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Title: So I got my new computer today............
Post by: NewF on September 28, 2007, 03:53:27 PM
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 GHz LGA 775 Processor
ASUS P5N EI Sli Motherboard
OCZ 4 gig DDR2 800mhz ram
2x Nvidia 8600GTA 256Meg Pci-x Gfx cards.


Good? Or no?
Title: Re: So I got my new computer today............
Post by: Spectere on September 28, 2007, 04:16:08 PM
I like it.  Good buy! :)

I would have probably gone with a single 8800GTX (768MB VRAM) but, then again, those are hellaciously expensive.  The twin 8600s should serve you well.
Title: Re: So I got my new computer today............
Post by: Ulti on September 28, 2007, 05:14:14 PM
That's pretty freaking similar to mine, I've got the same mobo and processor, if I recall correctly, although I've got less RAM, and an 8800GTS, instead of two 8600's. Still, pretty badass :V
Title: Re: So I got my new computer today............
Post by: MortifiedocAlot on September 28, 2007, 06:05:53 PM
Cost?
Title: Re: So I got my new computer today............
Post by: Zakamiro on September 28, 2007, 06:20:58 PM
Great build newf. Personally, I would have used a single card to hopefully free up a pci-e slot. For a future sata card or a little "sumthin sumthin". But SLI is a good call nonetheless. ;]

man, I should update my compy within the next year. With games like bioshock coming out, there's no way my shit will be able to catch up. X|
Title: Re: So I got my new computer today............
Post by: Bobbias on September 28, 2007, 07:02:08 PM
Cost?

I'm curious too.
Title: Re: So I got my new computer today............
Post by: Ulti on September 28, 2007, 11:08:20 PM
Mine was 1,200, not counting the monitor, I'd say that's a little bit more, depending on the case. I'm not sure how much the ram is, but I got Corsair, and it was a bit pricier, so I don't think there'd be a huge difference there. Donno how much an 8600 is, so :s
Title: Re: So I got my new computer today............
Post by: NewF on October 01, 2007, 01:05:40 AM
Mine was 800 all together (with trade in of my old computer)
So 800 cash, and computer.
Title: Re: So I got my new computer today............
Post by: Spectere on October 01, 2007, 02:17:51 AM
Mine was 800 all together (with trade in of my old computer)
So 800 cash, and computer.

Cripes, that kicks ass. :O  How much did you get for your old one?
Title: Re: So I got my new computer today............
Post by: NewF on October 02, 2007, 12:38:13 AM
I think only like 200.
Title: Re: So I got my new computer today............
Post by: Spectere on October 02, 2007, 02:02:30 AM
Sad how quickly their value goes down, isn't it? :(

Just out of curiosity, what was in the old box?
Title: Re: So I got my new computer today............
Post by: Malwyn on October 02, 2007, 02:06:57 AM
Noice. Also, specster? I think we should have a computing forum by now. D:
Title: Re: So I got my new computer today............
Post by: NewF on October 02, 2007, 02:31:54 PM
The old computer was junk.

AMD 1.8gig processor.
1 gig ddr ram
Geforce fx 6200 gfx card
Asrock 97 motherboard.
Title: Re: So I got my new computer today............
Post by: Spectere on October 02, 2007, 03:16:07 PM
Noice. Also, specster? I think we should have a computing forum by now. D:

But there is one...didn't you see it? ;)
Title: Re: So I got my new computer today............
Post by: NewF on October 06, 2007, 04:27:41 AM
Wow....constant 180-230fps in WoW kicks ass....I love it!
Title: Re: So I got my new computer today............
Post by: Zakamiro on October 06, 2007, 04:55:02 AM
you should. it feels great to not have a shitty computer.. It makes stress go WAY down and a computing experience sooooooo much more enjoyable. From my experience, people that say they hate their computers probably have a shitty one. (or they use vista/mac OS ;]jk fanboyism... Windows sucks too.)
Title: Re: So I got my new computer today............
Post by: Malwyn on October 06, 2007, 11:01:29 PM
And the linux folker usually pipe up about how awesome their OS is. Go figure. :D

SRSLY though, linux sucks in its own ways. Just considerably less than everything else.
Title: Re: So I got my new computer today............
Post by: NewF on October 09, 2007, 01:05:38 AM
Haha...I just got another good upgrade for my computer today (well, not THE computer itself, but an accessory)

I just bought a Syncmaster 701n flat panel LCD monitor for 40$ from some guy lol.
Title: Re: So I got my new computer today............
Post by: Zakamiro on October 09, 2007, 01:44:44 AM
Haha...I just got another good upgrade for my computer today (well, not THE computer itself, but an accessory)

I just bought a Syncmaster 701n flat panel LCD monitor for 40$ from some guy lol.

you forgot to mention it was 19"
Title: Re: So I got my new computer today............
Post by: NewF on October 09, 2007, 04:01:09 AM
K now I gotta get this straight, its either 19" or 17", cause its not widescreen, does normal screen come in 19"? if not, then its a 17"
Title: Re: So I got my new computer today............
Post by: Bobbias on October 09, 2007, 07:34:57 AM
It can't be 19"... the Syncmaster 701n is a 17" model. (Thanks, google)
Title: Re: So I got my new computer today............
Post by: Zakamiro on October 11, 2007, 05:52:37 AM
newf told me it was 19. BAD NEWF! No bisquit.

Still! 17" for $40? Almost a steal.except for the $40 part
Title: Re: So I got my new computer today............
Post by: Bobbias on October 11, 2007, 05:43:10 PM
Still, $40 is better than you're gonna get in a lot of places for a monitor, period.
Title: Re: So I got my new computer today............
Post by: NewF on October 12, 2007, 04:43:33 AM
Yeah, I seen this monitor online for like 200$, around there anyway.
Title: Re: So I got my new computer today............
Post by: Bobbias on October 12, 2007, 10:43:34 AM
My monitor costs between $169 and $274 according to http://www.shopbot.ca/ and it probably cost more when I got it.