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CoasterMatt
02-22-2008, 08:43 PM
The next version of my favorite machine is just about to be assembled, as soon as I turn off the current version (the power supply, the case and fans will be carrying on to the next version) - Quad Core, 4 gigs of RAM yumminess on it's way (with pics).

:D
Moonliner
02-22-2008, 08:48 PM
The next version of my favorite machine is just about to be assembled, as soon as I turn off the current version (the power supply, the case and fans will be carrying on to the next version) - Quad Core, 4 gigs of RAM yumminess on it's way (with pics).

:D


4gigs? Vista?

Hybrid drive?
Kevy Baby
02-23-2008, 12:04 AM
4gigs? Vista?Hopefully 4 GB is enough for Vista.
RStar
02-23-2008, 10:18 AM
Yes, but can it drive you to work? ;)
lizziebith
02-23-2008, 11:01 AM
I just set up my new baby with the 4 gigs of RAM, and it's sheer heaven! You are going to be so happy (and I stayed with XP...I'll upgrade someday, but not soon). Congrats!
CoasterMatt
02-23-2008, 12:29 PM
I'll be dual booting Vista 64 and Ubuntu Linux (which will probably be my main OS)

The system POSTED on the first try, and is now running PRIME to do a little testing before I start the fun of overclocking. This is the first Intel build I've done, so I've got a bit to learn, but it looks like it's gonna be fun.
CoasterMatt
02-23-2008, 06:44 PM
This is my first post to LoT from the new Atomic Cookie Blast Furnace.

So far, I'm just so stoked that the machine booted on the first try- I don't think I've EVER had a buid that happened with.

During assembly, some tiny little things that I'd heard were a nightmare were completely easy, especially the notorious installation of the Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme heatsink. That was the easiest installation of a heatsink I've had in a while (no razor sharp fins, no pushpins).

Anyway, nothing flashy from the outside of the case now, the heatsink blocks a big chunk of window (the tips of the heatpipe ends clear the acrylic by about 1cm), and I don't have any lights installed, other than the yellow lights on the rear exhaust fan.
Chernabog
02-23-2008, 09:35 PM
I thought that having 4GB of RAM in Windows XP wasn't useful tho since it can't recognize over 2GB unless you have Windows XP 64-bit?
Moonliner
02-23-2008, 10:16 PM
I thought that having 4GB of RAM in Windows XP wasn't useful tho since it can't recognize over 2GB unless you have Windows XP 64-bit?

Nope XP will go up to four (with a few chunks missing). the 64bit version will go up to 32GB.
RStar
02-25-2008, 12:25 AM
Glad it went well Matt!

I have no clue what you said above, but it sounds good! ;)