I know we have a lot of these threads, but I'm updating soon, so I posted another one. I recommend pinning this so it doesn't go off the first page.

So, three years ago I started up with this computer as a gift. Time went on, I upgraded it to 2GB RAM and gave it a better graphics card, which I later upgraded to NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT (gift). I got some BFG power supply along with the second graphics card. And, yay me, on my birthday (in ten days) I'm getting a major upgrade. Getting an AMD Phenom II Quad-Core processor, changing motherboard to this, and upgrading memory from 2GB DDR to 4GB DDR2.

So, right now I have:
AMD Athlon 64 3500++ 2.2Ghz
2GB DDR1 RAM
~180 GB HD
~500W Power Supply (I think it was 550, actually)
NVIDEA GeForce 8800 GT Graphics Card

And it'll get considerably better soon, hopefully enough to run SCII at full settings.

External stuff:
This Wireless Mouse/Keyboard Combination, with the MX Revolution mouse and a random nice keyboard. (I'm a Logitech fanboi)
HP Photosmart 2610xi Printer/Fax/Copier/Scanner
Random 22" Gateway Monitor
And I kept the speakers that came with my brothers' first computer, I believe. Can't even find them online, they're pretty tiny.

Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
4 gig RAM
NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX
700 gig hard drive


it OWNS

U LIEKS MAH COMPUTER?!?!

Primary computer:
~200GB harddrive space ( I don't know if it's one or two drives... )
NVidia GeForce 7900 GT
2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
2GB ( I think ) RAM
Boring keyboard ( nothing fancy, fairly minimal, but it's comfortable and works well ) , Logitech Trackman Wheel
1024x768 NEC LCD
That one case that makes Excalibur(?) want to stab people
Some ancient BOSE speakers. Speakers are probably the one hardware component I know least about, which is saying a lot, 'cause I don't know hardware at-fucking-all. My hearing is shit anyways.

Linuxbox:
2x250GB harddrive ( actually, I think my mother took these... )
2x GeForce 8600 GT
2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Quad
8GB RAM
Shitty multi-language USB keyboard ( although I'm using a KVM switch, so I can use my own =) ), same model mouse
1280x1024 Hitachi LCD, which I dislike 'cause 1280x1024 is gay ( and gives me headaches because it puts off too much light... )
$250 Silverstone case. Actually, I gave that to my teacher for free; now it's sitting in some bullshit case which so far as I can tell pretty much just sucks.
Same speakers. As in, two sets of cables running out the back to each computer.

Don't ask why my 'main' computer sucks the other's ass. =P
Also, both of them were bought whole. The first was being sold off at its component price because the person who was supposed to buy it had backed out rather late. The latter was being sold at a wonderfully low price because the owner was moving in one week and for some reason couldn't take it with them, so he just wanted to toss it off immediately.

Post has been edited 6 time(s), last time on May 16 2009, 6:47 pm by EzDay281.

Sunbeam Transformer Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case (link)
GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX All Solid Capacitor Intel Motherboard (link)
4 GB G.SKILL (4 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel
XFX Radeon HD 4850 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 (link) (soon)
Thermaltake TR2 430W ATX12V Power Supply (link) - might have to upgrade this
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor (link)
+- ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler (link)
ASUS 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA (link)
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s (link)
+- OKGEAR HDD Cooler (link)
Seagate 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s (link)
+- OKGEAR HDD Cooler (link)
Rosewill RCR-102 52-in-1 USB 2.0 3.5" Internal Card Reader w/ USB port (link)

Then another 80gb + 500gb external seagate IDE hard drives.

Basic keyboard + mouse. Will probably change them out eventually.

Name: Handicap Enclosure (Dell Dimension 8400)
OS: Some Korean Bootleg of XP Home
Motherboard: Have no idea, but it's chipset is Intel 925X Express.
CPU: Pentium 4 Single Core @ 3.4GHz
Case: I don't like the stock case.
RAM: 1 GB of DDR SDRAM
GFX: ATI Radeon X800 XT
Sound: lolwut
PSU: 350W chunk of wood
Drives: DVD-R, CD Burner

Monitor: Samsung 21" LCD
Speakers: Logitech 2.1 speaker system.
Mouse: Samsung Optical Wheel Mouse
Keyboard: A dinky Dell keyboard that has been in use for about 5 years. (Has that purple keyboard input).

I feel like getting a new case soon. I've had it for three years now, and its only distinctive feature is that there's a large green light above the on button.

http://www.staredit.net/topic/6333/
Mine wasn't even off the first page Cent.

Name: DeathboxV3
OS: Windows XP Performance Edition SP3
Motherboard: DFI LANPARTY DK P35-T2RS [pic] (<3 DFI. Such an awesome board.)
CPU: Intel E2140 @ 3.2GHz. Cooled by an Arctic 7 Freezer Pro w/MX-2 thermal compound. (Upgrading to E8400 w/Megahalem cooler w/2x YL 120mm high speeds, push/pull setup, w/OCZ Freezer thermal compound.)
Case: CM RC690 with 4x 120mm fans and 1x 140mm. [pic] [pic]
RAM: 2x1GB G.Skill DDR2 800 @ 6-6-6-18 (Upgrading to OCZ 2x2GB DDR2 1066 @ 5-5-5-15
GFX ASUS: HD 4870 1GB Dark Knight Edition [pic]
Sound: Creative Audigy ZS
PSU: Seasonic 500w
Drives: DVD ROM, DVD/CD-RW Burner

Monitor: Dell 19" LCD @ 1280x1024 @ 75hz (Want bigger. :C )
Speakers: Dell 2.1 speaker system. (Want 5.1 :C )
Mouse: Dell Optical USB Mouse (Paints starting to blur from the constant use. lulz.)
Keyboard: Dell USB Keyboard (Meh, I like it. Fancy keyboards = overrated.)

Unless I'm stupid, you're going to need to change your motherboard for the memory upgrade (which looks virtually identical to what I'm getting, not sure what brand, though). Whatchoo gettin'?

Also, what IS there to a motherboard? I got a pretty cheap one (it was a combo with my processor), and it's missing some stuff like 1394 ports (which I don't need), but is there a serious speed deficiency or something to getting a cheaper one?

Better CAS timings I would assume, not necessary the basic speed of the ram, which would simply stay at 800 mhz?
I'm curious as well.

FSB and everything it can support, ram and processor-wise mostly.

Ah. Good. Comparing mine to more expensive ones, same FSB, and mine should supports what I need it to.

I might be wrong.

And micro, ick.

My Mleh PC:

OS: Windows Vista Home Premium
RAM: 2GB DDR3 RAM
GFX: nVidia GeForce9800GTX (have special coolant and extra fans to handle it)
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 2.3GHz
Aaaand, some obscure 2 year old Philips monitor and even more obscure Infinity speakers, served me well though ;P. My mouse/keyboard came with the PC.

I want bigger too, and HDMI compatibility.

Haha, that's always a good way of getting out of a CD Key

@Cent
Few things.
1. Get an aftermarket cooler and crank that Phenom II up to some serious speed. I recommend the Sunbeam Corecontact Freezer and a tube of OCZ Freezer thermal compound. Together they'll run you about 50-60$ after shipping/tax. However the OC will be quite worth it.

2. Memory standards have to do with memory dividers. FSB is linked to memory speed. Faster OC requires faster memory. If your board has a lower standard the divider is by default lower and so a bit better for OC as long as the board can handle it.

Edit: I typed all that out and then realized you got a microATX motherboard. Wow, enjoy your fail man. Less stable, less OC options (if any.), you might as well grab a motherboard out of a dell.

@Deathman
HDMI is overrated. I just want a decent low latency 22-24" monitor. My HD4870 1GB is BEGGING for a challenge.

@Falkoner

And cutting the install time in half amirite? <3<3 Ex

Yep.

Cent, if you want to unlock the true potential of that Phenom II, I suggest you switch to this board:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157157

I'll look into it when I need it. I've gotten by on an Athlon; I'm not forking over ~$150 more to overclock this unless I find a game I need and my computer can't handle.

Post has been edited 1 time(s), last time on May 19 2009, 11:27 pm by Centreri.