My New PC Setup

[ZOSicK]

Core 2 Duo E6850 Processor 3.0
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41LLAibVyfL._AA280_.jpg
eVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard 122-CK-NF68-A1
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41HZy8EjprL._SS500_.jpg
Zalman CPU Fan With 70mm Fan LED (CNPS9500 LED-CU)
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51WK7K1YYEL._SS500_.gif


wont pack it up unless my new graphic card is released as its still in the pre-order status :bounce:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51TzKXDo2jL._SS500_.jpg

[ZOSicK]

i have these 2 already so its gonna be a kick ass setup inshalla :Up2:

Corsair 2GB 240 DIMM non-ECC DDR2 RAM (TWIN2X2048-6400C4)
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21XD5T284TL._SS500_.jpg
600W SLI Seasonic Power Supply
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41KnTsnrZ6L._SS500_.jpg

[NOS4EVER]

shammm ? for all

[Ottoman]

not a bad choice for performance on a budget

did u bring them from outside? or found them in the local market?

[ZOSicK]

none of those are available here otto .. ordered them from amazon and some from newegg.com

all those cost 550BD without monitor ofcourse

i will get myself a 22" HD LCD Samsung :bounce:

[ZOSicK]

shammm ? for all
i will give u my 7950GT card once my new one reached inshalla :up2:

[ZOSicK]

not a bad choice for performance on a budget

did u bring them from outside? or found them in the local market?
otto all this will give me a benchmark of 13000 minimum on a 3dMark06 which is awesome for atleast 2 years to come for all games specially the nw CRYSIS .. i will have to install vista though to benefit from the new direct X10 HDTV card .. i hate Vista but it seems that i have no choice but to go ahead and install it :(

[ADM]

none of those are available here otto .. ordered them from amazon and some from newegg.com

all those cost 550BD without monitor ofcourse

i will get myself a 22" HD LCD Samsung :bounce:
Let me know how good it is for using for a computer. I am thinking of getting me one for my laptop.

[ZOSicK]

Let me know how good it is for using for a computer. I am thinking of getting me one for my laptop.
if u mean the monitor its awesome .. both Nos4ever and MustangGT got one from home electronics

[Hider]

for me next pc will be MAC !!

[Ottoman]

otto all this will give me a benchmark of 13000 minimum on a 3dMark06 which is awesome for atleast 2 years to come for all games specially the nw CRYSIS .. i will have to install vista though to benefit from the new direct X10 HDTV card .. i hate Vista but it seems that i have no choice but to go ahead and install it :(

sweet.. post some benchmark screenshots when she's all put together.. i'd be interested to see them :)


i know what u mean about Vista.. i've got in on my machine dual booted..

but i hate it as well.. I always use XP instead..

[ZOSicK]

sweet.. post some benchmark screenshots when she's all put together.. i'd be interested to see them :)


i know what u mean about Vista.. i've got in on my machine dual booted..

but i hate it as well.. I always use XP instead..
u got it will post the screen shots once the card arrives .. cant wait to play Crysis it will be released on the 13th on Nov :bounce:

[ADM]

if u mean the monitor its awesome .. both Nos4ever and MustangGT got one from home electronics
Do I need enhanced graphics to make full use of it? Can I use it as a TV in the room as well?

Edit: whats the maximum resolution of the screen? I use 1400x1050 on my laptop.

[Ottoman]

u can use a Monitor as a TV but not a TV as a monitor

unless it's Full HD.. otherwise it's gonna look like crap...

[ZOSicK]

Do I need enhanced graphics to make full use of it? Can I use it as a TV in the room as well?

Edit: whats the maximum resolution of the screen? I use 1400x1050 on my laptop.
u can use it as an oven too if u want to .. :bounce:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41rDwrF5vIL._SS500_.jpg

[ZOSicK]

u can use a Monitor as a TV but not a TV as a monitor

unless it's Full HD.. otherwise it's gonna look like crap...
its a 2.0 full HDTV and surprisingly it costs only 130BD :bounce:

[Ottoman]

walla zain.. damn good price!

does it have HDMI input?

[ADM]

u can use it as an oven too if u want to .. :bounce:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41rDwrF5vIL._SS500_.jpg
So, I can connect a digital receiver to it and watch TV? Say, Dreambox?

[ADM]

its a 2.0 full HDTV and surprisingly it costs only 130BD :bounce:
You know the HD TV from Samsung that lots of people are buying for their XBOX 360s? Can I connect that to the laptop and used it as a monitor?

[Night Crawler]

if u have a tv out card u can connect any tv to ur computer
both tv and monitor can be used on the comp and vice versa

[Phoenix]

i say get an Xbox360 oo fek roo7ik :bounce:

[ADM]

if u have a tv out card u can connect any tv to ur computer
both tv and monitor can be used on the comp and vice versa
My laptop is a business laptop, but, it does have an S-Video output. Is that good enough? The emblem shows a tv with bunny ear antennas.

[Night Crawler]

well if ur tv has an svideo output ur good to go

[MONGOOSE]

Core 2 Duo E6850 Processor 3.0
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41LLAibVyfL._AA280_.jpg
eVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard 122-CK-NF68-A1
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41HZy8EjprL._SS500_.jpg
Zalman CPU Fan With 70mm Fan LED (CNPS9500 LED-CU)
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51WK7K1YYEL._SS500_.gif


wont pack it up unless my new graphic card is released as its still in the pre-order status :bounce:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51TzKXDo2jL._SS500_.jpg

Mashaala, u will like it bro :up: ask me about it...
did u ordered them or still? latensa the CPU Fan with u :bigkiss:

[tyrant]

Blacky, Mashallah nice setup bro.. i'm currently planning on upgrading my PC and looking to order quite a few things.. already got the monitor.. (37" Benq HD LCD TV) now most importantly is the graphics card.. the one you chose looks great!! will look into it :).

[ファルーク]

i say get an Xbox360 oo fek roo7ik :bounce:

x2 :D

[ZOSicK]

Blacky, Mashallah nice setup bro.. i'm currently planning on upgrading my PC and looking to order quite a few things.. already got the monitor.. (37" Benq HD LCD TV) now most importantly is the graphics card.. the one you chose looks great!! will look into it :).
the graphic card i choose is not top of the line but it really kicks ass if ur gonna SLI it .. get two and u will have the best 2nd graphic card performance in the world .. it beats the 8800GTX which is currently number 2 in the world and costs 230BD

both of my cards will cost u only 200BD and u still get to beat the GTX performance :bounce:

here is how good the 8800GT performs:

http://hardware.gotfrag.com/files/upload/shoes_88gt_3dm06.jpg

[ZOSicK]

i say get an Xbox360 oo fek roo7ik :bounce:
dream on there is nothing like a mouse and keyboard specially for first shooter games like GOW, Call of Duty, Crysis etc ... and ofcourse no console will ever beat a PC's graphic :grin:

[ZOSicK]

dream on there is nothing like a mouse and keyboard specially for first shooter games like GOW, Call of Duty, Crysis etc ... and ofcourse no console will ever beat a PC's graphic :grin:
MustangGT i already ordered the parts, i will order u the fan soon inshalla or u know the drill just go feed the card some food :bounce:

[Phoenix]

dream on there is nothing like a mouse and keyboard specially for first shooter games like GOW, Call of Duty, Crysis etc ... and ofcourse no console will ever beat a PC's graphic :grin:

i know what u mean, the thing is that im addicted to high graphics resolutions plus the DD5.1 system :p lazim i play the game with its full potential or else i wouldnt see/hear it as good. and with a PC and all the applications running, i doubt u'll get the same performance as a game dedicated console like the X360 or PS3.

i love the mouse and keyboard for first, and third person shooters. its easier than the gamepad which is harder shway. but u'll learn to love it eventually :p


oh btw, why isnt there a sound card in ur list? most of the recent games require the latest DirectX9+ compatible SC's. dont tell me ur gonna use the MB's built in sound outputs :p

[Phoenix]

the graphic card i choose is not top of the line but it really kicks ass if ur gonna SLI it .. get two and u will have the best 2nd graphic card performance in the world .. it beats the 8800GTX which is currently number 2 in the world and costs 230BD

both of my cards will cost u only 200BD and u still get to beat the GTX performance :bounce:

here is how good the 8800GT performs:

http://hardware.gotfrag.com/files/upload/shoes_88gt_3dm06.jpg

the GTX is SLI compatible as well, combine 2 and ge6 ur GT ba7ar :p

[ZOSicK]

the GTX is SLI compatible as well, combine 2 and ge6 ur GT ba7ar :p
roo7 ent eshtar 2 GTX eb 500BD okhoy .. i will buy two GT's with 200BD and get the same performance of a 500BD card :bounce:

[ZOSicK]

i know what u mean, the thing is that im addicted to high graphics resolutions plus the DD5.1 system :p lazim i play the game with its full potential or else i wouldnt see/hear it as good. and with a PC and all the applications running, i doubt u'll get the same performance as a game dedicated console like the X360 or PS3.

i love the mouse and keyboard for first, and third person shooters. its easier than the gamepad which is harder shway. but u'll learn to love it eventually :p


oh btw, why isnt there a sound card in ur list? most of the recent games require the latest DirectX9+ compatible SC's. dont tell me ur gonna use the MB's built in sound outputs :p
i have the latest creative XFI 7.1 sound card already :grin: with a 7.1 creative 7 speakers

[NOS4EVER]

i will give u my 7950GT card once my new one reached inshalla :up2:
You will receive one big something from my side :)

[ED]

Damn, my computer is starting to look like like a woss, now yours got a much bigger penis.

damn it, can't spend on PC setup now.

Hanooi, try the core 2 Quad and let me know, I have big plans but my wallet is kinda busy at the moment haha.

[Phoenix]

roo7 ent eshtar 2 GTX eb 500BD okhoy .. i will buy two GT's with 200BD and get the same performance of a 500BD card :bounce:

same performance fel mesh mesh u5oooy ... ur comparing 768MB with 512MB, 384MI with 256MI, 86.4MBGB/sec with 57.6MBGB/sec, 36.8FRB/sec with 33.8FBR/sec

multiply everything x2 and see which is better :bounce:

[Phoenix]

i have the latest creative XFI 7.1 sound card already :grin: with a 7.1 creative 7 speakers

good boy :D


i dunno why i have XFI5.1 with the 5.1 speakers while i only use the headphones :p

i guess sound quality differs on headphones too

[Phoenix]

Damn, my computer is starting to look like like a woss, now yours got a much bigger penis.

damn it, can't spend on PC setup now.

Hanooi, try the core 2 Quad and let me know, I have big plans but my wallet is kinda busy at the moment haha.

busy thinking of that 70" screen? :p

[ZOSicK]

same performance fel mesh mesh u5oooy ... ur comparing 768MB with 512MB, 384MI with 256MI, 86.4MBGB/sec with 57.6MBGB/sec, 36.8FRB/sec with 33.8FBR/sec

multiply everything x2 and see which is better :bounce:
read man before posting go read .. newer and faster chip .. true the GTX is a monster but why the hell should i go pay that much when the new 9 series are getting released in december .. u have the kahooona's go buy 2 GTX's or simply one Ultra .. i will stick to my el7af and have fun with my GT :bounce: which will play almost every game out there for the coming year and a half without any need for upgrades :up2:

[ZOSicK]

good boy :D


i dunno why i have XFI5.1 with the 5.1 speakers while i only use the headphones :p

i guess sound quality differs on headphones too
i use headphones too .. a7la :apple:

[ZOSicK]

Damn, my computer is starting to look like like a woss, now yours got a much bigger penis.

damn it, can't spend on PC setup now.

Hanooi, try the core 2 Quad and let me know, I have big plans but my wallet is kinda busy at the moment haha.
i wanted to get the Quad Core 2.6 but them i compared and it will not benefit me as gamer .. i wont utilize its full potential specialyl for gaming .. if i was a programer or architecter then ya it would help alot as u need those quads when compiling and passing instructions and arguments .. the 3.0 is a newer chip and technology then the quad and fast as hell specially for gamers so i sticked to it :up2: it easily over clocks to 3.6 too

[Phoenix]

read man before posting go read .. newer and faster chip .. true the GTX is a monster but why the hell should i go pay that much when the new 9 series are getting released in december .. u have the kahooona's go buy 2 GTX's or simply one Ultra .. i will stick to my el7af and have fun with my GT :bounce: which will play almost every game out there for the coming year and a half without any need for upgrades :up2:

i dont need to buy 2 graphic cards and build up my PC for gaming cuz i already have a PS3 and X360 to handle that and more! :bounce:

[Phoenix]

i use headphones too .. a7la :apple:

didnt it make u wonder WHY u bought 7.1 speakers and left them collecting dust? :p

[ED]

busy thinking of that 70" screen? :p
Hahaha, la khalas that 70" Plazma is no longer in production :(, and it wont fit with the new lay out of the room.

the plan now is to get a 40" LCD HD for the XBOX, and an Acer AL1916W wide screen LCD for the PC, and I'm changin the whole lay out of my room and stuff, that will take some time, and crap loads of cash.

[Phoenix]

Hahaha, la khalas that 70" Plazma is no longer in production :(, and it wont fit with the new lay out of the room.

the plan now is to get a 40" LCD HD for the XBOX, and an Acer AL1916W wide screen LCD for the PC, and I'm changin the whole lay out of my room and stuff, that will take some time, and crap loads of cash.

there is a 70" LCD at Ashraf's :kid:

u'll need a ballroom to be able to watch the whole thing!!

[ED]

there is a 70" LCD at Ashraf's :kid:

u'll need a ballroom to be able to watch the whole thing!!
hahahaha, not really, u just need a good eye :P

la bas I think its about time I stop wasting money on sh|t I don't really need, then again, whats the point of a 70''!!

[VQ35HR]

Core 2 Duo E6850 Processor 3.0
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41LLAibVyfL._AA280_.jpg


the pic is wrong :p





i wanted to get the Quad Core 2.6 but them i compared and it will not benefit me as gamer .. i wont utilize its full potential specialyl for gaming .. if i was a programer or architecter then ya it would help alot as u need those quads when compiling and passing instructions and arguments .. the 3.0 is a newer chip and technology then the quad and fast as hell specially for gamers so i sticked to it it easily over clocks to 3.6 too


O'really ?

the Q6600 ( with normal amont of power&cooling ) should perform as the E6850 ( when u posh it to the limit )
the quad is like playing the same but in safe :p

I'm getting one today inshallah ...but due to short of money I get simple other things ( msi p35 - 1g ram - cheap vga ) inshalla in 2 weeks I'll start modding it :lildevil: upgrade the ram to 4g and batter card

sarz
I bought the AL1916W before 2 months maybe ... good monitor but some how I think it's not the best one to buy !!!! and the price droped now more than 10bd which is good 4 you !!! I think the 20" is batter with almost the same price !!!

[ZOSicK]

the pic is wrong :p





O'really ?

the Q6600 ( with normal amont of power&cooling ) should perform as the E6850 ( when u posh it to the limit )
the quad is like playing the same but in safe :p

I'm getting one today inshallah ...but due to short of money I get simple other things ( msi p35 - 1g ram - cheap vga ) inshalla in 2 weeks I'll start modding it :lildevil: upgrade the ram to 4g and batter card

sarz
I bought the AL1916W before 2 months maybe ... good monitor but some how I think it's not the best one to buy !!!! and the price droped now more than 10bd which is good 4 you !!! I think the 20" is batter with almost the same price !!!
wala tez3al i will look for a better pic :bounce:

regarding the q6600 its cool but i dont need it and like u said with proper cooling again we come and waste money for water cooling etc .. i picked the zalman as i got an amazing 5star review on it from new egg and amazon .. i hope it does the job as the stock intel fans are crap as hell ..

4 gb wont be needed as vista only max's to 3GB, get OCZ or Crossair 2GB for now trust me its more than enough .. i hate vista but i have no choice but to switch to it as XP support will be discontinued from next July :(

[Phoenix]

hahahaha, not really, u just need a good eye :P

la bas I think its about time I stop wasting money on sh|t I don't really need, then again, whats the point of a 70''!!

didnt u ask urself the same question when u first thought of it?? :p

or did the "size DOES matter" thing get into u :p

[VQ35HR]

4 gb wont be needed as vista only max's to 3GB, get OCZ or Crossair 2GB for now trust me its more than enough .. i hate vista but i have no choice but to switch to it as XP support will be discontinued from next July :(
thanx for the advice , I'll do that ishallah :)
I hate vista too !
I'll keep the xp to the last day until I get the GOW :bounce:

[ED]

didnt u ask urself the same question when u first thought of it?? :p

or did the "size DOES matter" thing get into u :p
I like to have the Best, thast the only thing.

[Phoenix]

I like to have the Best, thast the only thing.

i have one of the best evo's... machoofek sharait-ha :p

[ED]

i have one of the best evo's... machoofek sharait-ha :p
I'm talking about stuff that I can afford, I would love to have your car in my stable, but I dont have the money you're asking for it, simple.

[Phoenix]

I'm talking about stuff that I can afford, I would love to have your car in my stable, but I dont have the money you're asking for it, simple.

mamenek fayda hahaaha :laf:

[ED]

mamenek fayda hahaaha :laf:
Meera, deb wa7ed.

[Blow-Off]

^^ 7abeeby ra5e9 7g el rayal halon e7b moterk mskeen

[ED]

^^ 7abeeby ra5e9 7g el rayal halon e7b moterk mskeen
int iskt or roo7 5ith lak Xbox, lets get more of you online.

[Phoenix]

Meera, deb wa7ed.

:elefant:

[ZOSicK]

:elefant:
stop going off-topic mr.moderator :motz2:

[Phoenix]

stop going off-topic mr.moderator :motz2:

inzain latzif :flame:

hehehe

:up2:

[Ottoman]

wala tez3al i will look for a better pic :bounce:

regarding the q6600 its cool but i dont need it and like u said with proper cooling again we come and waste money for water cooling etc .. i picked the zalman as i got an amazing 5star review on it from new egg and amazon .. i hope it does the job as the stock intel fans are crap as hell ..

4 gb wont be needed as vista only max's to 3GB, get OCZ or Crossair 2GB for now trust me its more than enough .. i hate vista but i have no choice but to switch to it as XP support will be discontinued from next July :(


i have 4gb on my machine.. and u can utilize it


if ur running a 32bit OS such as regular XP or vista x32.. then u only utilize 3.5gb of ram

if u install XP x64 or Vista X64.. then it sees and can use all 4gb of ram

[Night Crawler]

but not every application can run on 64, and vista has a lot of issues like processor compatibility as a first

[ED]

vista sucks, I couldnt stand how unstable it is and now Im back with good ol' XP, and Im not shifting to Vista until I have to coz it sucks, its too slow, and still have many bugs, blue screen errors and I hate that stuff.

[ZOSicK]

but not every application can run on 64, and vista has a lot of issues like processor compatibility as a first
right to the point .. lots of problems are caused due to that specially on vista

[ZOSicK]

vista sucks, I couldnt stand how unstable it is and now Im back with good ol' XP, and Im not shifting to Vista until I have to coz it sucks, its too slow, and still have many bugs, blue screen errors and I hate that stuff.
it is too slow indeed comparing to the XP but its just a matter of time that we will have to switch to VISTA :(

[Ottoman]

the new laptops we bought at work have great hardware.. (HP 8510p)

they're even good for gaming! 256mb dedicated video cards.. centrino duo, latest chipsets u name it

except they ONLY run vista... most of the hardware doesn't even have a XP driver version..

i've downgraded the machine to XP to try.. and i've got literally 12 unknown devices, in device manager..


we'll all be stuck on vista soon :(

[Night Crawler]

it is too slow indeed comparing to the XP but its just a matter of time that we will have to switch to VISTA :(
i'd prefer waiting for longhorn it has more potential than vista

[ZOSicK]

otto and nightcrawler we are doomed with Vista whether we like it or not :(

[Phoenix]

otto and nightcrawler we are doomed with Vista whether we like it or not :(

i dont know about u guyz, but i think Vista is quite nice once we get the hang of it.

[Kayman]

Same here, i've had 0 problems with vista till this day.

No errors, no blue screens, its never slow, nothing at all.

Plus my Laptop has 2.0 Core duo, 2gb ram, and 256mb dedicated video card and it's perfect for gaming.

il7amdila...

[Night Crawler]

vista is just like windows millenium it's ok for normal users who do nothing but play games or use microsoft office. i am a heavy user applications programming messing around, which really gives out the workings of an o/s, and otto u wanna try good laptops try dell xps or alienware for real gaming experience

[ZOSicK]

im getting it either way no choice :pat:

[Ottoman]

vista is just like windows millenium it's ok for normal users who do nothing but play games or use microsoft office. i am a heavy user applications programming messing around, which really gives out the workings of an o/s, and otto u wanna try good laptops try dell xps or alienware for real gaming experience

to be honest

laptops will never really be "good" for gaming..

with their heat and power consumption concerns vs mobility..

it's not going to be an ideal gaming platform..

and the amount u spend on a "gaming laptop"

will buy u the most killer gaming desktop out there

[grafix143]

to be honest

laptops will never really be "good" for gaming..

with their heat and power consumption concerns vs mobility..

it's not going to be an ideal gaming platform..

and the amount u spend on a "gaming laptop"

will buy u the most killer gaming desktop out there

X2 laptop is no use for games + instead of building a gaming PC get ur self a gaming consol its much cheaper

i was tired of updating my PC in each 3 to 4 months new games comes and it needs more of VGA so i keep updating now i left the PC for work and game consol to play .

[ED]

to be honest

laptops will never really be "good" for gaming..

with their heat and power consumption concerns vs mobility..

it's not going to be an ideal gaming platform..

and the amount u spend on a "gaming laptop"

will buy u the most killer gaming desktop out there
what ever he said.

[ADM]

Has anyone of you heard of XPS desktops?

http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/xpsdt_720h2c?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs

The only thing the reviews moan about is the price and the noise, which I don't think you will be bothered if you are playing games on a sound system on high blast, because you wont hear it!

And, its DELL. Its almost impossible to break!

[Night Crawler]

u want a really good gaming desktop try alienware $3000 to $6000
build it ur self will cost u around $2500 as a minimum
i use amd core 2 duo 4200+
nvidia 512mb ddr2 draphics
1gb ddr2 mem
the games run like a charm

[Blow-Off]

ive got window vista ultimate if any body interested never used never opend
,my PC is " ra63ah " wont be capable to operate it and run with the flow

[ZOSicK]

how much i am very much interested, plz pm me with your price

[Blow-Off]

Pm sent ive got 2 if anyone interested b3d

[Ottoman]

Blacky what's the model number on that Samsung Monitor?

[coolioo]

Samsung 226BW 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor - 2ms, 700:1(DC 3000:1) Contrast Ratio, WSXGA+ 1680 x 1050, Gloss Black, DVI
http://images.tigerdirect.com/skuimages/large/S203-2247-tropicalx-ca.jpg


Final Price: $279.99* (BD105.000)
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2881203&Sku=S203-2247

[MONGOOSE]

http://images.tigerdirect.com/skuimages/large/S203-2247-tropicalx-ca.jpg


http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2881203&Sku=S203-2247

Best LCD Monitor ever :bigok:

[ADM]

Question still stands, can I use the screen as a TV?

[Ottoman]

damn.. no HDMI input.. can't use it with a PS3 :(

[Night Crawler]

Question still stands, can I use the screen as a TV?
for the new lcd monitors u can and for the old crt u need a small box called the magic box it converts the vga pin to video pin just connect it between the monitor and the computer

[ZOSicK]

damn.. no HDMI input.. can't use it with a PS3 :(
i think u might find a work around .. i'll ask and get back to u

[Quarantine]

Has anyone built their own pc here? I am in the process of getting all the parts, but might need help with some of the installation and the bios setup

[ED]

Has anyone built their own pc here? I am in the process of getting all the parts, but might need help with some of the installation and the bios setup
TAG, Black SS, Black Z, NOS, ME, and ottoman.

I dont know about others.

[Ottoman]

Has anyone built their own pc here? I am in the process of getting all the parts, but might need help with some of the installation and the bios setup


piece of cake

[Quarantine]

cool. this will by my setup.
Gigabyte N680sli motherboard
Intel Core 2 quad possessor
850 watts of power
8800 GTX graphic card
2gb memory
500 hd

[ED]

cool. this will by my setup.
Gigabyte N680sli motherboard
Intel Core 2 quad possessor
850 watts of power
8800 GTX graphic card
2gb memory
500 hd
500 is too little, to some people it is not, but for us it is little.

[Quarantine]

500 is too little, to some people it is not, but for us it is little.

I think its enough for me, since I don't download any videos or tv show episodes from the internet.
Its for gaming and personal pics and music files

[ADM]

I think its enough for me, since I don't download any videos or tv show episodes from the internet.
Its for gaming and personal pics and music files
Which is why I am trying to have my father get me one of the memory storage racks from work after they change them this year.

I am going to make my own multimedia library at home.

[ED]

I think its enough for me, since I don't download any videos or tv show episodes from the internet.
Its for gaming and personal pics and music files
i'll sheck with you in 6 months haha.

[Phoenix]

TAG, Black SS, Black Z, NOS, ME, and ottoman.

I dont know about others.

chinak nesaitni :dot:

[ZOSicK]

I think its enough for me, since I don't download any videos or tv show episodes from the internet.
Its for gaming and personal pics and music files
its more than enough .. get a cooler like mine for the processor and make that a core 2 duo processor ofcourse .. if u get a 8800 series graphic card take a cooler fan for it too .. other than your setup is cool .. if i were i would take the same mother board i have its a killer and top of line so far ..

good luck with ur setup and let us know if u needed any help :up2:

[Quarantine]

I was thinking of liquid cooling for the pc components but don't know if its worth it. The processor will be a 6600 and right now I have a zalman 9500 fan I think to go with it.

I was thinking of your motherboard too, and mine is a 650sli since I could not find the 680sli for a good price. where did you get yours from I could not find it on newegg

[Blow-Off]

http://www.microsoft.com/library/media/1033/windows/images/products/windowsvista/editions/homebasic/hero_homebasic.jpg

^^ the black one bro

http://img.microsoft.com/library/media/1033/windows/images/products/windowsvista/editions/icon_vistaultimate.gif


The most complete edition of Windows Vista—with the power, security, and mobility features that you need for work, and all of the entertainment features that you want for fun

Specifically, Windows Vista Ultimate offers all of the features found in Windows Vista Home Premium, including Windows Media Center, Windows Movie Maker with high-definition support, and Windows DVD Maker. It also offers all of the features found in Windows Vista Business, including business networking, centralized management tools, and advanced system backup features. And Windows Vista Ultimate has all of the new security and data protection features that help take Windows Vista to a whole new level of dependability.

In addition, Windows Vista Ultimate includes support for all of the new mobility features in Windows Vista, including Windows Tablet and Touch Technology, Windows SideShow, Windows Mobility Center, and other new, advanced mobility features.



more info vista ultimate (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/editions/ultimate/default.mspx)

http://www.gulfgt.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9059&stc=1&d=1194980947

[Blow-Off]

^^ bro this one without the outer plastic layer the heated type " el shafaaf " and its not opened if you want to check there is a lake a plastic seal you have to break them to open it :D

[MONGOOSE]

Has anyone built their own pc here? I am in the process of getting all the parts, but might need help with some of the installation and the bios setup

Me 2, and this is my PC setup

EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard 122-CK-NF68-A1
EVGA e-GeForce 8800GTS 640 MB PCIe Video Card
Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66 MHZ
Western Digital Caviar SE16 500 GB SATA Internal Hard Drive ( WD5000KSRTL ) [CD]
Western Digital 150GB Raptor X 10000RPM SATA/150 Internal Hard Drive ( WD1500AHFDRTL )
Corsair XMS2 Xtreme Performance TwinX Matched - Memory - 2 GB ( 2 x 1 GB ) - DIMM 240-pin - DDR II - 800 MHz / PC2-6400 - CL4
Thermaltake W0117RU ToughPower 750W Black PFC Power Supply with Active PFC Dual Fan
Samsung 226BW 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor
Logitech Keyboard
Logitech G5 Laser Gaming Mouse: Battlefield 2142 Edition
Gigabits chassis

:tuup:

[ADM]

Nas etla'3um sayarat o nas etla'3um computerat, o el salfa '9ay3a ya 5ook

ana bala'3um el 9anagel maali 7ag mu7aram. upgrade to more aerodynamic design

[MONGOOSE]

Nas etla'3um sayarat o nas etla'3um computerat, o el salfa '9ay3a ya 5ook

ana bala'3um el 9anagel maali 7ag mu7aram. upgrade to more aerodynamic design
loool :bump:

[ZOSicK]

I was thinking of liquid cooling for the pc components but don't know if its worth it. The processor will be a 6600 and right now I have a zalman 9500 fan I think to go with it.

I was thinking of your motherboard too, and mine is a 650sli since I could not find the 680sli for a good price. where did you get yours from I could not find it on newegg
get it from amazon quick as its in back order status from EVGA themselves :pat:

its a high seller and one awesome board ..

forget liquid cooling its too risky buddy many got leaks from them and burnt everything on the board :(

take the one similar to mine it rocks so far

[ZOSicK]

Blow off thanks keep it like i said :up2:

[Ottoman]

I had a watercooled system.. I built it myself using parts from a hardware store..

it deffinately made things run cooler... but more importantly.. it ran MUCH quieter...

my 60mm fan on my heatsink now runs at 6,500 rpm... it's a screamer! ppl think i'm vacuuming in my room.. or a hair dryer...


having a large 120mm turning at ~1,000 rpm pushed same air at much quieter levels...

[ED]

get your self an Asetek VapoChill, I tried this stuff and its amazing.

[Ottoman]

yeah.. but i bet Shipping on that heavy ass compressor is gonna be a forune..

and in our awesome humid weather.. u gotta insulate it DAMN well..

[f won]

Damn, forgot to look into this thread, i built my own pc too (had to say it :p )


Got it in Feb, My specs:
Intel C2D E6600 2.4GHz
Asus P5B Deluxe
EVGA Nvidia 8800GTX
Kingston HyperX PC6400 4GB (1GBx4)
WD Raptor X 150GB
Seagate 320GB x2 (RAID 1)
Logitech MX1000
SteelPad 4D gaming pad
Thermaltake Matrix
Samsung 21.3" LCD.

I am not bothering for quad core atm, cos it;s pointless, you can;t use it, and by the time you can, cheaper and faster alternatives will be out...

[ZOSicK]

fwon ur right for not getting the quad thats why i got the new 3.0 Core 2 duo instead though its the same exact price of the 2.4 Quad .. for a gamer a quad wont be utilized effectively like it would be for an engineer, programmer or graphic designer .. they need to trigger so many instructions at the same time

i need it for browsing and GAMESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS :bounce:

[Quarantine]

I went with the 2.4 Quad. I think it will have more potential in a years time when game makers will utilize the technology

[f won]

heh, by that time Quads will be the price of a single celeron :p

[ZOSicK]

heh, by that time Quads will be the price of a single celeron :p
yup the new generation of processors are gonna be introduced next april so get ready to kiss the quad extreme good bye :bounce:

[VQ35HR]

are you guys for real ?


BlackIS
Isn't the next gen. of intel's are also Quads ????????

http://www.intel.com/technology/architecture-silicon/45nm-core2/index.htm?iid=tech_arch+body_45nm_hi-k

http://www.zdnetasia.com/news/hardware/0,39042972,62034401,00.htm

[VQ35HR]

Crysis System Requirements


a dual core processor will run 20-30% faster than a single and a quad will run 40-60% faster than a single.

http://www.incrysis.com/wiki/index.php/Crysis_System_Requirements

http://www.incrysis.com/image.gif

[coolioo]

^^^ I totally agree with you .....as I am also having the Quad Core Q6600
New games and software would always have more support for the
Quad architecture processing.

BTW its not expensive too costing about - BD 109 !

[VQ35HR]

BTW its not expensive too costing about - BD 109 !
yah ... I got it with the same range



I use vista now .... oh God ... I hate it as hell !!!!

[Quarantine]

I've been hearing this a lot. people hating vista. what exactly dont you like about it? please explain, cause I have still to use it

[VQ35HR]

I've been hearing this a lot. people hating vista. what exactly dont you like about it? please explain, cause I have still to use it
from the 2 days I used it now ( vista ultimate ) :
- big size ( well I have alot of gigs :p but I hate the wasted ones)
- the new Internet Explorer is just rubbish in many ways !!! like errors !!!
- most of the device drivers CDs is useless now ... you have to download everything
- had a hard times until I fixed my wireless headset !!!
- some programs still work the XP ... so I have to wait ( not really ... I still have my prev. PC in the room ... Viva La XP !!! )
- take so much PC power just for the GUI .... I can change that but I'll keep it like this until I install the big games
- alot of options are in different places now ... mmm ... that's not a big problem .... but why to change that ???
- there is some options I don't know to deal with thim .... but I think it need just a quik search in the help
- XP was working fine with me !!!! and still !!!
- mmm .... more later

still didn't install the new office .... bcoz I didn't take it from my friend yet ... maybe 2mrw or so

[ZOSicK]

the new service pack is soon to be released for vista and its suppose to be very promising and should fix a lot and i mean alot of issues .. thats why it took so long to develop ..

well i have no choice and i am getting the vista ultimate whether i like it or not :(

[ZOSicK]

are you guys for real ?


BlackIS
Isn't the next gen. of intel's are also Quads ????????

http://www.intel.com/technology/architecture-silicon/45nm-core2/index.htm?iid=tech_arch+body_45nm_hi-k

http://www.zdnetasia.com/news/hardware/0,39042972,62034401,00.htm
thats is the reason why i went with the new E6850 3.0



Intel Core 2 Quad (775) View ALL.
SPEED

INTERFACE

BUS SPEED

PRICE
Q6600 / 2.40GHz Socket 775 1066MHz $289.99Click for more info
Q6600 / 2.40GHz Socket 775 1066MHz $299.99Click for more info
Q6700 / 2.66GHz Socket 775 1066MHz $579.99Click for more info
Q6700 / 2.66GHz Socket 775 1066MHz $579.99Click for more info



Intel Core 2 Duo (775) View ALL.
SPEED

INTERFACE

BUS SPEED

PRICE
E4500 / 2.20GHz Socket 775 800MHz $119.99Click for more info
E4500 / 2.20GHz Socket 775 800MHz $129.99Click for more info
E6320 / 1.86GHz Socket 775 1066MHz $174.99Click for more info
E6550 / 2.33GHz Socket 775 1333MHz $174.99Click for more info
E6550 / 2.33GHz Socket 775 1333MHz $179.99Click for more info
E6420 / 2.13GHz Socket 775 1066MHz $194.97Click for more info
E6750 / 2.66GHz Socket 775 1333MHz $199.99Click for more info
E6850 / 3.00GHz Socket 775 1333MHz $279.99Click for more info
E6850 / 3.00GHz Socket 775 1333MHz $299.99Click for more info

notice the bus speed ! here is the trick, :bounce:

all the quads have bus speeds of 1066MHZ unlike the new 3.0 which has 1333MHZ

[Quarantine]

how about Linux guys? anyone use it? is it compatible with the latest games?
and on Vista.....Can I delete Internet Explorer and install Firefox instead? or it wont let you?

[ADM]

how about Linux guys? anyone use it? is it compatible with the latest games?
and on Vista.....Can I delete Internet Explorer and install Firefox instead? or it wont let you?
If anyone can figure that out, can they also please tell me how to permanently remove the Internet Explorer from my XP system?

[ZOSicK]

now one can remove internet explorer from any windows operating system it is a system component guys :pat:

u can always installa a billion other browser and make it as ur default browser

i hate I.E i always have been a firefox user

[f won]

Black, good for ya, i personally don't use ie, not that i hate it, but have always used Firefox...

There are hacks to remove IE, but why bother?

[Quarantine]

in XP you can delete IE manually, but then you wont be able to use MSN messenger

[ZOSicK]

u can disable it ya, u can delete shortcuts ya, but its not possible to remove it physically from the system .. how do u think bill gates made all that money guys first when windows was ever introduced :bounce:

[Quarantine]

ya you're probably right. Disabling is fine by me, as long as I can download and use firefox on Vista

[Quarantine]

oh by the way, just recieved the Zalman 7900 cpu fan. Damn that thing is huge.
I'm not sure it will fit in my case

[ADM]

u can disable it ya, u can delete shortcuts ya, but its not possible to remove it physically from the system .. how do u think bill gates made all that money guys first when windows was ever introduced :bounce:
How do I disable it on XP?

[ADM]

oh by the way, just recieved the Zalman 7900 cpu fan. Damn that thing is huge.
I'm not sure it will fit in my case
Modify the care la :D

[VQ35HR]

thats is the reason why i went with the new E6850 3.0


notice the bus speed ! here is the trick, :bounce:

all the quads have bus speeds of 1066MHZ unlike the new 3.0 which has 1333MHZ

ok ok ... I just gonna leave u happy with ur PC and u leave me happy with my PC :kiss:
but let me tell u that I saw all the numbers and spend alot of time on the net ( and off the net :p ) and let me tell u that I'm convenced with the quad thing ... but don't think that I'm saying that ur PC not good or something ... bel 3aks u have a kick-ass PC spec mashaallah ... I'm sure both of us will enjoy them to the limits :D



Quarantine
fix it and tell us about the noise !!! my PC is in my room so I really don't like the noise of the fan in winter ( otherdays the AC will cover ) ... now I use my headset even if it's turned off !!!

[ZOSicK]

U da man VQ and hope we can meet and play online one day :bounce:

[VQ35HR]

can't wait until that bro :D .... I'm just waiting to finish my midterms this week and then I'll start the game hunt :D

[ZEX]

what's the total price ?

[Quarantine]

whats is a better monitor setup?
1 22 inch Wide monitor? or 2 19inch standard monitors?

[ZOSicK]

i hate the dual monitors .. i recommend a 22 inch HDTV 2 MPixel

[ZOSicK]

what's the total price ?
340BD without the memory and power supply as i already have them

[Quarantine]

Wow thats pretty good. I payed aroud 660BD for everything, including memory, power supply,optical drive, case, and a retail version of Vista

[ZOSicK]

ya i know i just did a setup for mustanggt and it cost him the same amount and his setup is awesome too as for my self all what i bought will become out dated and old in upcoming 2 weeks heheeheh but i made sure to get something that will surely last 2 years ,, just change graphic cards once a year .. other than that all is hope fully good :bounce:

[Quarantine]

ok so whats the best way to protect your gaming pc from power outages in Bahrain? We are going through one right now as I speak

[ADM]

ok so whats the best way to protect your gaming pc from power outages in Bahrain? We are going through one right now as I speak
Back up battery supply. You can connect it up in a way that the moment the supply from the socket is cut off, your switch to battery back up supply.

[ZOSicK]

ok so whats the best way to protect your gaming pc from power outages in Bahrain? We are going through one right now as I speak
get a mini ups, not sure from where but there the types that can stay up for like 10 mins max ..

[Quarantine]

what about power surges?

[ZEX]

MARS sell mini UPS systems

my friend got one for 25BD , it lasts 30 minutes after electricity cuts of , and the best thing is that Vista shuts down automaticly after that (normal shutdown , no sudden off)

the important thing is that it protects also from electricity Load (going up suddenly)

[Quarantine]

thanks Zex