I'm very proud of my all-OEM custom built PC. I think that the only thing that would be more beautiful than my PC would be a girl that understood it (for those ladies out there reading, do your best... I'm technical)! This is my Rig:
- Intel Core 2 Duo 3 Ghz
- 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2 SDRAM Dual Channel Memory Kit
- Samsung T Series 400GB 7200 RPM 3.0GB/s SATA Hard Drive
- nVidia GeForce 8600 GT
- MSI P6N SLI Platinum LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard
- 2 LG 18X DVD±R DVD Burner with 12X DVD-RAM
- Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
- Wireless Logitech Keyboard + Mouse
- 5 Surround Sound Speakers + 140 Watt Subwoofer
- Plasma Screen Monitor
Need I say more? This computer was God's gift to Mankind. The only thing it is lacking is a monitor with HD compatibility. That, and another 400 GB Hard Drive to double boot Linux would be wonderful...(insert maniacal laugh here)... Now that I have all the geeks in the audience wrapped and the "normal" people reading this, the real question...
What is the true test for such a mammoth display of technology? I need to find the perfect game to run on my system so I can marvel at its beauty. Can you tell I fell in love with this machine? Post your thoughts on such a game, as well as specs about your system - I respect ANY work of art. As for anyone who has a question about my system, feel free to ask in comments..
Building a computer from scratch is not a business for the light of heart. It's a lot of money to spend if you mess up and break something essential. This PC, if I bought it from Alienware, would have cost me upwards of 2.5gs at least. I bought this for $1300. Parts are cheaper than labor; that's the secret. Building a computer is a lot like grown-up lego. Parts and cords only have one place they fit, let alone go, so it's definitely not as hard as it looks. Everything is totally self explanatory.
If I can do it anyone can.. except probably him(too complicated)....
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I built a computer two years ago for about $1500. It was top of the line back then. I had the best Graphics Card (NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX) and it was a real powerhouse. Now, it barely runs Crysis. Enjoy your computer while it lasts, because it becomes outdated very quickly.
Posted by Tim Nary | November 17, 2007 2:59 PM
Posted on November 17, 2007 14:59