Mid-Atlantic Chat Thread

[Jrohit]

Lol, this is turning into an informative forum. I want to have one of those things where it's like "set and forget" for a while. OrbitalEllipses, as of right now, I'm running a Dual Monitor setup (32" tv, and a 24" monitor). The graphics card that I have right now, GeForce 8600GT is holding up. I also have Intel Core i7 860 (2.8 GHz) and 4 gigs of ram.

I will look at the 760 Areddi. Thanks, that's going to severely dampen the blow to my budget

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by Jrohit

Lol, this is turning into an informative forum. I want to have one of those things where it's like "set and forget" for a while. OrbitalEllipses, as of right now, I'm running a Dual Monitor setup (32" tv, and a 24" monitor). The graphics card that I have right now, GeForce 8600GT is holding up. I also have Intel Core i7 860 (2.8 GHz) and 4 gigs of ram.

I will look at the 760 Areddi. Thanks, that's going to severely dampen the blow to my budget

8600GT??


Shooooooot, I have an 8800GTX I could sell you for dirt cheap then :-P

[kanundrum]

Dam

I have a ATI 5700 series LOL. Shows how much vidja games I play

[Jrohit]

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

8600GT??


Shooooooot, I have an 8800GTX I could sell you for dirt cheap then :-P

Yeah, the 8600GT lol.

Storytime:
I work at a rental place. And we also have storage units. Sometimes the people don't want stuff or forget they left it there and never come back to get it. So I saw this PC laying around for 3 days, and it was in the donations pile. I take it because the Intel i7 logo catches my eye. I got home and put in windows xp, and then upgraded to windows 7. This computer is completely stripped down in bloatware and all of that. No laggy antivirus, no skype, nothing that slows down the computer. The PC literally boots up within 10 seconds (faster than most ultrabooks). I started getting into PC when Kanundrum started telling me more about it. Then I started looking at the specs and got up to speed with what everything is, where is it located, the function, yada-yada. Now I'm just constantly thinking about upgrading it because PC gaming triumphs console gaming. The only problem is that finals is 2 weeks from now and I don't want to get caught up in gaming.

[kanundrum]

Originally Posted by Jrohit

Yeah, the 8600GT lol.

Storytime:
I work at a rental place. And we also have storage units. Sometimes the people don't want stuff or forget they left it there and never come back to get it. So I saw this PC laying around for 3 days, and it was in the donations pile. I take it because the Intel i7 logo catches my eye. I got home and put in windows xp, and then upgraded to windows 7. This computer is completely stripped down in bloatware and all of that. No laggy antivirus, no skype, nothing that slows down the computer. The PC literally boots up within 10 seconds (faster than most ultrabooks). I started getting into PC when Kanundrum started telling me more about it. Then I started looking at the specs and got up to speed with what everything is, where is it located, the function, yada-yada. Now I'm just constantly thinking about upgrading it because PC gaming triumphs console gaming. The only problem is that finals is 2 weeks from now and I don't want to get caught up in gaming.

yah wait until winter break lol

[PoorMansRacing]

Originally Posted by DC-FRS

Get what built?

I saw a similar FRS getting both body work and engine work completed at that shop. Looked real clean and wanted to see if you were the owner. Nevermind!

[KslayFRZ]

Always on my mind




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[thejevans]

Originally Posted by Jrohit

Lol, this is turning into an informative forum. I want to have one of those things where it's like "set and forget" for a while. OrbitalEllipses, as of right now, I'm running a Dual Monitor setup (32" tv, and a 24" monitor). The graphics card that I have right now, GeForce 8600GT is holding up. I also have Intel Core i7 860 (2.8 GHz) and 4 gigs of ram.

I will look at the 760 Areddi. Thanks, that's going to severely dampen the blow to my budget

Remember, you will most likely need a more powerful power supply.

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by thejevans

Remember, you will most likely need a more powerful power supply.

I found a 750W supply adequate for single card use and that's when cards were WAY less efficient. Always want the dedicated +12V rails though. Current gen cards are about as thirsty as the older cards, but with so much more performance.

Originally Posted by kanundrum

yah wait until winter break lol

My most epic marathon gaming sessions happened before finals, lol.

[thejevans]

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

I found a 750W supply adequate for single card use and that's when cards were WAY less efficient. Always want the dedicated +12V rails though. Current gen cards are about as thirsty as the older cards, but with so much more performance.



My most epic marathon gaming sessions happened before finals, lol.

I recommend this power supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139021

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by thejevans

I recommend this power supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139021

...$110 and it's not even modular??

[thejevans]

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

...$110 and it's not even modular??

62A Single 12v Rail

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by thejevans

62A Single 12v Rail

$110 and it's not even modular? Dat's a lot of amps doe.

[DC-FRS]

Originally Posted by BRZTimeTrials

I saw a similar FRS getting both body work and engine work completed at that shop. Looked real clean and wanted to see if you were the owner. Nevermind!

Nope, not me. Sounds like I wish it was mine though! Haha. I've installed everything myself on mine. Thankfully I work at a shop though and have the resources and help, otherwise it wouldn't be built half as much as it is now haha