The "Rate My Computer" Thread

[tomtom0919]

Gamer Ultra 7000 off Cyberpowerpc. Ordered two weeks ago, should get it next Thursday. Hoping to play TF2 on medium settings with this baby. Whatcha think i'll be able to do with it?

CPU: AMD AthlonTII X2 245 Dual-Core CPU w/ HyperTransport Technology

HDD: Single Hard Drive (1TB (1TBx1) SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD)

MOTHERBOARD: Asus M3A76-CM AMD 760G Chipset DDR2/1066 SATA RAID PCIe Mainboard w/ATI 3000 Graphic

MEMORY: 4GB (2GBx2) PC6400 DDR2/800 Dual Channel Memory

VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT 1GB 16X PCI Express

POWERSUPPLY: 420 Watts Standard Case Power Supply

[bes]

I have a turtle for you guys to rate :D :

CPU: Athlon 64 3700+ ClawHammer 2.4GHZ Socket 754

Motherboard: ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe Socket 754(1011.003 Beta Bios)

Ram: 3gigs PC3200 DDR1 400mhz

Vid Card: XFX Radeon HD4650 1gig DDR2 PCI-E

Drives: Seagate Barracuda 7200rpm SATA2 160gig
LG CD/DVD ROM/Burner multidrive SATA2

Power Supply: Antec 400watt

Monitor: ACER 15" LCD

OS: WinXP MCE 2005 SP3 32bit

Cooling: 2x 80mm case fans, AMD stock heat pipe cooler, Arctic cooling MX-3 paste

[xJPM100x]

I know mine is getting old but until I find a job it's all I have xD.

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ Black Edition @ 3.21GHz
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 1000
Gigabyte GA-M57SLI-S4
Seagate 500GB HDD
8800GT 512MB GDDR3
Antec 300
Rosewill 600w PSU
Windows 7 64-bit

[Fsta-Atls]

I know mine is getting old but until I find a job it's all I have xD.

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ Black Edition @ 3.21GHz
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 1000
Gigabyte GA-M57SLI-S4
Seagate 500GB HDD
8800GT 512MB GDDR3
Antec 300
Rosewill 600w PSU
Windows 7 64-bit

8/10. The GPU is getting kinda old by today's standards, but the rest seems good.



Gigabyte P55 UD3R
Intel Core i5
XFX 4890 1GB
4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 G.Skill Ripjaws memory
Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB HDD
Western Digital 250GB HDD
Antec ea650 650 Watts psu
Cooler-Master HAF 922 case

[Fsta-Atls]

I know mine is getting old but until I find a job it's all I have xD.

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ Black Edition @ 3.21GHz
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 1000
Gigabyte GA-M57SLI-S4
Seagate 500GB HDD
8800GT 512MB GDDR3
Antec 300
Rosewill 600w PSU
Windows 7 64-bit

8/10. The GPU is getting kinda old by today's standards, but the rest seems good.



Gigabyte P55 UD3R
Intel Core i5
XFX 4890 1GB
4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 G.Skill Ripjaws memory
Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB HDD
Western Digital 250GB HDD
Antec ea650 650 Watts psu
Cooler-Master HAF 922 case
Windows 7 64-bit

[pop]

New PC that should arrive soon:

Gigabyte P55 series motherboard
Intel i7 860 Quad Core 2.8 Ghz, 8mb L2/L3 Cache
ATI Radeon 5850 HD
8 GB DDR 1600 RAM
1 Terabyte Hard drive
Antec 700 Watt PSU
NZXT Apollo case
Windows 7 64-bit
Audigy Soundblaster SE or Onboard sound, whichever works better once it arrives.

[pop]

Oh and Liquid Cooling on the entire machine, plus the two fans in my case.

[Kahrandras]

I've got all you suckers beat:

P4 2.0 Ghz
Dual 80GB Hard drives
512 MB RAM
Creative SB! Live soundcard
Nvidia GeForce 4 MX 420 64 MB
Floppy Drive (yeah, I've still got one, so what? I've also got a dial-up card in it too.)
XP Home Edition
Mine has the powersupply fan, a heatsink over the processor (on which the heat glue junk has become completly unstuck) and that horrible shroud thing Dell used? to put into their computers.

I've had this thing since fall 2001, and while it is slow, it refuses to die. Something to be said for durability? And it still runs decent FPS on HL2: DM

Fake Edit: Hey, mine is slower than bes' turtle, but my monitor is bigger by four inches and thirty pounds. And I've got two optical drives. Sorry bes, yours was the first turtle I found.

My ideal computer is a Cray. However, they cost a lot and the electrical service for them is horrendous.

[Dragoru]

This is mine. (http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=8279249)
I'm ordering everything on the 11th (payday).
Keep in mind I only play Source Games.
Highest being Left 4 Dead 2 (and I play at 1024x768)

[bes]

Fake Edit: Hey, mine is slower than bes' turtle, but my monitor is bigger by four inches and thirty pounds. And I've got two optical drives. Sorry bes, yours was the first turtle I found.


Nice computer ...I like it ill give it a 6/10

lol... I have a few slower turtles but they are in parts atm with no case or power supply..

AMD K6-2 350/500 Socket 7

Intel Pentium P55C 166mhz Socket7

Intel Pentium 3 900mhz Slot1

With old video cards like ATI Rage 128,ATI Radeon 7500,S3 Trio64,S3 Trio 3D.... etc etc...

[Combat Medic]

This is mine. (http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=8279249)
I'm ordering everything on the 11th (payday).
Keep in mind I only play Source Games.
Highest being Left 4 Dead 2 (and I play at 1024x768)

Why?That is a horrendous rez.The 4670 is more than capable of maxing l4d2 with 8xaa 16xaf.

[jimbofluffy]

This is mine. (http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=8279249)
I'm ordering everything on the 11th (payday).
Keep in mind I only play Source Games.
Highest being Left 4 Dead 2 (and I play at 1024x768)

Very similar to what I just built, but I went with the Athlon X3 935. I had a case, power supply, and XP 64bit laying around so my total was $400.

[666Warlock]

o0o o0o! someone rate mine!! :|
When i saw the first post I didnt realize this is almost 4 years old.

AMD Phenom x4 9650 2.7 ghz oc
4gb ddr2 1000 mhz oc
320 wd 7200 HDD
ati 4670 1gb gpu
750w psu
win7 64

my own take? 5.5 / 10

[666Warlock]

Why?That is a horrendous rez.The 4670 is more than capable of maxing l4d2 with 8xaa 16xaf.


arg, depending on a lot of things my friend.
texture details and rez maxed? Sure. AA and AF? No way. Not unless you want 20 fps.

CPU makes a MASSIVE difference with l4d2.

[Combat Medic]

arg, depending on a lot of things my friend.
texture details and rez maxed? Sure. AA and AF? No way. Not unless you want 20 fps.

CPU makes a MASSIVE difference with l4d2.

I have a spair pc with a 4670 athlon x2 6000+ @ 3.2ghz runing at maxed settings 8xaa 16xaf @ 1680*1050 and it usually maintains a steady 60FPS (locked with vsync) and never goes below 40FPS on L4D2.I unlike you have owned several 4670s and honestly i am quite impressed with there capabilities.

[666Warlock]

I have a spair pc with a 4670 athlon x2 6000+ @ 3.2ghz runing at maxed settings 8xaa 16xaf @ 1680*1050 and it usually maintains a steady 60FPS (locked with vsync) and never goes below 40FPS on L4D2.I unlike you have owned several 4670s and honestly i am quite impressed with there capabilities.

I own one. And i cannot get that kind of play from l4d2.
I have af maxed but AA kills my fps.

Phenom x4 2.7ghz...
with AA it does dip to about 40 or 30 in extremely graphic situations. even on x2

[Combat Medic]

I own one. And i cannot get that kind of play from l4d2.
I have af maxed but AA kills my fps.

Phenom x4 2.7ghz...
with AA it does dip to about 40 or 30 in extremely graphic situations. even on x2

Thats odd...What rez?If rez is not high having CF enabled can actually inhibit performance.I actually lost fps when i tried to cf.

[666Warlock]

CF? what do you mean.

im playing on a small crt monitor right now at 1280 x 960? I believe.

[neuromancer]

Just got a new system this week:

Intel Core i7 950 @ 3.06GHz (http://www.intel.com/products/processor/corei7/specifications.htm)
BFG Tech GTX295 1792MB (http://www.bfgtech.com/bfgrgtx2951792be.aspx)
Asus P6T Motherboard (http://ca.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=QtpKQuERkuYw6trc&templete=2)
6GB Patriot Viper 1333MHz DDR3 (http://patriotmem.com/products/detailp.jsp?prodline=5&catid=23&prodgroupid=111&id=759&type=1)
Creative X-Fi Xtreme Gamer (http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=209&subcategory=669&product=15853&listby=)
2x150GB WD VelociRaptor HDD (http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.asp?driveid=499)
1x1TB Seagate Barracuda HDD (http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/products/desktops/barracuda_hard_drives/barracuda_7200.12/)
ThermalTake SpinQ Heatpipe (http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1405&ID=1831)
ThermalTake 850W ToughPower PSU (http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1264&ID=1503)
ThermalTake Armor+ Full Tower (http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1277&ID=1408)
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit (http://store.microsoft.com/microsoft/Windows-7-Home-Premium/product/7ADA0BF6?WT.mc_id=winonline_shop_HPfull)

[666Warlock]

man, a 500$ cpu?

i think my whole system cost 500

[neuromancer]

When work says "here's $3000 for a new computer" the tendency is to take it as far as you can...

[Tolwyn]

[GAMING / FILE SERVER]

O/S: Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU: Intel Q9450 @ 2.66Ghz /w Noctua NH-U12P CPU Cooler
M/B: Gigabyte EP45-DS3
RAM: 4GB [2x 2GB] Patriot EP Viper Series DDR2
V/C: XFX Black Edition 898MB GTX260 PCI-E
BOX: Coolermaster Stacker
PSU: 720W Enermax Infiniti PSU
S/C: Creative XiFi Xtreme Gamer PCI-E
HDD: 1x 300GB VelociRaptor [Primary]
HDD: 1x 1TB WD Cavier Black [Secondary]
HDD: 8x 1.5TB Seagate @ R5 w/ HPRR2320 = 10.5TB [Tertiary]
OPT: LG GGW-H20L Blu-Ray SATA
LCD: Viewsonic VX2835WM

[Combat Medic]

Just got a new system this week:

Intel Core i7 950 @ 3.06GHz (http://www.intel.com/products/processor/corei7/specifications.htm)
BFG Tech GTX295 1792MB (http://www.bfgtech.com/bfgrgtx2951792be.aspx)
Asus P6T Motherboard (http://ca.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=QtpKQuERkuYw6trc&templete=2)
6GB Patriot Viper 1333MHz DDR3 (http://patriotmem.com/products/detailp.jsp?prodline=5&catid=23&prodgroupid=111&id=759&type=1)
Creative X-Fi Xtreme Gamer (http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=209&subcategory=669&product=15853&listby=)
2x150GB WD VelociRaptor HDD (http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.asp?driveid=499)
1x1TB Seagate Barracuda HDD (http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/products/desktops/barracuda_hard_drives/barracuda_7200.12/)
ThermalTake SpinQ Heatpipe (http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1405&ID=1831)
ThermalTake 850W ToughPower PSU (http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1264&ID=1503)
ThermalTake Armor+ Full Tower (http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1277&ID=1408)
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit (http://store.microsoft.com/microsoft/Windows-7-Home-Premium/product/7ADA0BF6?WT.mc_id=winonline_shop_HPfull)

6/10 i7 has bin proven to be a waste for gaming so you get top marks for cpu but you could of done that with something less expensive.What looses you points is the 295.Although it is no laughing mater it is now considered a last-gen card so i cannot give you full points.Also it is only one card (although it is duel gpu it still has trouble trading blows with single gpu current gen).It is only dx10 and being that dx11 is out i don't know why you would buy such a card on a obviously high budget.The single gpu 5870 is 100$ cheaper on average outperforms it,has dx11 and has none of the headaches of duel gpu setups.Research before you buy sir.Overall it appears to be a respectable system with many years of service ahead of it.

[FreshCut_T70]

HP Pavilion Phenom x4 9550 Quad Core @ 2.2 ghz
Vista Home Premium 64 bit
6GBs of RAM
9100 Nvidia IGP
500 GB HDD
Model # a6720y

I would love to have a 295 Nvidia card in my PC, whats the big deal with it being slightly old?

MY older PC
Compaq Presario AMD 3000+ 2.0 ghz single core
XP 32 bit
1 GB of RAM
Nvidia 7600 GS GeForce 256 MB

Its not bad, it runs Source games rather well

[Ihavenofriends]

Just got a new system this week:

Intel Core i7 950 @ 3.06GHz (http://www.intel.com/products/processor/corei7/specifications.htm)
BFG Tech GTX295 1792MB (http://www.bfgtech.com/bfgrgtx2951792be.aspx)
Asus P6T Motherboard (http://ca.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=QtpKQuERkuYw6trc&templete=2)
6GB Patriot Viper 1333MHz DDR3 (http://patriotmem.com/products/detailp.jsp?prodline=5&catid=23&prodgroupid=111&id=759&type=1)
Creative X-Fi Xtreme Gamer (http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=209&subcategory=669&product=15853&listby=)
2x150GB WD VelociRaptor HDD (http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.asp?driveid=499)
1x1TB Seagate Barracuda HDD (http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/products/desktops/barracuda_hard_drives/barracuda_7200.12/)
ThermalTake SpinQ Heatpipe (http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1405&ID=1831)
ThermalTake 850W ToughPower PSU (http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1264&ID=1503)
ThermalTake Armor+ Full Tower (http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1277&ID=1408)
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit (http://store.microsoft.com/microsoft/Windows-7-Home-Premium/product/7ADA0BF6?WT.mc_id=winonline_shop_HPfull)

I see you couldn't wait for the ATI 5800s to be back on stock? What's the size of your screen?

I would give it.
:):D:cool::cool::cool:/:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

wish I had that much money to burn.

[zoulnix]

ASUS Crosshair III Formula
AMD Phenom II X4 965 BE (3,6GHz OC)
ASUS Radeon HD7870 (CrossFireX)
ASUS Radeon HD 5870 1GB (V1)
Corsair XMS 4GB DDR3 PC3-10666, 1333MHz (x4)

Corsair SSD Force F80 80GB (90GB - 83,8GB Formatted)
Samsung SpinPoint F4EG 2TB (x2)
Corsair SSD Extreme X32 32GB
Samsung SpinPoint F1 1TB
Samsung Spinpoint T166 500GB

Corsair Obsidian 800D Big Tower
Corsair Powersupply HX 750W
Corsair H70 Hydro CPU Cooler
Corsair Vengeance K60 Gaming Keyboard
Corsair Vengeance M60 Gaming Mouse
Astro A40 2011 Wireless System
Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard
Logitech G5 Laser Mouse
Logitech G35 Gaming Headset


Samsung 23" LED Syncmaster XL2370 (2ms)
Samsung 24" LCD Syncmaster P2450H (2ms)
Samsung 19" LCD Syncmaster 940BF (2ms)


Update 1: Q1 2010 - Samsung 23" Monitor
Update 2: Q3 2010 - Corsair F80 SSD, Corsair H70 CPU Cooler
Update 3: Q1 2011 - Samsung F4EG 2TB HDD (x2), Corsair XMS 4GB (x2)
Update 4: Q3 2011 - Astro A40 2011 (Headset)
Update 5: Q1 2012 - Corsair K60 and M60 (Keyboard, Mouse)
Update 6: Q2 2012 - ASUS Radeon HD7870
Update 7: Q3 2012 - ASUS Radeon HD7870

[Combat Medic]

ASUS Crosshair III Formula
AMD Phenom II X4 965 BE (3,4GHz)
ASUS Radeon HD 5870 1GB
Corsair XMS 4GB DDR3 PC3-10666, 1333MHz (x2)

Corsair SSD Extreme X32 32GB
Samsung SpinPoint F1 1TB
Samsung Spinpoint T166 500GB

Corsair Obsidian 800D Big Tower
Corsair Powersupply HX 750W
Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard
Logitech G5 Laser Mouse
Logitech G35 Gaming Headset

Samsung 24" LCD Syncmaster P2450H (2ms)
Samsung 19" LCD Syncmaster 940BF (2ms)

8.5/10 could only be made better with CF and a dedicated physx card.

[Megakill]

Gnr 19" lcd monitor
Logitech g5 mouse
Normal microsoft keyboard as my other logitech keyboard packed up 2 weeks ago lol
AMD athlon 4200+ duel core cpu
650W gpu
Nvidia 260gts 1gig graphics card
3 gig ram
Kn-8 sli motherboard
Labtech surround sound
Fatality headset

[northy84]

Just got a new system this week:

Intel Core i7 950 @ 3.06GHz (http://www.intel.com/products/processor/corei7/specifications.htm)
BFG Tech GTX295 1792MB (http://www.bfgtech.com/bfgrgtx2951792be.aspx)
Asus P6T Motherboard (http://ca.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=QtpKQuERkuYw6trc&templete=2)
6GB Patriot Viper 1333MHz DDR3 (http://patriotmem.com/products/detailp.jsp?prodline=5&catid=23&prodgroupid=111&id=759&type=1)
Creative X-Fi Xtreme Gamer (http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=209&subcategory=669&product=15853&listby=)
2x150GB WD VelociRaptor HDD (http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.asp?driveid=499)
1x1TB Seagate Barracuda HDD (http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/products/desktops/barracuda_hard_drives/barracuda_7200.12/)
ThermalTake SpinQ Heatpipe (http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1405&ID=1831)
ThermalTake 850W ToughPower PSU (http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1264&ID=1503)
ThermalTake Armor+ Full Tower (http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1277&ID=1408)
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit (http://store.microsoft.com/microsoft/Windows-7-Home-Premium/product/7ADA0BF6?WT.mc_id=winonline_shop_HPfull)

6/10 i7 has bin proven to be a waste for gaming so you get top marks for cpu but you could of done that with something less expensive.What looses you points is the 295.Although it is no laughing mater it is now considered a last-gen card so i cannot give you full points.Also it is only one card (although it is duel gpu it still has trouble trading blows with single gpu current gen).It is only dx10 and being that dx11 is out i don't know why you would buy such a card on a obviously high budget.The single gpu 5870 is 100$ cheaper on average outperforms it,has dx11 and has none of the headaches of duel gpu setups.Research before you buy sir.Overall it appears to be a respectable system with many years of service ahead of it.



ASUS Crosshair III Formula
AMD Phenom II X4 965 BE (3,4GHz)
ASUS Radeon HD 5870 1GB
Corsair XMS 4GB DDR3 PC3-10666, 1333MHz (x2)

Corsair SSD Extreme X32 32GB
Samsung SpinPoint F1 1TB
Samsung Spinpoint T166 500GB

Corsair Obsidian 800D Big Tower
Corsair Powersupply HX 750W
Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard
Logitech G5 Laser Mouse
Logitech G35 Gaming Headset

Samsung 24" LCD Syncmaster P2450H (2ms)
Samsung 19" LCD Syncmaster 940BF (2ms)

8.5/10 could only be made better with CF and a dedicated physx card.

are you serious? these computers, performance wise, are neck and neck. image quality would be almost indistinguishable. both are high freq quad cores that can topple buildings with pure number crunching. are you giving points now for cost effective or looks? if so do tell.

IMO both of these computers are 9.0 material, and are effectivly out of budget for 99% of the worlds population.

the i7 950 with tri channel 6GB memory would win the majority of benchmark tests. so even if the 5870 is faster on paper its most likly slower on the amd system vs the intel system.

tested fact if i overclock my gpu's more i see little to no frame rate increase, if i overclock my cpu 200 - 400 MHz i can gain fps, depending on the application.

its the sad truth that modern high powerd video cards have surpassed CPU's. the i7 system gains performance over the amd system graphically because it has lower latency pci-e links along with many other inprovements that everyone should read about elsewhere. incl AMD.

[matte3560]

Just got a new system this week:

Intel Core i7 950 @ 3.06GHz (http://www.intel.com/products/processor/corei7/specifications.htm)
BFG Tech GTX295 1792MB (http://www.bfgtech.com/bfgrgtx2951792be.aspx)
Asus P6T Motherboard (http://ca.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=QtpKQuERkuYw6trc&templete=2)
6GB Patriot Viper 1333MHz DDR3 (http://patriotmem.com/products/detailp.jsp?prodline=5&catid=23&prodgroupid=111&id=759&type=1)
Creative X-Fi Xtreme Gamer (http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=209&subcategory=669&product=15853&listby=)
2x150GB WD VelociRaptor HDD (http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.asp?driveid=499)
1x1TB Seagate Barracuda HDD (http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/products/desktops/barracuda_hard_drives/barracuda_7200.12/)
ThermalTake SpinQ Heatpipe (http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1405&ID=1831)
ThermalTake 850W ToughPower PSU (http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1264&ID=1503)
ThermalTake Armor+ Full Tower (http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1277&ID=1408)
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit (http://store.microsoft.com/microsoft/Windows-7-Home-Premium/product/7ADA0BF6?WT.mc_id=winonline_shop_HPfull)

I'd say you should have waited for the 5970s to get back in stock. I'm assuming you game at 1080P or higher, and the 295 will struggle in a few games.

Also, i think i would have gone for a better PSU. The wattage printed on the PSU is pretty much insignificant as long as its not from a high quality brand. I think i would have gone for a Corsair TX 1000.

8.5/10

[Combat Medic]

are you serious? these computers, performance wise, are neck and neck. image quality would be almost indistinguishable. both are high freq quad cores that can topple buildings with pure number crunching. are you giving points now for cost effective or looks? if so do tell.

IMO both of these computers are 9.0 material, and are effectivly out of budget for 99% of the worlds population.

the i7 950 with tri channel 6GB memory would win the majority of benchmark tests. so even if the 5870 is faster on paper its most likly slower on the amd system vs the intel system.

tested fact if i overclock my gpu's more i see little to no frame rate increase, if i overclock my cpu 200 - 400 MHz i can gain fps, depending on the application.

its the sad truth that modern high powerd video cards have surpassed CPU's. the i7 system gains performance over the amd system graphically because it has lower latency pci-e links along with many other inprovements that everyone should read about elsewhere. incl AMD.

The negative points are attributed to it being a last gen dx10 card.Not that the 295 is a bad card but because it is last gen i can no longer give it full points.10s and 9s are only given to the latest and greatest.

[Bulletbrain7]

I think it is nuts to give an i7/295 system a 6/10. Who cares about the date that he bought it. Some people prefer Nvidia. The top Nvidia card right now is the 295. There is your justification for the choice. You may not agree with it personally, but who cares, this is supposed to be somewhat objective. But your score is punitive and I doubt that was the idea we are operating under in this thread.

Nice system. 8/10.

[neuromancer]

I'm definitely a loyal Nvidia user, which is why I went with the 295 (it only needs to last 2 years). I'm not a big fan of gaming on my TV so I'm using a 22" Samsung LCD. As for the PSU, it's more than powerful enough for the system and the suggestion that Thermaltake isn't a quality brand gave me a chuckle. :D

So far it's happily eating up everything I throw at it. The only issue I had was stuttering in Modern Warfare 2 and that was fixed by setting it to the Single-GPU setting for the iw4sp.exe

[Pettygil]

Hey slow computers like mine need to compete to ya know. Please at least give me a 1, this way I at least get a rating.

* Pentium 4 Cpu 1.50 GZ
* 512mb
* Internal drive total 18.6.LOL, External drive 500gb
* Windows XP 2002, service pack 3
* I am not sure how to find my sound, or graphics card..I know I do have a graphics and sound card because I play World of Warcraft with some lag.

I am real sure this pc will not be rated too highly, then again I only paid 100 dollars for it on Ebay.

[Combat Medic]

Hey slow computers like mine need to compete to ya know. Please at least give me a 1, this way I at least get a rating.

* Pentium 4 Cpu 1.50 GZ
* 512mb
* Internal drive total 18.6.LOL, External drive 500gb
* Windows XP 2002, service pack 3
* I am not sure how to find my sound, or graphics card..I know I do have a graphics and sound card because I play World of Warcraft with some lag.

I am real sure this pc will not be rated too highly, then again I only paid 100 dollars for it on Ebay.

Ile give you.....OVER 9000

[bes]

I think it is nuts to give an i7/295 system a 6/10. Who cares about the date that he bought it. Some people prefer Nvidia. The top Nvidia card right now is the 295. There is your justification for the choice. You may not agree with it personally, but who cares, this is supposed to be somewhat objective. But your score is punitive and I doubt that was the idea we are operating under in this thread.

Nice system. 8/10.

Yeah I was surprised my Phenom II X4 955BE system got a higher score than an I7 system...

I might need a retest...ROFL.. im guessing its because I added a Nvidia card for physx, got a HD5870,and im mostly using SSD's..

[scorpio[pt]]

Small change since last time

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 920 @ 3.2GHz
Memory: Corsair Dominator 6GB 12800 DDR3 Triple Channel
Hard Drive: 1TB Sata2 + 1TB Sata2 Raid 0
Video Card: XFX ATI HD5870 1GB DDR5
Physics Card : BFG Tech Ageia Physx 128 Mb
Monitor: Asus W202SR
Sound Card: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro
Speakers/Headphones: Creative Inspire 5.1 / AudioFX 5+1 BenHeck
Keyboard: Logitech media keyboard
Mouse: Logitech G5
Mouse Surface: Qpad CT Large 4mm Black
Operating System: Windows 7 64bits Ultimate
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4
Computer Case: Nox CoolBay HX
PSU: Corsair HX-1000W Modular
CPU Cooling: Asus Triton 88

I will get another 5870 and a GT 240 for physx soon and a better monitor ,

[Combat Medic]

Yeah I was surprised my Phenom II X4 955BE system got a higher score than an I7 system...

I might need a retest...ROFL.. im guessing its because I added a Nvidia card for physx, got a HD5870,and im mostly using SSD's..

That is because from a gaming standpoint the i7 is useless and dose not score any more points than a i5 or a phenom2.

;12363648']Small change since last time

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 920 @ 3.2GHz
Memory: Corsair Dominator 6GB 12800 DDR3 Triple Channel
Hard Drive: 1TB Sata2 + 1TB Sata2 Raid 0
Video Card: XFX ATI HD5870 1GB DDR5
Physics Card : BFG Tech Ageia Physx 128 Mb
Monitor: Asus W202SR
Sound Card: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro
Speakers/Headphones: Creative Inspire 5.1 / AudioFX 5+1 BenHeck
Keyboard: Logitech media keyboard
Mouse: Logitech G5
Mouse Surface: Qpad CT Large 4mm Black
Operating System: Windows 7 64bits Ultimate
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4
Computer Case: Nox CoolBay HX
PSU: Corsair HX-1000W Modular
CPU Cooling: Asus Triton 88

I will get another 5870 and a GT 240 for physx soon and a better monitor ,

9.5 10 with second card

[Apbowler5]

Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 955 OC'd at 3.6GHz
Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333
Hard Drive: 250GB 7200RPM Hitachi Drive
Video Card: XFX 9800GTX/GTX+
Monitor: Acer LCD @ 1680x1050
Operating System: Windows 7 64bits Ultimate
Motherboard: Asus M4A79XTD EVO
Computer Case: Thermaltake V9 Black Edition
PSU: Corsair Antec Neopower 550Q

Planning on getting an HIS HD 5850, and 2 Western Digital 640GB drives in RAID 0.

[Kolere]

Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 955 Stock @ 3.2
MEM: OCZ Reaper 8GB (4 x 2GB) DDR 2 1066 Mhz
HDD: OCZ Vertex trubo 60 GB, 320 Hitachi 7200RPM 3x 1TB WD 7200RPM
Mainbord: Asus ROG Crosshair Formula II
GPU: 2 x 9800GTX/GTX+ (SLI)
Monitor: Samsung Syncmaster 206BW @ 1680x1050
OS: Windows 7 64 BIT Professional
Case: Thermaltake Armor (Big Tower)
PSU: Thermaltake ThoughtPower 850W

[Vithigar]

Cerberus:
Core 2 Quad Q9650 @ 3.0GHz (stock)
ASUS P5Q-E motherboard
8GB RAM DDR2-1066MHz (unstable at 1200)
2x Radeon HD 4890 1GB (CrossfireX)
2x 320GB SATA HDDs (RAID-0)
1x 1.5TB SATA HDD
1000W Corsair PSU
Antec Sonata case (black)
Acer 23" glossy LCD
G15 Keyboard
G13 gameboard
Performance MX mouse

edit: System last upgraded in May.

[MikeBlaszczak]

That is because from a gaming standpoint the i7 is useless and dose not score any more points than a i5 or a phenom2.Guess we know who doesn't have a Core i7, huh?

[bes]

Guess we know who doesn't have a Core i7, huh?

So.. hes right...in gaming it doesnt really matter... benchmarks have already proved that they are all pretty equal with the same video cards..

Like an I7/I5/Phenom 2 x4/Athlon 2 x4 with a HD5870 wont show much of a difference really when it comes to gaming..

Intel CPUs shine when it comes to things other than gaming...

[NJuice]

Guess we know who doesn't have a Core i7, huh?

I have an i7 and I will say it now:
There's hardly any difference between the i5 750 and i7 920 in games.

[MikeBlaszczak]

So.. hes right...in gaming it doesnt really matter... benchmarks have already proved that they are all pretty equal with the same video cards.."pretty equal" is different than "useless". Have the Intertubes become so clogged with rhetoric, zealotry, and hyperbole that people don't see them when they're there?

[bes]

"pretty equal" is different than "useless". Have the Intertubes become so clogged with rhetoric, zealotry, and hyperbole that people don't see them when they're there?

? show me benchmarks that tell me that the I7 or I5 is better than a Phenom II x4 or the Athlon II x4 in gaming.. last time I checked the I5 vs the Athlon II x4 with the same hardware were equal in most games..

Anyway this its straying from a rate my computer thread so here is another build:

CPU: Phenom X4 9850BE B3 stepping

Motherboard: ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe

4 gigs DDR2 1066 Kingston HyperX

Video Card: Nvidia 9500GT 1gig

Drives: 70gig Raptor, 52x LG cd-rom

Power Supply: MadDog 430watt

Monitor: Acer 17" widescreen LCD

OS: WindowsXP MCE 2005 SP3

[MikeBlaszczak]

? show me benchmarks that tell me that the I7 or I5 is better than a Phenom II x4 or the Athlon II x4 in gaming..Such scores aren't too hard to find, but pursuing them is counter to the point I've made.

Anyway this its straying from a rate my computer thread so here is another build:

CPU: Phenom X4 9850BE B3 stepping

Motherboard: ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe

4 gigs DDR2 1066 Kingston HyperX

Video Card: Nvidia 9500GT 1gig

Drives: 70gig Raptor, 52x LG cd-rom

Power Supply: MadDog 430watt

Monitor: Acer 17" widescreen LCD

OS: WindowsXP MCE 2005 SP3

6/10. What do you use it for?

[bes]

6/10. What do you use it for?

Well currently internet, testing my 3D models, converting recorded TV shows to divX, on occasion render some scenes in 3DS Max..

The other system I built earlier in this thread the Athlon64 3700+ turned out to have a faulty motherboard...so I built this one instead..

[Omabile]

AMD HD5970 2GB GPU
Intel Q9300 2.5GHZ Quad Core
Mobo - Asus P5ND
Corsair 1000W PSU
8GB Corsair RAM
HDD 1TB HDD + 150GB secondary drive.
21" LG screen.

[TheTempest]

AMD HD5970 2GB GPU
Intel Q9300 2.5GHZ Quad Core
Mobo - Asus P5ND
Corsair 1000W PSU
8GB Corsair RAM
HDD 1TB HDD + 150GB secondary drive.
21" LG screen.

8/10
Mine sucks too much to list here >.>

[HAM]

Intel Core™ i5 Quad Processor i5-750
Intel DP55WB LGA-1156 DDR3
Crucial DDR3 1333MHz 4GB KIT CL9
PowerColor Radeon HD 4770 512MB GDDR5
Western Digital Caviar SE16 500GB SATA2 16MB 7200RPM
Corsair VX 550W PSU

19" phillips screen

[Grüven]

Replacement laptop from Dell:

Studio XPS 1640
Intel Core 2 Duo T9600 @ 2.8 GHz, 6MB L2
4GB DDR3-1066
ATI Mobility Radeon 4670, 1GB
1920x1080 RGBLED panel
Blu-Ray Reader / DVD-RW combo
500 GB hard disk
Internal Bluetooth
Intel Wireless N 5100
FireWire/eSata/DisplayPort/HDMI/VGA
Windows 7 Ultimate x64

I'm going to be spending most time programming on this machine. Movies and then games a little less.

[Smehrt]

MacBook Pro 3,1
Intel C2D 2.2GHz 4MB L2 Santa Rosa Chipset
2GB DDR2
nVidia 8600m GT 128MB DDR3
160GB HD
1440x900 Display
DVD-RW "superdrive"
Bluetooth
Wireless N
2xUSB 2.0
1xFirewire 400
1xFirewire 800
Mac OS 10.6/ Windows XP SP2

Logitech VX Wireless mouse.

I've used it to play CoD4 at mid-high settings around 40fps, L4D at medium settings at 50-60fps, L4D2 at medium at 35-40fps, and maxed out TF2 at 40fps. All with AA and AF off/Bilinear.

PS. Don't hate.

[LTCHIPS]

Alright, so mine might not be the best, but hey it has been doing a good job for the last 5 years I've owned it.

Dell XPS 400
BFG Geforce 9800GT 1GB Video memory (glad I got this for GTA4)

3GB of RAM (can't remember what type, but two of them are OCZ Platnum series, very nice RAM)

Intel Pentium D dual core at 3.0ghz each (default, and the bottleneck of my system, looking to upgrade it)

250GB SATA hard drive at 7500RPM (69.5GB left, even less when Chirstmas rolls around lol.)

Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 SP3. (I HATE VISTA, but not too sure about 7, maybe sooner or later when I buy a replacement...)

I can't remember anything else, but this is a decent gaming computer. I'd give it either an 8/10 or a 7/10.

YES SYSTEM HAS BEEN UPGRADED, mostly the video card. Soon I might buy a new Audio card to replace the intergrated audio card, as well as the half ♥♥♥ intergrated networks card if I can... might save CPU performance.

[NJuice]

Soon I might buy a new Audio card to replace the intergrated audio card, as well as the half ♥♥♥ intergrated networks card if I can... might save CPU performance.

Marginal improvements.
You would be better off with not spending on an add-in audio card/network controller and using that money to upgrade your platform to a (current-day) cheap AMD system (they offer the best performance at entry level).

[Morrowhen]

CPU
Phenom 955 3.8GHz

Motherboard
MSI 790FX-GD70

Video Card
Diamond 4890 XOC

Memory
OCZ 8GB DDR3-1600

HDD
VelociRaptor 300GB

PSU
In Win Commander 750W

Case
Solano 1000

Cooling
Corsair Hydro H50 Liquid cooling

Operating System
Windows Seven x64

[MCLURE_D_GREAT]

CPU
Phenom 955 3.8GHz

Motherboard
MSI 790FX-GD70

Video Card
Diamond 4890 XOC

Memory
OCZ 8GB DDR3-1600

HDD
VelociRaptor 300GB

PSU
In Win Commander 750W

Case
Solano 1000

Cooling
Corsair Hydro H50 Liquid cooling

Operating System
Windows Seven x64

CPU : 5.3
Memory : 4.5
Aero : 3.1
Business and Gaming Graphics : 3.3
HDD : 5.6

Someone, please rate mine:

Pentium Dual-Core E5200
GeForce 8800GTS 512MB
4GB DDR2 667
Syncmaster 794MB+ 17 in.
Samsung HD322HJ
Intel DG31PR
A4Tech X-718F

..

[Morrowhen]

^^Why did you quote me? You did not rate..

[bes]

^^Why did you quote me? You did not rate..

Ill give it a 9/10 ..nice system...others will probably give it lower...but I like AMD systems ...and you went liquid cooling..

[LTCHIPS]

Marginal improvements.
You would be better off with not spending on an add-in audio card/network controller and using that money to upgrade your platform to a (current-day) cheap AMD system (they offer the best performance at entry level).

Thanks for the advice, I'll probably stick with my Pentium D until I have to upgrade for an upcoming game in the future. probably won't be long before I have to. Oh well.

I'm still using the same Motherboard that was in the computer at the time I bought it. Its still working fine, but I hear werid noises from it from time to time. Computer's almost 5 years old, and only the video card really has been changed.

[xcomponent]

CPU
QuadCore Intel Core i7 920 @ 3590.1 MHz (original: 2667 MHz, overclock: 35%)

Motherboard
EVGA E760 x58 Classified 3x SLI

Video Card
NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT (EVGA)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 (EVGA COOP FTW)

Memory
Corsair Dominator CM3X2G1600C8D (2GB Module x 6 = 12 Gigs in total, overclocked to 1600mhz)

HDD
ST3500418AS 500GB x 11
WDC WD15EADS-00P8B0 1.5TB x 3

PSU
Emermax EVO 1250W

Case
CM, HAF 932

[Mangr0v3]

What do you do with 10TB of hard drive space?

[xcomponent]

Daily Database backups, Games, Movies, Music, TV Shows.

[AciD]

Bow before mine:

CPU: AMD 64 3000+ running at 2GHZ

Mboard:K8T-Neo2

RAM: Kingston 1 GB (nothing fast)

Video Card: ATI 3650 Silent 512VRAM

HDD: 1TB WD Black
160GB WD Caviar SE

Monitors: 22" Iiyama and 21.9" Samsung

OS: W7

[FrostbiteX]

Dayum that thing is like from the future. 1GB of ram? I'm still on 8mb. : /

CPU: AMD 64 X2 5200+ 3.0ghz (OC'd)

RAM: 2GB DDR2

Video Card: ATi Radeon 4870 1GB

HDD: 160GB

Monitors: 20" ACER LCD and 20" Dell CRT

OS: W7

[gamer007]

CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz

RAM: 4x1GB Mushkin DDR2-800 4GB

Video Card: XFX NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT 512MB

HDD:
500GB Maxtor
500GB WD
500GB External Toshiba

Monitor: 21" HP LCD 1680x1050

OS: W7

[MikeBlaszczak]

CPU
QuadCore Intel Core i7 920 @ 3590.1 MHz (original: 2667 MHz, overclock: 35%)

Motherboard
EVGA E760 x58 Classified 3x SLI

Video Card
NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT (EVGA)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 (EVGA COOP FTW)

Memory
Corsair Dominator CM3X2G1600C8D (2GB Module x 6 = 12 Gigs in total, overclocked to 1600mhz)

HDD
ST3500418AS 500GB x 11
WDC WD15EADS-00P8B0 1.5TB x 3

PSU
Emermax EVO 1250W

Case
CM, HAF 932

7/10: -2 for overclocking, -1 for over-sized power supply.
You forgot to tell us which RAID card you're using, and which RAID modes you're using, and which OS you're using.

[xcomponent]

Ay,

why the -2 for overclocking?

1250w was a bit of a overkill, but the plan is to run 3x295 gtx for folding.

OS, Win7 64 bit.
I'm not using RAID on my local machine.
All the data are backed up remotely on ZFS pools.

[IIIIGooseIIII]

cpu: Core 2 Quad q9650 stock @ 3.0ghz

mobo: msi p45neo2-fr motherboard

ram: 8gb ddr2-800

gpu: Radeon 4890

psu: earthwatts 750w

hdd: 1x640 WD, 1x500gb WD, 1x1TB WD

OS: Win7x64

Screen: 24 inch envision 1680x1050 native (next on the upgrade list)

[rotNdude]

I'm not using RAID on my local machine.

Then you must have another card to support so many hard drives?

http://www.evga.com/products/moreInfo.asp?pn=141-BL-E760-A1&family=Motherboard%20Family

[xcomponent]

Then you must have another card to support so many hard drives?

http://www.evga.com/products/moreInfo.asp?pn=141-BL-E760-A1&family=Motherboard%20Family

2 of these: http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=369735

10 of these: http://www.vantecusa.com/front/product/view_detail/212

only 4 are in my case.

:D

[rotNdude]

2 of these: http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=369735

10 of these: http://www.vantecusa.com/front/product/view_detail/212

only 4 are in my case.

:D

Then your rating just went down to 5/10. :(

[xcomponent]

Then your rating just went down to 5/10. :(

LMAO, what if I throw away my 'back up'/'data'/'working copy' drives?

I thought about using RAID on my computer but in the end its not worth it.

[MikeBlaszczak]

Then your rating just went down to 5/10. :(

4/10, really.

[NJuice]

2 of these: http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=369735

10 of these: http://www.vantecusa.com/front/product/view_detail/212

only 4 are in my case.

:D

That's horrible. Build a NAS or a fileserver or something.

[Mangr0v3]

That would seriously bottleneck - you're using probably a single USB2.0 controller, so you get 480Mbps (60MBps) to share between all the drives.

[NitrousX]

That would seriously bottleneck - you're using probably a single USB2.0 controller, so you get 480Mbps (60MBps) to share between all the drives.

I agree, there's a pretty big bottleneck here...

[Bulletbrain7]

Then you must have another card to support so many hard drives?

http://www.evga.com/products/moreInfo.asp?pn=141-BL-E760-A1&family=Motherboard%20Family

2 of these: http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=369735

10 of these: http://www.vantecusa.com/front/product/view_detail/212

only 4 are in my case.

:D

Could he use like all SATA connectors on the motherboard, like more than 6 isn't it, plus couldn't he add SATA adapter cards?

Just wondering.

[Grüven]

Replacement laptop from Dell:

Studio XPS 1640
Intel Core 2 Duo T9600 @ 2.8 GHz, 6MB L2
4GB DDR3-1066
ATI Mobility Radeon 4670, 1GB
1920x1080 RGBLED panel
Blu-Ray Reader / DVD-RW combo
500 GB hard disk
Internal Bluetooth
Intel Wireless N 5100
FireWire/eSata/DisplayPort/HDMI/VGA
Windows 7 Ultimate x64

I'm going to be spending most time programming on this machine. Movies and then games a little less.
No laptop love? :p

[jdenn]

cpu: Core 2 Quad q9650 stock @ 3.0ghz

mobo: msi p45neo2-fr motherboard

ram: 8gb ddr2-800

gpu: Radeon 4890

psu: earthwatts 750w

hdd: 1x640 WD, 1x500gb WD, 1x1TB WD

OS: Win7x64

Screen: 22 inch envision 1680x1050 native (next on the upgrade list)
Id say 7/10

Here is mine:
cpu: Phenom II X4 955

mobo: ASUS M4A78T-E AM3 AMD 790GX

ram: 8Gb (4x 2GB) GSkill DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) 9-9-9-24

gpu: Right now an MSI 4350 (with an XFX 5850 set to come in very soon, please rate with both)

psu: COOLER MASTER Silent Pro 700

hdd: 1x WD Caviar Black 750GB
1x WD Caviar SE 160GB

OS: Win7 Pro x64

Screen: 22 inch Soyo 1680x1050

Case: CM Scout

[xcomponent]

Could he use like all SATA connectors on the motherboard, like more than 6 isn't it, plus couldn't he add SATA adapter cards?

Just wondering.


The motherboard comes with 9 + 1 (external) sata ports.

yes, in theory I can use port multipliers and additional pcie controllers for more harddrives, but this machine is used for folding. and all the pcie slots will be filled with graphic cards.

But all my 500 gb drives are just back up and data drives, most of the time they are turned off, except when I need a file or two.

There is no point of building a NAS for my data drives because their main purpose is for archiving. And I don't need them to be on 24/7


4/10, really.

oh ouch.

[Petchyy]

Id say 7/10

Here is mine:
cpu: Phenom II X4 955

mobo: ASUS M4A78T-E AM3 AMD 790GX

ram: 8Gb (4x 2GB) GSkill DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) 9-9-9-24

gpu: Right now an MSI 4350 (with an XFX 5850 set to come in very soon, please rate with both)

psu: COOLER MASTER Silent Pro 700

hdd: 1x WD Caviar Black 750GB
1x WD Caviar SE 160GB

OS: Win7 Pro x64

Screen: 22 inch Soyo 1680x1050

Case: CM Scout



7/10 Now 9/10 Later :)
And my own...

cpu: Intel Core Duo E8500
mobo: Asus P5Q SE PLUS
ram: 4GB Corsair XMS2 800 Mhz 5-5-5-18
gpu: 896MB XFX GTX 260 (The factory overclocked one)
psu: Zalman Two Switch Design Modular PSU
hdd: 1X Intel 80GB SSD
2x WD Caviar Black 1TB
OS: Win7 x64
Screen: 22 inch Viewsonic 1680x1050
Case: Sharkoon Economy(I liked it because it was massive)

It's not much, but it's mine. :D

[Bulletbrain7]

The motherboard comes with 9 + 1 (external) sata ports.

yes, in theory I can use port multipliers and additional pcie controllers for more harddrives, but this machine is used for folding. and all the pcie slots will be filled with graphic cards.

But all my 500 gb drives are just back up and data drives, most of the time they are turned off, except when I need a file or two.

There is no point of building a NAS for my data drives because their main purpose is for archiving. And I don't need them to be on 24/7




oh ouch.

Yah that is what I thought, these guys are giving you the business. One of my mobo's has a bazillion SATA ports.

[xcomponent]

Yah that is what I thought, these guys are giving you the business. One of my mobo's has a bazillion SATA ports.

To be complete honest, one day, I'm going to find a case and a motherboard and shove all my drives in there, create 2 zfs pools, and use that as a file server...

[Combat Medic]

Such scores aren't too hard to find, but pursuing them is counter to the point I've made.

To counter the point you made i do have a i7 i use for video editing,rendering and, folding.The phenom2 with the better gpu outperforms it on all counts.Games simply do do not need 8 threads.How you became a Valve employee is beyond me.....

Ay,

why the -2 for overclocking?

1250w was a bit of a overkill, but the plan is to run 3x295 gtx for folding.

OS, Win7 64 bit.
I'm not using RAID on my local machine.
All the data are backed up remotely on ZFS pools.

That would be stupid.A single 5870 has almost 50% more raw folding power than the 295 while using less power and is also cheaper.

[xcomponent]

Try telling the mac fan boys to get PCs because PCs are cheaper and probably are better than macs.

Ain't going to happen.

[MikeBlaszczak]

How you became a Valve employee is beyond me.....This doesn't help you. You've also overlooked that we were comparing CPUs with the same video card, not a lesser CPU with a better video card. And you've also missed the point of my post. Am I really too subtle?

[bes]

This is sort of an upgrade from my previous Phenom II X4 955BE...

CPU: Phenom II X4 965BE @3.8GHZ(125w one)

Motherboard: ASUS M4A79XTD EVO(latest 0704 BIOS)

RAM: 8Gigs DDR3 1600 Centon

Video Cards:
Diamond Multimedia HD5870
PNY GeForce 8800GTS 320meg(G80) for physx

Drives:
1 320gig Western Digital Caviar SATA2
2x 60gig OCZ Agility Series SSD's SATA2 on a RAID controller
1 30gig OCZ CORE Series_V2 SSD SATA2 on a RAID controller
1 Pioneer DVR-112D CD/DVD ROM/Burner Multi-drive
External SATA USB 2drive docking port(can use 2.5" and 3.5" drives)

Power Supply: Antec 850Watt Modular

Cooling:
Zalman VF1000 LED VGA cooler for the 8800GTS with Arctic Cooling MX-3 paste
Stock GPU cooler for the HD5870(cools it just fine so why change it right?)
Zalman CNPS9700 NT CPU cooler with Arctic Cooling MX-3 paste
3x 80mm side case fans, 1 120mm front case fan, 1 80mm rear

Case: RAIDMAX SMILODON Extreme Black Medium Tower - Clear side panel

Monitor: 22" Westinghouse HD LCD HDMI(will upgrade this later but dont see the point atm..)

OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit OEM dual boot with Vista Ultimate 64bit SP2

[ogreinside]

I know it is expensive, but I have a Dell Financial account sitting there all alone and empty. Pretty good upgrade from my Dell XPS m1730 (Core 2 Duo T8300, 4GB DDR2, RAID0 2x 7200 rpm 500GB, Nvidia 8700MGT SLI 512MB). Not to mention I can actually upgrade components in it in the future ...

Also got a 27" monitor over the summer to run at 1920x1200, made the XPS chug on most games, had to turn down the details. Can you imagine playing Hard Rain for the first time and seeing mostly fog instead of rain?!

Here is my Alienware Area-51:

Overclocked Intel Core i7 920 (3.2GHz, 8MB Cache)
6GB Triple Channel 1333MHz DDR3
Single ATI Radeon HD 5970, 2GB GDDR5
300GB - SATA-II, 3Gb/s, 10k RPM, 16MB Cache HDD
Alienware High-Performance Liquid Cooling
1100W Power Supply

[Grüven]

Replacement laptop from Dell:

Studio XPS 1640
Intel Core 2 Duo T9600 @ 2.8 GHz, 6MB L2
4GB DDR3-1066
ATI Mobility Radeon 4670, 1GB
1920x1080 RGBLED panel
Blu-Ray Reader / DVD-RW combo
500 GB hard disk
Internal Bluetooth
Intel Wireless N 5100
FireWire/eSata/DisplayPort/HDMI/VGA
Windows 7 Ultimate x64

I'm going to be spending most time programming on this machine. Movies and then games a little less.
No laptop love?
Rate this! :D

[bes]

Rate this! :D

Ill give it a 7/10 :-)

[Grüven]

Ill give it a 7/10 :-)
Reasoning?

[xcomponent]

8/10

My ratings are biased.
-1 for buying branded machine.
-1 for ATI graphics card. (Biased, because I'm a nVidia fan boy.)

[myca]

Well here's my Hackintosh build I made earlier in the year, the first build I've done since an AMD K6 :p

Case: Coolermaster Cosmos 1000
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P
CPU: Intel Q6700 Quadcore CPU @ stockspeed
GFX: NVIDIA GeForce GTX260 + GTS250 (not in use till dual cards are fixed on the EFi-X firmware)
Mem: OCZ Gold Edition 800 Mhz 8Gb DDR2 (4 x 2 Gb)
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB X 3 Hitachi Deskstar P7K500 500GB X1
DVD: Optiarc DVD RW AD-7201S
PSU: Corsair TX 650W
OS: OS X 10.6.2 | Windows XP SP3 | EFi-X V1.1 Reloaded: 7.12.18
Audio: MOTU 828 MkIII
Monitors: 2 X LG W2252 TQ 22"
Keyboard: Apple Keyboard
Mouse: Razer Diamondback
Midi: M-Audio Oxygen 8v2 | Novation Nocturn | Behringer BCF2000 | Akai MPD18
Other: Line 6 PodXT

My old Dual G5 Powermac is getting retired after one last project and will be hidden away as a media server.

Updates next year will be a TC Powercore firewire X8, an SSL Duende PCIe, and if funds can stretch (and when updated) a dual Quadcore Xeon MacPro, and I'll keep the PC for gaming and soundforge. Plus maybe a new GPU, but that depends on if any updates are worth it (all depends on DX11 support in games).

[bes]

Reasoning?
If for gaming:
weak video Card
weak CPU

If for programming/movies it should be fine..
I would slide a big SSD(256gig) in it though

Someone rate mine please...

[MikeBlaszczak]

Rate this! :D

Nice display, and big cache on the processor. Could use more memory. How fast is the hard drive? What do you use it for?

[Grüven]

Nice display, and big cache on the processor. Could use more memory. How fast is the hard drive? What do you use it for?
Thanks! 7200 RPM. I'd like to bump it up to 8 gigs of memory. Programming, movies, games here and there. I'd like to get some Mathematica up and running, as well.

Off question, how is your last name pronounced?

[Mangr0v3]

Rate me (please):

Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 (stock settings)
Gigabyte GA-G31M-S2L
4GB DDR2-1066 Kingston (HyperX?) RAM (running at 800MHz :()
640GB Samsung SATA2 32MB Cache 7200RPM drive (HD642JJ)
Samsung DVDRW (SH-S203D)
CoolerMaster Centurion 5
Bestec ATX-300-12Z 300W

[rotNdude]

This is sort of an upgrade from my previous Phenom II X4 955BE...

CPU: Phenom II X4 965BE @3.8GHZ(125w one)

Motherboard: ASUS M4A79XTD EVO(latest 0704 BIOS)

RAM: 8Gigs DDR3 1600 Centon

Video Cards:
Diamond Multimedia HD5870
PNY GeForce 8800GTS 320meg(G80) for physx

Drives:
1 320gig Western Digital Caviar SATA2
2x 60gig OCZ Agility Series SSD's SATA2 on a RAID controller
1 30gig OCZ CORE Series_V2 SSD SATA2 on a RAID controller
1 Pioneer DVR-112D CD/DVD ROM/Burner Multi-drive
External SATA USB 2drive docking port(can use 2.5" and 3.5" drives)

Power Supply: Antec 850Watt Modular

Cooling:
Zalman VF1000 LED VGA cooler for the 8800GTS with Arctic Cooling MX-3 paste
Stock GPU cooler for the HD5870(cools it just fine so why change it right?)
Zalman CNPS9700 NT CPU cooler with Arctic Cooling MX-3 paste
3x 80mm side case fans, 1 120mm front case fan, 1 80mm rear

Case: RAIDMAX SMILODON Extreme Black Medium Tower - Clear side panel

Monitor: 22" Westinghouse HD LCD HDMI(will upgrade this later but dont see the point atm..)

OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit OEM dual boot with Vista Ultimate 64bit SP2

9/10.

I know it is expensive, but I have a Dell Financial account sitting there all alone and empty. Pretty good upgrade from my Dell XPS m1730 (Core 2 Duo T8300, 4GB DDR2, RAID0 2x 7200 rpm 500GB, Nvidia 8700MGT SLI 512MB). Not to mention I can actually upgrade components in it in the future ...

Also got a 27" monitor over the summer to run at 1920x1200, made the XPS chug on most games, had to turn down the details. Can you imagine playing Hard Rain for the first time and seeing mostly fog instead of rain?!

Here is my Alienware Area-51:

Overclocked Intel Core i7 920 (3.2GHz, 8MB Cache)
6GB Triple Channel 1333MHz DDR3
Single ATI Radeon HD 5970, 2GB GDDR5
300GB - SATA-II, 3Gb/s, 10k RPM, 16MB Cache HDD
Alienware High-Performance Liquid Cooling
1100W Power Supply


9.2/10

Well here's my Hackintosh build I made earlier in the year, the first build I've done since an AMD K6 :p

Case: Coolermaster Cosmos 1000
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P
CPU: Intel Q6700 Quadcore CPU @ stockspeed
GFX: NVIDIA GeForce GTX260 + GTS250 (not in use till dual cards are fixed on the EFi-X firmware)
Mem: OCZ Gold Edition 800 Mhz 8Gb DDR2 (4 x 2 Gb)
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB X 3 Hitachi Deskstar P7K500 500GB X1
DVD: Optiarc DVD RW AD-7201S
PSU: Corsair TX 650W
OS: OS X 10.6.2 | Windows XP SP3 | EFi-X V1.1 Reloaded: 7.12.18
Audio: MOTU 828 MkIII
Monitors: 2 X LG W2252 TQ 22"
Keyboard: Apple Keyboard
Mouse: Razer Diamondback
Midi: M-Audio Oxygen 8v2 | Novation Nocturn | Behringer BCF2000 | Akai MPD18
Other: Line 6 PodXT

My old Dual G5 Powermac is getting retired after one last project and will be hidden away as a media server.

Updates next year will be a TC Powercore firewire X8, an SSL Duende PCIe, and if funds can stretch (and when updated) a dual Quadcore Xeon MacPro, and I'll keep the PC for gaming and soundforge. Plus maybe a new GPU, but that depends on if any updates are worth it (all depends on DX11 support in games).

8.7/10

[Baron_Fel]

CPU: Phenom II X4 965BE @3.8GHZ(125w one)

Motherboard: ASUS M4A79XTD EVO(latest 0704 BIOS)

RAM: 8Gigs DDR3 1600 Centon

Video Cards:
Diamond Multimedia HD5870
PNY GeForce 8800GTS 320meg(G80) for physx

Drives:
1 320gig Western Digital Caviar SATA2
2x 60gig OCZ Agility Series SSD's SATA2 on a RAID controller
1 30gig OCZ CORE Series_V2 SSD SATA2 on a RAID controller
1 Pioneer DVR-112D CD/DVD ROM/Burner Multi-drive
External SATA USB 2drive docking port(can use 2.5" and 3.5" drives)

Monitor: 22" Westinghouse HD LCD HDMI(will upgrade this later but dont see the point atm..)


Very nice, well balanced system. Really the only thing I would add is more storage, and a monitor upgrade to something LED backlit and 120hz in the coming months.

[bes]

Very nice, well balanced system. Really the only thing I would add is more storage, and a monitor upgrade to something LED backlit and 120hz in the coming months.

Crysis and Crysis WH now run at VERY HIGH and Enthusiast with 8x AA and maxed video card control panel settings at 35-45FPS ...lol

Even though that wasnt the purpose of building it...

[Dragoru]

Gigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3P
Athlon II X2 240
G.Skill 2 x 2GB DDR3 1333MHz
Sapphire Radeon HD 4670 512MB
Western Digital 250GB HDD
Some Old CD Drive
Corsair 400W PSU
Microsoft USB/PS2 Mouse
Rosewill Wind Knight Mid-Tower ATX Case

[lost474]

im kinda curios what mine pc get for rating just 2 weeks old not a high performance desktop but it works :P

• Intel® Core™2 Quad processor Q8300 2.5 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB, 4MB cache
• Multiformat DVD/CD burner - supports all the usual DVD/CD standards, including dual layer DVD-R and DVD+R
• NVIDIA® GeForce® GT220 DirectX® 10 graphics card with 1024MB memory
• Windows Vista® Home Premium 32 Bit
• eSATA connection for connecting external SATA devices#
• 8 channel high definition audio
• Medion data port 2
*500 gb hard drive

in total the pc costed me 480 euro with 3 years gaurantee :cool:

[Combat Medic]

im kinda curios what mine pc get for rating just 2 weeks old not a high performance desktop but it works :P

• Intel® Core™2 Quad processor Q8300 2.5 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB, 4MB cache
• Multiformat DVD/CD burner - supports all the usual DVD/CD standards, including dual layer DVD-R and DVD+R
• NVIDIA® GeForce® GT220 DirectX® 10 graphics card with 1024MB memory
• Windows Vista® Home Premium 32 Bit
• eSATA connection for connecting external SATA devices#
• 8 channel high definition audio
• Medion data port 2
*500 gb hard drive

in total the pc costed me 480 euro with 3 years gaurantee :cool:

5/10 Graphics card is complete crap but at least it is better than integrated.

Gigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3P
Athlon II X2 240
G.Skill 2 x 2GB DDR3 1333MHz
Sapphire Radeon HD 4670 512MB
Western Digital 250GB HDD
Some Old CD Drive
Corsair 400W PSU
Microsoft USB/PS2 Mouse
Rosewill Wind Knight Mid-Tower ATX Case

6.5 a solid system overall but the graphicscard will start to show its age soon.The platform dose allow for future upgrading.

[bes]

Very nice, well balanced system. Really the only thing I would add is more storage, and a monitor upgrade to something LED backlit and 120hz in the coming months.

Well..about the more storage part...

The external docking port mentioned is shared between 2 computers...these drives are hooked to it:

1TB Samsung HD103SI 5400RPM SATA2 32MB cache
1TB Samsung HD103UJ 7200RPM SATA2 32MB cache
Both have a 1 exFAT partition on them maximum size

I didnt mention those before because they are used by 2 computers as external backup..

[ojibewa]

* Antec 900 Case
* Q6600 @ 3.4Ghz
* Abit IP35 Pro (new mobo on the way)
* 2x 9800GX2 (quad sli)
* 6g OCZ 1066
* 2 x 320G Raid0
* Win7 x64 Professional
* XFI Platinum with drive bay

[PC_Helper]

* Antec 900 Case
* Q6600 @ 3.4Ghz
* Abit IP35 Pro (new mobo on the way)
* 2x 9800GX2 (quad sli)
* 6g OCZ 1066
* 2 x 320G Raid0
* Win7 x64 Professional
* XFI Platinum with drive bay
Decent setup i give it an 8.5.


Here's my spec's.

Coolermaster HAF 932 case, with 8 Skythe ultra kaze 3000rpm 133 CFM case fans. over 1000 CFM of air flow
EVGA X58 3X SLI E758 motherboard
Intel Core i7 920 @ 4.3Ghz on air
Prolimatech Megahalem HSF with 2 Skythe Slipstream 110 CFM Fans in a push/pull config
6GB (3x2GB) Corsair Dominator 1600Mhz @ 1640Mhz (2:8) 8-8-8-24
2 EVGA GTX285 in SLI
1 EVGA GTX280 Dedicated PhysX
2xSamsung 80GB (160GB) SATA II in Raid 0 for OS and Apps
2x Samsung 750GB (1.5TB) Sata II In raid 0 for games and storage
1x Samsung 1TB SATA II for storage
2x Samsung SATA II Lightscribe DVD Burner's
Thermaltake Toughpower 1200W PSU
LG Flatron 22" 10000:1 contrast 2ms response
Creative THX 650W 5.1 Surround
Windows 7 Ultiamte 64 Bit

I run every game I play at max settings 1680x1050. I always have VSync on. All my games are locked at 60FPS. Even Crysis & Crysis Warhead are locked at 60FPS.

[Combat Medic]

Decent setup i give it an 8.5.


Here's my spec's.

Coolermaster HAF 932 case, with 8 Skythe ultra kaze 3000rpm 133 CFM case fans. over 1000 CFM of air flow
EVGA X58 3X SLI E758 motherboard
Intel Core i7 920 @ 4.3Ghz on air
Prolimatech Megahalem HSF with 2 Skythe Slipstream 110 CFM Fans in a push/pull config
6GB (3x2GB) Corsair Dominator 1600Mhz @ 1640Mhz (2:8) 8-8-8-24
2 EVGA GTX285 in SLI
1 EVGA GTX280 Dedicated PhysX
2xSamsung 80GB (160GB) SATA II in Raid 0 for OS and Apps
2x Samsung 750GB (1.5TB) Sata II In raid 0 for games and storage
1x Samsung 1TB SATA II for storage
2x Samsung SATA II Lightscribe DVD Burner's
Thermaltake Toughpower 1200W PSU
LG Flatron 22" 20000:1 contrast 2ms response
Creative THX 650W 5.1 Surround
Windows 7 Ultiamte 64 Bit

I run every game I play at max settings 1680x1050. I always have VSync on. All my games are locked at 60FPS. Even Crysis & Crysis Warhead are locked at 60FPS.

I doubt crysis is locked at 60 unless you don't have AA maxed....9.5/10 due to last gen videocards.

[PC_Helper]

I doubt crysis is locked at 60 unless you don't have AA maxed....9.5/10 due to last gen videocards.

SLI and dedicated PhysX. Give it a try. you wont regret it.

[Combat Medic]

SLI and dedicated PhysX. Give it a try. you wont regret it.

I have 5870s in CF with a gt250 as physx.Cysis doesn't use physx.I can get 60 fps in crysis but its not locked at that especially in combat.I'm running it at 1920*1080 8xAA +ultra high graphics config and high-rez nanosuit skin.Doesn't mater much though cause i rarely play crysis.

[PC_Helper]

I have 5870s in CF with a gt250 as physx.Cysis doesn't use physx.I can get 60 fps in crysis but its not locked at that especially in combat.I'm running it at 1920*1080 8xAA +ultra high graphics config and high-rez nanosuit skin.Doesn't mater much though cause i rarely play crysis.

Are you using modded driver's? Maybe there is something wrong with your system?

I can max out all the video settings in Crysis. Max AA, everything else set to Very high. I'm locked at 60fps.

Not trying to be a smart ♥♥♥, but, the space bar is your friend. Hard to read your sentence's without spaces after all the period's.

[bes]

Decent setup i give it an 8.5.


Here's my spec's.

Coolermaster HAF 932 case, with 8 Skythe ultra kaze 3000rpm 133 CFM case fans. over 1000 CFM of air flow
EVGA X58 3X SLI E758 motherboard
Intel Core i7 920 @ 4.3Ghz on air
Prolimatech Megahalem HSF with 2 Skythe Slipstream 110 CFM Fans in a push/pull config
6GB (3x2GB) Corsair Dominator 1600Mhz @ 1640Mhz (2:8) 8-8-8-24
2 EVGA GTX285 in SLI
1 EVGA GTX280 Dedicated PhysX
2xSamsung 80GB (160GB) SATA II in Raid 0 for OS and Apps
2x Samsung 750GB (1.5TB) Sata II In raid 0 for games and storage
1x Samsung 1TB SATA II for storage
2x Samsung SATA II Lightscribe DVD Burner's
Thermaltake Toughpower 1200W PSU
LG Flatron 22" 20000:1 contrast 2ms response
Creative THX 650W 5.1 Surround
Windows 7 Ultiamte 64 Bit

I run every game I play at max settings 1680x1050. I always have VSync on. All my games are locked at 60FPS. Even Crysis & Crysis Warhead are locked at 60FPS.

If I spent that much on a computer my wife would divorce me or kill me then divorce...since im not working atm... I barely escaped with my life spending $1200 on a computer...ROFL

Are you using modded driver's? Maybe there is something wrong with your system?

I can max out all the video settings in Crysis. Max AA, everything else set to Very high. I'm locked at 60fps.


I noticed that I got a FPS drop when using a Nvidia card for physx with an ATI card ...so if hes crossfire HD5870's hes technically bottlenecking.

I also think it has something to do with the way we have to set the Nvidia card up(aka extending the display to cover both cards..), the Nvidia card is slower..

[MikeBlaszczak]

Here's my spec's.

Coolermaster HAF 932 case, with 8 Skythe ultra kaze 3000rpm 133 CFM case fans. over 1000 CFM of air flow
EVGA X58 3X SLI E758 motherboard
Intel Core i7 920 @ 4.3Ghz on air
Prolimatech Megahalem HSF with 2 Skythe Slipstream 110 CFM Fans in a push/pull config
6GB (3x2GB) Corsair Dominator 1600Mhz @ 1640Mhz (2:8) 8-8-8-24
2 EVGA GTX285 in SLI
1 EVGA GTX280 Dedicated PhysX
2xSamsung 80GB (160GB) SATA II in Raid 0 for OS and Apps
2x Samsung 750GB (1.5TB) Sata II In raid 0 for games and storage
1x Samsung 1TB SATA II for storage
2x Samsung SATA II Lightscribe DVD Burner's
Thermaltake Toughpower 1200W PSU
LG Flatron 22" 20000:1 contrast 2ms response
Creative THX 650W 5.1 Surround
Windows 7 Ultiamte 64 Bit

-2 for overclocking, -1 for small memory, -1 for 3xSLI, -1 for OS volume on RAID0, -1 for too many fans. 4/10, then.

[lhwj]

-1 for small memory,

Why though? Are you suggesting that everyone with an x58 board should have at least 12GB?

[xcomponent]

Again, I was wondering why this is?
-2 for overclocking

12 gigs will be better than 6 gigs, wouldn't it?

[PC_Helper]

-2 for overclocking, -1 for small memory, -1 for 3xSLI, -1 for OS volume on RAID0, -1 for too many fans. 4/10, then.

Haha!!:D

Sarcasm at it's finest. I love it.

-rep

[northy84]

lol. clearly mike is keeping everyones ego in check ;)

[xcomponent]

I don't get it :(

[Enthronement]

Case: Antec 1200.
Power Supply: Coolermaster Real Power M1000.
Processor: Core i7 920 8MB Cache Socket 1366 @ 3.6GHz (Turbo Boost Technology @ 3.8GHz).
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Ultra 120.
Graphics: Two Point of View GeForce GTX 295's in Quad SLI.
Memory: 6GB Corsair DDR3 1600MHz C9 Triple Channel.
Motherboard: Asus P6T Deluxe V2 Socket 1366.
Hard Disk Drive One: 1TB Samsung Spinpoint F1 32MB Cache SATA 300.
Optical Drive One: LG GGC-H20L Blu-Ray Reader & HD-DVD ROM.
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

[Zoeysdaboob]

THE guy who posted this got banned any way

Enth you get a 9/10

GTX 260 512mb
and allso a gt 9500 to support my Tri Moniter system
Intel core 2 Duo 3.16ghz
850 whatt power supply
8gb ram
antec 900 case
about 8 fans
Windws 7 64
P5N-D motherboard
1tb + 2 500s + 1.5tb external

[masta121]

My new build (Coming soon anyway)

i5 750 Quad
Gigabyte P55 CrossfireX
8GB Crucial DDR3 1666
2XHD4850
1.5TB Seagate HDD
700W OCZ PSU
Win 7 Ult.

[MikeyM]

masta 8/10
10 8 out of 10s

[MikeBlaszczak]

Sarcasm at it's finest. I love it.
The post you quoted was sarcasm-free.Why though? Are you suggesting that everyone with an x58 board should have at least 12GB?The ratings here have always been arbitrary, haven't they?

I myself would be better with 12 gigs. Since PC_Helper didn't tell us what he was using the machine for, we only have to guess. 12 gigs, for my uses, is far better than 6 gigs. So I took points off.GTX 260 512mb
and allso a gt 9500 to support my Tri Moniter system
Intel core 2 Duo 3.16ghz
850 whatt power supply
8gb ram
antec 900 case
about 8 fans
Windws 7 64
P5N-D motherboard
1tb + 2 500s + 1.5tb external-1 for misspelling "monitor", -1 for misspelling "watt". -1 for too many fans. -1 for over-sized power supply, so your total is 6/10.

[xcomponent]

oh lmao, this is too good.

[PC_Helper]

I myself would be better with 12 gigs. Since PC_Helper didn't tell us what he was using the machine for, we only have to guess. 12 gigs, for my uses, is far better than 6 gigs. So I took points off.

So give us your spec's and tell us what you use your system for.

I guess some people need it spelled out for them. And appreantly Mike, you are one of those people. I guess it wasn't clear enough when I said "I run every game I play at max settings 1680x1050. I always have VSync on. All my games are locked at 60FPS. Even Crysis & Crysis Warhead are locked at 60FPS."

I check my email and surf the web, but I built it for playing games. I play games, games, and more games.

Gotta be a real jerk to deduct points for spelling.

[Enthronement]

-1 for over-sized power supply

This is the part I don't get.

-1 for having a power supply that enables you to more upgrades in the future without having to worry if your power supply is powerful enough to support the latest graphics cards? :confused:

Do we take away points for future-proof systems?

[Ivegotchicken]

•Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3.6Ghz
•Proc. Cooler: Thermaltake Ruby Orb
•Mobo: Gigabyte
•Video: Sapphire Radeon HD 4850 512mb
•Memory: 6GB Kingston HyperX DDR2 1066mhz
•HDD1: Seagate 250GB
•HDD2: Western Digital Caviar 750GB
•HDD3: Western Digital Caviar 750GB
•OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit
•Sound: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro
•PSU: Rosewill 550W

System is approaching it's 2nd birthday

[MikeBlaszczak]

So give us your spec's and tell us what you use your system for.Two of them are already here, a few-hundred posts ago. Feel free to re-rate them if you're lusting for vengeance. The database server I use at home (http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=11308292&postcount=3574) is listed, as is my main dev-and-game box (http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8747382&postcount=2376) for home, though some of the parts have changed since I posted.

Your post told us you play games at certain settings; you didn't say that was all you did with your machine, and you didn't say it was the only thing you did with the machine. Six gigs is great for a gaming rig, so it's decent for that while a bit much for emailing and surfing; but the overclocking, the fans, and RAID0 are still troublesome. If you want your point back for the memory, go ahead and take it; 5/10, then.

Do we take away points for future-proof systems?I take away points for features I don't like. You can take away (or grant) points however you wish. It's subjective and it's not repeatable. If someone doesn't like one of my ratings, they can wait around for another one which might be better.

•Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3.6Ghz
•Proc. Cooler: Thermaltake Ruby Orb
•Mobo: Gigabyte
•Video: Sapphire Radeon HD 4850 512mb
•Memory: 6GB Kingston HyperX DDR2 1066mhz
•HDD1: Seagate 250GB
•HDD2: Western Digital Caviar 750GB
•HDD3: Western Digital Caviar 750GB
•OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit
•Sound: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro
•PSU: Rosewill 550W

System is approaching it's 2nd birthday-2 for overclocking, but otherwise a nice rig ... even if it's getting old. The Fata1ty card might not have been worth it. 8/10. How did you end up with 6 gigs of DDR2?

[MikeBlaszczak]

So give us your spec's and tell us what you use your system for.Two of them are already here, a few-hundred posts ago. Freel free to re-rate them if you're lusting for vengance. The database server I use at home (http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=11308292&postcount=3574) is listed, as is my main dev-and-game box (http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8747382&postcount=2376) for home, though some of the parts have changed since I posted.

Your post told us you play games at certain settings; you didn't say that was all you did with your machine, and you didn't say it was the only thing you did with the machine. Six gigs is great for a gaming rig, so it's decent for that while a bit much for emailing and surfing; but the overclocking, the fans, and RAID0 are still troublesome. If you want your point back for the memory, go ahead and take it; 5/10, then.

Do we take away points for future-proof systems?I take away points for features I don't like. You can take away (or grant) points however you wish. It's subjective and it's not repeatable. If someone doesn't like one of my ratings, they can wait around for another one which might be better.

•Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3.6Ghz
•Proc. Cooler: Thermaltake Ruby Orb
•Mobo: Gigabyte
•Video: Sapphire Radeon HD 4850 512mb
•Memory: 6GB Kingston HyperX DDR2 1066mhz
•HDD1: Seagate 250GB
•HDD2: Western Digital Caviar 750GB
•HDD3: Western Digital Caviar 750GB
•OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit
•Sound: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro
•PSU: Rosewill 550W

System is approaching it's 2nd birthday-2 for overclocking, but otherwise a nice rig ... even if it's getting old. The Fata1ty card might not have been worth it. 8/10. How did you end up with 6 gigs of DDR2?

Thanks! 7200 RPM. I'd like to bump it up to 8 gigs of memory. Programming, movies, games here and there. I'd like to get some Mathematica up and running, as well.I was super excited last year when Mathematica Home Edition (http://www.wolfram.com/products/mathematicahomeedition/) was announced for only $300. I've been thinking about buying a MacBook Pro, and I'm disappointed that the prices are so high but the screens have such low resolution.

Off question, how is your last name pronounced?Just like it's spelled! You can hear an Americanized pronunciation (http://www.nwlink.com/~mikeblas/sayit.wav), or a native Polish pronunciation (http://www.nwlink.com/~mikeblas/sayitp.wav).

[TwisteDreams]

•Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 3.16Ghz
•Mobo: ASUS P5K
•Video: ASUS Dark knight 4870 1 gig
•Memory: 4GB fatality 1066mhz
•HDD1: western digital 160 gigs
•OS: Windows Xp pro sr3
•Sound: Extreme gamer
•PSU: Xion 450watt

[Cows_R_Crunk]

•Processor: Phenom II X4 945
•Mobo: ASUS M4A785TD-EVO
•Video: XFX HD 5870
•Memory: Crucial 8GB DDR3-1333
•HDD: Western Digital 750GB
•OS: Windows 7 Pro
•PSU: Antec 550W

[Grüven]

I was super excited last year when Mathematica Home Edition (http://www.wolfram.com/products/mathematicahomeedition/) was announced for only $300.
Nice. This might be just right for me, now.
Just like it's spelled! You can hear an Americanized pronunciation (http://www.nwlink.com/~mikeblas/sayit.wav), or a native Polish pronunciation (http://www.nwlink.com/~mikeblas/sayitp.wav).
Thanks! I was wondering if it was "Blaysack" or something like "Blaz-shack" or "Blazzack."

[Slipknot3509]

•Processor: Phenom 9600 black
•Mobo: ASUS M3A78-Em
•Video: Pny 9600 GSO 768mb oc
•Memory: OCZ SLI ready PC2-8500 3 gb
•HDD: Western Digital 80gig and 240gig
•OS: Windows Xp pro
•PSU: Corsair 450
Case: Antec 900

[PC_Helper]

Two of them are already here, a few-hundred posts ago. Feel free to re-rate them if you're lusting for vengeance....

Honestly, I could care less what you use.

Im not going to waste any more of my time on you just to rate your system.

[Grüven]

Honestly, I could care less what you use.

Im not going to waste any more of my time on you just to rate your system.

Please put down the computer and step outside. And it's "couldn't." :)

[ojibewa]

I see no need to deduct points for clocking, I work at Futuremark and clocking is just 2nd nature if you build for it..

I've had a Q6600 @ 3.4 for well over a year with no problems at all, but then I built for it..

[PC_Helper]

.. And it's "couldn't." :)

Indeed it is.

Why? because the Hardware and Operating Systems forum is acutaly the Grammar and Spelling forum in disguise.

[Grüven]

Indeed it is.

Why? because the Hardware and Operating Systems forum is acutaly the Grammar and Spelling forum in disguise.

-1 point for not capitalizing "Because."
-1 point for misspelling "actually."

:D

However, the issue of "could" versus "couldn't" in your context isn't one of grammar, but rather logic. By saying you "could" care less, you are admitting that you do, in fact, care, when you were unsuccessfully trying to describe that you do not. -3 points for implying otherwise.

[PC_Helper]

-1 point for not capitalizing "Because."
-1 point for misspelling "actually."

:D

However, the issue of "could" versus "couldn't" in your context isn't one of grammar, but rather logic. By saying you "could" care less, you are admitting that you do, in fact, care, when you were unsuccessfully trying to describe that you do not. -3 points for implying otherwise.

This is the rate my computer thread. Not the rate my grammar and spelling thread.

Stop attempting to hi-jack this thread and stay on topic.

[dillonsurdaddy]

This is rate my computer not rate my sentence!

[rotNdude]

Get this thread back on topic with subjective ratings of the computers specs that are being posted. Thanks!

[xcomponent]

PIII Coppermine 733MHz
128MB 600MHz Memory
Asus? socket370 motherboard
16 inch crt monitor
20GB IDE HD
Dial up Modem

[PC_Helper]

PIII Coppermine 733MHz
128MB 600MHz Memory
Asus? socket370 motherboard
16 inch crt monitor
20GB IDE HD
Dial up Modem

1/10. It wont play any modern games.

[xcomponent]

1/10. It wont paly any modern games.

I play starcraft....

[MikeBlaszczak]

PIII Coppermine 733MHz
128MB 600MHz Memory
Asus? socket370 motherboard
16 inch crt monitor
20GB IDE HD
Dial up Modem

December 2000: 9/10
December 2009: 0/10

[PC_Helper]

•Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 3.16Ghz
•Mobo: ASUS P5K
•Video: ASUS Dark knight 4870 1 gig
•Memory: 4GB fatality 1066mhz
•HDD1: western digital 160 gigs
•OS: Windows Xp pro sr3
•Sound: Extreme gamer
•PSU: Xion 450watt

7/10

•Processor: Phenom II X4 945
•Mobo: ASUS M4A785TD-EVO
•Video: XFX HD 5870
•Memory: Crucial 8GB DDR3-1333
•HDD: Western Digital 750GB
•OS: Windows 7 Pro
•PSU: Antec 550W

8/10

•Processor: Phenom 9600 black
•Mobo: ASUS M3A78-Em
•Video: Pny 9600 GSO 768mb oc
•Memory: OCZ SLI ready PC2-8500 3 gb
•HDD: Western Digital 80gig and 240gig
•OS: Windows Xp pro
•PSU: Corsair 450
Case: Antec 900

6/10

[MikeBlaszczak]

Honestly, I could care less what you use.Did you forget that you asked?
I see no need to deduct points for clocking, I work at Futuremark and clocking is just 2nd nature if you build for it..Then, when you give a rating, feel free to include points for overclocking. As far as I know, there's no standard for ratings, and there's no reason more than one person can't rate the same system.

[ojibewa]

Did you forget that you asked?
Then, when you give a rating, feel free to include points for overclocking. As far as I know, there's no standard for ratings, and there's no reason more than one person can't rate the same system.


I agree Mike :)

[PC_Helper]

Did you forget that you asked?

You are implyig that there was a question directed at you.

There was no quesiton in my post. I didn't ask anything of you.

[xcomponent]

December 2000: 9/10
December 2009: 0/10

I rest my case.

That *was* my computer back in 2000s....

[MikeBlaszczak]

You are implyig that there was a question directed at you.

There was no quesiton in my post. I didn't ask anything of you.No question--it was a request you had made.

My new build (Coming soon anyway)

i5 750 Quad
Gigabyte P55 CrossfireX
8GB Crucial DDR3 1666
2XHD4850
1.5TB Seagate HDD
700W OCZ PSU
Win 7 Ult.-1 for SLI, -1 for a slow drive, so you're at 8/10. Which features of Ultimate justified the price for you?

I rest my case.Which was what?

[ojibewa]

Mike

now this will get your blood going..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgMPMZjp4mE

:cool::cool:

[Glenntja4]

Basics:
-Intel Quad Core i7 920
-WD VelociRaptor 300 GB 10000RPM Hardisk
-2x Samsung SH-S223Q/BEBN DVD burners
-EVGA GeForce Gtx 295 1792MB Phsyx CUDA
-3Gig DDR3 1866 MHZ RAM
-WIndows 7 ultimate 64 bit
-Asus Xonar D2/PM
-Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R, X58, Socket-1366
CrossFireX, DDR3, ATX, GbLAN, Firewire, 2xPCI-Ex
-Antec Twelve Hundred
NorthQ giant Reactor 1000 W


Below you can see the more comprehensive list including the whole information

-WD VelociRaptor® 300GB SATA
10000RPM, 16MB, 3 GB/s
-2x Samsung DVD-brenner SH-S223Q/BEBN
SATA, 22X, OEM
-NorthQ NQ-4775-1000 Giant Reactor, 1000W
8xSATA, ATX/EPS, 4xPCI-E, 20/24pin
-EVGA GeForce GTX 295 1792MB PhysX CUDA
PCI-Express 2.0, 2xDVI, HDCP, HDMI, Core 240x2
-Asus Xonar D2/PM, 7.1 channel, SPDIF,
EAX2.0, DTS, DVS, DH, SPLIIX, DDL, PCI
-OCZ Reaper HPC DDR3 1866MHz 3GB KIT
-3x Reaper 1GB, CL9-9-9-28, 1.65 Volts, 240pin
-Intel Core? i7 Quad Processor i7-920
4,8GT/sec, 8MB, Boxed
-Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R, X58, Socket-1366
CrossFireX, DDR3, ATX, GbLAN, Firewire, 2xPCI-Ex
-Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bit, Norwegian
-Antec Twelve Hundred
Gaming Case

[northy84]

@ojibewa: is that a corvette ? that thing sounds mean.

[xcomponent]

Which was what?

I don't know...

@ the post above, -2 for not going for LGA 1366 CPUs. :D

[Glenntja4]

Rate my PC, 4 posts above

[xcomponent]

7/10
-2 for 3 Gigs of memory.
-1 for the motherboard (4 lanes of memory vs 6 lanes)

[Glenntja4]

Weird how I get badder review then people with half my speccs. xD, Hmm not + for the high MHZ ?? xD...

but Im not smart at Motherboard what are the diff of 4 and 6 lanes??

[xcomponent]

Weird how I get badder review then people with half my speccs. xD, Hmm not + for the high MHZ ?? xD...

but Im not smart at Motherboard what are the diff of 4 and 6 lanes??

You get worse reviews because IMO:

You have 64 bit os with 3 gigs of memory.
Speedwise you are not overclocking so it is kinda a waste.

4 lanes = 1x triple channel + wtf?
6 lanes = 2x triple channel.

[PC_Helper]

You get worse reviews because IMO:

You have 64 bit os with 3 gigs of memory.
Speedwise you are not overclocking so it is kinda a waste.

4 lanes = 1x triple channel + wtf?
6 lanes = 2x triple channel.

incorrect.

4 lanes = Double channel

Its been awhile since i looked at double channel memory but i dont think they make 2x1.5GB. 3GB setups only come in 3x1GB modules.

So you can have either 2gb or 4gb. anthing less than 2gb would be ill-advised.

[xcomponent]

incorrect.

4 lanes = Double channel

Its been awhile sicne i looked at double channel memory but i dont think they make 2x1.5GB

Incorrect.

http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/Motherboard/Products_Overview.aspx?ProductID=2989

From their website:

Intel® Core™ i7 Processors feature triple channel DDR3 support
Intel Core™ i7 processors feature the memory controller integrated directly into the processor die, rather than as part of the Northbridge as in previous generations, allowing for faster memory performance. Core™ i7 processors also provide additional memory support including.

[PC_Helper]

Incorrect.

http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/Motherboard/Products_Overview.aspx?ProductID=2989

From their website:


well im half right. they dont make 2x 1.5gb memory :p

[Glenntja4]

hmm, I will soon overclock to 3.4 GHZ... 3gig is fine, 1866 MHZ is good, and will be getting 6 gig Ram soon, and 3gig for 7 aint bad man....

[xcomponent]

no, not bad, but if you had an evga x58 classified... that in my books will get you a 9 with triple channel memory. 10 if stable 4.2ghz oc with watercooling

[HL2-4-Life]

Basics:
-Intel Quad Core i7 920
-WD VelociRaptor 300 GB 10000RPM Hardisk
-2x Samsung SH-S223Q/BEBN DVD burners
-EVGA GeForce Gtx 295 1792MB Phsyx CUDA
-3Gig DDR3 1866 MHZ RAM
-WIndows 7 ultimate 64 bit
-Asus Xonar D2/PM
-Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R, X58, Socket-1366
CrossFireX, DDR3, ATX, GbLAN, Firewire, 2xPCI-Ex
-Antec Twelve Hundred
NorthQ giant Reactor 1000 W

Being a 'gamecentric' forum, I shall attempt to rate your rig with an eye on gaming (for me, only dual GPU systems can rate a 9.0 or higher, unless it's a HD5870 class GPU which more or less equals a GTX295) -
a GTX295 instantly gets a rating of at least 9.0, coupled with an OC'ed C2Q or i7/i5....a fast quad is preferred over a fast dualie IMHO, the quad does not necessarily have to be as fast as the dualie clockwise, but should be close at the very least.

For your system, I'd rate it a 9.1, OC that i7 920 to 3.5ghz-4ghz and you'd get a 9.2 from me. Why don't I award more for OC's? Well, CPU OC results in better FR for CPU intensive games, but IF the stock speed is more than sufficient for good and playable FR, I don't see the need to give too much value for OC unless all one cares about is 3DMark and e-peens. If you plug in another GTX295 for quad SLi, I'd give you a 9.6 (0.5 for a 2nd card). To me, to score a perfect 10 (for now), you'd have to get an i7 975 + 6GB DDR3 2000 (or higher) + 2x HD5970 + SSD's + 64bit OS

Edit - Just for the heck of it, rate my surfing rig:
P4 3.06ghz Prescott
Run-of-the-mill Intel mobo (can't recall model number):o
2x 1GB Patriot DDR2 800
Palit 9600GT
2x DVD RW drives
3x WD 500GB (IIRC)
Auzentech X-Mystique 7.1 Gold
Klipsch PM2.1
Gigabyte case + 420W PSU

[MikeBlaszczak]

I really like Intel motherboards. It seems like they're making fewer desktop or workstation boards lately, though.

[Zoeysdaboob]

Edit - Just for the heck of it, rate my surfing rig:
P4 3.06ghz Prescott
Run-of-the-mill Intel mobo (can't recall model number):o
2x 1GB Patriot DDR2 800
Palit 9600GT
2x DVD RW drives
3x WD 500GB (IIRC)
Auzentech X-Mystique 7.1 Gold
Klipsch PM2.1
Gigabyte case + 420W PSU

You need more ram
As a 2nd video card i have the 9500GT so im guessing the 9600 is not that much better
Why do you need 2 dvd rw drives?
Good hard drive space

6/10

[HL2-4-Life]

You need more ram
As a 2nd video card i have the 9500GT so im guessing the 9600 is not that much better
Why do you need 2 dvd rw drives?
Good hard drive space

6/10This is my 3rd rig actually, first has 2x HD5870 CFX while my 2nd/HTPC rig has a HD3870 X2, so for my surfing rig, I didn't really bother what card was in it. I even have a 3870 on standby should my 9600GT crap out. BTW, I did have a Leadtek 9500GT before, and the 9600GT is a fair bit more powerful. For example, I was able to max out detail, texture at Extra + 4xAA for COD4 @1360x768 with completely playable FR. But with the 9500GT, running it at the same setting, I could see that the card was struggling somewhat, I had to drop AA to 2x + Texture at 'High' to get playable FR. I'd since sold off the 9500GT since I have a spare HD3870 as well.

Edit - I have a few spare optical drives, both RW and ROM, I decided to just use whichever I found first. My HTPC rig has two DVD RW + HD DVD ROM (for my HD DVD collection), even planning on scoring a Bluray ROM drive for my....what else?!...Bluray collection for my surfing rig. My gaming rig's purely for games only, and has a single DVD ROM drive. With regards to RAM, since I'm running 32bit Vista HP, I figure I don't need anymore since I don't game with it.....it's purely for surfing, movies, MP3's, productivity work and such.

[Particle]

I really like Intel motherboards. It seems like they're making fewer desktop or workstation boards lately, though.

No fear there. Intel boards are virtually all made by Foxconn anyway. If you like Intel boards, you like Foxconn boards. :)

[jeep-regal]

1 x EVGA 017-P3-1295-AR CO-OP Edition GeForce GTX 295 1792MB 896 (448 x 2)-bit DDR3
2 x CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit
1 x COOLER MASTER Intel Core i7 compatible V8 RR-UV8-XBU1-GP 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - Retail
1 x ASUS P6T LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard
2 x Western Digital Caviar Green WD10EADS 1TB SATA 3.0Gb
1 x COOLER MASTER COSMOS 1000 RC-1000-KSN1-GP Black/ Silver Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case
1 x CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91
1 x SAMSUNG 18X DVD±R DVD Burner With LightScribe
1 x Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor
os windows 7 64 bit

[Glenntja4]

So by buying your Motherboard, keeping my components, changing case (will remove dust xD), gettig GOOD fans or decent watercooling I will get my CPU to atleast 4ghz?, IDc 3.5 is ok for me xD

You have GTX 295 + an additional gpu nice xD

[metalkidz]

No fear there. Intel boards are virtually all made by Foxconn anyway. If you like Intel boards, you like Foxconn boards. :)

Why u say that? Give me an example

[xcomponent]

1 x EVGA 017-P3-1295-AR CO-OP Edition GeForce GTX 295 1792MB 896 (448 x 2)-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card - Retail

2 x CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1600C8D - Retail

1 x COOLER MASTER Intel Core i7 compatible V8 RR-UV8-XBU1-GP 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - Retail

1 x ASUS P6T LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

1 x Western Digital Caviar Green WD10EADS 1TB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

1 x COOLER MASTER COSMOS 1000 RC-1000-KSN1-GP Black/ Silver Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail

1 x CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V 2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Retail

1 x MSI N9800GT 512OC GeForce 9800 GT 51
2MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

1 x SAMSUNG 18X DVD±R DVD Burner With LightScribe Technology Black IDE Model SH-S182M LightScribe Support - OEM

1 x Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail

windows 7 64 bit

I like your taste. -1 For not getting the EVGA motherboard.

9/10 :D

[cola1234]

SAPPHIRE 100259-1GL Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card - Retail

4GB (2 x 2GB) / DDR3 PC3-10666 / Enhanced Latency DIMM Kit / CL-9-9-9-24 / Patriot Extreme Performance / PDC34G1333ELK

Scythe Ninja Mini 80mm

MSI 790GX-G65 AM3 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail

Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3250318AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive- (OS HDD + Few Games) & Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive (Perpendicular Recording Technology)- (Storage + Games, Music)

XION Onyx XON-303 Black/Blue Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.2 Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Retail

LG DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH22NS50 - OEM

AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Black Processor Model HDZ720WFGIBOX - Retail

Windows Vista Ulitmate 64bit

Mainly use this computer for heavy gaming. Crysis, UT3, MW2, Assassin's Creed, Far Cry 2, Left for Dead, World in Conflict. And some to none video editing. And Music.

[MikeBlaszczak]

-1 ugly case, -1 X3 processor. 8/10

[cola1234]

Yea. I know. Not the best case, but for some reason I got it. >_____> :D. And for cpu It's not a bad value. Does very well in games. Kinda slow in video rendering but eh.

[Bulletbrain7]

This thread seems to have lost all perspective?

This should score a 10/10.

My top end system:

Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor
DIAMOND ATI Radeon HD5850 PCIE 1024MB GDDR5 Video Card
Thermaltake V9 Black Edition ATX Computer Gaming Chassis with Dual Oversized 230mm Ultra-Silent Cooling Fans VJ400G1N2Z Mid Tower
Seventeam ST-750ZAF 750W ATX 12V V2.2 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD/CD Rewritable Drive
OCZ Obsidian 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model OCZ3OB1600LV4GK
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD4P LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard

The PC is very, very quiet. It is 100% devoted to gaming. I use a LC37GP1U SHARP 37" LCD TV AQUOS as a monitor that I share with my Xbox 360. My favorite PC games on it are L4D2, MW2, Crysis and GTA 4.

The Seventeam PSU is the nicest power supply I have ever owned.

A 9/10

My budget system:

Rosewill Wind Knight Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case with pre-installed 2x 120mm Fan, Support up to 1x 140mm top fan, 2x 140mm side fan, 1x 140mm front fan, 1x 120mm rear fan
APEVIA CF14SL-UBL 140mm Blue LED Case Fan
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL8D-4GBRM
AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz 3 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Black Processor
Zotac GeForce GTX 275 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 (633MHz/2268MHz)[ZT-275E3KB-FSP]
OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ600MXSP 600W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
LITE-ON Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW SATA CD/DVD Burner
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
GIGABYTE GA-MA770T-UD3P AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard

I got the 275 for $219.

Just kidding about the scores. I leave that to the experts.

[PC_Helper]

This thread seems to have lost all perspective?

This should score a 10/10.

Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor
DIAMOND ATI Radeon HD5850 PCIE 1024MB GDDR5 Video Card
Thermaltake V9 Black Edition ATX Computer Gaming Chassis with Dual Oversized 230mm Ultra-Silent Cooling Fans VJ400G1N2Z Mid Tower
Seventeam ST-750ZAF 750W ATX 12V V2.2 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD/CD Rewritable Drive
OCZ Obsidian 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model OCZ3OB1600LV4GK
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD4P LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard

The PC is very, very quiet. It is 100% devoted to gaming. I use a 37" Sharp Aquos as a monitor. My favorite games on it are L4D2, MW2, Crysis and GTA 4.

The Seventeam PSU is the nicest power supply I have ever owned.

-1 for not having at least an lga 1366 CPU there are at least 1/2 dozen CPU's that are better.
-1 for not having at least a 59xx in crossfire
-1 for not having SSD.
-1 for the p55 mobo not being x58.
-1 for not being water cooled
-1 for poor air cooling

4/10 for not being top of the line.

7/10 fair gaming system.

[Bulletbrain7]

-1 for not having at least an lga 1366 CPU there are at least 1/2 dozen CPU's that are better.
-1 for not having at least a 59xx in crossfire
-1 for not having SSD.
-1 for the p55 mobo not being x58.
-1 for not being water cooled
-1 for poor air cooling

4/10 for not being top of the line.

7/10 fair gaming system.

This is ridiculous. Why be so insulting? This is an great system for the money. This thread is now truly pointless.

You are just mad because you (http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=674365&page=258)got a 4/10. Take your biased opinion outta this thread.

[goro421]

Not sure if I've posted my changes yet, so:

-AMD Athlon X2 6000+ @ stock speeds
-XFX GTX 260 Core 216
-6gb Corsair XMS2 DDR2 RAM
-Western Digital Caviar Green(it's slow, but it was damn cheap)
-Asus M2N32-SLI Deluxe
-Antec TruePower 550w PSU
-Generic DVD drive
-Crappy case, changing it out with this (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137&cm_re=cooler_master-_-11-119-137-_-Product) after the holidays


Plays Crysis on high DX10 settings @ 60-70fps. Slaughter Source games maxed out.

[bes]

-1 for not having at least an lga 1366 CPU there are at least 1/2 dozen CPU's that are better.
-1 for not having at least a 59xx in crossfire
-1 for not having SSD.
-1 for the p55 mobo not being x58.
-1 for not being water cooled
-1 for poor air cooling

4/10 for not being top of the line.

7/10 fair gaming system.

looks like MikeBlaszczak started something..♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥..

[goro421]

-1 ugly case, -1 X3 processor. 8/10

That is one damned dorky looking case, but he might have unlocked the 4th core on his processor.

[its_jack]

Based on an $800 USD budget:

- OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Retail

- GIGABYTE GA-MA770T-UD3P AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail

- Western Digital Caviar Blue WD2500AAJS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

- G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL8D-4GBHK - Retail

- SAPPHIRE 100286L Radeon HD 4860 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card - Retail

- AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Black Processor Model HDZ720WFGIBOX - Retail (SPARE ME MIKE!)

- Rosewill Wind Knight Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case with pre-installed 2x 120mm Fan, Support up to 1x 140mm top fan, ... - Retail

[sideways]

This thread is getting harsh and out of control. Aren't we suppose to rate the computer on it's performance?
-1 ugly case

Well...furthermore:

Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core
GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD3R LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
Antec TruePower New TP-650 650W ATX12V V2.3 / EPS12V V2.91 80 PLUS BRONZE
Antec Nine Hundred Two Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s
PNY GeForce 8600 GT 256MB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express x16

[Grüven]

Well...furthermore:

Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core
GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD3R LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel MotherboardG.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
Antec TruePower New TP-650 650W ATX12V V2.3 / EPS12V V2.91 80 PLUS BRONZE
Antec Nine Hundred Two Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s
PNY GeForce 8600 GT 256MB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express x16


-10 for weak video card. If a laptop can have beefier video, so should this.
-15 for using your main (and only) hard disk for your OS and storage needs.
+25 for sticking it to AMD and doing the right thing with an Intel purchase.
-10 for no optical drive. How will you install the OS without it?
-5 for making me imagine your monitor.
-5 for no input devices
-10 for no OS

70/100

[Mangr0v3]

-10 for weak video card. If a laptop can have beefier video, so should this.
-15 for using your main (and only) hard disk for your OS and storage needs.
+25 for sticking it to AMD and doing the right thing with an Intel purchase.
-10 for no optical drive. How will you install the OS without it?
-5 for making me imagine your monitor.
-5 for no input devices
-10 for no OS

70/100

you forgot -60 for not belonging to me

[Acristoff]

This is a computer I'm going to be getting soon-ish it's based on a budget of $1300 (canadian)


Antec Twelve Hundred Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case

Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor

GIGABYTE GA-P55A-UD3 LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

HIS H585F1GDG Radeon HD 5850 (Cypress Pro) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card w/ATI Eyefinity

CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMX4GX3M2A1600C9

Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W Continuous Power ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V version 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC "compatible with Core i7/Core i5" Power Supply

Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drives

Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD/CD Rewritable Drive


Tell me if anything should be changed for something better, and rate it as harshly as you want.

[masta121]

This is a computer I'm going to be getting soon-ish it's based on a budget of $1300 (canadian)


Antec Twelve Hundred Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case

Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor

GIGABYTE GA-P55A-UD3 LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

HIS H585F1GDG Radeon HD 5850 (Cypress Pro) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card w/ATI Eyefinity

CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMX4GX3M2A1600C9

Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W Continuous Power ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V version 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC "compatible with Core i7/Core i5" Power Supply

Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drives

Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD/CD Rewritable Drive


Tell me if anything should be changed for something better, and rate it as harshly as you want.

That's a 9, gaming performance isn't really going to get much better.

[Bulletbrain7]

Can we get this thread back on track? There isn't any bona fide rating going on any more. Just a lot of imitation of MikeBlaszczak attempts at humor.

I'd like some real ratings by an unbiased expert(s):


OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ600MXSP 600W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
LITE-ON Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW SATA CD/DVD Burner
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
GIGABYTE GA-MA770T-UD3P AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard

[VAC Angel]

gtx 295 mars

q9650 OC 3.8ghz

nVidia 750i FTW SLI

4gb RAM DDR2 (never liked R3)

1 TB HDD

[NitrousX]

Plays Crysis on high DX10 settings @ 60-70fps. Slaughter Source games maxed out.

Crysis at 70FPS? What resolution are your running?

[bes]

Can we get this thread back on track? There isn't any bona fide rating going on any more. Just a lot of imitation of MikeBlaszczak attempts at humor.

I'd like some real ratings by an unbiased expert(s):

1. 8.5/10

2. 8/10

[TheTempest]

Antec 300 Illusion
ECS A780G Ultra
AMD Athlon II 240 (No OC)
4GB OCZ DDR2 800
ATI HD 4650
700W OCZ StealthXStream
Western Digital 320GB 7200RPM HDD
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 RC Version
27" Vizio HDTV for a monitor

I built this back in early September for about $450
I'm going to upgrade soon, getting an ASUS 785G EVO or whatever, I don't feel like looking it up right now, and 4GB of DDR3 1066. I read in an article somewhere that lower frequency ram with faster timings are overall faster, so thats why I'm "only" getting DDR3 1066.

[CAPSLOCK LOL]

Based on an $800 USD budget:

- OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Retail

- GIGABYTE GA-MA770T-UD3P AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail

- Western Digital Caviar Blue WD2500AAJS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

- G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL8D-4GBHK - Retail

- SAPPHIRE 100286L Radeon HD 4860 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card - Retail

- AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Black Processor Model HDZ720WFGIBOX - Retail (SPARE ME MIKE!)

- Rosewill Wind Knight Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case with pre-installed 2x 120mm Fan, Support up to 1x 140mm top fan, ... - Retail

Only the machine itself, no monitor / keyboard / mouse .

[MikeBlaszczak]

This thread seems to have lost all perspective?Not lost -- just changed.

This should score a 10/10.Nice gaming system; I'd add more memory, though. Too many silly fans. 8/10.

My budget system:Even more silly fans. Decent budget build otherwise, aside from that three-legged dog. That Ripjaw memory seems popular around here. What's the point? 7/10.

[MikeBlaszczak]

This is a computer I'm going to be getting soon-ish it's based on a budget of $1300 (canadian)
[...]Tell me if anything should be changed for something better, and rate it as harshly as you want.Within the same budget, or just "better"? What will you be using it for?

[Sierra Oscar]

This is ridiculous. Why be so insulting? This is an great system for the money. This thread is now truly pointless.

You are just mad because you (http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=674365&page=258)got a 4/10. Take your biased opinion outta this thread.

Anyone can give their opinion on your system, that is the very purpose of posting in this thread.

Move on if you don't agree with another members rating.

[goro421]

Crysis at 70FPS? What resolution are your running?

1440x900

That's not on the highest settings, its the next one down, no AA.

[Bulletbrain7]

Not lost -- just changed.

Nice gaming system; I'd add more memory, though. Too many silly fans. 8/10.

Even more silly fans. Decent budget build otherwise, aside from that three-legged dog. That Ripjaw memory seems popular around here. What's the point? 7/10.

Tell me about fans and air cooling. How many, size and placement of fans?

1. How many is appropriate in addition to the stock GPU and Heatsink fans?
2. What size should those additional fans be? It is my understanding that 80mm fans are louder so 120mm and 140mm fans are preferable?
3. Where should these fans be? There are top fans? Side panel fans? rear fans?
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Are fans silly if you got them for the ambient light and style such as LED fans for the top and/or front?

Also, if a case is essentially silent or extremely quiet does it matter if you have what would be deemed "extra" fans?
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That Ripjaw RAM was on sale for a low price during Black Friday weekend.
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Memory shouldn't be added if the system is currently 32bit Vista and is dedicated 100% to gaming, correct? (the i5-750/5850 system)
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What is the problem with triple core CPU's versus Quad cores, if the point of buying the triple core is to get a lower price point without a performance hit in gaming?

[MikeBlaszczak]

Additional cores help improve performance; they don't diminish performance. If the point is price, then you can save a few bucks with the X3 part; but you could have had better performance while spending only a little bit more. I think most people are rating on performance, unless some compromise has been identified as the purpose for building a particular configuration. You said this was your budget system, which is why I gave it 7/10. For absolute performance neglecting the desire to compromise for budget, it's a 5/10 or so.

I don't see the OS listed in your post; sorry if I missed it. Even with only 4 gigs, you should be running a 64-bit OS. More memory always helps.

Is the Ripjaw memory cheaper, even at the black Friday price, compared to normal memory?

When I use a computer, I spend most of the time looking at the screen. I like a case that looks nice, but after that, fans and LEDs and cold-cathode doodads just use power, create heat, and/or add noise. Where you locate the fans depends on the design of the case.

[Bulletbrain7]

Additional cores help improve performance; they don't diminish performance. If the point is price, then you can save a few bucks with the X3 part; but you could have had better performance while spending only a little bit more. I think most people are rating on performance, unless some compromise has been identified as the purpose for building a particular configuration. You said this was your budget system, which is why I gave it 7/10. For absolute performance neglecting the desire to compromise for budget, it's a 5/10 or so.

I don't see the OS listed in your post; sorry if I missed it. Even with only 4 gigs, you should be running a 64-bit OS. More memory always helps.

Is the Ripjaw memory cheaper, even at the black Friday price, compared to normal memory?

When I use a computer, I spend most of the time looking at the screen. I like a case that looks nice, but after that, fans and LEDs and cold-cathode doodads just use power, create heat, and/or add noise. Where you locate the fans depends on the design of the case.

For my budget system with the triple core:

G.SKILL Ripjaws (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231275)Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL8D-4GBRM

Is currently priced on Newegg: $91.99 Free Shipping
Over Black Friday on Newegg: $69.99 Free Shipping

However, I got an even better price for the i5-750/5850 system on RAM:


OCZ Obsidian (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227495)4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model OCZ3OB1600LV4GK

@Newegg
Is currently priced: $104.99
($84.99 after $20.00 Mail-In Rebate Card )
Free Shipping
I got it on sale: $58.99 with free shipping back on 11/5/09

[TheTempest]

Antec 300 Illusion
ECS A780G Ultra
AMD Athlon II 240 (No OC)
4GB OCZ DDR2 800
ATI HD 4650
700W OCZ StealthXStream
Western Digital 320GB 7200RPM HDD
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 RC Version
27" Vizio HDTV for a monitor

I built this back in early September for about $450
I'm going to upgrade soon, getting an ASUS 785G EVO or whatever, I don't feel like looking it up right now, and 4GB of DDR3 1066. I read in an article somewhere that lower frequency ram with faster timings are overall faster, so thats why I'm "only" getting DDR3 1066.

rate please?

[masta121]

Additional cores help improve performance; they don't diminish performance. If the point is price, then you can save a few bucks with the X3 part; but you could have had better performance while spending only a little bit more. I think most people are rating on performance, unless some compromise has been identified as the purpose for building a particular configuration. You said this was your budget system, which is why I gave it 7/10. For absolute performance neglecting the desire to compromise for budget, it's a 5/10 or so.

I don't see the OS listed in your post; sorry if I missed it. Even with only 4 gigs, you should be running a 64-bit OS. More memory always helps.

Is the Ripjaw memory cheaper, even at the black Friday price, compared to normal memory?

When I use a computer, I spend most of the time looking at the screen. I like a case that looks nice, but after that, fans and LEDs and cold-cathode doodads just use power, create heat, and/or add noise. Where you locate the fans depends on the design of the case.

G.Skill's memory in general is the cheapest around.

[Mangr0v3]

Intel Core 2 Duo E6750
Gigabyte GA-G31M-S2L
Thermaltake Blue Orb II
4GB DDR2-1066 Kingston Hyper-X (running at 800MHz :()
640GB Samsung SATA2 7200RPM HDD, 32MB cache
Samsung DVD+-RW SATA2
Cooler Master Centurion 5
Bestec ATX-300-12Z 300W (came with my Compaq, the original system)
Windows Vista 64-bit Business SP2 (will move to 7 Professional 64-bit in a few months)

[Rustynuts]

AMD X2 6000+
Asus M4N78 (realtek HD 8 channel Audio)
4GB DDR2 800 OCZ (5-6-6-18)
320gb Sata II 10000rpm (OS and programs)
1TB WD Sata II (Games)
Nvidia 8800gt 512mb
Hyper Type-R 580w
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit

All stock speeds at the minute as my Watercooler broke :(

[CAPSLOCK LOL]

Based on an $800 USD budget:

- OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Retail

- GIGABYTE GA-MA770T-UD3P AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail

- Western Digital Caviar Blue WD2500AAJS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

- G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL8D-4GBHK - Retail

- SAPPHIRE 100286L Radeon HD 4860 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card - Retail

- AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Black Processor Model HDZ720WFGIBOX - Retail (SPARE ME MIKE!)

- Rosewill Wind Knight Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case with pre-installed 2x 120mm Fan, Support up to 1x 140mm top fan, ... - Retail

Only the machine itself, no monitor / keyboard / mouse .

A rating would be nice if anyone has the time.

[Combat Medic]

A rating would be nice if anyone has the time.

7.5 out of 10

[NitrousX]

Just built my new rig guys, what do you think?

Processor: Intel Core i7-860
Mobo: MSI P55-GD80
Video: ATI Radeon HD 5870 1GB
Memory: 4GB Corsair XMS3 DDR3-1600
HDD: 3TB Total (I don't have money for SSD nor do I plan on ever upgrading to it)
OS: Windows 7 Enterprise x64
PSU: OCZ GameXtreme 700 Watt
Case: Antec Nine Hundred

[Mangr0v3]

Just built my new rig guys, what do you think?

Processor: Intel Core i7-860
Mobo: MSI P55-GD80
Video: ATI Radeon HD 5870 1GB
Memory: 4GB Corsair XMS3 DDR3-1600
HDD: 3TB Total (I don't have money for SSD nor do I plan on ever upgrading to it)
OS: Windows 7 Enterprise x64
PSU: OCZ GameXtreme 700 Watt
Case: Antec Nine Hundred

What do you do with 3TB? Back up every system in the neighborhood? (And why Windows 7 Enterprise?)

9/10

[NitrousX]

What do you do with 3TB? Back up every system in the neighborhood? (And why Windows 7 Enterprise?)

9/10

I have a ton of old family photos and videos on a 1TB HD, my main operating system and games on a 500GB HD, and important documents/music/movies_that_i_legally_own on a 1.5TB external. I received Windows 7 Enterprise free from my university.

[MikeBlaszczak]

Just built my new rig guys, what do you think?

Processor: Intel Core i7-860
Mobo: MSI P55-GD80
Video: ATI Radeon HD 5870 1GB
Memory: 4GB Corsair XMS3 DDR3-1600
HDD: 3TB Total (I don't have money for SSD nor do I plan on ever upgrading to it)
OS: Windows 7 Enterprise x64
PSU: OCZ GameXtreme 700 Watt
Case: Antec Nine Hundred

Nice choice on the I7. Why not more memory? The Antec 900 is kinda ugly, too; a guy I know swears by it, tho.

[Grüven]

Just built my new rig guys, what do you think?

Processor: Intel Core i7-860
Mobo: MSI P55-GD80
Video: ATI Radeon HD 5870 1GB
Memory: 4GB Corsair XMS3 DDR3-1600
HDD: 3TB Total (I don't have money for SSD nor do I plan on ever upgrading to it)
OS: Windows 7 Enterprise x64
PSU: OCZ GameXtreme 700 Watt
Case: Antec Nine Hundred

What's the system used for? What kind of monitor are you using to achieve this?

[NitrousX]

Nice choice on the I7. Why not more memory? The Antec 900 is kinda ugly, too; a guy I know swears by it, tho.

I find that 4GB is the sweet spot for x64, anything over 4GB is pretty much a waste unless you are so kind of hardcore media enthusiast.

I don't think the Antec 900 looks ugly at all. :)

What's the system used for? What kind of monitor are you using to achieve this?

The system is used mainly for gaming and web development. I run everything on my 22" widescreen monitor.

[MikeBlaszczak]

Yeah, the guy I know says the same thing. Beauty is in the beholder, of course.

I'm not sure what a "hardcore media enthusiast" is, but more memory helps almost anything you do with your machine. Depending on what you're doing, it might help a little, or might help a lot.

[NitrousX]

Yeah, the guy I know says the same thing. Beauty is in the beholder, of course.

I'm not sure what a "hardcore media enthusiast" is, but more memory helps almost anything you do with your machine. Depending on what you're doing, it might help a little, or might help a lot.

4GB of RAM would be more than enough to handle all your daily needs. There is really negligible performance going from 4GB of RAM to 8GB of RAM. On my older computer equipped with an Intel Core 2 E6750 @ 3.6GHz and 2GB of RAM, 30+ MSN chat windows + 20 Firefox tabs + a couple of RDPs + webserver + x264 + video playing did not even take up 1.5GB of memory. :)

[Noah2315]

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System Information
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Time of this report: 12/21/2009, 22:45:09
Machine name: NOAH-PC
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.090805-0102)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: TOSHIBA
System Model: Satellite L305D
BIOS: InsydeH2O Version 1.10
Processor: AMD Turion(tm) X2 Dual-Core Mobile RM-70 (2 CPUs), ~2.0GHz

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Card name: ATI Radeon 3100 Graphics
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: ATI display adapter (0x9613)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_9613&SUBSYS_FF6A1179&REV_00
Display Memory: 1787 MB
Dedicated Memory: 253 MB
Shared Memory: 1533 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor

Memory: 3580MB RAM
Page File: 1927MB used, 5445MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10


2 year old Laptop right here. :(

[MikeBlaszczak]

Many people might have daily needs which exceed yours. Mine do, certainly, despite your claim that they don't. If you don't do demanding tasks with your computer, then sure; it's a waste for you. In general, though, I think most users would benefit.

[NitrousX]

Many people might have daily needs which exceed yours. Mine do, certainly, despite your claim that they don't. If you don't do demanding tasks with your computer, then sure; it's a waste for you. In general, though, I think most users would benefit.

Contrary speaking, 4GB of RAM is pretty much the standard in today's world. Having more than 4 GB of RAM only benefits a small percentage of computer users. I wouldn't mind having 8GB of RAM, it's just I don't think it would benefit me at all. :)

[TheTempest]

Antec 300 Illusion
ECS A780G Ultra
AMD Athlon II 240 (No OC)
4GB OCZ DDR2 800
ATI HD 4650
700W OCZ StealthXStream
Western Digital 320GB 7200RPM HDD
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 RC Version
27" Vizio HDTV for a monitor

I built this back in early September for about $450
I'm going to upgrade soon, getting an ASUS 785G EVO or whatever, I don't feel like looking it up right now, and 4GB of DDR3 1066. I read in an article somewhere that lower frequency ram with faster timings are overall faster, so thats why I'm "only" getting DDR3 1066.

feel free to rate this

[NitrousX]

feel free to rate this

I'd give it about a 6.8. Overclock that processor and your rating will go up.

[TheTempest]

I'd give it about a 6.8. Overclock that processor and your rating will go up.

okay. what about after I get my christmas presents and get it to 3.5GHz?

[MikeBlaszczak]

Having more than 4 GB of RAM only benefits a small percentage of computer users.More cache leads to better performance. For a casual user like yourself, the benefits are there--just less pronounced. The value of that incremental benefit is in the eye of the beholder, and can be just as subjective as the ratings in this thread. And that's my point: the value of a computer system is dependent on its owners' priorities, and their intended use for the machine.

According to the survey (http://store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey), two gigs is actually the most popular configuration, though four gigs is the fastest-growing.

Small percentage or not, I'm one of the users who simply can't get by with so little memory--at least, not in my main machine.

[QUINTIX256]

Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor


Looks like you had an opps. Set your resolution back to the native rez (1280x800 or 1366x768), or everything will be stretched.

Edit: Mike, someone over where you work needs to fix that in the Source engine. My screen is 1440x900, yet every mod I download and every source game I purchase defaults to 1024x768 :confused:, despite what I set other Source games to.

At least detect the aspect ratio :(

[Mangr0v3]

Small percentage or not, I'm one of the users who simply can't get by with so little memory--at least, not in my main machine.

Me too, but only because I run virtual machines

[xcomponent]

With Windows 7 ultimate, and XP, Ubuntu running in Virtual Machine... 4 gigs is just not enough.

I'm running 12 Gigs means I can alt tab without any delays, and I won't have to wait for programs to respond.

+1 for 12 gigs of DDR3 memory

[kommandojoe]

Right now?

9800GT
Q9300
4 Gigs DDR2
640 Gigs of hard drive

What i ordered yesterday (literally)?

4 additional gigs of DDR2
ATI 5850

[Acristoff]

Within the same budget, or just "better"? What will you be using it for?

Within the same budget, so if there is something better within the same price range I would want to get that instead.

[Noah2315]

Looks like you had an opps. Set your resolution back to the native rez (1280x800 or 1366x768), or everything will be stretched.

Edit: Mike, someone over where you work needs to fix that in the Source engine. My screen is 1440x900, yet every mod I download and every source game I purchase defaults to 1024x768 :confused:, despite what I set other Source games to.

At least detect the aspect ratio :(

I'm using a TV for my screen and the TV screen doesn't support that resolution. Plus most of my games reset it back down to what it is now anyway. So I just don't bother with it anymore. :P

[Naphta]

* Intel i7 920 @ 4.2 with HT
* Gigabyte EX85-UD5
* ATi 5850 1GB @ 775/1125
* 6GB @ 2ghz 9.9.9.27 1T
* 1x 500GB Caviar Black
* Windows 7 Pro 64bit
* 22" 1920x1080

[Freakshow2599]

AMD Phenom(tm) 9950 Quad-Core Processor 3.01Ghz
4GB Apacer DDR2 RAM 800Mhz + 4GB Ocz Platinum DDR2 RAM 1066Mhz
Seagate barracuda 640GB+1TB
MSI ATI Radeon HD 5870 1Gb DDR5 OCed to 1100/1500
Acer 19 inch 1280x1024
SoundMAX Integrated Digital HD Audio
Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
Asus M3A79-T Deluxe

[HAM]

Intel Core™ i5 Quad Processor i5-750
Intel DP55WB LGA-1156 DDR3
Crucial DDR3 1333MHz 4GB KIT CL9
PowerColor Radeon HD 4770 512MB GDDR5 (not getting a new card for a long while this card is really good imho provides good fps high quality on most games)
Western Digital Caviar SE16 500GB SATA2 16MB 7200RPM
Corsair VX 550W PSU

19" phillips screen 1400x900


Anyone care to rate? :D

[Combat Medic]

Intel Core™ i5 Quad Processor i5-750
Intel DP55WB LGA-1156 DDR3
Crucial DDR3 1333MHz 4GB KIT CL9
PowerColor Radeon HD 4770 512MB GDDR5 (not getting a new card for a long while this card is really good imho provides good fps high quality on most games)
Western Digital Caviar SE16 500GB SATA2 16MB 7200RPM
Corsair VX 550W PSU

19" phillips screen 1400x900


Anyone care to rate? :D

7/10 because of graphics card.

[bippukt]

How is this system? The Gfx card seems a bit weak, but the max resolution is only 1440X900, so it will do nicely :)

Intel core i5 750 with 8 MB cache
Intel DP55WB motherboard
Transcend 4GB DDR3 1333MHz
Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200 RPM HDD
CoolerMaster Extreme Power 600W (ugh, was stuck with it from before)
GTS 250 512MB
LG LCD 19"@1440x900

Wow, this baby multitasks like hell!

[draknir]

Intel Core i7 860 @ 2.8Ghz (need to OC this)
ASUS P7P55D motherboard
8GB Corsair XMS3 1600mhz DDR3
XFX Radeon HD5870
OCZ Agility 60GB SSD
1TB WD Caviar Green
Corsair 750HX modular PSU

Currently running on a single 19" 1280x1024 while I wait for my dual 22" Dell 1680x1050s :)

[NitrousX]

Intel Core i7 860 @ 2.8Ghz (need to OC this)
ASUS P7P55D motherboard
8GB Corsair XMS3 1600mhz DDR3
XFX Radeon HD5870
OCZ Agility 60GB SSD
1TB WD Caviar Green
Corsair 750HX modular PSU

Currently running on a single 19" 1280x1024 while I wait for my dual 22" Dell 1680x1050s :)

9.2

You've got a rig similar to mine :)

[masta121]

How is this system? The Gfx card seems a bit weak, but the max resolution is only 1440X900, so it will do nicely :)

Intel core i5 750 with 8 MB cache
Intel DP55WB motherboard
Transcend 4GB DDR3 1333MHz
Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200 RPM HDD
CoolerMaster Extreme Power 600W (ugh, was stuck with it from before)
GTS 250 512MB
LG LCD 19"@1440x900

Wow, this baby multitasks like hell!

Video card isn't weak at all, especially at that res you can max any game under the sun with no issues. You'd only have a problem if you got a 1920X1080 monitor or something.

[bippukt]

Video card isn't weak at all, especially at that res you can max any game under the sun with no issues. You'd only have a problem if you got a 1920X1080 monitor or something.

In that case, I will upgrade my graphics card simultaneously :)

[Freakshow2599]

AMD Phenom(tm) 9950 Quad-Core Processor 3.01Ghz
4GB Apacer DDR2 RAM 800Mhz + 4GB Ocz Platinum DDR2 RAM 1066Mhz
Seagate barracuda 640GB+1TB
MSI ATI Radeon HD 5870 1Gb DDR5 OCed to 1100/1500
Acer 19 inch 1280x1024
SoundMAX Integrated Digital HD Audio
Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
Asus M3A79-T Deluxe

Someone care to rate? :)

[masta121]

Someone care to rate? :)

I'd say an 8, since the original Phenoms are starting to lose their luster. Rest of it looks good though.

[Freakshow2599]

Yeah, plus its freaking power hungry, it normally takes about 253 Watts, being overclocked and all. That was back when it was overclocked to 3.2Ghz though. I'm thinking of getting a Phenom II 940, since my mobo is only AM2+. Good idea or not?

[bes]

Yeah, plus its freaking power hungry, it normally takes about 253 Watts, being overclocked and all. That was back when it was overclocked to 3.2Ghz though. I'm thinking of getting a Phenom II 940, since my mobo is only AM2+. Good idea or not?

That would depend on if your motherboard supported that CPU or not... it might even require a Bios update..

Everyone likes that 940 ..I like the 955/965BE though..

[Freakshow2599]

Yes my mobo supports the CPU. Its an Asus M3A79-T Deluxe. That would be the best CPU I could get with this mobo. Would the difference in performance be all that noticeable?

[bes]

Would the difference in performance be all that noticeable?

Well ..there should be.. http://products.amd.com/en-us/DesktopCPUSideBySide.aspx?id=509&id=447

For starters the 940 has a 6meg cache instead of 2meg...that helps a lot.

[hayden493]

How did the thread creator get banned? anyway, his computer is 2-3 years out-of-date. Good day!

[BLAZE44]

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[TheTempest]

Antec 300 Illusion
ECS A780G Ultra *Getting an ASUS M4A785TD-V for Christmas*
AMD Athlon II 240 OC'd to 3.5GHz (stock of 2.8)
3GB (2GB+1GB) DDR2 667MHz *Getting 4GB DDR3 1333MHz for Christmas*
ATI HD 4650
700W OCZ StealthXStream
Western Digital 320GB 7200RPM HDD
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 RC Version
27" Vizio HDTV for a monitor


Updated, and rate please :)

[masta121]

Updated, and rate please :)

A solid 7, good budget build.

I updated my own, final build came out a bit differently.

Phenom II 955 BE
4GB G.Skill Ripjaw DDR3 1600
Asus M4A79XTD EVO 790X
2 HD4850 512's in Crossfire
700W PSU
750GB Samsung Spinpoint F1
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit

[TheTempest]

A solid 7, good budget build.

I updated my own, final build came out a bit differently.

Phenom II 955 BE
4GB G.Skill Ripjaw DDR3 1600
Asus M4A79XTD EVO 790X
2 HD4850 512's in Crossfire
700W PSU
750GB Samsung Spinpoint F1
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit

How is that motherboard for overclocking?
What is your processor speed at?
And I would give yours a good 8/10
needs updated graphics to get a higher score.

[thugrican]

I went from

Case:RAIDMAX SMILODON ATX-612WB Black
CPU: E8400 @ 3.6ghz
Mobo:Gigabyte EP35-DS3R
RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 1066
Video card: ati 4890
PSU: Corsair 550
HD:250GB HD
Cooler:XIGMATEK HDT-S1283
OS: Window vista 64-bit
Spent about 1.2k ( Sold it for $300 to my sister )
I had problems OCing CPU .... I had a bad chip. :(

to

Case:Gigabyte Sumo 5115
CPU: i7 860 3.9ghz I can easily hit 4.2ghz. :) will try soon.
Mobo:Gigabyte P55
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws DDR3 1866
Video card: Asus 5970
HD: SamSung 750gb HD
Cooler: CORSAIR Cooling Hydro
OS: win 7 64-bit

spent 1.7k



I didn't save for it... I got a 2.5k bonus from my job. :)
So I wanted to spend 1k.. but I ended up spending 1.7k because of the video card. :)

Also I am a college student, though, at the moment I am on vacation for a month so I wanted to enjoy because once school starts I will be gaming for only 1 hour less.

You think I made a good move to upgrade? lol

By the way I am having a lot of problems already with this windows 7 that I just installed.

I saw a big increase actually.

From 40 fps min to 140 min on l4d ..... and that game is CPU dependent.

And I managed to hit 4.2ghz easily.... whereas I couldn't even hit 3.6ghz on my E8400... that chip was bad.

At least I was kind enough to sell my old one very cheap... I could sold it for $600, that way the total would be 1k.

But instead I sold it for $300 to my sister... so I spent around 1.5k total; this PC will last longer!!! Plus this Graphic card don't fit on my old case.

This bonus was a gift from my job... I didn't earn it. :)
Plus tax return is on its way which I will save it for University.


Oh and I needed quad core :) it will be better in the future.

[Naphta]

* Intel i7 920 @ 4.2 with HT
* Gigabyte EX85-UD5
* ATi 5850 1GB @ 775/1125
* 6GB @ 2ghz 9.9.9.27 1T
* 1x 500GB Caviar Black
* Windows 7 Pro 64bit
* 22" 1920x1080

Rate please? ;)