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SLAG 02-12-2010 12:43 AM

My Computer Build
 
Since everyone else has posted their builds I figure its my turn.

CPU:
Intel Core i7 920 - 2.66 GHZ
$199

Motherboard:
Foxconn Flaming Blade X58
$158

RAM:
6GB Triple Channel DDR3-1600mhz
$159

HDD:
WD Blue 500GB SATA
$52

Video Card:
PNY GeForce GT 220 -week i know but its good enough for now
1GB DDR2 GRAM HDMI OUT
$50

Case:
Thermaltake V3 Black Edition
$35

PSU:
CoolerMaster 500W Extreme Power Plus
$35

Windows 7 Pro X64
$65
(will be dual-booting with Linux)
TOTAL: $753 Before Tax

Monitor that I bought for X-mas:
Hannspree 25.1" with HDMI
$200

$953 w/ Monitor

I think I did pretty good - I plan to upgrade the Graphics card eventually and Overclock at some point - but I'm leaving it stock for now


Windows 7 is all setup but now its time to setup LinuxMint 8

SLAG 02-12-2010 12:47 AM

a few pix:

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos...6_739606_n.jpg
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs175...._6517696_n.jpg
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs195...._1789501_n.jpg

TrickyNicky 02-12-2010 01:08 AM

Windows 7 Pro x64 was that cheap? Or was it an upgrade?

SLAG 02-12-2010 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrickyNicky (Post 6526539)
Windows 7 Pro x64 was that cheap? Or was it an upgrade?

It was the Upgrade version

SLAG 02-12-2010 01:10 AM

Linux is already installed

I'm DONE


http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._3949706_n.jpg

BigRedChief 02-12-2010 07:51 AM

Sounds like a heluuva deal.:thumb:

tymania 02-12-2010 10:22 AM

Looks friggin sweet!

SLAG 02-12-2010 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tymania (Post 6527034)
Looks friggin sweet!

Thanks

Check out the Bios boot screen

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._7975733_n.jpg

BigRedChief 02-12-2010 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLAG (Post 6527313)
Thanks

Check out the Bios boot screen

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._7975733_n.jpg

you are such a geek LMAO

But on the other hand this weekend I'll spend a lot of my weekend installing Windows 2008 R2 server on a box and then putting VMware's Vsphere 4.0 on it then installing a bunch of linux OS flavors in the VM's. My Linux skills suck and I need to improve that part of my skill set.

RippedmyFlesh 02-12-2010 01:47 PM

sweet rig
under a grand with 25" nice job

SLAG 02-13-2010 09:30 AM

Thanks guys.

I haven't had/build me a top of the line machine since 1998 when Pentium II MMX were the bad ass thing :D

My desktop had been a Pentium 4 2ghz with 1gb ram and onboard video that is now retiring to be my ampache / torrentflux server
so needless to say i was over due for an upgrade esp. since I am a huge nerd.


I added 3 more case fans with blue LEDs just for shits and giggles and i'm not sure what to do next.

@BRC

let me know if you have any linux questions id do my best to help ya out if you needed it.

BigRedChief 02-13-2010 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLAG (Post 6528951)
@BRC

let me know if you have any linux questions id do my best to help ya out if you needed it.

Decided to go with a SUSE and Ubuntu builds to start with. Join a domain, set up a webserver, patching, mount some "stuff" etc on each.

SLAG 02-15-2012 01:28 AM

Well my $50 Video card crapped out on me

Last 2 years so I guess I got my Money worth

Ordered an XFX Double D Radeon 6790 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150534

1GB GDDR5 - all the bells and whistles etc

Should last for a while

SLAG 02-17-2012 01:51 AM

Well the new 6790 - brought out the pure suck that is my current PSU
The Coolermaster 500W was a dud... thats what I get for cheeping out to start with

I did it right this time -
Ordered a Corsair Professional Series 650HX - 650W Modular Powersupply.. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139012 - 106 shipped with the sale and promo code - and there is a $10 rebate on it too

durtyrute 01-30-2013 08:45 AM

Hey guys, I don't know much how building a computer and I am trying to change that. I want to build it mainly for photoshop and aftereffects. Is this a good start? Does everything match up? Any help will be much appreciated

Processor---Intel Core i3 3220 Dual-Core + Hyper-Threading 3.3GHz- 119---Amazon

Motherboard---ASRock B75M-DGS LGA1155 SATA 6Gb/s USB3 Micro-ATX – 63---Newegg

Memory--- Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Desktop Memory Model CT2KIT51264BA1339– 49 Newegg

Video Card--- ASUS ENGTX560 DCII OC/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 560 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card -170 Newegg

Hard Drive--- Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive – 82---Newegg

DVD Burner--- ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM – 21---Newegg

Power Supply--- CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 430W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply – 46 ---Newegg

Case---Rosewill R5 3x120mm USB 3.0 Fan Controller – 80---Newegg

Fan---Included with Processor

Monitor-- Asus Vs247 HP 24" – 180- Walmart

Printer-- HP Deskjet 3526 Smartphone and Tablet Wireless All-in-One Printer w/ Bonus 4GB USB Flash Drive Value Bundle –60---Walmart

Rosewill RCR-IC001 40-in-1 USB 2.0 3.5" Internal Card Reader w/ USB Port / Extra Silver Face Plate -11—Newegg

Windows 7 – 70--snaggsuff.com

Total $881.00 plus tax

Edit: I have a mouse and keyboard already


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