need help choosing between ATI 4850 (1024mb), 4870 (512mb) and Nvidia 9800GTX+(512mb) - Page 2

Mac Daddy · 18th Aug 2008, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hackmagic

only £36.72

why do you ask?

Pete

Just noted your concerns about video card size is all Pete. I just reviewed the Tempest case lots of room and cooling for around 100USD

NZXT Tempest E-ATX Computer Case Review

Unixlord · 18th Aug 2008, 11:44 PM

The tempest outperforms a fully equipped Antec 900 in terms of temperatures. The CM690 is seriously good value for the price too.

hackmagic · 19th Aug 2008, 03:37 AM

thanks guys,

the tempest is a little bright for me i think, the coolermaster 690 looks pretty sweet might give that a shot!

Pete

Lacus · 19th Aug 2008, 04:15 AM

hehe, it's up to you

..even the CM (cooler master) 690 is not bad and has tons of room for stuff XD...<--prefers fully alluminium casing

goldfries · 19th Aug 2008, 02:06 PM

i bought the CM 590 instead of CM 690.

costs much less.

around RM 50 cheaper.

Lacus · 19th Aug 2008, 02:14 PM

better air flow ar sifu?

Yukirin · 19th Aug 2008, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldfries

i bought the CM 590 instead of CM 690.

costs much less.

around RM 50 cheaper.

I thought CM 590 is already obsolete. I was looking for this casing all around KCH like a madman previously until I give up and get the alternative.

Lacus · 19th Aug 2008, 11:29 PM

woot!! Yukirin Malaysian :O...Well, sorta prefer fully alluminium casings..IMO

Unixlord · 20th Aug 2008, 12:20 AM

I generally prefer aluminum myself. However aluminum isn't without it's issues:

1)It's more expensive than steel and this pushes its price out of the bang-for-buck sector.
2)More vulnerable to Resonance. Self explanatory really. This is annoying as heck if it happens but with a bit of creativity it's resolvable.
3)More vulnerable to warping. Keep in mind most aluminum cases use 1.0mm aluminum to keep the price and weight down.

Points 3 and 2 are due to the structural properties of aluminum notably the much lower density (Which is a double edged blade, greatly reduced weight has its cost). While resonance and price can be countered, you can't really do much about the durability of full aluminum cases.

Weight is a big issue with fully loaded full towers, unless you have a forklift or are built like a ox. For mid towers I'm not so picky.

goldfries · 20th Aug 2008, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lacus

better air flow ar sifu?

Ehh, similar to CM690 la. I like it! no regrets getting the CM590.

I just finished installing my new stuff.

Unfortunately I still have to use IDE because I'd like to retain my old HDD before moving it to some other machine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukirin

I thought CM 590 is already obsolete. I was looking for this casing all around KCH like a madman previously until I give up and get the alternative.

haha. i never knew it existed until like last Saturday when my machine brokedown and i hunt for used casing.

Now the CM Centurion 2 is my work / AMD rig. CM 590 is my gaming / benchies rig. love the space! At least putting in GTX280 doesn't feel like over-stuffed luggage.

18th Aug 2008, 11:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
Unixlord I'm a regular Join Date: 26 Jun 2008 Posts: 291 Reputation: 98 Rep Power: 1	The tempest outperforms a fully equipped Antec 900 in terms of temperatures. The CM690 is seriously good value for the price too. __________________ Intel E8400 @ 3.6GHz 1.23v load + Zerotherm Zen FZ120 \| ASUS Rampage Formula \| G.Skill PI 2x2GB DDR2-1066 \| Gainward GeForce 8800GT 700/1000/1750 + Zalman VF1000 \| PC Power and Cooling Silencer 750W \| Thermaltake Armor VA8003SWA

19th Aug 2008, 04:15 AM	#14 (permalink)
Lacus Super Active Join Date: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 1,026 Reputation: 166 Rep Power: 3	hehe, it's up to you ..even the CM (cooler master) 690 is not bad and has tons of room for stuff XD...<--prefers fully alluminium casing __________________ GUNDAM 00[CPU=Intel Celeron Dual Core E1200 (3200Mhz)\| Mobo=Asus Rampage Maximus Formula (Rampage Bios Mod)\| GPU=Gigabyte HD4850 512MB GDDR3+T-Rad2 \| RAM=4x1gb DDR2 800Mhz Corsair XMS2 \| HDD=Western Digital WD6400AAKS 640GB \| Soundcard=Doom's Creative X-FI XtremeMusic \| Speakers=Creative Inspire P5800 \| PSU=Silverstone Strider ST56F \| Keyboard=Creative Prodikeys DM \| Mouse=Logitech MX518\| Casing=Lian Li PC-7YCF]

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goldfries More Than Meets The Eye Join Date: 22 Jan 2003 Location: KL/PJ Malaysia Posts: 7,873 Reputation: 539 Rep Power: 18	i bought the CM 590 instead of CM 690. costs much less. around RM 50 cheaper. __________________ no computer specs \| no photography gear list \| no userbars \| no quotes

19th Aug 2008, 02:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
Lacus Super Active Join Date: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 1,026 Reputation: 166 Rep Power: 3	better air flow ar sifu? __________________ GUNDAM 00[CPU=Intel Celeron Dual Core E1200 (3200Mhz)\| Mobo=Asus Rampage Maximus Formula (Rampage Bios Mod)\| GPU=Gigabyte HD4850 512MB GDDR3+T-Rad2 \| RAM=4x1gb DDR2 800Mhz Corsair XMS2 \| HDD=Western Digital WD6400AAKS 640GB \| Soundcard=Doom's Creative X-FI XtremeMusic \| Speakers=Creative Inspire P5800 \| PSU=Silverstone Strider ST56F \| Keyboard=Creative Prodikeys DM \| Mouse=Logitech MX518\| Casing=Lian Li PC-7YCF]

19th Aug 2008, 11:29 PM	#18 (permalink)
Lacus Super Active Join Date: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 1,026 Reputation: 166 Rep Power: 3	woot!! Yukirin Malaysian :O...Well, sorta prefer fully alluminium casings..IMO __________________ GUNDAM 00[CPU=Intel Celeron Dual Core E1200 (3200Mhz)\| Mobo=Asus Rampage Maximus Formula (Rampage Bios Mod)\| GPU=Gigabyte HD4850 512MB GDDR3+T-Rad2 \| RAM=4x1gb DDR2 800Mhz Corsair XMS2 \| HDD=Western Digital WD6400AAKS 640GB \| Soundcard=Doom's Creative X-FI XtremeMusic \| Speakers=Creative Inspire P5800 \| PSU=Silverstone Strider ST56F \| Keyboard=Creative Prodikeys DM \| Mouse=Logitech MX518\| Casing=Lian Li PC-7YCF]

19th Aug 2008, 03:37 AM	#13 (permalink)
hackmagic Newbie Join Date: 16 Aug 2008 Posts: 5 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	thanks guys, the tempest is a little bright for me i think, the coolermaster 690 looks pretty sweet might give that a shot! Pete

20th Aug 2008, 12:20 AM	#19 (permalink)
Unixlord I'm a regular Join Date: 26 Jun 2008 Posts: 291 Reputation: 98 Rep Power: 1	I generally prefer aluminum myself. However aluminum isn't without it's issues: 1)It's more expensive than steel and this pushes its price out of the bang-for-buck sector. 2)More vulnerable to Resonance. Self explanatory really. This is annoying as heck if it happens but with a bit of creativity it's resolvable. 3)More vulnerable to warping. Keep in mind most aluminum cases use 1.0mm aluminum to keep the price and weight down. Points 3 and 2 are due to the structural properties of aluminum notably the much lower density (Which is a double edged blade, greatly reduced weight has its cost). While resonance and price can be countered, you can't really do much about the durability of full aluminum cases. Weight is a big issue with fully loaded full towers, unless you have a forklift or are built like a ox. For mid towers I'm not so picky. __________________ Intel E8400 @ 3.6GHz 1.23v load + Zerotherm Zen FZ120 \| ASUS Rampage Formula \| G.Skill PI 2x2GB DDR2-1066 \| Gainward GeForce 8800GT 700/1000/1750 + Zalman VF1000 \| PC Power and Cooling Silencer 750W \| Thermaltake Armor VA8003SWA

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