Custom Computer Build

[jeeper07 5,000+ posts]

Well there was a thread a couple days ago about computer modifications, and i was very impresssed. I talked to some of the guys in there and it turns out Pr0d1gy is going to build one for me. I just started this thread for him to be able to show off his talents and for me to be able to contact him easily. Feel free to comment. Thank you

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[StealthKill 10+ year member]

Here's a few case mods for ya to compare em to lol.

http://www.kikboxes.com/gallery/

 

[jeeper07 5,000+ posts]

sweetness

 

[StealthKill 10+ year member]

I was a few hours away from gettin ophidian, but some *** beat me:furious: .

 

[Pr0d1gy 10+ year member]

Well, Joe expressed to me that he does not plan on doing any gaming on his computer & just wanted it to be fast. With that in mind I figured a high resource speed demon would be the best solution for his needs. Keeping in mind he had a budget, like most of us, I decided the most efficient way to spend the money would be on the RAM. Adding a surplus of high quality RAM will be the best way to ensure a long lifespan on the computer, while also enabling it to run at top speed. With that in mind I am currently hunting a great deal on the RAM in various places, but here is the initial build we looked at.

AMD Opteron 144 overclocked to 2.5+Ghz - for anyone who knows about processors, an AMD64 chip running at this speed would be similar to a P$ 3.6+Ghz, and that is smoking fast. If I can get a good deal on a faster stock Opteron, it will be all the better.

WD Raptor 74gb 10k rpm hard drive - for the uninitiated it may come as a shock that the hard drive is actually the biggest bottleneck in a modern PC. With that in mind we're gonna go with a Raptor, or a similar technology, in order to open up the intake on this engine so to speak.

Obviously the motherboard is always crucial as it serves as the backbone to the entire system. I will be going with one of the stable selections available from several different vendors, with future upgradability & overclocking abilities being the deciding factors, along with price.

The most commonly overlooked piece of hardware is always the power supply. The power supply can make or break the entire PC. There are several great options available, and I will be shopping around for the best bang for the buck on this one.

Anyways, I've rambled on long enough, but if anyone has questions feel free to ask here. I will be updating the thread as I go with the items I end up buying to bring this beast together. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[StealthKill 10+ year member]

AMD FTW! Kingston ram is awesome for its price.

 

[jeeper07 5,000+ posts]

this is gonna be sweet

 

[Pr0d1gy 10+ year member]

AMD FTW! Kingston ram is awesome for its price.

AMD FTMFW!!! Kingston is good, but I'm gonna get whatever I can get the best deal on from a reputable seller. As you know, AMD does not require teh uber RAM in order to get a massive overclock. Thus I plan on getting him 2gb of RAM with that extra money to ensure he won't be starved for muscle when it comes time to crunch.

Oh and just FYI everyone, Jeeper actually wasn't interested in the mods as much as getting a blazing fast PC. Of course I will throw a little flavor in it just b/c I can't help myself, but nothing big.

 

[jeeper07 5,000+ posts]

AMD FTMFW!!! Kingston is good, but I'm gonna get whatever I can get the best deal on from a reputable seller. As you know, AMD does not require teh uber RAM in order to get a massive overclock. Thus I plan on getting him 2gb of RAM with that extra money to ensure he won't be starved for muscle when it comes time to crunch.

i think he knows what hes doin lol.... excited

 

[StealthKill 10+ year member]

Any ideas on a case? Make sure you got a good water cooling or nice air flow. p-180b, very kick *** case.

 

[jeeper07 5,000+ posts]

i dont think we have decided on a case yet... any good suggestions??

 

[mattmcss 10+ year member]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119103

Ive been thinking about picking one of those up

 

[jeeper07 5,000+ posts]

whoa thats a lot of money for case

 

[StealthKill 10+ year member]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129017

That case OWNS!!!!

 

[AJ²06 5,000+ posts]

U already saw my goodies... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif