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[Cotterik]

yeah they do tend to have some issues with internal space in certain models of Antec cases but this one was given the update with the 900-2. Its just a shame its aesthetically a lot less appealing than the original. Which is why i chose to still go for it. As far as fan cooled cases go, its still right at the top. With its 5 90mm fans and the huge vacuum fan on the roof. I'm still not trusting enough to go watercooled. So this will do just fine..

[Rockefella]

'rik I'm gonna steal your idea and build a pc piece by piece over a couple of months. Will seem less expensive and much less agravating if I only have to worry about 1 or 2 parts at a time. Never built my own rig before

[fisetdavid26]

'rik I'm gonna steal your idea and build a pc piece by piece over a couple of months. Will seem less expensive and much less agravating if I only have to worry about 1 or 2 parts at a time. Never built my own rig before

I did that twice, build them over a period of 3 months the first time and 2 months the second, every parts I bought were on sale.

Can't provide numbers but I saved plenty, plenty of Benjamins.

[wwgkd]

Should make it a group effort. I'm planning on doing that, too.

[Rockefella]

Should make it a group effort. I'm planning on doing that, too.

Yeah, I'm gonna need some help from people on this site -- advice, build tips, compatibility, etc

[fisetdavid26]

Should make it a group effort. I'm planning on doing that, too.

Yeah, I'm gonna need some help from people on this site -- advice, build tips, compatibility, etc

Give us a budget to work with, what you want to do mainly (gaming, internet browsing (read: porn and 4chan), multimedia, workstation, etc.) and we should sort this out.

[Rockefella]

Give us a budget to work with, what you want to do mainly (gaming, internet browsing (read: porn and 4chan), multimedia, workstation, etc.) and we should sort this out.

Budget over a few months: $900-1100

What I want to do mainly: It doesn't necessarily have to handle FarCry at 100 FPS but if a good pc game comes out that requires a solid machine to handle it, I want to be able to play it. I deal with a lot of multimedia but that will probably be covered if it'll handle higher-end pc games. To put it simply, I want a higher-end rig, not a top-of-the-line "holy shit guys check out my spec sheet overclockeddddd!!" computer

What I was thinking, just a rough sketch of this I guess:

- Quad-Core processor, last I cared I preferred AMD over Intel but I can definitely use some advice in this department
- 8 GB RAM, should I go DDR3 (not sure of the prices) or am I OK going with ddr2?
- HDD I think I'll go with 2 drives. The primary being 160 GB, or 320 depending on how the budget works out but must be a high speed drive. I forgot the exact speed but I think they run at 9600 RPM? (versus 5400 IIRC) The secondary drive will prob be 500GB or so and will only serve as storage space. I also have a 750 GB external sitting around collecting dust
- Video Card/Sound Card I would like to be on the higher-end of the spectrum, again.. not top of the line but something that offers good bang for my buck. My limit for video/sound cards would probably be $300 combined.
- Drives aren't too important. I guess 2 5.25" disc drives and a multi-whatever its called bay with card readers and such. Forgot the name of it. DVD-RW necessary, was thinking about BluRay but I'll hold off on that.
- Motherboard I'm pretty much clueless on and will definitely require some help with
- Peripherals like mouse/keyboard/monitor/speakers/printer/webcam I'm ok with, already have most of those to begin with.
- Operating system will be Windows 7
- I'll need help with buying cables, fans, thermal gels, and such

Yep, I guess that's all. I don't want to bottleneck anything so all parts should be pretty equal in their respective level of performance

Cheers

[Rockefella]

Focal Chorus 836v x2



+wire

You did not seriously buy Monster Cables

[wwgkd]

Budget over a few months: $900-1100

What I want to do mainly: It doesn't necessarily have to handle FarCry at 100 FPS but if a good pc game comes out that requires a solid machine to handle it, I want to be able to play it. I deal with a lot of multimedia but that will probably be covered if it'll handle higher-end pc games. To put it simply, I want a higher-end rig, not a top-of-the-line "holy shit guys check out my spec sheet overclockeddddd!!" computer

What I was thinking, just a rough sketch of this I guess:

- Quad-Core processor, last I cared I preferred AMD over Intel but I can definitely use some advice in this department
- 8 GB RAM, should I go DDR3 (not sure of the prices) or am I OK going with ddr2?
- HDD I think I'll go with 2 drives. The primary being 160 GB, or 320 depending on how the budget works out but must be a high speed drive. I forgot the exact speed but I think they run at 9600 RPM? (versus 5400 IIRC) The secondary drive will prob be 500GB or so and will only serve as storage space. I also have a 750 GB external sitting around collecting dust
- Video Card/Sound Card I would like to be on the higher-end of the spectrum, again.. not top of the line but something that offers good bang for my buck. My limit for video/sound cards would probably be $300 combined.
- Drives aren't too important. I guess 2 5.25" disc drives and a multi-whatever its called bay with card readers and such. Forgot the name of it. DVD-RW necessary, was thinking about BluRay but I'll hold off on that.
- Motherboard I'm pretty much clueless on and will definitely require some help with
- Peripherals like mouse/keyboard/monitor/speakers/printer/webcam I'm ok with, already have most of those to begin with.
- Operating system will be Windows 7
- I'll need help with buying cables, fans, thermal gels, and such

Yep, I guess that's all. I don't want to bottleneck anything so all parts should be pretty equal in their respective level of performance

Cheers

Pretty much this. Except I hate AMD (long story, still holding a grudge) and I really don't need more than 200GB total. I never seem to use much and it's always wasted space.

[pimento]

I built my current PC, but I did it all at once because I wanted it NOW. Or.. THEN. You know what I mean.

[Rockefella]

I really don't need more than 200GB total. I never seem to use much and it's always wasted space.

I think the same way, but I guess it's good for future proofing especially with the boom in high-def/bluray and internet2? with speeds that will increase tenfold. I see much higher data rates and storage in the next 5-10 years so it can't hurt to have a TB of space.

[Rockefella]

I built my current PC, but I did it all at once because I wanted it NOW. Or.. THEN. You know what I mean.

Wanting something 'NOW' used to hurt my wallet quite a bit. Then I made a rule. If I want something I look at it but then leave it and mull it over in my head for a week. After that week, if I still want it then I can buy it. Usually you'll forget what you even wanted though.

[wwgkd]

I think the same way, but I guess it's good for future proofing especially with the boom in high-def/bluray and internet2? with speeds that will increase tenfold. I see much higher data rates and storage in the next 5-10 years so it can't hurt to have a TB of space.

That's probably a good point. I'm just having issues with money at the moment and was thinking to save some where I could. It wouldn't be an issue if I hadn't made another trip to the emergency room. Then I'd have $3,000 for this thing.

[LTSmash]

Pretty good so far. All the banker buddies recommend it because Ari is their idol. Some sort of Gordon Gekko knock off... I don't see it.

[Dary]

for my new HDTV

guys, any recommendation for a free lightweight anti-virus program? i want to uninstall Macafee, this thing is huge for this tiny pc.