Author Topic: I am looking to build a new PC (Read 9165 times)

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #60 on:** April 03, 2008, 02:46:44 PM »

Quote from: demi on April 03, 2008, 02:37:21 PM

Easy to do? I won't go to Vista unless it's absolute necessary

You can trick some games into doing DX10 stuff in XP but that doesn't work with every game and not every effect can be duplicated. Most games still have DX9 modes so you'd still be able to play it.

Halo 2 and Shadowrun are the only Vista exclusive games that I can think of. I've heard of hacks to play them in XP but I haven't seen those hacks around. Also, the hacks won't allow you to get achievements or play online.

demi · « **Reply #61 on:** April 03, 2008, 02:52:37 PM »

Vista it is then

Mupepe · « **Reply #62 on:** April 03, 2008, 02:53:52 PM »

i bet demi is going to be fucking midgets with his new PC!

$:-\$

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #63 on:** April 03, 2008, 02:57:42 PM »

Quote from: demi on April 03, 2008, 02:52:37 PM

Vista it is then

I find dual booting to be the best option. It's easy to do. Install XP first, then Vista.

Tauntaun · « **Reply #64 on:** April 03, 2008, 03:03:08 PM »

Quote from: Mupepe on April 03, 2008, 02:53:52 PM

i bet demi is going to be fucking midgets with his new PC! $:-\$

Why do you keep putting a

& $:-\$ at the end of whatever you're saying? Are you trying to confuse us?

spoiler (click to show/hide)

$:-\$

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Mupepe · « **Reply #65 on:** April 03, 2008, 03:04:16 PM »

I just can't believe demi is getting a new pc!

$:-\$

demi · « **Reply #66 on:** April 03, 2008, 03:23:28 PM »

So I just use XP primarily, and Vista for my optional gaming

Good enough, I've got my pirated XP right here - just need Vista

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #67 on:** April 03, 2008, 03:24:51 PM »

You can't get Halo 2 achievements if you hack it.

demi · « **Reply #68 on:** April 03, 2008, 03:26:28 PM »

I JUST SAID VISTA FOR OPTIONAL GAMING

Mupepe · « **Reply #69 on:** April 03, 2008, 03:26:57 PM »

Speaking of hacking, my pandora battery gets in today, demi! So you're gonna help me right?!

$:-\$

trh · « **Reply #70 on:** April 03, 2008, 03:43:02 PM »

Quote from: demi on April 03, 2008, 02:09:52 PM

I'll go with Arde's card since it is cheap. I can always dump it and get the GTX or higher if I see fit

Since it's EVGA you can use the step up program if the 8800gt isn't enough. It'll probably have to go through Arde0 though.

Tauntaun · « **Reply #71 on:** April 03, 2008, 03:44:17 PM »

I have an EVGA 8600

demi · « **Reply #72 on:** April 03, 2008, 04:20:05 PM »

Arde said he would include Crysis, so I can try it anyway and troll it (pending on if it is playable)

trh · « **Reply #73 on:** April 03, 2008, 04:59:43 PM »

It's gonna be playable, 25 fps during heavy firefights and ~20 during really intense firefights like tanks and choppers. There's also custom configs that changes settings around to optimize it further. Just make sure you turn on sunrays cause they're fucking gorgeous and it's a part of the very high settings that Crytek hasn't unlocked yet. It's a fun game though.

huckleberry · « **Reply #74 on:** April 03, 2008, 05:30:08 PM »

Quote from: Tauntaun on April 03, 2008, 02:39:57 PM

Quote from: Arde0 on April 03, 2008, 01:16:40 PM
I sent you a pm Demi.

Crysis is boring as fuck (beatiful game though). If you want the card I will throw in Crysis for free if you want it.

I always see your name as oreo. You mind if I eat you?

Tauntaun · « **Reply #75 on:** April 03, 2008, 05:56:10 PM »

Quote from: Arde0 on April 03, 2008, 05:30:08 PM

Quote from: Tauntaun on April 03, 2008, 02:39:57 PM
Quote from: Arde0 on April 03, 2008, 01:16:40 PM
I sent you a pm Demi.

Crysis is boring as fuck (beatiful game though). If you want the card I will throw in Crysis for free if you want it.

I always see your name as oreo. You mind if I eat you?

demi · « **Reply #76 on:** April 04, 2008, 04:50:09 AM »

ok, now that i am buying Arde's card, suggestions for the next heart of the PC - the mobo - are welcome

holla atcha boy with some hot ones

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #77 on:** April 04, 2008, 05:58:32 AM »

Are there any Fry's near you? They have some great CPU/MB bargains. Sometimes, it's almost like getting the MB for free.

If not, this is a good choice.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813127030

I use a 780I myself but I'm reluctant to recommend a Nvidia board. I went through motherboard and ram replacements three times already in less than 18 months.

I only stick with a NV motherboard because I use SLI. Since you're just going to use 1 videocard, it's best to stick with Intel.

demi · « **Reply #78 on:** April 04, 2008, 06:01:57 AM »

No Fry's here, I have to order stuff through newegg, or zipzoomfly (both who i used when building this pc)

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #79 on:** April 04, 2008, 06:04:58 AM »

Stick with that Abit board then. It's gotten great reviews from many sites plus it has a good rep for being stable.

demi · « **Reply #80 on:** April 04, 2008, 06:06:04 AM »

Wow it's only $170 too, that seems really cheap.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #81 on:** April 04, 2008, 06:09:49 AM »

There's a $30 rebate too. It's cheap because manufacturers are moving towards DDR3.

demi · « **Reply #82 on:** April 04, 2008, 06:13:52 AM »

Oh well fuck that, I'll worry about the latest trends in 4 more years

I'll get these two parts and then bump this thread

demi · « **Reply #83 on:** April 04, 2008, 08:14:01 AM »

I haven't had any trouble with this Shuttle, has an nForce chipset... even using an ATI card with it

Using an AMD currently as well, it is like my new PC is totally opposite, lawl

demi · « **Reply #84 on:** April 04, 2008, 08:22:16 AM »

It is good to be me.

demi · « **Reply #85 on:** April 04, 2008, 08:22:56 AM »

wait a minute, you dont get cancer when you are born

you gaywad

demi · « **Reply #86 on:** April 04, 2008, 08:32:27 AM »

It is good to be me.

Tauntaun · « **Reply #87 on:** April 04, 2008, 11:54:07 AM »

Quote from: demi on April 04, 2008, 08:32:27 AM

It is good to be me.

demi · « **Reply #88 on:** April 24, 2008, 01:50:11 PM »

I just got Arde0's 8800GT and Crysis

I ordered a Q6600 from Outpost.com (~$200)

Is this motherboard still good? It is next on my list.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813127030

Tauntaun · « **Reply #89 on:** April 24, 2008, 02:41:40 PM »

Quote from: Borys on April 24, 2008, 02:37:27 PM

Crysis has no achievements, demi.

SHIT/ BIN?

As long as you can headshot and t-bag people that's all that matters.

demi · « **Reply #90 on:** April 24, 2008, 02:47:40 PM »

Quote from: Borys on April 24, 2008, 02:37:27 PM

Crysis has no achievements, demi.

SHIT/ BIN?

When does your GAF ban end, again?

demi · « **Reply #91 on:** April 24, 2008, 03:02:14 PM »

This is SERIOUS thread, only serious replies allowed

I will play it

Tauntaun · « **Reply #92 on:** April 24, 2008, 03:03:42 PM »

I've got Crysis but am waiting to build my new comp to play it properly (ie - not at craptastic frame rates).

demi · « **Reply #93 on:** April 28, 2008, 02:14:40 PM »

My Q6600 arrived... this heatsink/fan is huge. They've sure come a long way.

I am buying this motherboard next... unless something else comes to mind

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813127030

Tauntaun · « **Reply #94 on:** April 29, 2008, 12:09:07 PM »

So here's the parts I've picked out so far. i remember you saying that Intel boards won't run SLI but they'll do crossfire so that's what's up with the radeon card, seems like a sick deal for $170. The one thing I'm missing is a hard drive. I want a retail HD not some OEM junk but Tigerdirect doesn't have any nice retail WD's right now. Could I just use a nice external with esata?

CPU:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3574211&Sku=CP1-DUO-E8400
Motherboard:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3444881
RAM:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3135566&CatId=3433
GPU:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3747342&CatId=3670
Power supply:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2212308&CatId=2533
Case:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3208108&Sku=A406-1082

The external I was looking at is this:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3587148&CatId=136

Thanks to all my shnookums.

huckleberry · « **Reply #95 on:** April 29, 2008, 12:35:20 PM »

Quote from: demi on April 28, 2008, 02:14:40 PM

My Q6600 arrived... this heatsink/fan is huge. They've sure come a long way.

I am buying this motherboard next... unless something else comes to mind

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813127030

It is great motherboard (the one I was using) as long as you dont use a Wolfsdale Core, which you obviously are not. aBit has a great tool from controlling fan speed and on-the-fly overclocking.

demi · « **Reply #96 on:** May 16, 2008, 07:52:59 PM »

I just ordered that motherboard, any deals on RAM? What's the ideal amount? Go for broke?

Vizzys · « **Reply #97 on:** May 16, 2008, 08:00:29 PM »

MUSHKIN

huckleberry · « **Reply #98 on:** May 16, 2008, 08:11:24 PM »

Did you get the Abit IP35 Pro?

If so I have 4 gb of Crucial Ballistix DDR2 800 RAM that will make that mobo sing.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146565

Will sell all 4 1gb sticks for 40.00.

demi · « **Reply #99 on:** May 16, 2008, 08:31:15 PM »

Damn thats a killer deal compared to that Newegg link. Check PM

demi · « **Reply #100 on:** May 22, 2008, 02:00:25 PM »

*BUMP*

Motherboard and RAM are in-house

I have:

* CPU
* Video Card
* Mobo
* RAM

Need:

* Hard Drive
* Case
* Extras (DVD/RW, couple fans)

Any suggestions for a case? Any deals on some Hard Drives? What's a good brand? I have a Western Digital right now, should I stick with what works?

demi · « **Reply #101 on:** June 01, 2008, 05:55:53 PM »

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811164081

Look at that fan

max_cool · « **Reply #102 on:** June 01, 2008, 06:17:51 PM »

Quote from: demi on June 01, 2008, 05:55:53 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811164081

Look at that fan

Oh god, it lights up too.

demi · « **Reply #103 on:** June 04, 2008, 08:06:34 AM »

How does this look...

Case:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147083

PSU:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139003

HDD:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218

DVD-RW:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827129018

Sounds good? It's about $300 total. I am looking to pull the trigger this week, unless other alternatives are brought up

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Author Topic: I am looking to build a new PC (Read 9165 times)