Getting a new computer. Need advice.

[fido123]

Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

I actually prefer laptops overall, but can you make any suggestions for monitors?

I have a 22" Widescreen Benq that's doing pretty good. Sony also makes some pretty good stuff. I understand wanting a laptop though if you're not one to sit at desk. I just have a ****ty laptop for word processing at college.

[justaguy]

Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

congrats on making a lot of unnecessary purchases

[MrRubix]

Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

I've learned SO much about hardware and chip architecture and overclocking in the past few weeks... this **** is insane. I managed to get a killer overclock with the following settings (took hours to get with LOTS of extensive reboot testing. Finding those voltages is a bitch):

Clock Ratio 20x
Turbo Boost enabled
Hyperthreading disabled
C1E disabled
QPI Link Speed x36
Uncore QPI Link Speed x36
Uncore Frequency x16
Backclock Frequency: 200
Performance Enhance: Turbo
System Memory Multiplier: 6.0

RAM timings on 6/6/6/18 command rate 2

Load Line Calibration: Enabled
VCore: 1.325
QPI/VTT: 1.335
IOH Core: 1.22
DRAM: 1.640
All advanced voltage settings on Auto except VCore, VTT, IOH, and DRAM voltage


4.2 Ghz achieved, 50C idle, 70C load

I'm currently running Prime95 to keep all four cores at 70C 100% load for about 10, 12 hours or so. If it doesn't crash, it's stable like fuc.

[Patashu]

Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

with my new found computerpowers I will finally AAA free space

you'll see, tass, you'lll seeee

[MrRubix]

Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

I am now trying to overclock my GTX 295 video card... mwauawuahahahahah

[banditcom]

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That heatsink ......................................... Overcompensating for something? :P

[MrRubix]

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It's probably the only reason I am stable at 4.2 Ghz on air right now... that thing is a heatsucker

[MrGiggles]

Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

My heatsink is the biggest thing in my case. I use it to cool my drinks too.

I hope you fry all your stuff and then learn a lesson about buying excessively expensive computers. =(

[Xandertrax]

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How loud is that thing, with all those fans?

[MrRubix]

Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

This computer was only $2200. Well worth it.

[AC1speakerbox]

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Nice get Rubix.

Also mods, please don't lock this. I subscribed to it, and I like the reminders it gives me (to look for a decent computer).

[JennyXoXo]

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Awesome computer man

I like the blue led lights. Mine is so plain that I wish I had something like that.

My desktop is years old; I need a new one for gaming bad. How do you like your i7?

I was thinking about getting an i5 instead...

[MrGiggles]

Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

only $2200

*snicker*

Okay, but when you decide to upgrade again, try just moderately updating a few components every two years or so instead of trying to future-proof that **** again. Really, you'll save so much money. You could always send some to me so I can fulfill my devastating hookers and blow habit.

[MrRubix]

Re: Getting a new computer. Need advice.

Thing is, I like the fact that this computer is overkill. It was well worth the price premium.

[ohnoitsbonnie]

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Nice rig man!