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Macer · August 7th, 2008

mobo uses intel5400 chipset -good choice.

You'll need a good high wattage power supply - don't overlook this (consider future upgrades)

Consider getting 8GB ram if you can afford it. You'll need FB dims - not sure thats whats been spec'd though.

I think the 1TB samsung F1's have had better reviews than the seagate (unless its very new).

Not familiar with the case, check that it has CEB mobo mounts.

Graphics cards depend on the apps used. Most apps that use direct x can run fine on a modern Geforce card saving hundreds of bucks. Ones that require open gl might benefit from the quadro?

August 7th, 2008	#3 (permalink)
Macer Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cumbria, UK Age: 34 Posts: 195 Name: Mark Cronin	Re: My new workstation mobo uses intel5400 chipset -good choice. You'll need a good high wattage power supply - don't overlook this (consider future upgrades) Consider getting 8GB ram if you can afford it. You'll need FB dims - not sure thats whats been spec'd though. I think the 1TB samsung F1's have had better reviews than the seagate (unless its very new). Not familiar with the case, check that it has CEB mobo mounts. Graphics cards depend on the apps used. Most apps that use direct x can run fine on a modern Geforce card saving hundreds of bucks. Ones that require open gl might benefit from the quadro?