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Title: Finally got my rig
Post by: Tinkles on June 25, 2014, 04:26:35 PM
Finally got my new computer, told y'all it would happen at some point  :P .

Here are the specs

CPU :  i5-4670K
RAM : 8GB
System Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
Grabics card 660 NVIDIA GTX
PSU: 750W



Here are some pictures. Not it's final resting place, still have to get my desk  :lol .

(http://i59.tinypic.com/adkzuo.jpg)


(http://i59.tinypic.com/2h5lhfm.jpg)


(http://i59.tinypic.com/o6eef6.jpg)



No finances currently to fly yet, so will have to wait to eat my 30mms.  Just wanted to let my extended family know that I got my new toy.  :salute

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Finally got my rig
Post by: GScholz on June 25, 2014, 04:59:43 PM
 :aok
Title: Re: Finally got my rig
Post by: cobia38 on June 25, 2014, 05:30:03 PM
 do the flashy lights make it perform better ?
Title: Re: Finally got my rig
Post by: morfiend on June 25, 2014, 05:34:31 PM
 Nice!


   Now go cut some lawns and get that sub going!!!! :devil




    :salute
Title: Re: Finally got my rig
Post by: Tinkles on June 25, 2014, 05:59:48 PM
do the flashy lights make it perform better ?

Nope, they came default w/ the rig. 
Title: Re: Finally got my rig
Post by: olds442 on June 25, 2014, 06:19:49 PM
That wiring is a bit messy
Title: Re: Finally got my rig
Post by: Tinkles on June 26, 2014, 07:14:40 AM
That wiring is a bit messy

Tomorrow I am seeing a friend who helps build these computers, he will help me sort out the wiring. Since I have no idea what I am doing in that category.


Which reminds me, what recording software should I use w/ this rig? I've heard of shadowplay, bandicam, fraps etc. But which would be best w/ this rig specifically?
Title: Re: Finally got my rig
Post by: danny76 on June 26, 2014, 07:21:05 AM
Did we really need the laundry basket shot included :uhoh
Title: Re: Finally got my rig
Post by: Tinkles on June 26, 2014, 07:38:10 AM
Did we really need the laundry basket shot included :uhoh

:lol  sorry about that

It's just a wet shirt though, girls were outside cleaning the car when this arrived.
Title: Re: Finally got my rig
Post by: zack1234 on June 26, 2014, 08:01:57 AM
 :rofl

Awesome!
Title: Re: Finally got my rig
Post by: danny76 on June 26, 2014, 09:47:09 AM
:lol  sorry about that

It's just a wet shirt though, girls were outside cleaning the car when this arrived.

 :rofl Touche'
Title: Re: Finally got my rig
Post by: GScholz on June 26, 2014, 09:58:30 AM
Tomorrow I am seeing a friend who helps build these computers, he will help me sort out the wiring. Since I have no idea what I am doing in that category.


Which reminds me, what recording software should I use w/ this rig? I've heard of shadowplay, bandicam, fraps etc. But which would be best w/ this rig specifically?

Get him to hide the wires behind the motherboard plate. A proper build should look something like this when done right.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26232318/AH/build.jpg)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26232318/AH/build2.jpg)


You've got a Nvidia card, so I'd go with Shadowplay if I were you.

 :aok
Title: Re: Finally got my rig
Post by: MiloMorai on June 26, 2014, 10:04:47 AM
:lol  sorry about that

It's just a wet shirt though, girls were outside cleaning the car when this arrived.

Where are photos of the girls in their wet shirts? :devil
Title: Re: Finally got my rig
Post by: Tinkles on June 26, 2014, 11:07:58 AM
Get him to hide the wires behind the motherboard plate. A proper build should look something like this when done right.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26232318/AH/build.jpg)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26232318/AH/build2.jpg)


You've got a Nvidia card, so I'd go with Shadowplay if I were you.

 :aok

Alright will do that  :D
Title: Re: Finally got my rig
Post by: GScholz on June 26, 2014, 12:41:50 PM
do the flashy lights make it perform better ?

Yes! Just like red paint on Ferraris and stickers on Nippon cars...
Title: Re: Finally got my rig
Post by: Bizman on June 26, 2014, 01:18:48 PM
Tinkles, I hope the computer wasn't running when you turned it on its side for the third picture. Because that is a known-good way to break a hard disk...
Title: Re: Finally got my rig
Post by: scott66 on June 26, 2014, 02:32:25 PM
Very nice set up tinkles :old: see you in the air :salute
Title: Re: Finally got my rig
Post by: guncrasher on June 26, 2014, 08:17:28 PM
go with shadow play but you might take a hit (guessing here) since your card is on the low end of the requirements for shadow play.  dont try fraps you will really take a big hit.

save some money and in the future get a 700 card or above.  they should go down in price next year.  for now enjoy all the eye candy :).


semp
Title: Re: Finally got my rig
Post by: Tinkles on June 27, 2014, 06:13:13 AM
go with shadow play but you might take a hit (guessing here) since your card is on the low end of the requirements for shadow play.  dont try fraps you will really take a big hit.

save some money and in the future get a 700 card or above.  they should go down in price next year.  for now enjoy all the eye candy :).


semp

Oh... I am. :)

60 fps constant, ocassionally drops to 59 (oh the humanity)!

The wiring inside was due to the shipping, it drove nearly 1600 miles to get here. I shown pictures to the builder, and he said that many times shipping will shake lose components (like it also did with my card, separate issue in tech support).  Going to my boss' house today, he will be helping me with my checklist today.

Semp, what card do you recommend I get?  I have enough room for 2 cards on my motherboard.  What do you recommend, single or double, and what #'s (700 770 etc).
Title: Re: Finally got my rig
Post by: scott66 on June 27, 2014, 06:15:25 AM
How was the flying after a 6 mo hiatus? Rusty? Lol
Title: Re: Finally got my rig
Post by: guncrasher on June 27, 2014, 08:14:26 AM
Oh... I am. :)

60 fps constant, ocassionally drops to 59 (oh the humanity)!

The wiring inside was due to the shipping, it drove nearly 1600 miles to get here. I shown pictures to the builder, and he said that many times shipping will shake lose components (like it also did with my card, separate issue in tech support).  Going to my boss' house today, he will be helping me with my checklist today.

Semp, what card do you recommend I get?  I have enough room for 2 cards on my motherboard.  What do you recommend, single or double, and what #'s (700 770 etc).

for now, if it was me none. next year when prices go down a780.


semp
Title: Re: Finally got my rig
Post by: Tinkles on June 27, 2014, 09:47:22 AM
How was the flying after a 6 mo hiatus? Rusty? Lol

Actually no, 1st dogfight my 109f vs sarcelles sbd. Great 3+ mins going at it, finally got him, but he put some good shots in my canopy.  Haven't lost my touch on the 88s or 30mm either :) 

To Semp:  Yeah I don't plan on getting it right away, I mean months down the road.  I plan on getting an i7 processor later down the road and a better graphics card. But hey I"m not complaining, I play ac4 on high settings with no issues, so I'm a happy camper.