Anyone into PCs? Post your rigs here!

KingZee · 12-29-2011, 06:07 PM

SUb'd...I'll post pics of my setups soon

Nikkolai · 12-29-2011, 08:33 PM

BTW, I've been using a mid tower and when I switched to a full, man there's no turning back. Cable management is awesome and easier to work with. Also, the quality of a Lian Li case is top notch. I've had the Antec Skeleton and while it looks cool, cable management is a nightmare and it's a dust magnet. All in all, I'm happy with the CoolerMaster HAF 932 that I got during black Friday for $90. Despite having monster fans, it's a pretty quiet case. I'd highly recommend CM HAF series cases for enthusiasts builds that require lots of cooling.

nuTinmuch · 12-29-2011, 09:06 PM

I don't have any pictures of my rig, but:

i7 920 @ 3GhZ w/ Scythe Mugen 2 Rev. B Cooler
6GB of DDR 1600 Corsair Dominator lolRAM
EVGA 1st gen X58 Mobo
Sapphire 6970 2GB
Corsair 850W PSU
1x WD Caviar Black 640GB
1x 150GB VelociRaptor
2x 1TB External WD HDs
Stuffed in a Antec LanBoy (Used to be a 902)

Logitech G700
Logitech G930
Razer Anasi

1x 22in Samsung 226cw
1x 32in Sony Bravia IDon'tRememberTheModelNumber

The best part of all of this? With the exception of the external HDs and the video card, it was built back in 2009 for $1400. The first gen i7 is probably the best bang for your buck processor EVER. I can't remember a processor that has lasted me this long since the 2000+ way long ago.

I still play most games on high at 1920x1080 -- including BF3. Hell, I'm even able to record BF3 without lag. Same for Skyrim. And WoW/SC2/D3 basically can be running in the background.

And honestly, BF3 was the big hit my system was supposed to take. I can't see anything next year that will challenge my setup or force me to upgrade, although I might do it anyway just to get back to a 3x monitor setup. Though, finding something with input lag is a challenge.

I also might upgrade to go play with water. I don't need to at all... but... well, you know.

Nikkolai · 12-29-2011, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

I also might upgrade to go play with water. I don't need to at all... but... well, you know.

I was so close to doing the same but I wussed out on the thought of a possible leak and destroying other components...which seems like video cards depending on how your motherboard sits.

nuTinmuch · 12-29-2011, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikkolai

I was so close to doing the same but I wussed out on the thought of a possible leak and destroying other components...which seems like video cards depending on how your motherboard sits.

Yeah, this is what happened to me when I built this rig.

It wasn't just the risk, though. The extra time involved in doing things right was just too much at the time.

m4a1mustang · 12-29-2011, 09:00 PM

I really like my CM 690 II mid tower but it can be a bitch to route cables.

Good thing is it flows really well and keeps everything cool.

KaienZ34 · 12-30-2011, 09:03 AM

No real computer parts stores here. At most we've got best buy and the like here. Maybe in new orleans they would have something real.

homeryansta · 12-30-2011, 09:13 AM

someone buy my i7 2700k!!!! Give me a price I can't refuse. BNIB

'10Anamoly · 12-30-2011, 09:16 AM

Here's mine:

- CoolerMaster HAF X Full Tower Case
- Gigabyte Z68X-UD7-B3 Mobo
- Intel Core i7-2600K @ 4GHz
- Corsair H100 Liquid Cooling for CPU
- 16GB Corsair XMS3 DDR3-1333 (4x4 GB)
- 2X 1.3GB PNY GeForce GTX 470 cards in SLI (stock clocks)
- WD Caviar Black 1TB Hard Drive
- Lite-On Blu-Ray DVD Burner
- Onboard HD Audio outputting via Digital Optical to Yamaha home theater receiver
- Silverstone 1000W PSU
- Asus VG236H 23" 3D 120hz LCD Monitor @ 1920x1080
- Dual JBL Northridge E30 Bookshelf Speakers @ 70W, one on each side of the monitor

Iz fun but I am considering a pair of Radeon 7970s when they are actually available.

Current Games:

Battlefield 3
Skyrim (with tons of mods)

m4a1mustang · 12-30-2011, 09:15 AM

Selling chips is tough without them being dirt cheap. Too many variables!

homeryansta · 12-30-2011, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Selling chips is tough without them being dirt cheap. Too many variables!

this is 370 retail price processor. Let me know what you wanna offer

m4a1mustang · 12-30-2011, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homeryansta

this is 370 retail price processor. Let me know what you wanna offer

Oh I'm fine with my 2600K, thanks.

I was just making a comment that it's difficult to sell a used processor unless the discount is really substantial. At least that's what I've found... you never know if they've been overvolted to hell and back!

homeryansta · 12-30-2011, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Oh I'm fine with my 2600K, thanks.

I was just making a comment that it's difficult to sell a used processor unless the discount is really substantial. At least that's what I've found... you never know if they've been overvolted to hell and back!

Brand spankin new still in the box

m4a1mustang · 12-30-2011, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homeryansta

Brand spankin new still in the box

Well hot damn!

MightyBobo · 12-30-2011, 06:55 PM

- i7 920 @ 4.0GHz, Corsair H80 liquid cooler
- ASUS P6X58D Premium mobo
- 6GB (3x2gig) OCZ Platinum RAM
- 2X 1G Gigabyte 460 GTX
- OCZ Vertex II 120G SSD for OS and a few games
- 2x WD Caviar Black 1TB - one as primary for games, other as backup
- Corsair HX850 modular PSU
- Some shitty Thermaltake case thats huge, but is far too cramped considering how big it was. Came w/ my old liquid cooling system built in, which was as bad or worse than an OEM cooler...
- Dell 2408WFP as main monitor, and an old Viewsonic 19" as my secondary

12-29-2011, 06:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
KingZee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glendale, CA Age: 42 Posts: 2,612 Drives: Focus ST Rep Power: 424	SUb'd...I'll post pics of my setups soon __________________ Focus ST

12-29-2011, 09:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
nuTinmuch A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,092 Drives: PG 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 18	I don't have any pictures of my rig, but: i7 920 @ 3GhZ w/ Scythe Mugen 2 Rev. B Cooler 6GB of DDR 1600 Corsair Dominator lolRAM EVGA 1st gen X58 Mobo Sapphire 6970 2GB Corsair 850W PSU 1x WD Caviar Black 640GB 1x 150GB VelociRaptor 2x 1TB External WD HDs Stuffed in a Antec LanBoy (Used to be a 902) Logitech G700 Logitech G930 Razer Anasi 1x 22in Samsung 226cw 1x 32in Sony Bravia IDon'tRememberTheModelNumber The best part of all of this? With the exception of the external HDs and the video card, it was built back in 2009 for $1400. The first gen i7 is probably the best bang for your buck processor EVER. I can't remember a processor that has lasted me this long since the 2000+ way long ago. I still play most games on high at 1920x1080 -- including BF3. Hell, I'm even able to record BF3 without lag. Same for Skyrim. And WoW/SC2/D3 basically can be running in the background. And honestly, BF3 was the big hit my system was supposed to take. I can't see anything next year that will challenge my setup or force me to upgrade, although I might do it anyway just to get back to a 3x monitor setup. Though, finding something with input lag is a challenge. I also might upgrade to go play with water. I don't need to at all... but... well, you know. __________________ nuTinmuch! -- Platinum Graphite 370Z -- Check out my Gallery thread here!

12-29-2011, 09:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	I really like my CM 690 II mid tower but it can be a bitch to route cables. Good thing is it flows really well and keeps everything cool. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

12-30-2011, 09:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	No real computer parts stores here. At most we've got best buy and the like here. Maybe in new orleans they would have something real. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

12-30-2011, 09:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
homeryansta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 424 Drives: 04 se-r spec v, 370z Rep Power: 15	someone buy my i7 2700k!!!! Give me a price I can't refuse. BNIB __________________

12-29-2011, 08:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nikkolai Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 238 Drives: Boss 302, Frontier Rep Power: 16	BTW, I've been using a mid tower and when I switched to a full, man there's no turning back. Cable management is awesome and easier to work with. Also, the quality of a Lian Li case is top notch. I've had the Antec Skeleton and while it looks cool, cable management is a nightmare and it's a dust magnet. All in all, I'm happy with the CoolerMaster HAF 932 that I got during black Friday for $90. Despite having monster fans, it's a pretty quiet case. I'd highly recommend CM HAF series cases for enthusiasts builds that require lots of cooling.

12-30-2011, 09:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 17	Here's mine: - CoolerMaster HAF X Full Tower Case - Gigabyte Z68X-UD7-B3 Mobo - Intel Core i7-2600K @ 4GHz - Corsair H100 Liquid Cooling for CPU - 16GB Corsair XMS3 DDR3-1333 (4x4 GB) - 2X 1.3GB PNY GeForce GTX 470 cards in SLI (stock clocks) - WD Caviar Black 1TB Hard Drive - Lite-On Blu-Ray DVD Burner - Onboard HD Audio outputting via Digital Optical to Yamaha home theater receiver - Silverstone 1000W PSU - Asus VG236H 23" 3D 120hz LCD Monitor @ 1920x1080 - Dual JBL Northridge E30 Bookshelf Speakers @ 70W, one on each side of the monitor Iz fun but I am considering a pair of Radeon 7970s when they are actually available. Current Games: Battlefield 3 Skyrim (with tons of mods) __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd Last edited by '10Anamoly; 12-30-2011 at 09:18 AM.

12-30-2011, 09:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Selling chips is tough without them being dirt cheap. Too many variables! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

12-30-2011, 06:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 53	- i7 920 @ 4.0GHz, Corsair H80 liquid cooler - ASUS P6X58D Premium mobo - 6GB (3x2gig) OCZ Platinum RAM - 2X 1G Gigabyte 460 GTX - OCZ Vertex II 120G SSD for OS and a few games - 2x WD Caviar Black 1TB - one as primary for games, other as backup - Corsair HX850 modular PSU - Some shitty Thermaltake case thats huge, but is far too cramped considering how big it was. Came w/ my old liquid cooling system built in, which was as bad or worse than an OEM cooler... - Dell 2408WFP as main monitor, and an old Viewsonic 19" as my secondary __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

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