Anyone into PCs? Post your rigs here!

theDreamer · 01-05-2012, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Not always

. Motherboards vary - I had one that the same channels were 1-2, 3-4.

I have always had 1-3,2-4 boards, so all other ones are wrong.

KingZee · 01-05-2012, 10:36 PM

Office Computer:

Before:

After:

Home Setup

Changed to an Asus board and upgraded ram after original MB fried on the Alienware...it's a great case but it's freekin' huge

m4a1mustang · 01-05-2012, 11:34 PM

So, not surprisingly, if I disable my Eyefinity display group and play BF3 on one monitor (1920x1080) I get anywhere from 75-100 or so FPS with everything on Ultra. Both GPUs running at 100%, CPU still pushing along at around 50%.

I think I'm going to play this way for now and only use Eyefinity for regular computing and iRacing. BF3 just looks so much better this way.

Red__Zed · 01-05-2012, 11:38 PM

Kingzee, that's quite the office setup

frost · 01-06-2012, 12:11 AM

Came across this site in my favs (had forgotten about it), pretty cool. The test is quick, and you don't have to sign up or anything lame like that:
Speedtest.net - The Global Broadband Speed Test

nuTinmuch · 01-06-2012, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

So, not surprisingly, if I disable my Eyefinity display group and play BF3 on one monitor (1920x1080) I get anywhere from 75-100 or so FPS with everything on Ultra. Both GPUs running at 100%, CPU still pushing along at around 50%.

I think I'm going to play this way for now and only use Eyefinity for regular computing and iRacing. BF3 just looks so much better this way.

Eyefinity gets old in shooters anyway. :/ It's too distracting.

m4a1mustang · 01-06-2012, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

Eyefinity gets old in shooters anyway. :/ It's too distracting.

I like it... the more peripheral vision the better.

Titan1080 · 02-12-2012, 02:16 AM

So my GF's mother asked me to put together a PC for her jewelry business and since I had a box full of parts coming from NewEgg, I went ahead and had them throw a few extras in:

Another 8GB kit from Patriot

When in doubt, fill every DIMM slot and let God sort it out! Eventually I'll have software that could actually use 16GB of RAM

Cyborg RAT7 mouse, actually pretty nice and comfortable in the hand despite its looks. The red sniper button is pretty cool for more precise control.

Had a big empty spot in the case so...

picked up another Radeon 6790 and setup Crossfire.

Did some cable tidying while I had the case open. Annoyingly, that power line to the top of the motherboard is about 2 inches too short to route up behind the motherboard.

All buttoned up and ready to rock! Probably won't tweak around too much with the clocking since that really wasn't in the plan, I went with the i5 2400 instead of the more overclockable 2500K to save some money. Went from ~3100 to ~5600 in 3DMark11 so a nice jump without breaking the bank and runs Star Trek Online and Portal with high-ish settings to my satisfaction.

Nikkolai · 02-12-2012, 06:14 PM

I didn't want multi monitor setup so I just upgraded my monitor. I got the Hanns-G 28." It's pretty decent and super easy to read two page documents or having windows side by side.

m4a1mustang · 02-12-2012, 07:21 PM

Nice rig, Titan!

Nikkolai, that's a nice monitor. I have one in my setup at work. I really would like to get another. I'm running a 28 and a 20 off to the side right now.

theDreamer · 02-12-2012, 08:02 PM

Finally getting settled into my place:

m4a1mustang · 01-25-2013, 04:32 PM

Bump

ZMan8 · 01-25-2013, 04:36 PM

I'm joining this party.

I'm currently building a new PC and need some input from you guys. As far as mid range Z77 mobo's go, have you heard/ read which one is a great one that will allow me to be flexible in the future and has relatively low failure rate. I have checked out so far Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H and Asus Sabertooth Z77 (though i'm not sure if Sabertooth is worth it). Any recommendations are appreciated

MightyBobo · 01-25-2013, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

I'm joining this party.

I'm currently building a new PC and need some input from you guys. As far as mid range Z77 mobo's go, have you heard/ read which one is a great one that will allow me to be flexible in the future and has relatively low failure rate. I have checked out so far Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H and Asus Sabertooth Z77 (though i'm not sure if Sabertooth is worth it). Any recommendations are appreciated

I went with ASRock's Extreme4. Normally, I'm an ASUS-or-nothing kinda guy, and I'm very pleased with my purchase so far.

All of the Extreme line from ASRock got Tom's Hardware nods.

Hookah · 01-25-2013, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Very clean setup, Mac!

I like Macs for functionality and ease of use, but I'm a gamer and a tinkerer so it's PCs for me. I have been toying with the idea of getting a Mac Mini just for the hell of it. No idea what I'd use it for, but I'm a nerd and having it would make me happy.

What games are you playing? I have been bored of PC games and have stopped working on my pc ever since. I got it attached to a nice 52" LG TV, but now all I use my computer is for 350z and 370z forums lol.

I am more into MMORPG types.

01-05-2012, 10:36 PM	#107 (permalink)
KingZee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glendale, CA Age: 41 Posts: 2,612 Drives: Focus ST Rep Power: 423	Office Computer: Before: After: Home Setup Changed to an Asus board and upgraded ram after original MB fried on the Alienware...it's a great case but it's freekin' huge __________________ Focus ST

01-05-2012, 11:34 PM	#108 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	So, not surprisingly, if I disable my Eyefinity display group and play BF3 on one monitor (1920x1080) I get anywhere from 75-100 or so FPS with everything on Ultra. Both GPUs running at 100%, CPU still pushing along at around 50%. I think I'm going to play this way for now and only use Eyefinity for regular computing and iRacing. BF3 just looks so much better this way. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-12-2012, 02:16 AM	#113 (permalink)
Titan1080 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mill Creek, Wa Posts: 495 Drives: 04 Nissan Titan 4x4 Rep Power: 373	So my GF's mother asked me to put together a PC for her jewelry business and since I had a box full of parts coming from NewEgg, I went ahead and had them throw a few extras in: Another 8GB kit from Patriot When in doubt, fill every DIMM slot and let God sort it out! Eventually I'll have software that could actually use 16GB of RAM Cyborg RAT7 mouse, actually pretty nice and comfortable in the hand despite its looks. The red sniper button is pretty cool for more precise control. Had a big empty spot in the case so... picked up another Radeon 6790 and setup Crossfire. Did some cable tidying while I had the case open. Annoyingly, that power line to the top of the motherboard is about 2 inches too short to route up behind the motherboard. All buttoned up and ready to rock! Probably won't tweak around too much with the clocking since that really wasn't in the plan, I went with the i5 2400 instead of the more overclockable 2500K to save some money. Went from ~3100 to ~5600 in 3DMark11 so a nice jump without breaking the bank and runs Star Trek Online and Portal with high-ish settings to my satisfaction. __________________ 2009 370Z w/ Sport

02-12-2012, 07:21 PM	#115 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Nice rig, Titan! Nikkolai, that's a nice monitor. I have one in my setup at work. I really would like to get another. I'm running a 28 and a 20 off to the side right now. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-12-2012, 08:02 PM	#116 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Finally getting settled into my place: __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

01-05-2012, 11:38 PM	#109 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	Kingzee, that's quite the office setup

02-12-2012, 06:14 PM	#114 (permalink)
Nikkolai Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 238 Drives: Boss 302, Frontier Rep Power: 15	I didn't want multi monitor setup so I just upgraded my monitor. I got the Hanns-G 28." It's pretty decent and super easy to read two page documents or having windows side by side.

01-25-2013, 04:32 PM	#117 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Bump __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

01-25-2013, 04:36 PM	#118 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	I'm joining this party. I'm currently building a new PC and need some input from you guys. As far as mid range Z77 mobo's go, have you heard/ read which one is a great one that will allow me to be flexible in the future and has relatively low failure rate. I have checked out so far Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H and Asus Sabertooth Z77 (though i'm not sure if Sabertooth is worth it). Any recommendations are appreciated __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

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