Computer ****z

[sin_loki]

My old computer kinda died on me :rip_1: and it was time to build a new one!

since am kinda a big teche and can't leave well enough i also go a few mods done too

oh ya it also Over clocked to the moon

Das specs

Processor: AMD Phenom II X6 1100T Processor (6 CPUs), ~4.1GHz

Memory: 16384MB RAM

Hard Drive: 1 TB

Video Card: AMD Radeon HD 6870 CrossfireX

Operating System: Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600)

Motherboard: AUSU Crosshair IV Formula

Computer Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Black with AMD fusion cover



Complete slideshow here

theres still lots of space for other computer "farkles" (although i'll pass on the cup holder and cig lighter)

 

[rickysnickers]

That's really cool! I want to build a new computer as well. I got some parts for Christmas. I was looking at building an Intel/GeForce based computer. What prompted you To choose AMD?

Thanks,

Rick

 

[dcarver]

My old computer kinda died on me :rip_1: and it was time to build a new one!

since am kinda a big teche and can't leave well enough i also go a few mods done too

oh ya it also Over clocked to the moon

Das specs

Processor: AMD Phenom II X6 1100T Processor (6 CPUs), ~4.1GHz

Memory: 16384MB RAM

Hard Drive: 1 TB

Video Card: AMD Radeon HD 6870 CrossfireX

Operating System: Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600)

Motherboard: AUSU Crosshair IV Formula

Computer Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Black with AMD fusion cover



Complete slideshow here

theres still lots of space for other computer "farkles" (although i'll pass on the cup holder and cig lighter)

I hate you.. really.

Just one hd or raid 5 or raid xxxx?

...and, if may ask, how many $$ input?

My POS Asus unit has been running 24x7 since 2005...

I should have rebuilt new, but with this track record of up time, just couldn't..

kinda like SkooterG running the DOW into the ground..

 

[sin_loki]

That's really cool! I want to build a new computer as well. I got some parts for Christmas. I was looking at building an Intel/GeForce based computer. What prompted you To choose AMD?

Thanks,

Rick

why i picked AMD? cost. the Intel i7 equivalent is about 1K for the CPU vs AMD's 269 and most higher end intel based mother boards are $100 on top. less than 7% performance differences between AMD and Intel (not counting AES encryption, intel is better for it since they built it)

 

[sin_loki]

I hate you.. really.

Ahhhh

Just one hd or raid 5 or raid xxxx?

Raid 0 two WD 640 Black @ 6.0 Gb/s

...and, if may ask, how many $$ input?

after all the promotions from newegg.com just a little over 2k

My POS Asus unit has been running 24x7 since 2005... 98% of asus motherboards are like energizer bunny's it keeps going and going and going.....dieing a slow death.

I should have rebuilt new, but with this track record of up time, just couldn't..

kinda like SkooterG running the DOW into the ground..

 

[ScottyUSN]

Ahh yes, Winter Farkling...

I just finished a 1K build.

Core i7 3.06/GTX-460/8Gig DDR3 1600/Intel 120Gig Solid State HD/WD 1TB/Corsair Pro 750W PS /Asus 23inch lcd/Windows 7 Home Premium

Reused a Thermal Take Mid Tower Case

Not part of the build cost..

Added a Linksys E3000 Dualband router (running DD-WRT), added a WD 2 TB External 3.0 USB for media.

Next I'll be converting my Buffalo N Router into a Bridge Repeater at the other end of the house.

I like your build better, but cutting edge is so damn pricey. I'm not gaming so I'll keep her running cool.

 

[Zorlac]

Do a dual boot to PClinuxOS 2010 (The full monty's nice) as long as Windoze 7 isn't a anti dual boot Nazi.

Then run the Chromium browser on your neenernet connection, bet it's impressive on that box!

 

[Dudewado]

That's really cool! I want to build a new computer as well. I got some parts for Christmas. I was looking at building an Intel/GeForce based computer. What prompted you To choose AMD?

Thanks,

Rick

why i picked AMD? cost. the Intel i7 equivalent is about 1K for the CPU vs AMD's 269 and most higher end intel based mother boards are $100 on top. less than 7% performance differences between AMD and Intel (not counting AES encryption, intel is better for it since they built it)

I recently upgraded MB, memory, processor, and video card.

I've always used Intel, but this time switched to AMD.

I got a AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition, and was able to go in unlock the other 2 cores, and end up with an

X4. I mildly overclocked it to 3200MHz. Only cost about $100. More bang for the buck than Intel.

 

[SacramentoMike]

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Would one or two of you guys care to come over and show me how to program my remote? Thanks.....

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[Bounce]

Had built a core two quad a few years back when i came home to a fried motherboard, cpu, and power supply. At the time i was very frustrated that it had happened for no apparent reason (no storms, etc. while i was out of town). I rebuilt to the core two quad, 4Gb of Corsair memory, 1k power supply, nVidia card that was da shiznit at the time, and it ran XP for a few years until i recently upgraded to Win7.

When i recently came home to a powered-down system and turned on my computer i was greeted by a Windows 7 Unable to Load error. I threw my hands up at the idea of Windows crashing while the system was off as i let SpinRite run for 78 hours without finding a problem with the hard drive. I then slaved it to another machine, backed up the data, and reinstalled Win7 from scratch (and still no hdd failures).

Meanwhile, back at the ranch... i fired up the plastic and the phone lines so that a week later my 27" i5 iMac as well as 3rd party +4Gb of RAM was here. It fired up, installed, discovered my network, a couple of clicks later and i was into my e-mail, had VMWare's Fusion 3 installed and Win7 running in sandbox mode and haven't looked back. For my Xmas present, my Son-In-Law's sister bought me Photoshop Deluxe for the Mac.

So i'm pleased as punch about the new system. I also encourage everyone to keep using WinTel so that my 35+ year career in computer support can continue long enough for me to retire.

 

[RaYzerman19]

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Would one or two of you guys care to come over and show me how to program my remote? Thanks.....

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Thank gawd I got rid of my VCR.... I was tired of that flashing 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:00 :lol:

 

[beemerdons]

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Would one or two of you guys care to come over and show me how to program my remote? Thanks.....

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Thank gawd I got rid of my VCR.... I was tired of that flashing 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:00 :lol:

+1, Gunny! Same here Ray, that flashing 12:00 was driving me bonkers!

SacramentoMike, if you'll organize an FJR Forum Tech Day that will show us Geezers how to program our TV remotes: I'll be there!

 

[GalaxyBlue]

Meanwhile, back at the ranch... i fired up the plastic and the phone lines so that a week later my 27" i5 iMac as well as 3rd party +4Gb of RAM was here. It fired up, installed, discovered my network, a couple of clicks later and i was into my e-mail, had VMWare's Fusion 3 installed and Win7 running in sandbox mode and haven't looked back. For my Xmas present, my Son-In-Law's sister bought me Photoshop Deluxe for the Mac.

Us Mac Geeks gotta stick together!

My 13" MacBook is spec'd the same as your iMac. LOVE it.

 

[AVGeek]

Meanwhile, back at the ranch... i fired up the plastic and the phone lines so that a week later my 27" i5 iMac as well as 3rd party +4Gb of RAM was here. It fired up, installed, discovered my network, a couple of clicks later and i was into my e-mail, had VMWare's Fusion 3 installed and Win7 running in sandbox mode and haven't looked back. For my Xmas present, my Son-In-Law's sister bought me Photoshop Deluxe for the Mac.

Us Mac Geeks gotta stick together!

My 13" MacBook is spec'd the same as your iMac. LOVE it.

I went Mac about 3 years ago now, and won't ever go back. The only thing I really use Parallels/Win XP for anymore is CAD and some control software that aren't available in Mac world (yet).

 

[GalaxyBlue]

^^^ Same here^^^

There is ONE program on windows that i MUST have, And not available on Mac yet. <_<

Soon, I will be 100% free from Microsoft Windows.

hey Daniel, I know guys running OSX 10.6 on a PC... Partition off about 100gb of that TB and load OSX on it. I think you might like it.

 

[Nikk]

Nice looking build. Must be a joy for PC gaming. Have you run any 3D benchmarks yet?

 

[sin_loki]

^^^ Same here^^^

There is ONE program on windows that i MUST have, And not available on Mac yet. <_<

Soon, I will be 100% free from Microsoft Windows.

hey Daniel, I know guys running OSX 10.6 on a PC... Partition off about 100gb of that TB and load OSX on it. I think you might like it.

there one better this thing boot any os straight up, not that i would allow OSX any where near me

Per zorlac am going to try out PClinuxOS 2010 KDE, if duel boot on the same HDD is an issue i'll just add a 500Mb HDD and have the BIOS set the boot

 

[GalaxyBlue]

Hmm... That efix is pretty interesting. Maybe in the future i will look into that option

 

[Zorlac]

The nice thing about Linux is the live CD, try it out without risk, if it finds all your hardware to your satisfaction & you like it, just install it.

I run GParted from the live CD & partition the HD first, it works much better than the installer, plus you can resize the winders partion, reboot & let winders get comfortable with the new size before installing Linux. (tip: a 1GB Linux swap partition is PLENTY /root part ~60% & /home part ~40% JMO)

A disk image to an external USB drive BEFORE dikkin around can minimize wailing & gnashing of teeth if something goes awry.

My wife uses PCLinuxOS exclusively now, she's really sold on it even though her laptop dual boots to windows too.

The forum is pretty helpful too, Texstar is the main guru.

I would think the Grub boot loader would be able to do all the OS boots that the $100 USB gizmo says it can do.

Being able to boot multiple OS's is a beautiful thing, it's like owning multiple bikes. :yahoo:

I really think you'll like the speed, especially on that whizbang box!