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andrew.




PostPosted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 8:45 pm   Post subject: RE:Gaming/Linux Computer - A Plan

NCIX is a wonderful site. The only thing I don't like is that there are no local stores in the GTA and things sometimes break in the mail.
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Amailer




PostPosted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:08 pm   Post subject: Re: RE:Gaming/Linux Computer - A Plan

Euphoracle @ Fri 21 Nov, 8:29 pm wrote:
The Arctic Freeze 7 Pro is delicious. I love mine 8D


You managed to get that installed without any issue? Its so damn huge.
Aziz




PostPosted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 12:00 am   Post subject: RE:Gaming/Linux Computer - A Plan

Sounds good. $800 is what I'm expecting to spend. This could likely happen in January, so I better start shopping around Smile I just want to make sure everything fits nice and well into a vista-arch setup Smile
Euphoracle




PostPosted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 9:05 am   Post subject: Re: RE:Gaming/Linux Computer - A Plan

Amailer @ Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:08 pm wrote:
Euphoracle @ Fri 21 Nov, 8:29 pm wrote:
The Arctic Freeze 7 Pro is delicious. I love mine 8D


You managed to get that installed without any issue? Its so damn huge.


Big case, 'cos of planning on getting an 8800GTX, but instead, got the 8800GT.
Aziz




PostPosted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 3:16 pm   Post subject: RE:Gaming/Linux Computer - A Plan

I put together this machine from newegg (who now does Canadian orders, which I didn't know!)


Motherboard - ASYS P5Q LGA775 (gigabit lan, sound)

ASUS P5Q SE PLUS LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard

CPU - Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 (2.53GHz, LGA775, 1066, 3MB); Fan: Rosewill reverse vall beraing CPU cooler (LGA775)

Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 Wolfdale 2.53GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80571E7200
Rosewill RCX-Z2 7 blades 80mm reverse ball bearing fan CPU Cooler - Retail

Power Supply - Raidmax 630W

RAIDMAX HYBRID 2 RX-630SS 630W ATX12V V2.2/ EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Modular LED Power Supply - Retail

Memory - OCZ 4GB (2x2) DDR2 1066 (PC 8500)

OCZ 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2G10664GK - Retail

HDDs - OS - 250GB 7200 SATA 3.0Gb/s; Data - 1TB 7200 SATA 3.0Gb/s

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST31000340AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

Optical Drives - SATA DVD Burner

LG 22X DVD?R DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH22NS30 - OEM

Video - MSI N9800GT (GeForce 9800GT) 512 (PCI-e 2.0 x16)

MSI N9800GT 512M OC GeForce 9800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
Clayton




PostPosted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 3:44 pm   Post subject: RE:Gaming/Linux Computer - A Plan

Final cost?
andrew.




PostPosted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 4:00 pm   Post subject: RE:Gaming/Linux Computer - A Plan

It looks good, but I thought you needed a really fast quad core CPU for multitasking.
Aziz




PostPosted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 4:31 pm   Post subject: RE:Gaming/Linux Computer - A Plan

Clay: About $780 before mail-ins (which are about $120)

andrew: I don't know about quad-cores, for gaming at least. I remember looking at some benchmarks for the Q6600 and the E5300 a few months ago and the E5300 did better on 3D benchmarking and FPS games.
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Aziz




PostPosted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 7:51 pm   Post subject: RE:Gaming/Linux Computer - A Plan

Check it out: http://blog.aaziz.org/the-not-so-ultimate-gaming-machine
Amailer




PostPosted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 8:23 pm   Post subject: Re: RE:Gaming/Linux Computer - A Plan

andrew. @ Thu 27 Nov, 4:00 pm wrote:
It looks good, but I thought you needed a really fast quad core CPU for multitasking.


I can play a game, play music, maybe stream some youtube videos at the same time (my net connection limits me) with my 3.0GHz Core2Duo, its good enough for multitasking Very Happy
Aziz




PostPosted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 8:47 pm   Post subject: RE:Gaming/Linux Computer - A Plan

I've cut out the small HD, and I may be upgrading the CPU, which has been recommended by a few people.
Vermette




PostPosted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 2:10 pm   Post subject: Re: RE:Gaming/Linux Computer - A Plan

Amailer @ November 27th 2008, 20:23 wrote:
andrew. @ Thu 27 Nov, 4:00 pm wrote:
It looks good, but I thought you needed a really fast quad core CPU for multitasking.


I can play a game, play music, maybe stream some youtube videos at the same time (my net connection limits me) with my 3.0GHz Core2Duo, its good enough for multitasking Very Happy


I'm doing this on my P4, what's your point?

Aziz: I stand by my recommendation for the Wolfdale E8400.
Aziz




PostPosted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 2:15 pm   Post subject: RE:Gaming/Linux Computer - A Plan

Yeah, that's what I upgraded. By the way Vermette, are you currently at the U or W? I was there last week for a lan...
Vermette




PostPosted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 2:20 pm   Post subject: RE:Gaming/Linux Computer - A Plan

The lan last Friday? I didn't go. Have fun?
Aziz




PostPosted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 2:23 pm   Post subject: RE:Gaming/Linux Computer - A Plan

Yeah it was alright. Not a lot of people there. Got to show off my 1337 web serving skills.
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