Author Topic: Can't wait for the party (Read 4657 times)

jharsh · « **on:** January 19, 2005, 06:34:31 PM »

Setting up a whole new rig :rolling . Total cost will go over $1500.

First off I'm getting a thermaltake tsunami case.
http://reviews.pimprig.com/cases/thermaltake_tsunami_dream_case.php

Now for the rest of the system.
Athlon 64 3500+ (939)
Asus a8v deluxe
1gb pdp pc3200 2-3-2
2x wd raptor 74gb (sata)
1x hitachi 250gb 7200rpm (sata)
powercolor x800 pro 256mb gddr3 256bit agp
thermaltake silent purepower 480w

opiesilver · « **Reply #1 on:** January 20, 2005, 01:23:27 AM »

You know, sometimes I REALLY don't like you.

jharsh · « **Reply #2 on:** January 20, 2005, 03:11:03 AM »

LOL :lol

Hey I want to play hl2 and bf2 and my old A64 3000 just can't do what I want. Just sad pci-e boards are not out in any real quantity yet. REALLY wanted one.

Wonder if I can go with 3 raptor drives in raid 0? Time to live off ramen noodles again :x

I have ordered the case / cpu / mobo / psu already. I'll order one rapter next week. (and another 2 weeks later).

Going to be a real sweet system.

JollyRoger · « **Reply #3 on:** January 20, 2005, 08:25:54 AM »

J, my man, whats up. I am using a :

Intel P4 2.0ghz
MSI 845 Ultra
512mb PC2700
BFGTech FX5700LE OC
60 gb WD HD
13 gb WD HD

and I am doing fine with all the games I want to play
I can ply HL2 I play Doom 3 and I'll play BattleField 2
Granted I would love to upgrade, but could you Just slow dow so the rest of us don't do anything foolish, Upgrade our own PC just so we can say we've kept up with Jharsh.

[Edited on 1-20-2005 by [303]JollyRoger]

ZWarrior · « **Reply #4 on:** January 20, 2005, 01:50:57 PM »

Ya know, Jolly, that just may be your best excuse for why you have the suck factor turned up in CoD!

opiesilver · « **Reply #5 on:** January 20, 2005, 02:44:57 PM »

Not really, my system specs are even below that.

snauzberries · « **Reply #6 on:** January 20, 2005, 03:10:16 PM »

mine are evn worse

ZWarrior · « **Reply #7 on:** January 20, 2005, 03:46:58 PM »

No comment...

jharsh · « **Reply #8 on:** January 20, 2005, 08:13:42 PM »

Someone give that man a dictionary!

jharsh · « **Reply #9 on:** January 25, 2005, 02:42:00 PM »

4 parts coming this weekend!!!! :rolling

Case / PSU / CPU / Motherboard

I'm really looking at an x800XL now. For $299 list you get 98% of what the x800xtpe gives. Although vendors are gouging and charging nearly $500 for it

.

Next paycheck 2 74gig raptors (getting a head-start on the lanparty this time).

BTW
Anyone know of good headphones for computers? I don't want to bring my stereo again :lol. ($40-$80 is fine with me)

ZWarrior · « **Reply #10 on:** January 25, 2005, 03:19:39 PM »

With or without mic?

I use a set that goes behind the head instead of over the head. Has a volume control and mute switch on the line.

But for the life of me I can't remember what model or manufacturer. I will check when I get home.

they cost me about $30US.

How about these?
http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=50451294&pfp=cat3

Wolverine of Ambush! · « **Reply #11 on:** January 25, 2005, 04:40:24 PM »

I have a pair that cost me about $12 or so from Computers2go.

Features:
Behind the head
Mic Mute button on line
Volume on line
good length of cord
Great sound
Good mic pick up
Very Very Comfortable.:hubba:

ZWarrior · « **Reply #12 on:** January 25, 2005, 05:06:41 PM »

I think they are teh same as mine, if I remember right. What are they Wolvy? Mine are so old now that the print has worn off the back.

JollyRoger · « **Reply #13 on:** January 25, 2005, 07:03:49 PM »

I have a pair from Walmart that cost about 15.00 dollars.
thaey also are behind the head and are mad by logitech.
theys great sounding.

n1c · « **Reply #14 on:** January 25, 2005, 10:20:07 PM »

I got the Plantronics Audio 90 Headset... And I love it, its the best headset I have ever had!!!

Its very comfy for extended use and sounds sweet as frosting...

And there not that expensive like $15...

I would defenatly get one if I where you!!!!!!

n1c · « **Reply #15 on:** January 25, 2005, 10:24:46 PM »

I got mine HERE

:P:P:P:P:P:P

jharsh · « **Reply #16 on:** January 25, 2005, 11:16:10 PM »

I don't know about my new motherboard but my last 2 were not powerfull enough to drive headphones. So I need powered ones or an external amp.

Everything will show up this weekend and I'll find out then. Perhaps it's time to visit the shack.

JollyRoger · « **Reply #17 on:** January 26, 2005, 01:00:55 AM »

Have you heard of a sound card?

jharsh · « **Reply #18 on:** January 26, 2005, 01:56:06 AM »

same problem. have a sb live 5.1 and it's no better.

ZWarrior · « **Reply #19 on:** January 26, 2005, 08:07:03 AM »

I run mine off of the sound card. If you aren't getting enough power off the source, then you either need more power from the PS or better headphones. Be sure to match the Impedance of the headphones to the board. For the most part this houldn't be an issue unless you are using some off the wall product. If it isn't matched, you could have a problem.

Wolverine of Ambush! · « **Reply #20 on:** January 26, 2005, 08:23:31 AM »

OR

Perhaps Jharsh, you should go into have your ears checked. If you need an outside amp to pump up the sound THAT much, you may have hearing loss.

**This suggestion is by no means a representation of Ambush Omaha! LLC or any of its subsidiaries. The opinions or thoughts of Wolverine in now way reflect the opinions or thoughts of Ambush Omaha! LLC. This was not meant to treat or diagnose another human being, just a suggestion that his hearing may need to be checked.

Wolverine of Ambush! · « **Reply #21 on:** January 26, 2005, 08:24:18 AM »

Can you hear me now?

just kiddin' ya!:sword:

JollyRoger · « **Reply #22 on:** January 26, 2005, 01:32:29 PM »

you should pick up a new card and a new headset for this build
I believe the SB audigy 2 is fairly resonable in price and you can get a nice headset for $15.00 to $30.00. Just a thought.

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