Tell jcap to post his desk, and post yours too! [JCAP POST YOUR DESK]

[SnaFuBAR]

Show your case and internals :)
coated the exterior with truckbed liner for a unique look and texture, did away with the floppy drive and installed a multiple card reader in its place.
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/3217/1002045ys3.jpg

Zalman cpu cooler and an nvidia 8600gts overclocked.
http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/3344/1002050fl1.jpg


feel free to post your workspace as well. i'll do that once i clean it up ;)

[Patrickssj6]

I love these kind of threads...but maybe you should do PC + Workplace ^^

I'm gonna try getting some pics of mine. :)

[SnaFuBAR]

I love these kind of threads...but maybe you should do PC + Workplace ^^

I'm gonna try getting some pics of mine. :)

good idea pat. i'll edit my post.

[InnerGoat]

I need to take more pics, this is from like a year ago or so.

http://www.h2vista.net/innergoat/stuff/dr/no%20u/Oh_gosh/Dual_ca.jpg

Thats an AGP 6800GT on the bottom, 7900GT (died and RMA'd for 7950GT 512) top...
I don't even have the case there anymore. :o

[JDMFSeanP]

http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/1133/pcroom001dm8.jpg

http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/3271/pcroom002sl2.jpg

http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/2460/pcroom003dd2.jpg

LAWLAWLAWL

[Patrickssj6]

oh lol

[Atty]

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m315/iAtty/111lol.jpg

Old pic, old house, new things all around. I've got a second 17'' Monitor and some other thigns as well, I'll get new pictures when I feel like it.

[Patrickssj6]

INCOMING!
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/4965/40510882ld2.jpg
http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/8139/62419087ls6.jpg
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/9168/89911446ck5.jpg
http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/2139/44525047vs8.jpg
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/8749/27435406ua7.jpg

[DaneO'Roo]

I'm debating over wether I should post MY system.

It may be the internets WORST PC, setup and workspace.

[klange]

I'll wait a month before posting pics of my computer.
I'm building a new one from scratch - sans case and out of gratis parts.
Let's see, there's the Pentium III from my old laptop, the 4gb drive from my '95 Compaq, I can get a motherboard, 512mb of RAM and a power supply as scrap for free... CD drive I only need while installing Ubuntu, so I can get that out of my desktop when needed...
All that's left is a monitor, but I have one that I can use (small LCD TV in my den that will no longer have a purpose - it's being replaced by a 42"...)

Yeah, just wait. I would post a pic of my desktop, but I can't seem to find it.

[Con]

Here's my work station:

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/7199/dscf0313of6.jpg

[Roostervier]

I wish I had a camera, maybe I can find an old webcam or something (=X, horrible quality). I hope to post mine, but I need to clean up some.

[BobtheGreatII]

My compy, nothing fancy:

:)

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/5683/picture008du8.jpg

[Patrickssj6]

I'm debating over wether I should post MY system.

It may be the internets WORST PC, setup and workspace.
Can't be worse/messier than mine :rolleyes:

[klange]

The internet's worse PC is one without a 10/100 Ethernet or a WiFi card...

[Patrickssj6]

My compy, nothing fancy:

:)

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/5683/picture008du8.jpg
My bro has the exact same case

[Roostervier]

K, horrible quality till my sister comes over with a digital camera.

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/8333/p001ao9.jpg
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/5063/p003jv0.jpg
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/9648/p004nc2.jpg
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/4976/p007tt9.jpg
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/6369/p008ad8.jpg
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/8356/p010qn6.jpg
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/8789/p011uq9.jpg

Sorry about my hand in some of the pics, my web cam isn't very vista compatible (it's like 4 years old) and I had to use my hands to capture the area.

[InnerGoat]

Even if your rig is a mess, post it anyways :)

[legionaire45]

http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/6/17623381268.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=5806085)
From Left to Right: Main Comp, Secondary Comp, Xbox 360, Mom's laptop which I'm fixing for her.
http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/6/17623381262.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=5806086)
My comp in day light. No, those are not internet tubes.
http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/6/17623381264.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=5806087)
No Koolade either. It's actually a lovely compound called Pentosin. Poisonous <3.
http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/6/17623381217.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=5806088)
Another shot, showing the whole thing bathed in Blue/UV light.
http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/6/17623381221.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=5806089)
The Front.

Timo I am not.

[InnerGoat]

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 @ 2.1Ghz

Thats all you can get out of water? Man you suck at this ;)

[Neuro Guro]

This keyboard is nastier in person, haven't ever cleaned it, but hey it keeps my immune system strong.

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/79/dscf0011wd6.jpg

I tell ya, video cards are getting bigger and bigger, this thing is like the same length of the motherboard. Good thing my mom is dating the leading aircraft designer who is working on SCRAM jets and stuff. A aerospace engineer is nice to has around to help you design a peice of metal to help direct the airflow better, thats what that brown thing is.

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/6226/dscf0005cc7.jpg

I need to clean this up soon.

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/8708/dscf0004vn5.jpg

woop woop woop woop hurrrr leul

I also have this chair, I didn't take a picture of it, but uh.. I hate it. It has annoying wooden arms that suck on your elbows, so I go through a little routine every morning when I get on of making a nest out of pillows in my chair, then taking them back to bed the next morning.

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/5820/dscf0002qa3.jpg

[DaneO'Roo]

loal, thats not THAT bad Neuro. Your PC still looks like a PC, and not a Morse code machine

:D

[legionaire45]

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 @ 2.1Ghz

Thats all you can get out of water? Man you suck at this ;)
I have a Gigabyte DS3 with the integrated graphics, can't get the board to go past an FSB of 320 >___>.

Damn CPU is at close to ambient air temp too >=U.

[SnaFuBAR]

my workstation. i was in the process of cleaning it today and thought i should finish before posting it ;)

cellphone, 15" lcd, games and writeable media, large format printer, and my graphics tablet.
what you don't see are my miscelaneous design tools (and LOTS of them).
http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/1604/1002053ri7.jpg

[TPE]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g98/TPE_NS/DSCF0907.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g98/TPE_NS/DSCF0906.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g98/TPE_NS/DSCF0905.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g98/TPE_NS/DSCF0902.jpg

Eh!

[Kalub]

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/2721/2007011510206tt4.jpg


Olde Webcam shot


And uhh heres my case

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/3954/2007011510224hc7.jpg

and heres something else... olol


http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/5286/2007060524412il8.jpg

[Pooky]

Mine isn't much to look at but it gets the job done. Can play most last generation DX9 games at medium to high settings and that's all I really care about. Unfortunately I haven't been able to stalk it long enough to take pics, I'll have to get back to you on that one. Suffice to say it's an older emachines with plenty changed on the inside.

[itszutak]

As soon as I can, I'll post pics.

Standard Dell XPS 400, dual monitors, and the most ghetto-tastic setup you'll ever see.

<_<;

[Con]

neuro, i've got the same keyboard as you...just cleaner.

[itszutak]

The whole rig:
http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/4845/fullpanzq4.th.jpg (http://img513.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fullpanzq4.jpg)
The whole rig, different angle:
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/2005/aaanuthrimgyq0.th.jpg (http://img170.imageshack.us/my.php?image=aaanuthrimgyq0.jpg)

Needs more dust (Nothing amazing here, just a dell XPS 400 :/ ):
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/6404/aaalookslikeshittomevm3.th.jpg (http://img170.imageshack.us/my.php?image=aaalookslikeshittomevm3.jpg)

My keyboard, mouse, and headphones:
http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/1447/aaamounsenstufffk5.th.jpg (http://img108.imageshack.us/my.php?image=aaamounsenstufffk5.jpg)

My controller hax (Comes in classic and...blue...versions)
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/8582/aaacontrollerths7.th.jpg (http://img170.imageshack.us/my.php?image=aaacontrollerths7.jpg)

[Patrickssj6]

oh lmao

[paladin]

JDMFSeanP, I hope you brush your teeth. :ß

[JDMFSeanP]

Thats not all me, its from like me and 6 friends over a one month period.

[soccerbummer1104]

http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/6186/10010541tw6.jpg
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/1778/1001058ot2.jpg
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/155/1000802we6.jpg
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/9267/compgq9.jpg

[Cortexian]

Workstation:
http://theone.zapto.org/pics/Computer/DSCN2511.JPG
http://theone.zapto.org/pics/Computer/DSCN2510.JPG

Computer:
http://theone.zapto.org/pics/Computer/DSCN2505.JPG
http://theone.zapto.org/pics/Computer/DSCN2509.JPG
http://theone.zapto.org/pics/Computer/DSCN2490.JPG
http://theone.zapto.org/pics/Computer/DSCN2491.JPG
http://theone.zapto.org/pics/Computer/DSCN2492.JPG
http://theone.zapto.org/pics/Computer/DSCN2494.JPG

Some images are distorted, click to view full ones. Sorry for slow load.

[soccerbummer1104]

i like the mobo:) jw, do u think your card would fit in my case if i moved the hard drives?

[Patrickssj6]

Why do you have your sub woofer between your legs?

[Con]

heh >_>

[klange]

Here's an old pic of my PC:
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a77/gruntmaps/mysetup.jpg
Current differences:
The laptop is no longer sitting there, as I have a new one.
The iPod cables no longer clutter the ground.
The coolpad has been removed.
The Pocket PC no longer sits next to the monitor
I just recently put away the WiFi card


I need to get rid of that TV, especially now that my AIW actually works.

[Atty]

That is such a terrible set up, oh gosh.


I'd take new pictures of mine but I don't feel like pulling them off my sexy new phone or fiddling with my camera and finding that damn pesky USB cable.

Basically, I'm incredibly lazy.

[legionaire45]

http://theone.zapto.org/pics/Computer/DSCN2494.JPG

You have an overclocker's board yet your using the stock Intel shitsink? And clean up your wiring =P.

[Cortexian]

You have an overclocker's board yet your using the stock Intel shitsink? And clean up your wiring =P.
Those pics are from when I first got my PC, I'm proud to say that I'm now using water cooling.

As for my wiring, it's very tidy, compared to some cases I've seen.

[legionaire45]

Those pics are from when I first got my PC, I'm proud to say that I'm now using water cooling.

As for my wiring, it's very tidy, compared to some cases I've seen.
Thank god.

and the wiring part was me being funny =P. Im a wiring Nazi, so much so that I plan on drilling a 3" hole in the mobo tray of my TT Armor so I can route shit back there. I'm also going to paint the inside of mine black or do what Snaf to his comp did over the summer. I'd rather sand everything down and paint the metal though.

[Cortexian]

Just make sure you don't short anything by running wire back there >.<

[TPE]

Oh freelancer we have the same 120 MM blue fan. is it just me or is the fan loud?

[alby]

Here are is my Beast:
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/6747/img0402qn8.jpg

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/6835/img0404ej7.jpg

:rolleyes: (http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/6835/img0404ej7.jpg)

[soccerbummer1104]

oops, i forgot 3 of em :)
it goes from this
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/bbfbadbrad/100_0892.jpg
to this
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/bbfbadbrad/100_0891.jpg
and then to this
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/bbfbadbrad/100_0890.jpg

the screen auto rotates the image for u too. cant play games like that though, disables direct x.

oh and alby,u do know that you have your cpu fan in backwards with actually is fighting your rear exhaust fan for air, well that is unless you turned the rear fan around. i suggest flipping that cpu cooler around.

[Snaver]

http://img506.imageshack.us/img506/5951/snaver0rzky3.jpg
Old Crappy camerphone picture from when i first setup everything..

[Cortexian]

Nice 900 Gamer Case, my cousin got one except he went AMD/ATI instead of Intel/Nvidia...

On the topic of water cooling, I'm thinking about changing my setup, I'm currently using one of these:
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index.php?PageTag=&page=file&memx_menu=EmbedProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=6001&SID=

I'm either going to upgrade to this:
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index.php?PageTag=&page=file&memx_menu=EmbedProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=8169&SID=

Or go external, but I'm not sure which I should choose...

[alby]

oh and alby,u do know that you have your cpu fan in backwards with actually is fighting your rear exhaust fan for air, well that is unless you turned the rear fan around. i suggest flipping that cpu cooler around.

I Turned that rear fan around:rolleyes:. The top fan sucks out all the heat. I might take your advice and turn the cpu fan around.

[legionaire45]

Nice 900 Gamer Case, my cousin got one except he went AMD/ATI instead of Intel/Nvidia...

On the topic of water cooling, I'm thinking about changing my setup, I'm currently using one of these:
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index.php?PageTag=&page=file&memx_menu=EmbedProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=6001&SID=

I'm either going to upgrade to this:
http://www.memoryexpress.com/index.php?PageTag=&page=file&memx_menu=EmbedProductDetail.php&DisplayProductID=8169&SID=

Or go external, but I'm not sure which I should choose...

For future referance, Koolance's water cooling stuff is shit. It is below shit, it is better left in the trash. Get this stuff instead:
Apogee GT ($50) (http://www.petrastechshop.com/swapexpeunwa.html)
Swiftech Stealth Full Cover Block for Geforce 8 series cards ($110) (not completely necessary) (http://www.petrastechshop.com/swstfucowafo.html)
Swiftech MCP655-B Pump ($75) (http://www.petrastechshop.com/lad5smcin12v.html)
Black Ice Pro II 2 x 120mm ($35) (http://www.petrastechshop.com/dadenblicepr1.html)

And 10 feet of vinyl tubing for like $5-10. Then a 2 gallon jug of Distilled water and you should be good. Go for 1/2" tubing.

There you go, for about the same price you get superior cooling on your CPU and GPU that is all self contained within your computer. Hell, you could probably nix the Swiftech Stealth and spend your $100 on something else.

[Cortexian]

For future referance, Koolance's water cooling stuff is shit. It is below shit, it is better left in the trash. Get this stuff instead:
Apogee GT ($50) (http://www.petrastechshop.com/swapexpeunwa.html)
Swiftech Stealth Full Cover Block for Geforce 8 series cards ($110) (not completely necessary) (http://www.petrastechshop.com/swstfucowafo.html)
Swiftech MCP655-B Pump ($75) (http://www.petrastechshop.com/lad5smcin12v.html)
Black Ice Pro II 2 x 120mm ($35) (http://www.petrastechshop.com/dadenblicepr1.html)

And 10 feet of vinyl tubing for like $5-10. Then a 2 gallon jug of Distilled water and you should be good. Go for 1/2" tubing.

There you go, for about the same price you get superior cooling on your CPU and GPU that is all self contained within your computer. Hell, you could probably nix the Swiftech Stealth and spend your $100 on something else.
Yea, I'm not using my water cooling on my 8800 right now, just the processor, I'm not OC'ing my GPU yet, so I'm good on that end.

Btw, have you seen those self contained units that sit in a spare 5 1/2" bay? I've been looking for a good one...

[legionaire45]

Yea, I'm not using my water cooling on my 8800 right now, just the processor, I'm not OC'ing my GPU yet, so I'm good on that end.

Btw, have you seen those self contained units that sit in a spare 5 1/2" bay? I've been looking for a good one...

You mean the integrated pump/reservoirs or the entire systems in-a-box? I'm sure that there are some good kits of those out there (besides the Koolance ones). I try to stay away from all-in-one systems though because the performance will almost never equal something like my setup. Especially once I throw my brand new 120 CFM Delta's onto my rad :haw:. Also, all in one systems usually have limited upgradability in terms of how many blocks you can put onto a loop, and when a part fails you have to send the whole unit in to get it fixed. With my loop I can just drain the loop, throw in one of my extra parts (I've gone through many water cooling loops =P) and RMA/replace the damaged part. Not to mention you can build a loop yourself for much much cheaper.

[soccerbummer1104]

i see u have an 8800 gtx in a 900 case (@ a few posts above my last one), did u have to mod your case? and semi off topoic, but will a 500 watt neo HE run an 8800 gtx? rest of my set up the same. (check specs)

oh and some water cooling pacages are decent, they just gotst a shiney penny.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118016

[InnerGoat]

i see u have an 8800 gtx in a 900 case (@ a few posts above my last one), did u have to mod your case? and semi off topoic, but will a 500 watt neo HE run an 8800 gtx? rest of my set up the same. (check specs)

oh and some water cooling pacages are decent, they just gotst a shiney penny.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118016
You can beat that watercooling system with an air cooler...

And the PSU, not sure. It could work, if the PSU has enough power on the 12v rail.

edit- It will more then likely work..

[Timo]

Nothing special here:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/Timo12/IMG_3081.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/Timo12/IMG_3082.jpg
But I don't mind, I don't see the point in having neons in the side of a case that's going to sit on the floor. I would go through labelling everything, but I don't think you'd be able to see the picture if I did. :d

[legionaire45]

Nothing special here:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/Timo12/IMG_3081.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/Timo12/IMG_3082.jpg
But I don't mind, I don't see the point in having neons in the side of a case that's going to sit on the floor. I would go through labelling everything, but I don't think you'd be able to see the picture if I did. :d
Heh, you've done a better job at wearing the paint off your Logitech G5 then I have =P.

[Timo]

It was like that when I bought it :confused2:
http://media.playstadium.dk/cpg133/albums/screenshots/LogitechG5/6.jpg
Oh, I see what you mean. I guess it kind of has, but my camera makes it look like it has bit more than it actually has.

[Amit]

My bedroom is a little small, I'll be arranging my bed into a different position so it'll be easier to take pics later.

Desk Shot:
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h262/amit9821/DSC07754.jpg

Wireless Laser Mouse 5000:
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h262/amit9821/DSC07758.jpg

Saitek Cyborg 3D Gold(works perfect in vista):
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h262/amit9821/DSC07761.jpg

SanDisk Cruzr 2GB:
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h262/amit9821/DSC07766.jpg

D-Link DWL-120+ Wirless adapter:
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h262/amit9821/DSC07770.jpg

Labtec Gaming Headset:
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h262/amit9821/DSC07769.jpg

Nifty tools to pop the hood when you hear funny noises:
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h262/amit9821/DSC07771.jpg

Brother HL-1435 Laser Printer:
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h262/amit9821/DSC07772.jpg

Athenatech Medusa ATX Mid-Tower:
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h262/amit9821/DSC07777.jpg

In the dark(one of the eye bulbs is dead i think):
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h262/amit9821/DSC07779.jpg

Crappy side panel:
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h262/amit9821/DSC07782.jpg

Hell:
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h262/amit9821/DSC07783.jpg

Some what messy interior:
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h262/amit9821/DSC07793.jpg

Close up:
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h262/amit9821/DSC07797.jpg

1 SATA Western Digital 7200 RPM 120GB HDD, 1 IDE Samsung 7200 RPM 40GB HDD:
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h262/amit9821/DSC07798.jpg

PowerColor ATi Radeon X1600 PRO 256MB(x1950pro being RMA'ed):
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h262/amit9821/DSC07801.jpg

Bottom:
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h262/amit9821/DSC07802.jpg

Raidmax KY-520 420W PSU:
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h262/amit9821/DSC07814.jpg

Ya, I know I'm still using a crappy stock Intel CPU fan but I'm replacing that soon.

[alby]

Were all those pictures really necessary? The 8800 is a very tight fit in the 900 gamer case.

[Xetsuei]

Alby get a core 2 extreme or I will kill you.

[Cortexian]

Xet post pictures of your computer that you "hooked up to your AC". I wanna see how gey it looks to have a big tube popping out your PC :P

[Xetsuei]

No camera right now, and I just put it over two vents. D:

[Cortexian]

Thats about as good as using air cooling dude, it's no were NEAR phase changing.

[HDoan]

32 inch lcd wide screen samsung with my wii thing on top, my ipod, v3 razr, webcam, ipod controller, wireless mouse and keyboard thing, remote to my tv, mouse and keyboard, and the most important part the Easy botton
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/3773/record001ze3.jpg
My nintendo wii, house phone, halo 2 limited edition, xbox, a wii game I got today, my orange alarm clock and my lamp
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/2366/record003gf6.jpg
back pack, laptop, some monitor (forgot measurments), inside the door thigns are games, xbox controllers behind the laptop, game cube, video camera case (elura canon 70), game cube and digital clock
http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/3881/record008zz0.jpg

[alby]

Xetsuei™;91945']Alby get a core 2 extreme or I will kill you. I plan on it. Once I get my cascade cooling system working I will overclock the 8800.
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/6574/img0421we2.jpg
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/5537/img0422gb3.jpg

[legionaire45]

I plan on it. Once I get my cascade cooling system working I will overclock the 8800.
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/6574/img0421we2.jpg

omg, is that a floppy driver I see? A beige floppy drive?

STEALTH THOSE DRIVES DAMMIT xD.

[soccerbummer1104]

jw, can some 1 here help me with overclocking my striker extreme. im kinda new to it, and whenever i het to about 2.8 ghz it gets unstable for some reason, when a c2de6600 realy should be able to go much faster. alby, some help mayby, accept for gfx, we hae very similar systems.

[Amit]

Were all those pictures really necessary?

Well the topic says, "Post you Pics," so I decided to show the pics I had taken from a few days ago.

[alby]

jw, can some 1 here help me with overclocking my striker extreme. im kinda new to it, and whenever i het to about 2.8 ghz it gets unstable for some reason, when a c2de6600 realy should be able to go much faster. alby, some help mayby, accept for gfx, we hae very similar systems.
Try increasing the voltage to the CPU when you try to overclock it. Also are you overclocking from the bios or a program?

[Cortexian]

@ soccerbummer1104

Increase your VCore voltage to 1.4 then try. I'm running at 2.6 GHz stable right now (I know I can go higher, but I don't need the power right now) and I've had it at 3.0 GHz stable for a week before.

[soccerbummer1104]

im in the bios, but im new to it all. what exactly do you do to overclock? ive just been using asus overclock in the bios, but 15 % makes it semi unstable, and thats 2.7 ghz, and 20 % causes it to bsod. so what are the guidelines, cause google says about 10000000 different things

[legionaire45]

im in the bios, but im new to it all. what exactly do you do to overclock? ive just been using asus overclock in the bios, but 15 &#37; makes it semi unstable, and thats 2.7 ghz, and 20 % causes it to bsod. so what are the guidelines, cause google says about 10000000 different things
Wait, so you're using some kind of auto-overclocker or something?
*cough* newb *cough*
jk jk. Manually tweak your front side bus until you hit a point where it causes instability. I generally like to try 50-100 mhz intervals. Then up your voltage a little and see if it helps. then just keep on tweaking your front side bus until it is as fast as it will go and still be stable.

Your memory may be limiting your overclock, so try lowering your memory multiplier and seeing if you can go farther. A good tool for testing to see whether your memory is causing problems is called memtest, you burn it to a CD and boot from it and it will stress-test your memory and tell you if there are any problems with your OC relating to your memory.

While unlikely, you may be in a similar situation to me, where your board either won't go above a certain speed because it is getting too hot, doesn't have enough voltage or simply has some kind of front side bus hole. If that is the case, and I doubt it is because you're using a Striker, you'll have to get a different board.

Also, not all chips OC the same.

[soccerbummer1104]

k i got it up to 3.6 ghz actually, but it idols at 51C's so im a lil scared to boot it up. (says in bios, but it is compoletly stable) so ow im looking for a good water cooling for my cpu. i dont need it for the north bridge, unless it would fit on a complex heat pipe, so what is an excelent cpu water cooler? (would like option of adding mroe stuff to it later, so a nice pump would be great.)

[Xetsuei]

Swiftech Apogee GT (http://www.swiftnets.com/products/APOGEEGT.asp)

If you want a complete kit, this should be good:

Swiftech H20-120 Premium (http://www.swiftnets.com/products/h20-120-PREMIUM.asp)

[legionaire45]

As for pump, go for a Laing D5. They work well, I own a D4 myself. The D4 and 5 are both 12 Volt DC pumps, which means you can plug 'em into your computer's PSU instead of having to plug your pump into the wall each time you turn it on. It also performs very very well.

Swiftech's version (http://www.swiftnets.com/products/mcp655.asp)
DangerDen's version (http://www.dangerden.com/store/product.php?productid=274&cat=23&page=1)

They are the same pump, just with different branding. The setup that Xet posted up there also has some pretty good stuff in it too.

[Cortexian]

And yes legionaire45, the Striker comes with an "AI-Overclock" feature which lets you overclock 5&#37;, 10%, 15%, and 20% I believe. Never works for me though... Tried it out when I first got it, after setting it to %5, PC wouldn't even POST.

[MNC]

http://www.illuminova.com/images/ancient_pc.gif

Not really, but close with my awesomes 800 Mhz.

[soccerbummer1104]

aight, i still need a radiator, coolant, and a good cpu block.

heres what i have so far.
pump- http://www.dangerden.com/store/product.php?productid=175

reservoir (tell me if i need dif one )
http://www.dangerden.com/store/product.php?productid=52

tubing
-(5ft) http://www.dangerden.com/store/product.php?productid=172

[Xetsuei]

Swiftech Apogee GT (http://www.swiftnets.com/products/APOGEEGT.asp) for your cpu block. You probably wanna get more than 5ft of tubing.

[Rob Oplawar]

This is my monitor at Christmas last year. That was a very sad day. Luckily, the insurance covered it! Thank the lord for insurance!
http://www.spacebrick.net/pictures/blog_gallery/weak&#37;20dude%20seriously%20weak.jpg

This pic is about 7 months old. I'm partway through upgrading it now.
http://www.spacebrick.net/pictures/blog_gallery/comp.jpg
The next upgrades after the graphics card will be (in order):
new case
new mobo and cpu
new power supply
I've already replaced the hard drive and sound card, so the only thing still XPS about it will be the ram, fans, and optical drive, so you can quit making fun of me for having an XPS.

[Boba]

But I don't mind, I don't see the point in having neons in the side of a case that's going to sit on the floor. I would go through labelling everything, but I don't think you'd be able to see the picture if I did. :d
Where are your stubbies? :confused:

[legionaire45]

This is my monitor at Christmas last year. That was a very sad day. Luckily, the insurance covered it! Thank the lord for insurance!
http://www.spacebrick.net/pictures/blog_gallery/weak%20dude%20seriously%20weak.jpg

This pic is about 7 months old. I'm partway through upgrading it now.
http://www.spacebrick.net/pictures/blog_gallery/comp.jpg
The next upgrades after the graphics card will be (in order):
new case
new mobo and cpu
new power supply
I've already replaced the hard drive and sound card, so the only thing still XPS about it will be the ram, fans, and optical drive, so you can quit making fun of me for having an XPS.
I actually do like the XPS case and airflow myself, I just don't like the fact that it has Dell emblazoned all over it. Pry those retarded ass logos off and your good. Hell, CNC yourself a logo to go over it's place and it'll look pretty bad ass.

[SnaFuBAR]

I'm thinking of modding my case to have a top exaust fan. any suggestions?

[soccerbummer1104]

using this mb ?
http://www.antec.com/Detail.bok?no=490

[legionaire45]

I'm thinking of modding my case to have a top exaust fan. any suggestions?
have 2 =P. (http://www.crazypc.com/products/PX821997.html)

edit: nvm, out of stock. This (http://www.crazypc.com/products/PX821996.html) will work though.

[klange]

Sorry for the poor quality, took this in a hurry, had to get out early:
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a77/gruntmaps/HPIM0137.jpg
I'll get a better one once the fan is fixed...

[InnerGoat]

Is that one of those silicone keyboards? How do you like it?

[klange]

Is that one of those silicone keyboards? How do you like it?
Impossible to use without a flat surface, but of course, I've had one hand holding the CPU fan down, so I really haven't been able to test it out.
I'll probably switch to one of the many MS keyboards that litter the room, though, because there isn't a big enough flat surface next to the PC.

[Bodzilla]

Can't be worse/messier than mine :rolleyes:
i know dano in real life. trust me it's a hole lot worse....

edit:

The whole rig:
http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/4845/fullpanzq4.th.jpg (http://img513.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fullpanzq4.jpg)
The whole rig, different angle:
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/2005/aaanuthrimgyq0.th.jpg (http://img170.imageshack.us/my.php?image=aaanuthrimgyq0.jpg)
this one is fairly close to dano's yet your PC still looks like a pc, it's just messy. where-as danes look like somones go a PC they fished outta the garbage and thrown it down a flight of stairs.

this is my gaming throne
http://66.81.80.139/Bodzilla_144f3f7c31a3b2.jpg
i made it myself using a wood called new-guinee rose wood :D i'm very proud of it. completely custom made and designed specifically for things like my 21inch screen, my stereo and my computer to fit into :). it can all be taken apart and broken up into 6 different peices and is made out of 100&#37; solid wood :)

couple of changes. everythings dirty, i have a CRT 21# screen now and instead of that little amp for my guitar i use an old stero :)

[InnerGoat]

That's a really nice desk, you did a good job. :D

Also, 24" CRTs :lol:

http://www.h2vista.net/innergoat/stuff/dr/no%20u/Oh_gosh/two_CRTs.jpg

http://www.h2vista.net/innergoat/stuff/dr/no%20u/Oh_gosh/two_CRTs2.jpg

[FRain]

I'm still uploading the pics but here is my workspace, BTW: Yes, that is a spring loader on my desk.

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/4551/sany0436jr3.jpg

Case:

http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/2209/sany0437lt7.jpg

Case Close-Up

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/6583/sany0438cv5.jpg

And, Neuro.... I think I have the ugliest and dirtiest keyboard.


http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/5096/sany0442me7.jpg

[TeeKup]

That is gross you are gross.

[SnaFuBAR]

jeez, what is that?! looks like you had the hershey-squirts all over your keyboard!

[TeeKup]

jeez, what is that?! looks like you had the hershey-squirts all over your keyboard!

Lmao wtf.

[InnerGoat]

That is gross you are gross.Agreed. You should have said it was NWS and linked to it. :|

[Bodzilla]

Case Close-Up

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/6583/sany0438cv5.jpg

By the looks of it u have plenty of room on your table for your tower. pur it up there and you wont get anywhere near as much dust and shit getting inside it :)

we had a computer that was on the ground for like 3months at one stage. we opened it up and couldnt see the motherboard lmao.

and i dont see what the big deal about dirty keyboards are :\ mines just as bad lol, why bother clean it when u can be lazy?

[klange]

Why clean your keyboard? Because it's disgusting. Always remember where your hands go. I like my keyboard clean because I want my computer to be presentable and because I don't want that crap getting all over my hands.

[itszutak]

Eh. Ever since a vacumn full of mouse poop exploded over my keyboard, I've always washed my hands after going on the computer.

...Btw, I don't have any pets. Just a room so messy they literally had to tear down and rebuild it to clean it. The ladder in the background was from my repainting of the wall.

[Bodzilla]

Why clean your keyboard? Because it's disgusting. Always remember where your hands go. I like my keyboard clean because I want my computer to be presentable and because I don't want that crap getting all over my hands.
lol

i know exactly where my hands go http://sa.tweek.us/emots/images/emot-fappery.gif

[FRain]

We hardly clean it. And when we do it looks sparking clean. Usually when I clean it's basic, so it just covers the tops where we touch. Not neccessarily inside, though.

[klange]

lol

i know exactly where my hands go http://sa.tweek.us/emots/images/emot-fappery.gif
And what else goes there?
Now do you really think she'd like that? You gotta respect your women, even if it means having a clean keyboard.


I can't wait until next week so I can work on my PC >_>

[Bodzilla]

And what else goes there?
Now do you really think she'd like that? You gotta respect your women, even if it means having a clean keyboard.
are u offering :O


man your breaking my balls here.

i'll make u a deal. how bout u clean my keyboard and
i'll respect u
all
night
long.

[legionaire45]

are u offering :O


man your breaking my balls here.

i'll make u a deal. how bout u clean my keyboard and
i'll respect u
all
night
long.
with a paddle?

[n00b1n8R]

My keyboard is grotty D:

[nOOb1n8R]

Did I mention I'm a better fapper than jfap D:

[klange]

Lovin' the new infraction message.

[FRain]

I concur. Let's everybody know there was an infraction.

[klange]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a77/gruntmaps/th_HPIM0140.jpg (http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a77/gruntmaps/HPIM0140.jpg)
My Windows XP Apache Server Edition owns you. I need to get better pics >_> I wonder why all my pics are sucking, my camera used to take really good pictures. The lens is probably shot on it by now... EDIT: I didn't take the picture. That's not me.

[korori]

Ah what h377 ill post mine.
Though my digital camera dead now (broke) lol oh well
Ill post 3 of them at least

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a287/korori/computers.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a287/korori/mycomp.jpg

[Roostervier]

I finally got around to borrowing my sister digital camera. D:, makes my working space look dirtier than you could normally see it as.

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/2227/desktop1il1.jpg

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/7822/desktop2pj1.jpg

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/7886/desktop3hn3.jpg

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/958/desktop4eb3.jpg

I got this keyboard two weeks ago, so it's actually pretty clean ;d
http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/7509/keyboard1he0.jpg

[korori]

lol flyinrooster you have the same mouse pad as me.

[klange]

Ahh, hopefully tomorrow or sometime next week I'm going to get a 14.1" LCD installed in my case (not dedicated to a specific VGA port, as I can use both my integrated and my old GF FX). On top of that, I'm getting a touchscreen sheet installed and painting the box black (beige box... eww...)
More [better] pics tomorrow if I can get a working camera...

[Knight]

I have the same keyboard as rooster? O_o

Wish I would of kept my old comps to use as servers...

[korori]

I have another old computer so ill have a 3rd server with a total about 180mb of ram. lol its a slot 1. only problem is that im out of room and also out of keyboards and mouse

[SnaFuBAR]

replaced old fans with new, silent fans with 4 blue led's each. total of 4 new fans, have 2 more to go.

blluuueeeee
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/927/1002095md6.jpg
also recently installed a 2nd internal hdd. stripped it out of my old family pc and formated it :party:

then i built this for them
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/5897/1002116za8.jpg
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/8756/1002119xe8.jpg
20" widescreen, core2duo 2.2ghz, 512mb 7300, 3.0ghz sata drive
the wallpaper is a patio koi pond i built recently.

[Rob Oplawar]

My new case and psu should be arriving on Wednesday or Thursday. At that point it will be more upgrade than original, so it won't count as an XPS any more. Prepare to bow down in awe of the mighty might of my computer. =D

edit: lol at myself: :picsorstfu:

[TPE]

I love how people stage there games and stuff to show them off, lol.

I will take more pics when i get my G7.

[Hotrod]

I won't post pics of my computer because I didn't spend any money to have a cool case with funky light fans. My case is just a plain, white case with blue buttons.

[klange]

I won't post pics of my computer because I didn't spend any money to have a cool case with funky light fans. My case is just a plain, white case with blue buttons.
You can get funky light fans for $3. Blue LEDs in fans are pretty much a standard now...

[TPE]

I won't post pics of my computer because I didn't spend any money to have a cool case with funky light fans. My case is just a plain, white case with blue buttons.Same here, i spray panted my old compaq case, drilled holes in the side to mount the 120MM fan, and its all scratched up.

Its whats on the inside what really counts.

[Hotrod]

Its whats on the inside what really counts.

Agreed, except what's on the inside of my PC isn't that great... yet. I'm upgrading soon after I get a 360 though.

[TPE]

Agreed, except what's on the inside of my PC isn't that great... yet. I'm upgrading soon after I get a 360 though.Basically the same with me, they discontinued the CPU i wanted. so im just going to get a X1650pro and wait till mid next year to get a new PC.

[Hotrod]

What CPU did you want to get? I'm planning to get a AMD Athlon 66 X2 4600+ or 5200+. I'm also planning to get a Radeon X1950pro.

[TPE]

What CPU did you want to get? I'm planning to get a AMD Athlon 66 X2 4600+ or 5200+. I'm also planning to get a Radeon X1950pro.Not too sure on it but it was a socket 754 2.2 Ghz Athlon... for $36

So now I'm just saving up for a G7 cause my current mouse sucks, can hardly aim in source.

[Bodzilla]

I won't post pics of my computer because I didn't spend any money to have a cool case with funky light fans. My case is just a plain, white case with blue buttons.
Blue BUttonS!?


dam rich bastards
:P

[OmegaDragon]

Unless you want to see an HP Pavillion laptop with one of those cheap laptop coolers from wal-mart in the bottom, with a mouse attached to it, i'm not going to provide a picture.

[Xetsuei]

Not too sure on it but it was a socket 754 2.2 Ghz Athlon... for $36

So now I'm just saving up for a G7 cause my current mouse sucks, can hardly aim in source.

Athlon 64 3200+

[Ki11a_FTW]

http://img459.imageshack.us/img459/1060/s4010077at7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


I really want to get a new desk :-(

love my Xtreme Paint skillz

[}_50Æ{_|ñeا†«O]

a labtop? ew

[Ki11a_FTW]

they arent so bad if there specs are decent, plus it pwns my 3 other pcs

[Xetsuei]

a labtop? ew

Kill yourself.

[}_50Æ{_|ñeا†«O]

Xetsuei™;109237']Kill yourself.

Hey, sorry if someone disagrees with you. Deal with it. You like labtops, someone else doesn't. Bohoo.

[Agamemnon]

What's a labtop?

[mech]

Hey, sorry if someone disagrees with you. Deal with it. You like labtops, someone else doesn't. Bohoo.

Nothing in Xet's sentence stated anything about him liking or disliking laptops, your ability to correctly read information is below average. I suggest you re-take elementary school english, start off with picture books and gradually move up.

[Skyline]

Nothing special about my computer except it has a 8600 GTS instead of a integrated card.


Hey, sorry if someone disagrees with you. Deal with it. You like labtops, someone else doesn't. Bohoo.
Maybe it's the fact that you came to these forums and took over like a plague, thinking you can do whatever you want and yet not know a damn thing.

[Cortexian]

Xetsuei™;109237']Kill yourself.
A simple :suicide:, would have sufficed.

And by the way, don't listen to Xetsoupi. He underclocks his laptops.

However.

[Xetsuei]

IT WAS ON POWER SAVER OK <:mad:>

[TPE]

Xetsuei™;109867']IT WAS ON POWER SAVER OK>lol, my parents laptop was REALLY slow. so then one day i was looking at the power options and saw it was running on 10% CPU when it was plugged in....

[Xetsuei]

lmao

[Dr Nick]

Did you tell them that they know nothing about computers?

[Cortexian]

I told Xetsoupi that.

[Xetsuei]

STOP CALLING ME THAT

[ExAm]

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/3922/computerxh2.jpg

Cell cam :P

I didn't even know it had blue LEDs until I saw the thing :downs:

Screwless cold-rolled steel case ftw.

[TPE]

Did you tell them that they know nothing about computers?They already know that.

[Bossniak]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/harisva/desk.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/harisva/case1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/harisva/sace2.jpg

:lol:

[Ki11a_FTW]

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/7698/s4010089jk9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

^ older computer lol feet

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/4389/s4010090is2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

^ even older computers

[Xetsuei]

So you are a no life who lives in the basement. :fail:

[bleach]

Good one, Xetsuei! :lmao:
EP Killa, looks like you have a Dell Dimension 1100 or a Dimension 2400.
If you have that computer you should really consider buying a new computer or at least upgrading the video card....ewwww, Intel Graphics 2 Extreme-ly lame.

[Ki11a_FTW]

Xetsuei™;112730']So you are a no life who lives in the basement. :fail:


haha, i have a laptop that i use atm, notice it says OLDER computer

[Dr Nick]

Just search for xbox and you have one of mine!

[Bodzilla]

Xetsuei™;112730']So you are a no life who lives in the basement. :fail:
stole my would be joke :fail:

but ShaZang at the same time :awesome:

[ExAm]

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/4389/s4010090is2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

^ even older computersSo, um... What's the doll for?

[Ki11a_FTW]

Little sisters maybe?

[Bastinka]

Little sisters maybe?
Sure. :)

[Ki11a_FTW]

Its funny because my sister is like 12 years old and she stil plays with all this baby shit

[Bastinka]

Its funny because my sister is like 12 years old and she stil plays with all this baby shit
Thats believable ;)

[Amit]

LOL!

[Xetsuei]

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/4389/s4010090is2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Nice sex toy, I didn't know you could buy them that small. :rolleyes:

[Bastinka]

Xetsuei™;113803']Nice sex toy, I didn't know you could buy them that small. :rolleyes:
:haw: rofl

[SnaFuBAR]

don't shit up my thread.

[jahrain]

Xetsuei™;113803']Nice sex toy, I didn't know you could buy them that small. :rolleyes:Reported to the FBI.
jp :P

[Dr Nick]

But Xet is the FBI!

[KIWIDOGGIE]

You all dont want to see mines even tho it pwns the case has so many dent marks and one of the front panels (like where the dvd rom goes) is bent in because i hit my pc when it wouldent start, then suddently *WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO(fans start and pc starts)*

[Con]

You damage your PC when it doesn't work? Vicious cycle much?

[Dr Nick]

Well, I finally got the camera out.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/nickwarr_182/Picture061.jpg
Main monitor, tower, crapboard, crapmouse.
And then a bunch of other junk.


http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/nickwarr_182/Picture062.jpg
Secondary monitor, way better than you think, It gets a higher resolution than the first one, but everything looks like crap after you get so high.

[legionaire45]

http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/8/21415501725.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6185344)
http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/8/21415501927.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6185348)
http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/8/21415501869.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6185347)
http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/8/21415501876.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6185346)
http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/8/21415501932.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6185350)
http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/8/21415501968.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6185349)

I somehow managed to stuff a full sized video card (X800), an NIC, a USB Bracket, 3 hard drives, a DVD burner and a Plusdeck 2C into my Apevia X-QPack. Oh yes, and when that fan is maxed its loud as hell. 140 CFM <3.

[Con]

O_o that case is massive!

[InnerGoat]

Nice box, lol.

[Amit]

mATX, haha

[Masterz1337]

Its funny because my sister is like 12 years old and she stil plays with all this baby shit
Whats with this world. 12 years old and already preparing to be knocked up.

I'll get pics of my setups later. I think I win with oldest keyboard. I'm using an old dell one that came with my 4600 back when I was around 6 or 7. It makes the awsome click sounds.

[flibitijibibo]

Windows Vista Home Premium
Intel Core 2 Duo E6700, 2.66 GHz
4 GB RAM, 667 MHz
NVidia GeForce 7950 GX2, getting a GeForce 9 at some point
Dell UltraSharp 20 in. Widescreen Flat Panel
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro w/ I/O Console
Logitech Z5500 5.1 Speaker System
500 GB HD, 7200 RPM <-Absolute worst part of my system.
Nameless Dual TV Tuner

http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/189/dsc01253tj7.jpg

Note the pounds of audio junk I have... why couldn't there be a .sound maker, why?!

[Cortexian]

Windows Vista Home Premium
Intel Core 2 Duo E6700, 2.66 GHz
4 GB RAM, 667 MHz
NVidia GeForce 7950 GX2, getting a GeForce 9 at some point
Dell UltraSharp 20 in. Widescreen Flat Panel
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro w/ I/O Console
Logitech Z5500 5.1 Speaker System
500 GB HD, 7200 RPM <-Absolute worst part of my system.
Nameless Dual TV Tuner

Note the pounds of audio junk I have... why couldn't there be a .sound maker, why?!
Thats a pretty nice setup you have there, I'm not allowed to put my rear speakers behind me because my computer is in the family room and they don't want cords running on the floor...

[Warsaw]

Heh, my rear speakers aren't behind me either.

Speaking of speakers, I want yours Shdwsnipa.

[Bastinka]

Nice setup, shdwsnipa.

[ExAm]

Tonight, Shdwsnipa dines in cord hell :awesome:

[Ki11a_FTW]

^ my speakers own his :-D

and i have those same exact stands as you

[Cortexian]

I thought those were stools.

[Xetsuei]

^ my speakers own his :-D

and i have those same exact stands as you

No one cares.

[Cortexian]

Xetsuei™;134666']No one cares.
About you.

:gtfo:

[Xetsuei]

I think you're confusing me with yourself, you worthless waste of air.

[Cortexian]

Xetsuei™;135040']I think you're confusing me with yourself, you worthless waste of air.
Mr. Underclocker needs to shutup :)

[Xetsuei]

Mr. Dumbass needs to get what I say to him through his thick skull, because I've told him 10 or more times that it was on power saver.

[SnaFuBAR]

dumb and dumber need to stop screwing up my thread.

[Con]

Oh snaf :-3

[Xetsuei]

HE started it.

[SnaFuBAR]

k, it ends now, since i say so. thx guyz.

[Cortexian]

k, it ends now, since i say so. thx guyz.
no you end now, seriously.

Plus, he was the one that actually had to figure out why his processor was underclocked. And he had it on power save, seriously, who does that?






































Just kidding, don't eat me Snaf :XD:.

[Sec]

currently:[spare pc]
AMD Athelon 64 3000+[overclocked to 2.4ghz]
512mb DDR1
80GbHDD
256mb radeon 9600 pro
asrock k8-combo Z mobo
19" belnea TFT
windows XP SP2
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/the_dark_warlord/Picture9.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/the_dark_warlord/Picture10.jpg
[upgrades on the way]
Nvidia 8400GS [256>512mb turbo cache'd]
2.5GB RAM
120Gb HDD
windows vista home basic 64bit
pentium d 2.8GHZ dual core

[Xetsuei]

Don't get an 8400GS. It sucks ass and in the only way it's better than the old 9600PRO you have is it's DX10. Don't expect to run ANY DX10 games on medium or high. Also, pentium dual core is ultra fail.

[Sec]

Xetsuei™;135626']Don't get an 8400GS. It sucks ass and in the only way it's better than the old 9600PRO you have is it's DX10. Don't expect to run ANY DX10 games on medium or high. Also, pentium dual core is ultra fail.

only reason im not using the 8400 and the pentium d is because the mobo they were using got fried by a burst capacitor.
the pentium dual core is pretty good for what i want it for and it is overclocked and well cooled.

[Xetsuei]

Your loss.

[Sec]

Xetsuei™;135647']Your loss.
I dont exactly have much money to go by at the moment so what i have will have to do me for the time being but thanks for the interest in trying to help me out if that was your intent.

[Amit]

Couldn't you at least spend a little more money and get at least an 8600GT? Like come on, how can you even think of gaming for the future with anything less than an 8600GT?

[Cortexian]

Xetsuei™;135626']Don't get an 8400GS. It sucks ass and in the only way it's better than the old 9600PRO you have is it's DX10. Don't expect to run ANY DX10 games on medium or high. Also, pentium dual core is ultra fail.
Pentium D processors are not "ultra fail". They are actually pretty good, just not in comparison to the new Core 2 Duo processors. If his is indeed overclocked (not underclocked Xet, don't get those two mixed up) it should suit him fine for another year or so.

[Xetsuei]

Pentium D processors are not "ultra fail". They are actually pretty good, just not in comparison to the new Core 2 Duo processors. If his is indeed overclocked (not underclocked Xet, don't get those two mixed up) it should suit him fine for another year or so.

No, I'm afraid all pentium processors are horrible failures, except for the pentium m.

[legionaire45]

Xetsuei™;136439']No, I'm afraid all pentium processors are horrible failures, except for the pentium m.
Should I point him to that 8 ghz oc'ed Pentium EE and then ask him if all Pentium processors are "horrible failures"?

[Sec]

Couldn't you at least spend a little more money and get at least an 8600GT? Like come on, how can you even think of gaming for the future with anything less than an 8600GT?
The fact i only had arround &#163;32 to spend a on a new video card as ive just replaced my motherboard to beable to use my pentium d makes me say No i couldnt have "atleast gotten a 8600".
Once ive got a decent paid job i may think about upgrading a bit higher than what i have now but that is not an option of my current situation.

Xetsuei™;136439']No, I'm afraid all pentium processors are horrible failures, except for the pentium m.
orly?
http://www.overclock3d.net/gfx/articles/2007/01/23132802942s.png
http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/346/awesomedj6.gif

[Dr Nick]

orly?
http://www.overclock3d.net/gfx/articles/2007/01/23132802942s.png
http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/346/awesomedj6.gifCooled with nitrogen? WANT!

[Sec]

dr nick the cpu in that picture isn't mine, but it was on a topic of the overclockers forum as a example to prove the sucker above me that he was wrong about pentium processors being "ultra fail".

[Xetsuei]

orly?
http://www.overclock3d.net/gfx/articles/2007/01/23132802942s.png
http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/346/awesomedj6.gif

That's gross, you are gross. And not much people have liquid nitrogen around to overclock their cpu to 8ghz. Also, seriously don't get the 8400GS. It's a waste of money. Get a DX9 card in the price range of it, it will be much better.

[Sec]

Xetsuei™;137406']That's gross, you are gross. And not much people have liquid nitrogen around to overclock their cpu to 8ghz. Also, seriously don't get the 8400GS. It's a waste of money. Get a DX9 card in the price range of it, it will be much better.
last i knew they didnt use nitrogen to cool it they used...what was it you said people used?
oh yes antifreeze the chemical used to melt ice on cars window screens....:XD:
seriously get a grip pal your not always right no one is perfect.

[Xetsuei]

Show me.

[Cortexian]

last i knew they didnt use nitrogen to cool it they used...what was it you said people used?
oh yes antifreeze the chemical used to melt ice on cars window screens....:XD:
seriously get a grip pal your not always right no one is perfect.
More like he's ALWAYS wrong. He apparently cools his computer via his house AC system...

[Sec]

He apparently cools his computer via his house AC system...:lmao:
i better go soon i think im gonna laugh my self off my chair at Xetsuei

[Xetsuei]

What's wrong with that? It keeps it cooler lower than just regular fans do. Plus that means I can overclock really well. : )

[Cortexian]

Who want to explain to Xet why thats a bad idea? I tried, he ended up spamming my window with insults.

[legionaire45]

Who want to explain to Xet why thats a bad idea? I tried, he ended up spamming my window with insults.


Hello, I'm guest posting on this account. My usual nick is Moto7451 over at OCForums.

Using your Air Conditioner to cool the inside of your case is actually a good idea. I have a feeling that you may be thinking that this would cause condensation, but this is not the case. Think about it, a cold drink on a hot day forms condensation but a hot drink on a cold day day doesn't. In this way the CPU becomes the hot drink and the A/C makes it a cold day, and dry (air conditioners remove water vapor from the air), inside the case. It's a great way to lower your CPU's temperature. Remember, every degree you reduce the ambient temp, you reduce the CPU's temperature.

From a human comfort stand point... maybe not the best idea but it won't cause the room to be very warm :D.

[ExAm]

My room gets hot sometimes. Several degrees hotter than the rest of the house. People walking in ask me about it, and I just point to my PC.

[Sec]

Hello, I'm guest posting on this account. My usual nick is Moto7451 over at OCForums.


Hello i am kempez over at OCforums nice to meet you too.
See how easy it is to just copy the sites link from the picture and look up a username and try and act like them?
Please dont confuse yourself with the thought of a air condition (http://forum.overclock3d.net/member.php?u=19)ing unit being a viable way to cool a computer system might cool it down but it's just not preacticle unless your impatient/foolish enough.

[Snowy]

Well, this isn't my PC, it's my brothers. He won it at Quakecon.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/snowysnowcones/cubPC003_filtered.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/snowysnowcones/cubPC001_filtered.jpg

Yes, that is TWO 8800 Ultras in SLI you are seeing.

Rest of specs:

Processor: Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
Case: Cooler Master Limited Edition Desperado Master Case
Motherboard: Asus Striker Extreme nForce 680i SLI
2GB of Corsair XMS2 DDR2-800
Hard Drive: Western Digital 150gb 10k Raptor
Hard Drive2: Western Digital 750gb x 2 = 1.5TB total storage
Power Supply: Thermaltake 1200W
Video Cards: EVGA Geforce 8800ultra 768mb x2 ( SLI DUAL )
DVD-Drives: Lite-On Lightscribe 20X DVD+/- RW
Sound Card: Creative Labs X-Fi Elite Pro 7.1
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Monitor: Acer 22in Wide screen (Black)
Keyboard: Logitech MX 5000 w/ Bluetooth

[legionaire45]

Hello i am kempez over at OCforums nice to meet you too.
See how easy it is to just copy the sites link from the picture and look up a username and try and act like them?
Please dont confuse yourself with the thought of a air conditioning unit being a viable way to cool a computer system might cool it down but it's just not preacticle unless your impatient/foolish enough.

:rolleyes:

And it's attitudes like that which are why no one takes you guys seriously.

Drop the attitude and go join a real computer forum like OCForums and I'll gladly confirm who I am via a PM. Consider it an invitation.

My brother asked me my opinion of Xet's setup and thats why I went ahead and posted that. I don't see why it would be considered unpractical, all it requires is a simple air duct or to put the computer in front of the cold air. How hard is that? When you come inside on a hot day doesn't it feel good to stand in front of the cold air? How difficult is it to do that? :rolleyes:

Oh and the proof is in the pudding... er case modding

http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/8/22420372694.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6298858)

My case project (the one on the left) (http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=522091) next to Legionaire's (my brother). And before you jump to the conclusion that we're one and the same, no my brother has his own account there under the same name as he has here.

[Limited]

Woah snowy, your bro got lucky heh, great setup. I can only wish of that :P heh.

[legionaire45]

Now that I've reclaimed my account....

The Coolermaster Case is awesome. I wouldn't pay $800 for one (although its a deal considering that most paint jobs by Smooth Creations cost a few limbs) but I do like that case. Awesome how he won it, <3.

[Limited]

$800? Bloody hell, I wouldnt ever pay that much for a case, unless I was a millionnaire, to me cases dont have to be fancy, if money was no object then I'd have a fancy case yes, but to me spending the money on the actual parts therefore it effects what you actually look at and do is far better. Yes some cases can help your pc go faster due to air circulation and stuff but doesnt make THAT much difference

[legionaire45]

$800? Bloody hell, I wouldnt ever pay that much for a case, unless I was a millionnaire, to me cases dont have to be fancy, if money was no object then I'd have a fancy case yes, but to me spending the money on the actual parts therefore it effects what you actually look at and do is far better. Yes some cases can help your pc go faster due to air circulation and stuff but doesnt make THAT much difference
Well, you can get the case without the secksi paintjob for like $260 (http://www.svc.com/rc-830-kkn1-gp.html) I think. Cheaper after rebates too.

Also, the painted version is actually $899 dollars (http://www.svc.com/coolermaster-cases.html). The price for a paintjob like that is worth it if you're going for a showcase PC, but I would rather ghetto-paint the cheaper one with an airbrush.

[ExAm]

I suddenly have the urge to cut a stencil and find a spray can.

[Dr Dmoney]

I have a great setuo, but first to organize it to perfection.

[ExAm]

Here's a higher quality pic of my PC's innards:
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/7692/computergh1.jpg

[Snowy]

Yeah, my bro got pretty darn lucky. He gave me the thermaltake orb master, because he's getting a new cooler! :)
Here's my pics:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/snowysnowcones/SnowyPC008_filtered.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/snowysnowcones/SnowyPC009_filtered.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/snowysnowcones/SnowyPC010_filtered.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/snowysnowcones/SnowyPC011_filtered.jpg

The wire that you see in the middle of the panel fell down when I was taking pictures :( But it's back in it's right place now. So just image the side panel without a wire going right through it :) For the most part, I have a pretty clean PC.

Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo e4300
Sapphire Radeon X1950GT
2Gigs of Crucial Ballistix Tracer
Biostar T-Force P35 motherboard

[Dr Dmoney]

I cleaned my room up a bit and I have some pictures of just about my whole room. Not just for this but for organization purposes

Entertainment Room/BedRoom
52" JVC HD-ILA HDTV 720p
Xbox 360 with 20+ games, 4 controllers
Wii with only 3 games
Futon with pillows
Had a surround Sound but I blew them out
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1352/1122711166_eda5d73bc1_b.jpg
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1077/1121852559_eef1376423_b.jpg
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1003/1121834337_07a8e426f2_b.jpg

Computer Room:
22" Chimel Lcd Screen 1600 by 1050
x-540 Logitech Speakers
Evga 8800Gts 640mb
Asus p5b Deluxe Wi/fi
Xion Case
Nexus Fan Controller
Intel C2D e6600
Zalman 90mm Heat Sink
2gb G.skill DDR2-800
Hiper 580w Power Supply
Logitech g11 Keyboad
Razer Diamondback mouse
A walmart mouspad (It is the best)
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1176/1121843775_955eb45e53_b.jpg
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1017/1121826389_2a41b20a36_b.jpg
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1039/1122659962_aacfaa2a48_b.jpg
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1008/1122651384_669d1936dc_b.jpg

I would have more on my computer but the battery on the cam went out. More soon...

[Warsaw]

The Logitech X-540 speaker system is basically a square Logitech X-530 system with a separate controller for volume. Sound good though.

[Dr Dmoney]

Yeah I just got them a day ago. I love them, the sound is very crisp and it gets loud for the size of the speakers. Only wish I had a surround for my TV area.

[ExAm]

Oh god. That's a Logitech G15. WANT.

[Ki11a_FTW]

If that TV isnt there tommorow..well...hehehe

[Dr Dmoney]

Everyone loves my television. Also it is a g11, but really is the say keyboard though. Also I bought everything on my own... No help at all. and I just turned 18. Got the tv when i was 16, and build the computer 4 months back. The draw back is that I do not have a car. I will soon but no car now. I would say my room is worth (Brand New) $6000.

[ExAm]

Ah, a G11. I guess I wasn't paying attention to the lack of an LCD screen.

[someone]

Nice, I have the Logitech X-540 speaker system too.
It's awesome:worship:

[Snowy]

You guys should see the new logitech g15 keyboard and g9 mouse! Played with them at Quakecon... They are, by far, the best keyboard and mice that will be on the market. The g9 looks/feels kinda like a Fatal1ty mouse, but it's way better.

[Dr Dmoney]

The g11 is the same thing as the g15, only difference is that the g15 has an 1cd screen. Also I love my mouse, no need to change, it is a razer diamondback at 1700dpi. Very smooth. The only problem is the side buttons but I never use them anyway.

[FireDragon04]

FireDragon welcomes you all to his crib....:lol:

Anyway, yea, heres where i basically live for most of my days...in the dark!

http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/8927/overviewue1.jpg
Overview mb?
http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/8862/longshotly0.jpg
Full long shot baby!
http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/796/360sl0.jpg
Xbox 360...ooooo
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/8431/closerzh1.jpg
Closer look you say?
http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/626/finalshotkp2.jpg
Wow...this is messy (FD's room on a messy day...inc.all above lol)

*cough* look closely you may see 'secret' or 'special' things.

See what u can notice...lol

[Emmzee]

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/4985/img0006kx3.jpg

Halp!

[ExAm]

blurry cell pic of my setup
http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/1953/setupdj1.jpg

New keyboard
http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/9913/keyboredvn9.jpg

I lack a digital camera :(

[Con]

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/4985/img0006kx3.jpg

Halp!
wtf is "Vault"

[Archon23]

The stuff that keeps me awake at night and keeps me going in the morning.

[ExAm]

wtf is "Vault"Energy soda.

[Woovie]

wtf is "Vault"
This is what happens when you live in Canada kids. Just look away. :(

[Cortexian]

This is what happens when you live in Canada kids. Just look away. :(
We have Vault here, it's actually pretty good. Oh and :fuckoff: Canada rules.

[Ki11a_FTW]

This is what happens when you live in Canada kids. Just look away. :(

I live in the US, and still never heard of it

[Cortexian]

Quick - rep bomb Woovie for failure at life! Actually, no. I'm more forgiving then the Emperor (Rossmum).

[Hotrod]

Oh and :fuckoff: Canada rules.

What he said.

[Kybo_Ren]

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/7341/p8060082s1yg.jpg

[BobtheGreatII]

O....M.....G :gtfo:


:awesome:


Any reason it's set up like that?

[Bastinka]

wtf is "Vault"
Drinks like a soda, Kicks like an energy drink. :)

[Kybo_Ren]

O....M.....G :gtfo:


:awesome:


Any reason it's set up like that?
Oh boy is there...
really long story which isn't really worth it. It's best ot just appreciate it for what it is :P

[Random]

Any reason it's set up like that?

Hide it from his mom.

[FireDragon04]

Hide it from his mom.
LMAO!

Oh dude i love you PC's Case...is that the new 'Draw Mod' ? wow!

Hey one upside to this though, Sleep and then wake up go on the computer, sleep again, wouldn't have to move :eek:

[Hotrod]

Hey one upside to this though, Sleep and then wake up go on the computer, sleep again, wouldn't have to move :eek:

Nah, he'd have get off his bed to see the screen. He could either get himself a table for his monitor, mouse and stuff, or he could just sleep on the floor.

[ExAm]

Nah, he'd have get off his bed to see the screen. He could either get himself a table for his monitor, mouse and stuff, or he could just sleep on the floor.Which is what he meant.

[Kybo_Ren]

Lol. I like where the imaginative comments are going :)
The real reason is that I was banned from using a computer for about 1.5 years, and the drawer was an inconspicuous place to hide it.