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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: zeromajin on December 06, 2010, 07:35:34 PM
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Hello everyone, I am new to AH and its boards.
I thought it would be helpful to me, and to people wanting to build/upgrade their PCs specifically for AH to have an idea of the spectrum of PC builds people use and the performance they should expect from each.
So, I'd love it if some users would post their rig specs, with some benchmarks / personal opinions of running AH or even optionally include other benchmarks (Heaven, 3dvantage, crisis bench ect.)
And if it's convenient, post some pictures of your PC setup as well! It's far more civil to trade PC pics then wife/gf pics, though admittedly not as fun....
I've heard some of your guys have some really impressive controller schemes/cockpit mock ups, and I would enjoying seeing something like that. I currently play with a run of the mill flight stick, since this is my first time playing a flight combat sim, but it would be inspirational to see some more elaborate control schemes if I were to upgrade my controllers.
Thank you all in advance!
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Well welcome to your new addiction, very few have broken that bond. :)
You'll find the player base has an extremely varied amount of computers. Some have built them with no budget, some built with a budget, some who don't want to build, and so on. I've seen some 10 year old Dells playing the game and some systems running more than $2000.
I use a system/set-up I built on a bit of a budget.
Aerocool M40 Cube Case
Biostar A785GE AM2+/AM3
AMD Phenom II X2 555 ~3.7GHz
2GB Transcend DDR2-800MHz
EVGA GTX 260 896mb
OCZ StealthX 700Watt
WD 320GB HDD
Various peripherals
I run:
2048 Textures w/ Hi-Res - 1680x1050 - Full AA - Max Sliders - Detailed Water/Terrain - Shadows at 2048 w/ Building shadows - Smooth Shadows.
I run ~50-60 FPS on average in battles, but I don't fly LW often enough to test real stress in the game.
3D Vantage score: 15335
It runs great for Medium-high gaming and everyday use for about $700. It runs Crysis on Medium-High at ~45, and most games (NFS, RE5, GTA, AH, DiRT 2, etc) on High-Ultra at ~45-60.
Set-up:
(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/Xcelsior1701/Computer/IMG_20100822_215712.jpg)
Keyboard mount slides out and holds keyboard/mouse/joystick.
(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/Xcelsior1701/Computer/S6300252.jpg)
Dremel (lack of-) skills done by Airflyer, opened the spot above the CPU for better airflow.
:D
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My Rig:
Case: NZXT Lexa S
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P
Proc: Q9550 OC'd @ 4.0ghz
GFX: Sapphire HD5770 x2
PSU: OCZ 600W Modular
Built Oct 09, approx 1200 bucks.
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/spikesx/Computer/IMG_2364.jpg)
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Wow, what great responses guys! Exactly what I was looking for, I asked and you guys delivered!
1701E : What an awesome setup, maximum bang for buck there too. Anyone would be hard up to spec a build with those benches @ $700
I really like your retractable keyboard design, an innovative space saver.
Spikes : Your PC is quite the looker! The CPU heat sink is very slick looking. Gigabyte boards always have a stylish flair as well.
Not really much of an ATI guy myself, but they certainly get the job done and then some. I noticed you have an SSD in there as well, whats the specs on that?
(BTW have to admit as good as your PC looks, I spent a lil more time watching your avatar gif. lol)
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1701E : Can you actually play AH with a wheel, or is that for other games?
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1701E : Can you actually play AH with a wheel, or is that for other games?
In theory I could but it has only 1 axis (2 with pedals) and I need all 3 to fly without looking like a wingless bird. :D
Normally use it for DiRT 2, NFS, etc. The pedals get used for rudder in AH though.
Also, many have fallen prey to Spikes bouncing, it's a curse we shall now call Spikeounceology. :P
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My son put my box together for me. I have,
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6850 @ 3.00GHz (2 CPUs)
3328MB RAM
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS
I have everything turned up/on in the graphics except self shadows and building shadows. Other shadows are at 1024, and I use the HiRez pak. I never notice the frames slowing. When I do have the numbers on it stays at 60 fps.
This is my desk with the controls up...
(http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii253/maddogjoe_photos/desk001.jpg)
...and this one with them down. I have since split the arms so that the controls stay upright while under the desk. I didn't like the idea of the stick hanging down when I wasn't playing. I figured the spring tension would weaken.
(http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii253/maddogjoe_photos/desk002.jpg)
Of course we know what I use to fly in :devil
(http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii253/maddogjoe_photos/simpit005.jpg)
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Nice stuff Fugitive! Those collapsible flight controllers are a smart feature! And your cockpit, it's one thing to build controls, you had to build the front half of a plane! That must make for a seriously immersive experience.
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While I certainly cannot hold a candle to you guys control schemes, my PC is certainly worth looking at.
Case is a Cooler Master Haf X with a custom expanded side panel window I did myself, as well as replacing all the stock red LEDs and soldering in new blue ones.
All my other specs are in my signature.
She weighs in at a hefty 65lbs (steel case) and boast a hearty 7.9 WEI score (not that anyone really cares about WEI)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a64/zeromajin/Eva/Eva4.jpg)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a64/zeromajin/Eva/Eva6.jpg)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a64/zeromajin/Eva/Eva2.jpg)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a64/zeromajin/Eva/heaven.jpg)
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Everyone who's been around here has seen these pics but since you asked. I built this machine in the spring of 2008.
Specs:
CoolerMaster tooless case (except for the mods to hide the wireing :))
Intel E6750 (2.66 Ghz) OC'd to 3.2 Ghz (1600 Mhz FSB @ 1.363V VCore)
Arctic Cooler Freezer 7 Pro CPU cooler on Arctic Silver thermal paste.
EVGA 780i Motherboard (P08 Bios w/15.46 nforce drivers)
4 Gb Kingston HyperX DDR2 800 SDRAM @ 4-4-4-12 timings @ 2.0V
EVGA 8800 GTS G92 512Mb (197.13 drivers but I'm going to back to 196.21)
Creative X-Fi Xtreme Gamer Fatailty Pro
2x Seagate 250Gb 7200 RPM AS series 16Mb HDs (OS/Applications & Local Storage)
2x Seagate 500Gb 7200 RPM NS series 16mb HDs (Network storage/back-ups)
Asus DVD burner
Asus DVD drive
Floppy drive (Sony?... don't remember)
PC Power & Cooling 750W Silencer (62.4A single rail 80+ Certified)
Windows XP Pro
Klipsch 2.1 speakers
LG 22" monitor (1680x1050 @ 2ms response/59 FPS refresh)
Microsoft mouse & key board
Logitec mike
Saitek AV8R Joystick
Linksys Wireless-G Router
Matrix stereo wireless transmitter (reciever is connected to my stereo at the other end of the house)
I run high res textures, all sliders maxed with all shadows off at 59FPS (refresh rate) steady in all situations. I can run shadows without loss but not smooth shadows so choose not to run them at all.
(http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww72/imbe/Computers009.jpg)
(http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww72/imbe/Computers013.jpg)
(http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww72/imbe/Computers010.jpg)
Here's the set-up. The comp has since been moved to the right side of the cadenza to give me a little more footroom. The keyboard is adjustable for both hight and angle and slips under the cadenza to save space. I use my mouse wheel for throttle.
(http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww72/imbe/Computers024.jpg)
And here's my old Dell which I ran in these tests
http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,270181.15.html (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,270181.15.html) (midway down the page and on the next page) if you want to know how little it takes to run the game:
(http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww72/imbe/Computers026.jpg)
(http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww72/imbe/Computers008.jpg)
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Spikes : Your PC is quite the looker! The CPU heat sink is very slick looking. Gigabyte boards always have a stylish flair as well.
Not really much of an ATI guy myself, but they certainly get the job done and then some. I noticed you have an SSD in there as well, whats the specs on that?
(BTW have to admit as good as your PC looks, I spent a lil more time watching your avatar gif. lol)
Thanks, the SSD looking drive is actually just a normal 2.5" sata notebook drive. Took it out of a previous notebook and figured why not make use of it. :)
That is an awesome PC you have got!
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Mine:
E6750 OC to @3.0
Asus P5NE-SLI Mobo
2 Gig Crucial Ballistix RAM
EVGA 9800GTX+ 1 Gig VC
WD 320 GB HD
Cooler Master 850W PS
Samsung 22"
I run with sliders maxed, 2048 texture size, 2x anti-aliasing, all eye candy except smooth and shadows on others.
Occasionally will drop to 50 fps in a massive furball above CV, but normally steady at 59.
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I have a few systems, but I will start with this one first... Ol' Blue (soon to be retired)
Case: NZXT Tempest (custom paint 69 Corvette Blue Metal Flake)
MB: EVGA X58 SLI
CPU: i7-920 (stock at 2.67GHz running 24/7 @ 4.2GHz on Air)
HSF: Prolimatech Megahalems Rev. B NB silent fan 62CFM @ 14db
Mem: Corsair XMS 6GB 1600Mhz running at 2006Mhz
GPU: EVGA GTX 285
HD1: WD Raptor 300GB
HD2: WD 1Tb 64mb cache
PSU: PC Power & Cooling 750
DVD: Samsung SH-S223L
Fan Controller: NZXT Sentry LX
Runs everything turned on and up
Will post other systems over the next few days. AHII installed on each.
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/blue/4.jpg)
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/blue/3.jpg)
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/blue/6.jpg)
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I have a few systems, but I will start with this one first... Ol' Blue (soon to be retired)
Now you and I think alike when it comes to PC builds my friend.
i7
WD
Nvidia
Air over water
Evga (although I'm partial to Asus myself Evga is DEF just as good)
Nzxt Fan Controller (I have the NZXT Sentry LXE Touch)
Hell you even name your builds like I do, the build posted is Eva (pronounced Eeee-va Wall-E style, my daughters fav movie)
Nice oc on the 920, though voltage is a bit high for my taste, I'm confident your Pro Mega has no problem keeping it in spec. I wanted to use my Noctua NH-D14 in Eva, but ultimately went with the Super Mega just because I had not had the opportunity to run one first hand. I was not disappointed, since it far less bulky, and provides comparable results.
Always a big fan of the EVGA boards. And your obviously a fan of good cable management. (My Eva was a nightmare due to the number of drives/fans even with the fully modular PSU)
It's an exceptional build my friend.
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I have a few systems, but I will start with this one first... Ol' Blue (soon to be retired)
I'm gonna be opening a retirement community soon and would be thrilled to give Ol' Blue a new permanent home.
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I'm gonna be opening a retirement community soon and would be thrilled to give Ol' Blue a new permanent home
^ Your too kind, its all about lending that helping hand huh? ^ lol
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Not really worth posting pictures for but here's my system:
-ASRock G43Twins-FullHD Motherboard
-E7400 C2D processor (slightly O/C'ed to 3.0GHZ)
-4GB (2X2GB) DDR3 1066 ram
-ATI HD5830 Video
-150GB WD Velociraptor (Plus an older 320GB HD Drive for storage)
-Corsair 650HX Power Supply
-Logitech G940 (Tempted to perform the magnet mod to my old X52 and see how it does)
-Win7 HP 64bit
-24" HP w2408 Monitor (cost me $8 WOOHOO!)
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(http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv4/wuttzi/IMG_1532.jpg)
:D :D :D
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This is the FASTEST System (actually two of them at same time) I have built to date.
Specs:
Case: NZXT Phantom (White)
MB: EVGA X58 Classified 3
CPU: Intel i7 950 (no OC yet)
HSF: Prolimatech Megahalems Rev. B NB Silent Fans x2
Mem: 12GB Corsair Dominator 1866Mhz 2GB x 6
Mem Cooler: Dominator Fan
GPU: XFX 5970 (Dual GPU)
PSU: NZXT HALE90 1000watt
SSD: OCZ RevoDRIVE-2 240GB
HD: Western Digital 1TB 64mb Cache 6GB/s SATA-3
DVD: Samsung DVD combo drive with Lightscribe
Cooling: 2 x 200mm 3 x 120mm 1 x 140mm
Mods: Sleeved all power cables
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/builds/White/01.jpg)
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/builds/White/02.jpg)
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/builds/White/03.jpg)
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/builds/White/04.jpg)
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/builds/White/05.jpg)
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/builds/White/06.jpg)
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/builds/White/07.jpg)
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/builds/White/08.jpg)
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/builds/White/09.jpg)
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/builds/White/10.jpg)
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/builds/White/11.jpg)
I was curious how fast the RevoDrive-2 was so I compared it to the storage drive... yikes this thing is blazingly fast. As soon as you "click" its there. Did I mention Windows 7 Professional installed in about 8 mins. I was told it would boot to desktop in about 15 seconds. But since I am using a SATA 3 drive also, the Marvell controller slows things down, takes about 22 seconds.
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/builds/White/ssd-sata3.jpg)
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System Information
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Time of this report: 12/20/2010, 04:11:26
Machine name: LAWNDART-PC
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.100618-1621)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD
System Model: MS-7512
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8400 @ 2.66GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.7GHz
Memory: 8192MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 8192MB RAM
Page File: 1420MB used, 14959MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7600.16385 64bit Unicode
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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce GTX 470
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_06CD&SUBSYS_079F10DE&REV_A3
Display Memory: 4064 MB
Dedicated Memory: 1248 MB
Shared Memory: 2815 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: HP S2331 Series Wide LCD Monitor
Monitor Model: HP S2331
Monitor Id: HWP2907
Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (60.000Hz)
Output Type: HDMI
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Had this built about a year ago and love it
CPU - i7 920
Video - Asus Raedon 5870 1GB
RAM - G.SKILL F#-10666CL9D-4GBRL Ripjaws PC3-1066 4GB 2x2GB DDR3-1333-9-9-9-24 Core i5
Motherboard - Asus Rampage II Extreme (intelX58/ICH10R)
Hard Drive - Seagate 1TB (7200 rpm SATA2 32MB)
Burner - Lite on DH-4B1S-13 4x Bluray writer (Sata)
Case - coolermaster 680
PSU - Corsair CMPSU - 850TX 850W
Monitor - Asus VH242H (16:9 LCD 23.6inch, 1080p)
Windows 7 Premium 64bit OEM
two Enermax Cluster UC-CL12 120 mm extra fans
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Sahweet TD!
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TD, If I win the lottery I will Definitely be in touch.
Gorgeous system.
on a side note.
How long before these are Heating our Homes... :D
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This is the FASTEST System (actually two of them at same time) I have built to date.
Specs:
Case: NZXT Phantom (White)
MB: EVGA X58 Classified 3
CPU: Intel i7 950 (no OC yet)
HSF: Prolimatech Megahalems Rev. B NB Silent Fans x2
Mem: 12GB Corsair Dominator 1866Mhz 2GB x 6
Mem Cooler: Dominator Fan
GPU: XFX 5970 (Dual GPU)
PSU: NZXT HALE90 1000watt
SSD: OCZ RevoDRIVE-2 240GB
HD: Western Digital 1TB 64mb Cache 6GB/s SATA-3
DVD: Samsung DVD combo drive with Lightscribe
Cooling: 2 x 200mm 3 x 120mm 1 x 140mm
Mods: Sleeved all power cables
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/builds/White/01.jpg)
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/builds/White/02.jpg)
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/builds/White/03.jpg)
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/builds/White/04.jpg)
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/builds/White/05.jpg)
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/builds/White/06.jpg)
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/builds/White/07.jpg)
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/builds/White/08.jpg)
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/builds/White/09.jpg)
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/builds/White/10.jpg)
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/builds/White/11.jpg)
I was curious how fast the RevoDrive-2 was so I compared it to the storage drive... yikes this thing is blazingly fast. As soon as you "click" its there. Did I mention Windows 7 Professional installed in about 8 mins. I was told it would boot to desktop in about 15 seconds. But since I am using a SATA 3 drive also, the Marvell controller slows things down, takes about 22 seconds.
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/builds/White/ssd-sata3.jpg)
Was that case modified TD?
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Was that case modified TD?
Just the cables
TD
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Just the cables
TD
In what way were the cables modified? Do you mean split and then twisted?
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In what way were the cables modified? Do you mean split and then twisted?
They are single sleeved. Bought one for each system from NZXT and did the others myself. LOOK CLOSELY they are single sleeved not grouped together.
TD
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They are single sleeved. Bought one for each system from NZXT and did the others myself. LOOK CLOSELY they are single sleeved not grouped together.
TD
Okay.
When I get a J.O.B. I think I will build a new system with that case before I return to AH.
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They are single sleeved. Bought one for each system from NZXT and did the others myself. LOOK CLOSELY they are single sleeved not grouped together.
TD
So would this be the most, well, modern build you've done? I'm looking to get back in (it's been awhile) and I must build anew and your specs look pretty righteous though I've yet to do more than cursory research on the newer stuff. (1200 watt PS? Gawd, I'm old)
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wish I could look at the pics, I know TD systems are some of the best looking I ever saw, my specs from memory, (my daughters on playin Oblivion, so cant get exact specs,lol) the MB is the asus 770...CPU.....duel quad 5600....oh hell im makin her save out :-)......ok CPU is the AMD Athlon 64x2 5600 2.9 ghz....MB is Biostar TA770 A2+SE....HMM cant find name of mem...I have 2 sticks of 2 gig...supposed to be 800mhz,,,showing here as 400 :-(........GC Is the ATI Radeon 4830 1gig.......two hard drives...first one that the OS is on....WDC 320gig 7200rpm....second HD which is were AH is installed...WDC Raptor 40 gig 10,000 rpm.....OS is XPsp3.....plus the optical drive LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW.........running a 650 watt PSU....I think....LOL I run the high res textures, 1440~900 every thing maxed but shadows on others off, shadow size 1024....get a good 60fps except when in huge furballs or many nme like the start of FSO drops to 40ish.got a sick looking case, but again on my phone so cant post pics......
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My son put my box together for me. I have,
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6850 @ 3.00GHz (2 CPUs)
3328MB RAM
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS
I have everything turned up/on in the graphics except self shadows and building shadows. Other shadows are at 1024, and I use the HiRez pak. I never notice the frames slowing. When I do have the numbers on it stays at 60 fps.
This is my desk with the controls up...
(http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii253/maddogjoe_photos/desk001.jpg)
...and this one with them down. I have since split the arms so that the controls stay upright while under the desk. I didn't like the idea of the stick hanging down when I wasn't playing. I figured the spring tension would weaken.
(http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii253/maddogjoe_photos/desk002.jpg)
Of course we know what I use to fly in :devil
(http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii253/maddogjoe_photos/simpit005.jpg)
WOOT!
i wanna make one too!
But first we need:
-Money for wood (about 50$ at ebay xD)
-Money for 2-3 bottles of wood lime (10$ at nearby store)
-Money for new pc system (about 500$ at ebay)
-Money for pc accesoires (i just only want a joystick, a thingy to for speed and a matrox tripple head monitor)(at least $400)
Now lets see how much
50
10
500
400
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960
Pretty expensive....
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This is the FASTEST System (actually two of them at same time) I have built to date.
Specs:
Case: NZXT Phantom (White)...
Did you provide suggestions during this product's design phase? I noticed it resembled your modified NZXT Tempest cases.
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WOOT!
i wanna make one too!
But first we need:
-Money for wood (about 50$ at ebay xD)
-Money for 2-3 bottles of wood lime (10$ at nearby store)
-Money for new pc system (about 500$ at ebay)
-Money for pc accesoires (i just only want a joystick, a thingy to for speed and a matrox tripple head monitor)(at least $400)
Now lets see how much
50
10
500
400
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960
Pretty expensive....
You left out the 5 bottles of scotch you'll need for fabrication. That adds up to cost too!
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Case 139
Psu. 149
Mb. 219
Memory 160
Dual gtx 470 660
Triple 23 inch monitor 620
Logitech g940 400
Dual 1 tb harddrives 190
Win 7 ultimate 249
Total 2626
Headaches were free and and asprin was plentiful.. will post pics as soon as I get home.
LawnDart
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You left out the 5 bottles of scotch you'll need for fabrication. That adds up to cost too!
OMG I DONT HAVE SO MUCH MONEY!
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(http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww293/68valu/IMG_0256.jpg)
fully enclosed and exhaust fan equipped.
68valu
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(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab110/jojopowers21/Mycp.jpg)
Not the best of pics. But it will do.
AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 925 Processor (4 CPUs), ~2.8GHz
8192MB RAM
GeForce GTS 450
Liqud cooled
22' LCD moniter
30gb SSD right now :cry 1T HD in the mail :D
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The picture was taken with my phone :l sorry.
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Well here is my updated rig .. granted the cable management may not be to TD style but airflow is smooth
(http://www1.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/4b67bd6c88e5b7f154d447445a208ca8686272fa2f67680573d1d7e0396e9b586g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=67i25ddn5e35779&thumb=4)
And this is what I see when I fly
(http://www2.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/64d33bdf36e2fd43fc21bfe2ecf0a6b63ab310cd98a316d7f2d59f234f29f6776g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=e8bwc3kacp66h6a&thumb=4)
Triple 23's with trakir
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Well here is my updated rig .. granted the cable management may not be to TD style but airflow is smooth
(http://www1.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/4b67bd6c88e5b7f154d447445a208ca8686272fa2f67680573d1d7e0396e9b586g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=67i25ddn5e35779&thumb=4)
I think TD just died a bit on the inside. :lol
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(http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww293/68valu/IMG_0256.jpg)
fully enclosed and exhaust fan equipped.
68valu
don't lose that windows 98 box! you might need it someday :D
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druski~if TD saw my system's insides he would hunt me down and hang me from a tree.....lol I am amazed at his work, I said a bad thing once about the prices of his systems, and so regret it, if I had the money I would so go to him, the guy is a wizard when it comes to comps, and then I read about all the other stuff he does to help and take care of his clients, I want to kick my own arse for saying what I did.
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don't lose that windows 98 box! you might need it someday :D
thats not just windows 98, its windows 98 upgrade.
BIG difference!!
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I am amazed at his work, I said a bad thing once about the prices of his systems, and so regret it, if I had the money I would so go to him, the guy is a wizard when it comes to comps, and then I read about all the other stuff he does to help and take care of his clients, I want to kick my own arse for saying what I did.
Yea, I can't agree more Ink. I used to have a home-build that was awfully ugly, but am now running one of TD's systems at home. (mage) When a minor issue came up he went out of his way to help me resolve it. Rich is a great guy and runs a solid business. :aok
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druski~ya if I ever get the chance im going to have him build me a system, like every thing in life I go big or not at all, I paid 1600$ for the system I have now, that was 6 years ago, I was making mad money, and come to find out the system was junk, agp graphics lol ya had 300gig and looked sick, but ive had to totaly upgrad since then, rebuilt it all myself, lol for about 400$! lol live and learn.
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Well here is my updated rig .. granted the cable management may not be to TD style but airflow is smooth
You just won "Understatement of the Year" Award
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i am gonna eventually ship it to TD and have him preform his majic on it but for now it will suffice.
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i am gonna eventually ship it to TD and have him preform his majic on it but for now it will suffice.
Just move all of the cables to the opposite side of the case.
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Just move all of the cables to the opposite side of the case.
use a wireless ps. cause I seen td's computers and I swear I dont see a single cable :rofl.
semp
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Well I am sure everyone remembers this
(http://www1.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/4b67bd6c88e5b7f154d447445a208ca8686272fa2f67680573d1d7e0396e9b586g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=67i25ddn5e35779&thumb=4)
I'm sorry for having to post the pic twice in 1 forum but I wanted to show an updated pic,
(http://www4.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/e643b836e159cae33e4fc17e6b059c53a9a137aa85be8aa64e4ba908c7d651596g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=fqkk547kqnbb4ls&thumb=4)
All the wires are flat on the back wall and I have total airflow through my tunnels.
Look a little better?? Ohh yeah BTW that is a new power supply. for that all I give is :aok :aok
And I know it isnt up to TD's standards but its better than first pic..LOL
LawnDart :bolt:
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druski~ya if I ever get the chance im going to have him build me a system, like every thing in life I go big or not at all, I paid 1600$ for the system I have now, that was 6 years ago, I was making mad money, and come to find out the system was junk, agp graphics lol ya had 300gig and looked sick, but ive had to totaly upgrad since then, rebuilt it all myself, lol for about 400$! lol live and learn.
Everybody just needs to hit the knees at night and hope I win a big lottery.
I remember my buds. ;)
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I have a:
Azza Hurrican case
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AHH ....Fugitive I see you have the Wife approved version upstairs, then the hardcore dungen variety downstairs, very nice.......my rig is set up so it is within wife tolerances therefore negating wife ack except for the occasional puffy flak .
HL
My son put my box together for me. I have,
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6850 @ 3.00GHz (2 CPUs)
3328MB RAM
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS
I have everything turned up/on in the graphics except self shadows and building shadows. Other shadows are at 1024, and I use the HiRez pak. I never notice the frames slowing. When I do have the numbers on it stays at 60 fps.
This is my desk with the controls up...
(http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii253/maddogjoe_photos/desk001.jpg)
...and this one with them down. I have since split the arms so that the controls stay upright while under the desk. I didn't like the idea of the stick hanging down when I wasn't playing. I figured the spring tension would weaken.
(http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii253/maddogjoe_photos/desk002.jpg)
Of course we know what I use to fly in :devil
(http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii253/maddogjoe_photos/simpit005.jpg)
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Specs:
Intel i7 950
EVGA 580GTX
ASUS Rampage III Gene
G.Skill PI DDR3 1600 6GB 6-8-6-20 N2
WD Cavalier Black 1TB
850W Corsair HX Series
My newest project, have a couple of mods done and in progress such as adding LEDs to the fans, sound-proofing the case, and not to mention keeping all the wires from flying out of the case like one of those old snakes in the can gags. That aside I apologize in advance for the poor quality pictures, I don't own a real camera so my cellphone was the best I could do(2MP maybe?).
(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu148/Spinnich/Image01302011223224.jpg?t=1296445952)
(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu148/Spinnich/Image01302011223934.jpg?t=1296446042)
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airflyer really nice computer. I was showing the picture to my gf and the only thing she saw was your two toes. she's in podiatry and wanted me to tell you that if you other 3 toes (she noticed the third) overlap to see a doctor since it may cause you pain later on. sorry, she's right here with me making sure i type it.
semp
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Didn't notice my toe was in the picture, oddly enough my pinky toe does go under the one beside it a bit on my feet. Thanks for the comments on the comp though. :o