Post by: spengo on June 30, 2007, 01:19:00 pm
Looks good? Any last changes anyone would suggest? Shipping is expensive, but I looked, all the parts are cheaper on newegg than at fry's or best buy (the two large computer parts stores around me) and if I still save over $100 even with the shipping! o.o
EDIT: I also thought that maybe instead of a zalman fan I'd try the stock HSF first and see how that works and get a good speaker set instead.
Post by: Speler on June 30, 2007, 03:05:00 pm
Post by: spengo on June 30, 2007, 06:46:00 pm
I decided to get speakers instead of the fan. I'll use the mail-in rebates to get a fan later if the stock HSF doesn't cut it.
Post by: Delnar_Ersike on July 01, 2007, 07:25:00 am
Anyways, nice rig! Too bad it's a desktop...(laptops are much better IMO)
Post by: rivereye on July 01, 2007, 07:49:00 am
Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2ghz
2GB RAM
Nvidia Geforce 7900 Go w/256mb memory
160GB HDD
8x Super-Multi Drive
17" widescreen
802.11 a/b/g/Pre-N
Bluetooth
Vista Ultimate 32 bit
can't think of much else in it, but it will rock.
Post by: spengo on July 01, 2007, 06:11:00 pm
I myself prefer a slightly more mobile computer, but those are great if it's going to be a mostly stationary computer. One thing though - Why 32-bit vista? o.o
;; Core 2 Duo is a 64-bit cpu you know... Unless your computer is just a Core Duo and not a Core 2 Duo.
Post by: rivereye on July 02, 2007, 03:32:00 am
Post by: spengo on July 02, 2007, 08:16:00 am
I thought both versions of vista would have the same compatibility problems but I dunno. :o
Mebbe I'm glad I only have the x86 version?
Post by: dinhotheone on July 02, 2007, 08:26:00 am
XFX MB-N68-ILT9 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i LT SLI ATX Intel Motherboard 189.99
Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Conroe 2.13GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor 186.00
eVGA 256-P2-N554-AX Geforce 7600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card 115.99
MSI TurboStream 600W ATX 12V V2.2/ EPS 12V/ BTX 600W Power Supply $79.99
Kingston ValueRAM 1GB 24-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 533 (PC2 4200) Desktop Memory (*2) 94.98
ZEROtherm BTF90 92mm Silent UFO CPU Cooler $39.99
so about 707 dollars plus 50ish for shipping is $760ish. but what case would you guys suggest to fit all this stuff? i have no clue what would or wouldnt work for a case. spengo, you can get any OS for free if you know how. like my current xp pro. also i see you're playing stalker, a sick game if i say so myself.
Post by: spengo on July 02, 2007, 08:45:00 am
Stalker, for example, I found on demonoid. (shh!) Quite good actually! Big open-ended, non-linear, and somewhat realistic FPS. For a case, mostly just get one you think looks good so you don't hate it. Removeable mobo trays are a nice touch and 120mm fans is another thing to look for - big, quiet, and move a lot of air. If you're building a gaming PC make sure it has room for at least 2-3 fans. (doesn't have to come with 'em, just make sure it has the empty slots at least)
The smilodon case I got is pretty good, cheap (only $80), and has lots of fans and very easy to work in. It has a removeable mobo tray and just about everything flips out so you can work in it. My one complaint is lack of 120mm fan support. :(
It's got one 120mm on the front and 3*80mm fans. (and an additional optional 80mm fan slot) If the stock fans are suck and loud I figure I can always get better fans for it though. Antec tri-cool 80mm's are like $6 each or something - those are nice and quiet.
Post by: Delnar_Ersike on July 02, 2007, 10:08:00 am
Post by: Netham45 on July 02, 2007, 10:30:00 am
I also am going to try to get it into an HTPC case too.
Post by: dinhotheone on July 02, 2007, 11:14:00 am
and neither are 99$. perhaps the deal is gone, the 7600 is going for 95 with rebate not 150 though. i looked at the corsair but the ratings weren't great, only 64% 5. or was i looking at the wrong thing (91 after rebate) i guess ill get it anyway as it IS cheaper and i trust you more than the ratings.
and ya, the whole pirating thing and me commenting on stalker are connected. actually that and the new computer thing is connected as this crap heap wont run medieval 2. i had to use my moms comp for stalker but was kicked off for taking up like the 15 GB of mem it takes. as for my OS being illegal, microsoft "says its legit" so im not worried. lol vista was like 3 days out and they already were cracked.
@netham is this #2 or #3? lol i wish i was that rich
edit: nvm found it
Post by: spengo on July 02, 2007, 01:19:00 pm
Also @ ratings on corsair ram: a 3-egg performance ram > a 5-egg value ram. :P
You notice the people that bought value ram were mostly happy that it plugs in and works. People that get performance ram want it to OC and be uber. Also, a lot of the lower ratings were from people whose mobos don't support 4 sticks of ram w/out a 64-bit OS yet. The 680i is one of them, sadly, but if ya get one from a reliable company like evga or something, bios updates will keep comin' and problems such as that should be fixed.
Post by: dinhotheone on July 02, 2007, 01:40:00 pm
also a bit offtopic i hope you get a better ending in stalker than i did, since i always stole people's stuff, my ending involved getting rich and dieing, it was a terrible ending but i guess you can get a ton of em.
Post by: Delnar_Ersike on July 02, 2007, 03:50:00 pm
Sigh, too bad I can't get anything from Newegg cheap. I live in California, y'know...and so does Newegg...stupid sales tax... :(
Post by: spengo on July 02, 2007, 04:43:00 pm
Cheaper than getting it from the other stores with sales tax so... what the heck are you talking about again? Also, I would prefer to live in a place with sales tax. It's great to have no tax when you're a kid, but as soon as you start having income tax... Holy fscking christ! Stupid Oregon... Apparently, newegg is also in TN, not just CA.Offtopic, but I think sales tax or some kind of consumption tax should be the ONLY tax. :P
That way you are taxed on how much you consume, not how much money you make, etc. Tax people on how much they take from society, not on how much they give!EDIT: oh, it's not just adding to the price, there is a huge performance increase between the levels. Go to gpureview.com and play with the compare cards section for awhile if you're interested.
Post by: Ranman on July 04, 2007, 10:39:00 am
http://www.frys.com/
Post by: spengo on July 04, 2007, 01:35:00 pm
Besides, if I ever did a cpu upgrade after c2d, it would be one o' them 45nm cpus intel is promising soon. O_O
Post by: dinhotheone on July 06, 2007, 03:23:00 pm
Post by: rivereye on July 06, 2007, 03:47:00 pm
Also, my laptop is here, and I am posting from it right now.
Post by: spengo on July 07, 2007, 02:46:00 pm
EDIT: oh, one thing that made me sad, you know how they fixed no HDR and AA at the same time with nvidia cards on the g80 series? Well, apparently it's only fixed for 64-bit windows xp. Not vista. :/
So... I guess ATI still has that advantage, meh.
Post by: Liazon on July 08, 2007, 06:51:00 am
Post by: dinhotheone on July 12, 2007, 04:43:00 pm
Post by: spengo on July 13, 2007, 11:15:00 am
dinho: Uh, all hdd's should work with any case, they don't have different sizes. (except the laptop ones) Generally tool-less hdd bays work with metal rails - they have a little poinked in things that you stick in the screw holes of the hdd and then you just.. slide it in the cage. My case took me about 2-30 minutes or so. I really <3 this case - flip down sides make for the easiest mobo install I've ever done. The lower hdd cage turns and moves out so you can get to the hdd's really easily. My case's instructions were about as lengthy as a hotel brochure so they were utterly useless as well, but luckily I was able to figure out everything by myself - it was pretty straighforward. FRIGGIN' HUGE so lots of room inside too, fits my 8800GTS with room to spare and I read reviews that said the even huger GTX fits okay. My only real complaints with this case is there is no way to control the fans, they just run at max speed all the time (loud! will have to get a fan controller) and that it's farking heavy. Really good build quality and the hugeness make for heavy cases I suppose.
I took pics! They are still on the camera though. :(