Building my first comp. - have a few questions

[KilyenaMage]

Originally Posted by moklianne [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Do you run p1999 in 3D? I've been wondering how well it looks/works. Years ago when their 3D was still new, I think there was an issue reading text on the screen.

No not P99.

Most newer games work very well in 3D though. The only real issues that *SOME* games have is that the UI/Menus won't be in proper 3D.

Also of note is that the 3D MOSTLY consists of "into-the-screen" 3D, not "out-of-the-screen" 3D. Basically adding a very definable level of depth to everything.

Most games also have some "out-of-screen" 3D also -- mostly consisting of particle effects and the like.

Dragon Age. Mass Effect, Starcraft 2 are all amazing in 3D. SC2 in particular, as it feels like you're sitting down and playing a board game, not something on a screen. It's **VERY** cool.

[KilyenaMage]

Also remember that you can the Nvidia 3D vision kit at anytime, so long as you have a 120Hz monitor (60hz for each eye)

I might even stay away from the 3D vision kit for now, and see what comers out in the next couple years. (glasses-free etc) For example I cannot play WoW in 3D, it gives me bad headaches - there's just TOO MUCH going on for your eyes to deal with while being manipulated by shutter glasses.

[Thetan]

I recently purchased a I5-2500K CPU and appropriate motherboard for $300.

Have been able to OC without any effort to 4.4Ghz and others have gotten up to 5 Ghz, so if you want a very fast box that will last for years for a fairly reasonable price, this it the MB/CPU combo I recommend.

PS. There was a flaw discovered in some of the MB chipset silicone after the initial release of P67 and H67 chipset MBs which has been fixed and the MBs are going to be working their way into the channels shortly, so you should wait until those new MBs are available.

PPS. If you already own one of these MBs, Intel is paying for the replacement of all MBs effected by this defect, so contact whomever your purchased your MB from to find out when a replacement will available.

The flaw is with the 3GB SATA interface, the 6GB interfaces are fine on these MBs.

[odizzido]

I don't think I would ever use a 3 megabyte interface....Why did intel even build them?

[Thetan]

Originally Posted by odizzido [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I don't think I would ever use a 3 megabyte interface....Why did intel even build them?

oops...fixed.