CALLING ALL HARDWARE GODS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[::: DARK PSI :::]

Dark Leviathan requires ALL your assistance. I would like to build a top of the line mega pc for all my gaming needs.. and i guess some work too. :)

I will build this myself and do not want to buy from a company like Dell, etc. So start telling me what I need to make a RELIABLE and mega powerful box. THANKS GUYS!

[SALvation]

How much do you wanna spend? Generally you will want an AMD XP processor, KT333 motherboard, DDR memory, 7200RPM hard drive and upgrade your video card to a GF4 or Radeon 9700 if you can afford it.

[::: DARK PSI :::]

Dont worry about price.. just give me options for a great computer.. I do not want to upgrade for awhile.

[Phoenix]

Ok, heres what you do...go to your local Borders and but the most recent issue of maximum PC. They built the fastest, most uber-licious computer ever....And they tell you how to make it too. Of course it will probably cause you to go banckrupt, but what the heck!

[::: DARK PSI :::]

[quote:38dc13a67a="Phoenix"]Ok, heres what you do...go to your local Borders and but the most recent issue of maximum PC. They built the fastest, most uber-licious computer ever....And they tell you how to make it too. Of course it will probably cause you to go banckrupt, but what the heck![/quote:38dc13a67a]


Can a mere mortal afford such a beast like that?

[Phoenix]

But of course, I believe it was a little over $11,000, merely pocket change.... :wink:

[Dangerous Dan]

i'm making a powerful gameing Comp in the spring, hopfully the prices for whats new now, will be lower then :)

[SALvation]

Maximum PC is a fantastic magazine. I used to subscribe to that. If I remember correctly, they give you specs of good gaming machines too that normal people can build.

[::: DARK PSI :::]

yea.. 11g is a little extreme for me.

[Phoenix]

[quote:31f1622fa1=":: DARK LEVIATHAN ::"]yea.. 11g is a little extreme for me.[/quote:31f1622fa1]

In that same issue thaey also have the ultimate system you can get for 1000, Im going to be buying that :)

[Phoenix]

[quote:3cbbad1910="SALvation"]Maximum PC is a fantastic magazine. I used to subscribe to that. If I remember correctly, they give you specs of good gaming machines too that normal people can build.[/quote:3cbbad1910]

Im subribed to them, they are an awesome magazine...I love looking at the rigs of the month, some of them are freaking incredible...!

[OUTLAWS The Machine]

Processor AMD XP 2200+
Motherboard - either Epox, Asus, Soltek with kt333 chipset
RAM - 512Megs of PC 2700
Video card - Geforce 4 Ti4600 (any brand will do but I like Gainward.)
Case - Chieftech
Power supply - Enermax or Sparkle 350Watts+
Heatsink - Theremalright AX-7 with an 80mm fan.

[::: DARK PSI :::]

[quote:88c0f05e42="OUTLAWS The Machine"]Processor AMD XP 2200+
Motherboard - either Epox, Asus, Soltek with kt333 chipset
RAM - 512Megs of PC 2700
Video card - Geforce 4 Ti4600 (any brand will do but I like Gainward.)
Case - Chieftech
Power supply - Enermax or Sparkle 350Watts+
Heatsink - Theremalright AX-7 with an 80mm fan.[/quote:88c0f05e42]


Guestimate.. how much would that beauty cost?

[OUTLAWS The Machine]

$700-$800

I'll price it out tonight and let you know.

[SALvation]

My suggestion is to go for a Radeon 9700 Pro or wait for the next nVidia chip. Right now you have a GF3 Ti 500 and that is good. The Radeon even crushes the highest GF4 right now so that is your best option if you don't want to upgrade for a while.

[OUTLAWS The Machine]

[quote:86ba16931f="SALvation"]My suggestion is to go for a Radeon 9700 Pro or wait for the next nVidia chip. Right now you have a GF3 Ti 500 and that is good. The Radeon even crushes the highest GF4 right now so that is your best option if you don't want to upgrade for a while.[/quote:86ba16931f]

It does get higher benches than the G4 4600 but has a issues with a lot of games. If they would reliese some drivers that were worth a sh1t I would buy one and recommend them but until the I will stick with my 4600.

[::: DARK PSI :::]

[quote:0fe11d00c5="OUTLAWS The Machine"]$700-$800

I'll price it out tonight and let you know.[/quote:0fe11d00c5]


Thanks Machine.. i really need a new pc.. :)

[SALvation]

That eMachine not cutting it anymore?

[FUS1ON]

[quote:a283030d66="SALvation"]That eMachine not cutting it anymore?[/quote:a283030d66]

LOL :D

This is what I ordered which is basically what Machine recommended to you.
Epox EP-8K3AE VIA KT333CE UDMA133 3DDR 5PCI 1AGP Audio ATX $62.00
AMD Athlon XP 2200+ .13 Micron $143.00
Thermaltake Volcano 7+ 3-Speed Fan $35.00
Micron Technology 512MB PC2700 333 MHz w/ heat spread CAS 2.0 $131.00
Gainward GeForce4 Ti4600 Ultra 750XP 128MB GS $294.00
Maxtor 60 gig ATA133 7200rpm $79.00
Chieftec DX-01BLD SPX2 BLUE 420W PSU $99.00
Rounded Cables (3)(Stainless) $24.00
Thermatake Proc. Shim $10
Serious Sam DM deluxe playing skills part # 204582 $Free J/K :D

It totals to $923 w/shipping.

I can't tell how it works yet because I'm putting it together right now. I'll post the PCMark scores when I'm through.

[Crism]

go around here:

ABit IT7-MAX2
P4 2.8GHz
Koolance Water Cooling
512MB Geil PC3500 DDR
RADEON 9700!!!!!
2x Maxtor 60GB Hard Drives on RAID 0
Sony 21in FLAT SCREEN Trinitron

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

[OUTLAWS The Machine]

AMD systems rule.

[OUTLAWS The Machine]

Pretty much what Shogun said.
You can get the Chaintech Geforce4 4600 for $234
Ommit the rounded cables
You can get an awesome chieftech case with a 400 watt power supply for $79 comes in beige or black. I think mid $800's or so total. Also depends on what parts you are going to use out of your old puter. I usually recommend selling your existing one and applying that money towards your new one. A lot of people I build for wind up getting $500 or so out of their old one and that really takes a chunk out of the cost of the new one you are building.
http://www.newegg.com/app/Showimage.asp?image=11-125-701-01.JPG/11-125-701-02.JPG/11-125-701-03.JPG/11-125-701-04.JPG/11-125-701-05.jpg/11-125-701-06.JPG/11-125-701-07.JPG/11-125-701-08.JPG

[OUTLAWS DirtGod]

Yes AMD rules

[OUTLAWS WHOCARES]

AMD does rock.

Hmmmm....
Cheaper and Faster.

[OUTLAWS DirtGod]

For about $1000 depending on what youve already got on your exsiting PC should just about do it with todays tech but im waiting for januaray and the hammer processer for AMD to bulid my UBER machine

[::: DARK PSI :::]

Thanks guys.. I am getting excited.. I want to give my P3 800 the boot.

[Dangerous Dan]

P3 800? thats what i have! same sentiments exactly, lol

[FASTway]

when are you give yours the boot dan??????

[Dangerous Dan]

lol, no, i have a P3, and i'm making a new one, same idea as Lev

[Slice]

Buy this case! This is my next investment. It will keep your processor, chipset, videocard chip, and MB at or very close to room temperature. It also comes in black.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?sku=K144-1000

[AMD-Fan]

Hey Hey all

i figured i would post my computers specs

AMD XP 2200+
2 80 IBM 7200RPM HD's (ATA100)
Soyo Dragon Ultra (Black) KT333
PNY 256MB PC2100 ram stick
Antec 330W PS
Artec 40/12/48 CD-RW
PNY G4 TI4600 128MB
Sound Blaster Audigy XGamer
cheap ass optical mouse
3com 10/100Mbit NIC
8 USB ports (6 USB 2.0)
etc etc.
The case i got it in i practically stole it off my buddy. I traded him a Celeron 466 MHz mobo/cpu combo with 128MB of ram for an old Gateway server case that is just as big as the Koolance and Lan-Li cases you see advertised. Now all i need is some damn watercooling and i will be fine. hehe

(Chalk me up for a believer that Hammer will Hammer Int(h)el(l) into the ground)