The Computer Megathread

[Doomonkey]

Holy stuff you aren't realizing something

i didnt only buy it for its loving gaming ability, since that's all you seem to know.

He said it wouldn't run well for gaming. It does not run well for most games. He was right.

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[KoopaScooper]

I forgot to mention in that build, mp, you can potentially unlock your processor to a Quad-Core processor with that motherboard.

[KoopaScooper]

Double post, but I don't think this is possible.

8:28 PM - lol_wat: Listen. If two people by name (NisseFar and Nivek) wants to add you to their list, not accept. It is a virus.Tell it to everyone on your list because if one person on your list adds him or her, you get it too. It is a hard drive killer and a very horrible virus. Please pass it on to everyone on your list. We need to find out who it is. pass it on.

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loving windows 98

[xxxxkill]

Double post, but I don't think this is possible.

It's bullstuff.
It's not possible to spread a virus through steam, so you should be fine.

[KoopaScooper]

loving windows 98

Strangely, I had just finished installing 98 to a virtual machine 4 minutes ago...then got a blue screen 2 minutes later.

It's bullstuff.
It's not possible to spread a virus through steam, so you should be fine.

No stuff, and I don't think a virus can destroy a hard drive.

[Nickelob Ultra]

No stuff, and I don't think a virus can destroy a hard drive.

Sounds like sci-fi.

It's not possible to spread a virus through steam, so you should be fine.

Yeah, and that too.

[Doomonkey]

There used to be a virus that would permanently destroy hard drives, actually.

[KoopaScooper]

There used to be a virus that would permanently destroy hard drives, actually.

http://ask-leo.com/can_a_virus_destroy_my_computer_or_hard_drive.html
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[mp7964]

I forgot to mention in that build, mp, you can potentially unlock your processor to a Quad-Core processor with that motherboard.

I'll try when I buy the parts. Hope I don't brick the processor

[steve5451]

I'll try when I buy the parts. Hope I don't brick the processor

I'm pretty sure you can't do that. At the most you'll just have an unstable core and have to lock it again.

[Count]

I'm wondering if someone could help me out. I have internet speeds of about 20mbps on my desktop which is wired to my modem. My internet is extremely slow on wireless connections though. I thought the problem might have been my router and I just replaced it today, but nothing changed. Anyone have any tips? This never happened before. Could it be my modem?

[Ethan]

Holy stuff you aren't realizing something

i didnt only buy it for its loving gaming ability, since that's all you seem to know.

i bought it because it's comfortable, has a very nice backlit keyboard, functions properly, made by sony & vaio which EVERYONE I KNOW uses and loves because the customer support is freaking fantastic

please just realize that gaming was just an extra little gimmick added

Wow, it's like arguing with a brick wall.
You asked me if it was a good gaming computer. I said no. The debate was about it's gaming ability. End of. I'm not arguing any more with you.

[Ethan]

$15000 build please ,no typo 15-thousand dollar build. Going for a red and black theme. Monitor included.

Main System

Case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119252

PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153154

Mobo:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131803

CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116491

RAM:
Two tone, black in red slots and red in black slots. Identical DIMMs.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233237
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233238

HDD:
4 of these in RAID 10 for 4TB of backed-up and fast storage on the integrated SATA II 4-way RAID controller.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136792

2 of these in RAID 0 for 960GB of super fast boot drive on the integrated SATA III 2-way RAID controller.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227708

GPU:
4 of these.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102961

Optical Drive:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136241


Cooling

Fan Controllers:
6 fans, 3 are tri-rad in attic of case, the 2 front fans and the one rear fan.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811998096

4 fans, all on the quad-rad.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811998055

Radiators:
A tri-radiator and a quad-radiator. Tri in attic, quad in basement.
http://www.swiftech.com/MCRX20-XP-RADIATOR-SERIES-1.aspx

Watercooling Loop:
Reservoir. In basement.
http://www.swiftech.com/mcresmicrorev2reservoir.aspx

Pump. In basement.
http://www.swiftech.com/MCP35x2PUMP.aspx

CPU block.
http://www.swiftech.com/ApogeeHD.aspx

GPU blocks (not released yet, will be released soon).
http://www.eteknix.com/news/drawings-of-the-swiftech-komodo-7970-emerge/

Fans. 10 total. Replace all original fans and put these everywhere (4 on quad-rad, 3 on tri-rad, 2 in front, 1 in rear).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835209013

GPU connector. 3 of these in this quad-crossfire setup.
http://www.koolance.com/water-cooling/product_info.php?product_id=1128

Compression fittings. As many as needed.
http://www.koolance.com/water-cooling/product_info.php?product_id=1140

Tubing.
http://www.koolance.com/water-cooling/product_info.php?product_id=1222

Coolant. 2 sets of this.
http://www.koolance.com/water-cooling/product_info.php?product_id=491

Accessories and Peripherals

Cable ties.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16899997048

More lighting.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16800888071

Monitor Stand:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824994053

Monitor:
3 of these.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236102

Keyboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126053

Mouse:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104261

Mousepad:
Would have chosen the better Steelseries 5L (same one I have) but they don't make it any more :(
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826995046

Gamepad:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126050

Headset:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104281

Steering Wheel:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104330

Speakers:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121050

Total Price

~$11,267.
Give or take a couple hundred. This price also includes rebates of about $160 but doesn't include the cost of thermal grease.

I'm not exactly sure how much more I can put in. Maybe a RevoDrive... However that would be super sandwiched between the 4 7970's, and would be in the way of a joining fitting.

[Flush535]

Is that God's computer?