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Title: The Cruncheons Episode 3: Build a PC, or Die Trying
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 29, 2010, 02:21:26 PM: http://cruncheons.podbean.com/mf/web/spdqh5/Cruncheons03.mp3

Tips, suggestions, and sample build models for constructing your own gaming rig, at all budget levels.

Talk to you again next week!
Title: Re: The Cruncheons Episode 3: Build a PC, or Die Trying
Post by: Brehvolution on October 29, 2010, 04:13:09 PM: Greatest news I've heard all day.
Title: Re: The Cruncheons Episode 3: Build a PC, or Die Trying
Post by: Olivia Wilde Homo on October 29, 2010, 08:46:49 PM: Are y'all doing any more of those minicasts?

I don't like them :uguu I like my Cruncheons episodes how I like my dongs: long. The longer the better.
Title: Re: The Cruncheons Episode 3: Build a PC, or Die Trying
Post by: D3RANG3D on October 29, 2010, 09:58:47 PM: When are the three of you going to review the movie I requested I want to see how fast the monocles pop out of your eyes sockets and the hate spew!!! Trust me dudes that movie is way better than the movie Fanboys! Then you guys can watch another movie I have seen recently on netflix instant streaming which is Rumpelstiltskin, I think Doug would enjoy this movie it is a poor mans leprechaun!
Title: Re: The Cruncheons Episode 3: Build a PC, or Die Trying
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 29, 2010, 10:02:07 PM: lol @ Doug slicing his thumb on ancient cases. Made it sound like he's missing a digit.

Glad to hear that I did everything (basically) right with my budget-y build.
Title: Re: The Cruncheons Episode 3: Build a PC, or Die Trying
Post by: Van Cruncheon on October 29, 2010, 10:14:36 PM: ooo, i love shitty horror, i will check out rumplestiltskin
Title: Re: The Cruncheons Episode 3: Build a PC, or Die Trying
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 29, 2010, 10:33:05 PM: Quote from: The Experiment on October 29, 2010, 08:46:49 PM
Are y'all doing any more of those minicasts?

I don't like them :uguu I like my Cruncheons episodes how I like my dongs: long. The longer the better.

we were going for a deal where we'd have something up every week (long show then minicast), but that idea's obviously fallen to the wayside :lol
Title: Re: The Cruncheons Episode 3: Build a PC, or Die Trying
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 29, 2010, 10:34:03 PM: Quote from: D3RANG3D on October 29, 2010, 09:58:47 PM
When are the three of you going to review the movie I requested I want to see how fast the monocles pop out of your eyes sockets and the hate spew!!! Trust me dudes that movie is way better than the movie Fanboys! Then you guys can watch another movie I have seen recently on netflix instant streaming which is Rumpelstiltskin, I think Doug would enjoy this movie it is a poor mans leprechaun!

Remind me of the movie again? I will watch it on my iPad.
Title: Re: The Cruncheons Episode 3: Build a PC, or Die Trying
Post by: D3RANG3D on October 29, 2010, 11:59:06 PM: Quote from: Van Cruncheon on October 29, 2010, 10:14:36 PM
ooo, i love shitty horror, i will check out rumplestiltskin

(http://i53.tinypic.com/2mdf98z.gif)
Title: Re: The Cruncheons Episode 3: Build a PC, or Die Trying
Post by: D3RANG3D on October 29, 2010, 11:59:43 PM: Quote from: Dr. Feelbad on October 29, 2010, 10:34:03 PM
Quote from: D3RANG3D on October 29, 2010, 09:58:47 PM
When are the three of you going to review the movie I requested I want to see how fast the monocles pop out of your eyes sockets and the hate spew!!! Trust me dudes that movie is way better than the movie Fanboys! Then you guys can watch another movie I have seen recently on netflix instant streaming which is Rumpelstiltskin, I think Doug would enjoy this movie it is a poor mans leprechaun!

Remind me of the movie again? I will watch it on my iPad.

The Gamers Dorkness Rising.
Title: Re: The Cruncheons Episode 3: Build a PC, or Die Trying
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 30, 2010, 12:15:35 AM: Okay, now I remember! Will watch!
Title: Re: The Cruncheons Episode 3: Build a PC, or Die Trying
Post by: Great Rumbler on October 30, 2010, 01:15:21 AM: Quote from: D3RANG3D on October 29, 2010, 11:59:06 PM
Quote from: Van Cruncheon on October 29, 2010, 10:14:36 PM
ooo, i love shitty horror, i will check out rumplestiltskin

(http://i53.tinypic.com/2mdf98z.gif)

:rofl
Title: Re: The Cruncheons Episode 3: Build a PC, or Die Trying
Post by: Bloodwake on October 31, 2010, 05:38:39 PM: Lol, was thinking of watching Rumplestiltskin.
Title: Re: The Cruncheons Episode 3: Build a PC, or Die Trying
Post by: D3RANG3D on October 31, 2010, 08:41:47 PM: Quote from: Bloodwake on October 31, 2010, 05:38:39 PM
Lol, was thinking of watching Rumplestiltskin.

That gif is evidence enough that you should watch it!
Title: Re: The Cruncheons Episode 3: Build a PC, or Die Trying
Post by: Olivia Wilde Homo on October 31, 2010, 09:18:00 PM: I finally listened to the podcast. A lot of good tips to take into account. I'm going to make my own PC sometime next year (maybe tax return money or bonus money, not sure which) and make a $1500-2000 PC. I was going to wait for the octo core processors but it sounds like overkill at the moment.

Having never built a PC before, hearing that there are easy walkthroughs would help out a noob like myself. I remember disassembling a PC for CCNA class but that was about a decade ago. I don't know shit about it now.

Quote from: Dr. Feelbad on October 29, 2010, 10:33:05 PM
Quote from: The Experiment on October 29, 2010, 08:46:49 PM
Are y'all doing any more of those minicasts?

I don't like them :uguu I like my Cruncheons episodes how I like my dongs: long. The longer the better.

we were going for a deal where we'd have something up every week (long show then minicast), but that idea's obviously fallen to the wayside :lol

It isn't that I don't like the content of the minicasts, I'd just rather have fewer episodes with longer length than more episodes with shorter lengths.
Title: Re: The Cruncheons Episode 3: Build a PC, or Die Trying
Post by: Bloodwake on November 02, 2010, 06:01:48 PM: Too bad I can't even afford $500 right now

spoiler (click to show/hide)
I totally could if I didn't drink all my savings away this summer :-\
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Title: Re: The Cruncheons Episode 3: Build a PC, or Die Trying
Post by: D3RANG3D on November 04, 2010, 02:31:29 PM: What would be the best GPU to go upgrade to?

My Specs

AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition Callisto 3.2GHz

Gigabyte MA785GM-US2H Motherboard

Kingston HyperX T1 Series 4GB DDR2 Dual Channel SDRAM 1066mhz

SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 4670 1GB DDR3 128bit Current GPU which is poop

500w Cooler Master Power Supply

Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: The Cruncheons Episode 3: Build a PC, or Die Trying
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 04, 2010, 03:25:44 PM: what's your budget? and monitor resolution?
Title: Re: The Cruncheons Episode 3: Build a PC, or Die Trying
Post by: tehjaybo on November 04, 2010, 04:29:38 PM: Quote from: D3RANG3D on October 29, 2010, 11:59:43 PM
Quote from: Dr. Feelbad on October 29, 2010, 10:34:03 PM
Quote from: D3RANG3D on October 29, 2010, 09:58:47 PM
When are the three of you going to review the movie I requested I want to see how fast the monocles pop out of your eyes sockets and the hate spew!!! Trust me dudes that movie is way better than the movie Fanboys! Then you guys can watch another movie I have seen recently on netflix instant streaming which is Rumpelstiltskin, I think Doug would enjoy this movie it is a poor mans leprechaun!

Remind me of the movie again? I will watch it on my iPad.

The Gamers Dorkness Rising.

I laughed so hard at this movie. Reminds me of something that could happen in one of the games I'm in.
Title: Re: The Cruncheons Episode 3: Build a PC, or Die Trying
Post by: D3RANG3D on November 04, 2010, 05:45:36 PM: Quote from: Dr. Feelbad on November 04, 2010, 03:25:44 PM
what's your budget? and monitor resolution?

My budget is $150-200, my monitors resolution is 1280x1024 lulz! My main concern is high levels of AA and AF with a solid frame rate. I don't want to overspend or buy a card that is going to be bottlenecked by my rig thanks in advance.
Title: Re: The Cruncheons Episode 3: Build a PC, or Die Trying
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 04, 2010, 10:17:16 PM: the new radeon 6850 cards are around 175-200, and get pretty high marks

that would scream at 1280x1024, and give you plenty of headroom if you ever decide to get a higher res monitor
Title: Re: The Cruncheons Episode 3: Build a PC, or Die Trying
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 04, 2010, 10:30:14 PM: actually, that's probably overkill, with those specs i would go with a gts 450:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814187120&cm_re=gts_450-_-14-187-120-_-Product

$110, DX11, PhysX, more than doubles the performance you're currently getting, only uses one 6-pin power connector, runs cool

save the extra money towards bumping up to a quad core, if you have an AM3 motherboard you can slot one right in there (may have to update your bios)
Title: Re: The Cruncheons Episode 3: Build a PC, or Die Trying
Post by: D3RANG3D on November 04, 2010, 10:39:59 PM: Quote from: Dr. Feelbad on November 04, 2010, 10:30:14 PM
actually, that's probably overkill, with those specs i would go with a gts 450:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814187120&cm_re=gts_450-_-14-187-120-_-Product

$110, DX11, PhysX, more than doubles the performance you're currently getting, only uses one 6-pin power connector, runs cool

save the extra money towards bumping up to a quad core, if you have an AM3 motherboard you can slot one right in there (may have to update your bios)

I might go for the MSI GTS 450, Im kinda of meh on throwing more money on this dead end rig am2+ mobo :yuck which I am most likely going to give away, I appreciate the input though.
Title: Re: The Cruncheons Episode 3: Build a PC, or Die Trying
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 04, 2010, 10:43:33 PM: gts 450 is a solid budget card that won't tax your system, i think you'll be happy with it
Title: Re: The Cruncheons Episode 3: Build a PC, or Die Trying
Post by: D3RANG3D on November 04, 2010, 10:45:54 PM: Quote from: Dr. Feelbad on November 04, 2010, 10:43:33 PM
gts 450 is a solid budget card that won't tax your system, i think you'll be happy with it

No ddr3 support on my mobo.
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