the checkbook Saturady BEFORE the race on Sunday and the article last night when I got home...............

Oh don't let me keep you from important stuff!!

I think the M/B one is fine as I'm pretty sure it's what I'm using at the moment, which is great.

I just needed clarification it was actually an onboard sound card, not just compatibility for one to be added.

[thingie2]

yea, there is onboard sound, if you look at the photos for a start you can see the group of 6 jacks. Also if you look through the specs it says it has "Realtek ALC 883, 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC"

[4D(Fordy(Ford) Ollie]

My list is now as below, how does that look? Sorry for not great links, and no description etc... I couldnt be bothered again!!

Tell me what you think, or if you think/know certain components aren't compatible.. etc..


Case http://www.pcnextday.co.uk/products/...Code=2512-5013
Cooling http://www.coywood.co.uk/ttake-cl-p0...ret-1410-p.asp
CPU http://www.k-forcecomponents.co.uk/i...oduct_id=29865
Graphics Card http://www.dinopc.com/shop/pc/NVIDIA...2MB-82p245.htm
Primary Hard Drive http://www.casetech.co.uk/products.a...no=ST3750840AS
Secondorary Hard Drive http://www.microdirect.co.uk/Product...ource=googleps
Motherboard http://www.awd-it.co.uk/scripts/prod...idproduct=3079
Networking PCI http://www.ebuyer.com/product/130238
Optical Drive http://www.lambda-tek.com/components...&prodID=B89097
OS http://www.hp-sales.co.uk/products.asp?partno=66I-01939
PSU http://www.dinopc.com/shop/pc/580W-H...lent-85p94.htm
RAM http://www.scan.co.uk/Product.aspx?W...source=froogle

[4D(Fordy(Ford) Ollie]

Originally Posted by thingie2

yea, there is onboard sound, if you look at the photos for a start you can see the group of 6 jacks. Also if you look through the specs it says it has "Realtek ALC 883, 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC"

Picture didn't want to load for me.. I just thought better safe than sorry!

[Carbon]

Lot of issues that I'd prefer not to elaborate on, read the guide over.