What is next for your PC ?

[leoftw]

What is on your wish list ?

For me I'd have to say a G15 & a G9 Logitech combo .

[Enlightened Viet]

I haven't looked at the new intel processors yet but the Quad Q6600 and either a raptor with 150gb or 1-2 320-500 gb 7200 rpm in raid 0 (No idea how to raid).

[ikem1223]

i need a better gfx card, all ihave now is a ATI FireGL v5000, thinkin of a 8800 gts or a 9600 gtx

[hot6]

im gunna xplode my pc

[m_d_butler]

A whole new one actually... back in the day, I spent a lot more time investigating hardware, reading the reviews, etc. I am open to suggestions on my next configuration if anyone is interested in sharing their opinion. Please no pre-built stuff (the last prebuilt I bought had a turbo button on the front that upped it from 2 to 4 mHz)

[JJ_Sky5000]

qx9650 and g100 gpu's

[Timmah!]

Since I'm currently running a Dell Inspiron XPS Gen2 laptop (with GeForce Go 6800 Ultra, 2GHz Centrino, 1GB RAM, and a still world-class 17" 1920x1200 monitor) - which I bought for my Iraq deployment in 2005/2006 so I could still play games :) I'd have to build a new one.

On a $2,000 budget (if I could afford to do it now), here's what I would build:
https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/Wishlist/PublicWishDetail.asp?WishListNumber=3538409&WishListTitle=Tim%27s+Future+PC

Note that the $2k budget includes Vista64, a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, so if you already have those, it's more like a $1500 PC.

I know conventional gamer wisdom is to stick with a dual-core with a higher clock speed, but read the news about ray-tracing. DirectX 11 is going to support it - it's supposed to be out by the end of the year, and it's big on multi-core.

[hot6]

i think im just gunna get a new pc, or new macbook pro havent decided yet

[m_d_butler]

What do ppl think of the config Timmah put up? I wasn't kidding when I said I was taking suggestions (Sorry Timmah! if that wasn't your intention) I have a KVM, so the monitor, keyboard, mouse are all out... and I get software through a purchase program. Opinions on the core system components?

[hOoLiGaN]

I'm going to build a new rig soon. buy a nice intel core 2 duo and OC it. 2gb ram. a nice nvidia card :) can't wait!

[m_d_butler]

Built it, see below:

[Prosthetics]

yuck g5 = laser mouse.

get an mx518. Its the same thing as a g5 except it doesnt have the weights, but its optical which is better than laser.

I dunno what I would get because all my computer hardware except my keyboard, mouse and moniter are 1 level lower than the best (8600 GT, 4600+ duo amd, 2 gb ram) So i'd prolly update my video card first.

[Timmah!]

What's wrong with laser mice? From what I understand, the only differences vs optical is that they're more precise (2000dpi vs 400-800dpi), more accurate, and are more tolerant of the surface you're using. Of course, more $, too - but they're so common now that the price difference is minor.

[m_d_butler]

I started playing with a 3G laser mouse last night and enjoyed it.

http://www.acousticpc.com/razor_lachesis_mouse_blue_led.html

My only problem is the extra buttons on the mouse I keep hitting which do strange things as I havent programmed the thing yet.

So far, I think the 3G is playing better for me as long as I don't start clicking the extra buttons, but it comes down to player preference and style.

[elemental00]

my next one is a full build as well. id like to stay with amd/ati.. but both are just outclassed right now by the intel/green team offerings. either way..it will be xp pro and not vista.. too many of my programs have not..and probably will not be patched for vista.. id have to buy all new versions.. meh

[Iron Lung]

next for my rig is 2 more gigs of ram and a raptor drive.

also.. laser mice forever... I have a g5/g15 setup and I absolutely love it.

[Enlightened Viet]

I'm still contemplating on getting either an e6750 or a e6600. I plan on majoring in Computer Science when I go to college but i'm not sure if the quad would help. Comp will end up being school work/gaming.

[Timmah!]

Disregard the last paragraph in my first post about ray-tracing and DirectX 11. It turns out the article I read was a day-early April fools joke. Stick with Dual-core for the time being if gaming performance is your biggest concern. But if you do any kind of encoding, or video editing, etc...

[m_d_butler]

Just ordered that Merc Stealth KB... Is anyone using it?

[leoftw]

POS Keyboard , feels cheap arse f*** .

[armond21]

my wish list for my current rig is only a few things:

Razer Lycosa Keyboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823114005
WD Raptor 150g
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136035
AMD Phenom X4 9850 Black Edition
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103249
Pny 8800gt (for SLI)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133205

And some type of soundcard, undecided if I'm going to go with a high end consumer solution or a mid level pro audio interface.

As for my next system, I think It's time for a laptop.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8651167&type=product&id=1195599780039

[Ganwen]

Since my just under 2 year old XPS 400 Dell died the other day Ive been working on building my own for the first time ever. But Ill have help on construction with my brother.

Heres what I have with newegg
https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/WishList/TemporaryWishList.asp

Ill be taking the 2 DVD Roms from my XPS as well as my Soundcard, and my Geforce 7950 GT KO if I can SLI it with the 8800.

What ya guys think?

was looking at the 790i Ultras but Id rather just stick with 780i for the big price cut.

[leoftw]

Gangwen the list aint working bro.

FYI: those 780i board tend to eat up ram from reviews on Xtreme Systems.

[leoftw]

Armond as for you get a Auzentech Prelude , freaking great sound card and is second to none .

[m_d_butler]

What specifically was bad about it? I read some good reviews on it.

[leoftw]

Couldn't get the mic and headphone jacks to work, not usb 2.0, cheap filmsy feel but it is better than a regular keyboard but not worth the cash . I would have gone for a G15. But I do like the backlit colors.

Its not really a POS but I just didn't like the feeling of it. You however might like it like two of my freinds love theirs .

[m_d_butler]

If so, that is bull%$#&.. TY Leoftw

From their site:
<LI class=bodyText>Two USB 2.0 ports to plug in mice and other peripherals <LI class=bodyText>Gold plated audio jacks for headsets and microphones <LI class=bodyText>Multimedia controls for in and out of game use
I will check it out when tomorrow. If it sux, then G15 it is.

BTW - Anyone seen this? I might buy it just to mess with it, although I am liking the new 4000 dpi Mouse:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826501004&ATT=26-501-004&CMP=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r&nm_mc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r&cm_mmc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r-_-Mouse-_-Zalman+Tech+Co.++Ltd-_-26501004

http://c1.neweggimages.com/NeweggImage/ProductImageCompressAll200/26-501-004-07.jpg

[elemental00]

If so, that is bull%$#&.. TY Leoftw

From their site:
<LI class=bodyText>Two USB 2.0 ports to plug in mice and other peripherals <LI class=bodyText>Gold plated audio jacks for headsets and microphones <LI class=bodyText>Multimedia controls for in and out of game use
I will check it out when tomorrow. If it sux, then G15 it is.

BTW - Anyone seen this? I might buy it just to mess with it, although I am liking the new 4000 dpi Mouse:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826501004&ATT=26-501-004&CMP=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r&nm_mc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r&cm_mmc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r-_-Mouse-_-Zalman+Tech+Co.++Ltd-_-26501004

http://c1.neweggimages.com/NeweggImage/ProductImageCompressAll200/26-501-004-07.jpg

it got a crappy review in pc gamer this month ..thats about all i know

[leoftw]

If so, that is bull%$#&.. TY Leoftw

From their site:
<LI class=bodyText>Two USB 2.0 ports to plug in mice and other peripherals <LI class=bodyText>Gold plated audio jacks for headsets and microphones <LI class=bodyText>Multimedia controls for in and out of game use
I will check it out when tomorrow. If it sux, then G15 it is.

BTW - Anyone seen this? I might buy it just to mess with it, although I am liking the new 4000 dpi Mouse:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826501004&ATT=26-501-004&CMP=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r&nm_mc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r&cm_mmc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r-_-Mouse-_-Zalman+Tech+Co.++Ltd-_-26501004

http://c1.neweggimages.com/NeweggImage/ProductImageCompressAll200/26-501-004-07.jpg

Hey if they have one with a 2.0 USB I think it might be different . The one I had was not eve 2.0 and the jacks weren't plated. You might have ordered a different better one. Give it a shot . I take back my previous statement.

[m_d_butler]

Hey if they have one with a 2.0 USB I think it might be different . The one I had was not eve 2.0 and the jacks weren't plated. You might have ordered a different better one. Give it a shot . I take back my previous statement.

So far:
You are correct on the sound: works if you don't mind everyone saying, "(Insert Username Here), your mic is too low." (It produces sound, but at a volume so low it is painful to try and hear apparently) I just routed back to the machine, I wasnt looking for more sound cable routing anyways.

The USB is 2.0 and Goldplated. It has good weight. My biggest problem thus far is getting used to a new keyboard as the layout sometimes has me fat fingering. (Shrugs) My second biggest problem is that my wife wants one just to make it pink in the family room despite her computer now being media center and having wireless (of course) kb and mouse.

The colors are cool and the blue matches the Razor mouse identically. I was able to drag and drop and change keys in seconds, alt-tabbing between TF2 and the KB Control panel. Since I was coming from conventional KB's (over 20 years of them), this is a great improvement. I do not doubt from folks in-game, that the G15 is as good or better.

[leoftw]

Well I'm positive I'm getting a G15 within the next two weeks (also a G9) and I will give you updates.

[Prosthetics]

I'm still contemplating on getting either an e6750 or a e6600. I plan on majoring in Computer Science when I go to college but i'm not sure if the quad would help. Comp will end up being school work/gaming.

lol computer courses don't take up much of your time. Only a night or two when you are doing homework.

[m_d_butler]

lol computer courses don't take up much of your time. Only a night or two when you are doing homework.

Will the Quad help him with those COBOL punchcards? You know how cutting edge most C.S. programs are at universities....

[Enlightened Viet]

Well there are some applications that stress the crap out of a duo core so a quad would be best. Question is if I will be introduced to those programs and how often I would use them.

[RoqueJa]

I'm looking forward to intels new Nehalem chips which should be out either Q4 of this year or early next year. Basically Intel is taking a hint from AMD's Athlon architecture and axing the northbridge and putting a on-die memory controller on their Penryn processors. Should be fantastic. I'm contemplating getting one of the first stepping released and phase change cooling it and overclocking it like a mutha.

[JMaster299]

Short term, Belkn n52te. Been using the old n52 for two years and can't live with out it.

Long term would be a new case, MOBO, RAM and CPU. After that I will officially not be playing on a Dell any more. I have upgraded mine as much as I can and will keep my 8800GT Superclocked, Hard Drives and Antec NeoHe550w. For the new parts I am looking at

Case: http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/product/Chassis/fulltower/armorPlus/vh600lbws.asp

CPU: http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=BA24501&RSKU=BA24501

MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188024

RAM, two sets: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145043

Along with this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835704001

[leoftw]

Picked up this bad mofo today .

http://i30.tinypic.com/m9ymbk.jpg

[TrinitY^PL]

What is on your wish list ?

For me I'd have to say a G15 & a G9 Logitech combo .

G9, that thing looks like something from startrek... or some shit..
does look ugly, but if u got it, how does it feel playing?

Edit: I got my self some vinyl lettering "TrinitY^PL" in mirror and pink. looks cool, will take pics and post

[leoftw]

supposedly its a superb mouse from the reviews I've read. I ordered it .

[TrinitY^PL]

ive been using a MicroSoft laser 6000 wired.
Designed for gamers by microsoft 2yrs ago, its discontinued now. But i think is the best mouse 2000dpi.
I think BestBuy has the g9, wonder how much the employee would be, hehehheh


But here are the pics of the case.
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m244/PolskaBabe_2006/DSC01165.jpg
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m244/PolskaBabe_2006/DSC01164.jpg
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m244/PolskaBabe_2006/DSC01163.jpg
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m244/PolskaBabe_2006/DSC01162.jpg
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m244/PolskaBabe_2006/DSC01160.jpg

[Tippo]

yum, tropicana

[leoftw]

Got something else :)

DT770 Beyerdynamic 80OHM

Incredible

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd293/leoforthewin/IMG_28151.jpg

[ikem1223]

wow i just built my new computer (my 8th one) and i had a $350 budget

although i used alot of my old parts like my gfx card, i still got a good machine, just look at my sig to see the specs. i still want a new gfx card, nvidia of course.

[armond21]

I was totally heartset on the Razer Lycosa, primarily because all the keys were backlit.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8671494&type=product&id=1197074246860
But as I understand it the Razer Tarantula
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Razer-Tarantula-Tempest-Keyboard-Blue-RZ0100070100/sem/rpsm/oid/162822/catOid/-13017/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
has been discontinued and a few brick and mortar retailers have put these puppies on the clearance rack. So I picked one up today for $50.00. Down from $80.00 or more at normal retail. If you need a great keyboard on the cheap just stop down at your local electronics depot and grab yourself one.

[JMaster299]

What do ppl think of the config Timmah put up? I wasn't kidding when I said I was taking suggestions (Sorry Timmah! if that wasn't your intention) I have a KVM, so the monitor, keyboard, mouse are all out... and I get software through a purchase program. Opinions on the core system components?


Well, the Intel X38 has to go. The G90 series cards from Nvidia have issues overclocking with non-Nvidia boards. In many cases people get it to work just fine but it is an issue I have seen a lot of people have, I am even one of them. My 8800GT has issues with crashing when I overclock. I will set custom clock speeds and even run Nvidia's stress test for 10 minutes watching the temps to make sure everything it ok. Then I load 3dMark06 and it crashes 10 seconds in.

[Tippo]

I got a question for your sig. How is her T*** not stuck to the ice? Ow.

[JMaster299]

I got a question for your sig. How is her T*** not stuck to the ice? Ow.

It's not really ice....

[TrinitY^PL]

i feel like a COMPLETE dork saying this
Ive got the Creative Fatality Gaming Headset.
It has great sound

[leoftw]

My friend has one and doesn't sound bad at all. Pretty good IMHO .