New Computer

[Volk]

Here’s the rig that I’m getting made.

Acer AL2216Wbd Black 22" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor with HDCP support 300 cd/m2 700:1 – Retail x 1

Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600AAJS 160GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive – OEM x 3 with RAID 5 setup

SAMSUNG Black 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy Drive Model SFD321B/LBL1 – OEM x 1

COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW Black/Silver Aluminum Bezel, SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case – Retail x 1

ENERMAX UC-8EB 80mm Case Fan – Retail x 1

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ Windsor 3.2GHz 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket AM2 125W Dual-Core Processor – Retail x 1

Logitech G11 Silver & Black 104 Normal Keys 29 Function Keys USB Standard Gaming Keyboard – Retail x 1

Pioneer 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model DVR-115DBK - OEM x 2

Scythe S-FLEX SFF21D 120mm Case Fan – Retail x 1

ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe AM2 NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP ATX AMD Motherboard – Retail x 1

BFG Tech BFGR88768GTXOCE GeForce 8800GTX 768MB 384-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card – Retail x 1

COOLER MASTER Real Power Pro RS-650-ACAA-A1 ATX Form Factor 12V V2.3 / SSI Standard EPS 12V V2.91 650W Power Supply – Retail x 1

Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory – Retail x 2

I already have a good Logitech mouse that I'll be keeping, along with 2 HP Printers and my speaker system.

Edit: new mobo: ASUS CROSSHAIR AM2 NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI MCP ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail x 1

[Snackcakes]

i'll take one too. the army is paying right?

[Varg]

If it were me I would get a stronger PSU. that 8800GTX is a beast and with that CPU if you and anything else you might have problems. Already spending a billion dollars, get  a stronger one.

[Volk]

Well, the stuff has already been shipped. Marc (Veadric) is the one building it for me (Yay for Bro-in-law that knows computer stuff). And no, the Army is not paying for it. I'm using my tax return to pay for this. This is me "stimulating" the American economy.

[Ziprar]

If it were me I would get a stronger PSU. that 8800GTX is a beast and with that CPU if you and anything else you might have problems. Already spending a billion dollars, get  a stronger one.

I ran it through Newegg's PS calculator and it recommended 610W, so I figured I'd save him a few bucks and get the 650 instead of a 700 or more.  It should work fine, plus have a bit more if he wants to add a drive or two to his RAID.

[Varg]

Yea it should be good, I just always go a little higher to be safe.

[Volk]

Well, if I do need to go higher while I'm still here in Germany, there is a computer hardware store about 10 minutes away from my home that sells dual-voltage silent power sources. I think they are something like Panther or Jaguar or something sneaky and cat-like.

[Snackcakes]

Well, if I do need to go higher while I'm still here in Germany, there is a computer hardware store about 10 minutes away from my home that sells dual-voltage silent power sources. I think they are something like Panther or Jaguar or something sneaky and cat-like.

The whole Panther/Jaguar thing made me think of this: (Red vs. Blue ftw)

Sarge: May I introduce the our new light reconnaissance vehicle! It has four-inch armour plating, mag bumper suspension, a mounted machine gunner position, and total seating for three. Gentlemen, this is the M12LRV! I like to call it the Warthog.
Simmons: Why Warthog, sir?
Sarge: Because "M12LRV' is too hard to say in conversation, son.
Grif: No, but... Why Warthog? I mean, it doesn't really look like a pig.
Sarge: Say that again.
Grif: I think it looks more like a puma.
Sarge: What in Sam Hell is a puma?
Simmons: You mean like the shoe company?
Grif: No. Like a puma. It's a big cat. Like a lion.
Sarge: You're makin' that up.
Grif: I'm telling you, it's a real animal.
Sarge: Simmons, I want you to poison Grif's next meal.
Simmons: Yes, sir!
Sarge: [Points at front of the Warthog] Look, see these two tailhooks? They look like tusks. And what kind of animal has tusks?
Grif: A walrus.
Sarge: Didn't I just tell you to stop makin' up animals?

[Garenth]

Well, if I do need to go higher while I'm still here in Germany, there is a computer hardware store about 10 minutes away from my home that sells dual-voltage silent power sources. I think they are something like Panther or Jaguar or something sneaky and cat-like.

The whole Panther/Jaguar thing made me think of this: (Red vs. Blue ftw)

Sarge: May I introduce the our new light reconnaissance vehicle! It has four-inch armour plating, mag bumper suspension, a mounted machine gunner position, and total seating for three. Gentlemen, this is the M12LRV! I like to call it the Warthog.
Simmons: Why Warthog, sir?
Sarge: Because "M12LRV' is too hard to say in conversation, son.
Grif: No, but... Why Warthog? I mean, it doesn't really look like a pig.
Sarge: Say that again.
Grif: I think it looks more like a puma.
Sarge: What in Sam Hell is a puma?
Simmons: You mean like the shoe company?
Grif: No. Like a puma. It's a big cat. Like a lion.
Sarge: You're makin' that up.
Grif: I'm telling you, it's a real animal.
Sarge: Simmons, I want you to poison Grif's next meal.
Simmons: Yes, sir!
Sarge: [Points at front of the Warthog] Look, see these two tailhooks? They look like tusks. And what kind of animal has tusks?
Grif: A walrus.
Sarge: Didn't I just tell you to stop makin' up animals?

LOL, now thats good.

[Ziprar]

Yea it should be good, I just always go a little higher to be safe.

I live life on the edge.

[Snackcakes]

Well, if I do need to go higher while I'm still here in Germany, there is a computer hardware store about 10 minutes away from my home that sells dual-voltage silent power sources. I think they are something like Panther or Jaguar or something sneaky and cat-like.

The whole Panther/Jaguar thing made me think of this: (Red vs. Blue ftw)

Sarge: May I introduce the our new light reconnaissance vehicle! It has four-inch armour plating, mag bumper suspension, a mounted machine gunner position, and total seating for three. Gentlemen, this is the M12LRV! I like to call it the Warthog.
Simmons: Why Warthog, sir?
Sarge: Because "M12LRV' is too hard to say in conversation, son.
Grif: No, but... Why Warthog? I mean, it doesn't really look like a pig.
Sarge: Say that again.
Grif: I think it looks more like a puma.
Sarge: What in Sam Hell is a puma?
Simmons: You mean like the shoe company?
Grif: No. Like a puma. It's a big cat. Like a lion.
Sarge: You're makin' that up.
Grif: I'm telling you, it's a real animal.
Sarge: Simmons, I want you to poison Grif's next meal.
Simmons: Yes, sir!
Sarge: [Points at front of the Warthog] Look, see these two tailhooks? They look like tusks. And what kind of animal has tusks?
Grif: A walrus.
Sarge: Didn't I just tell you to stop makin' up animals?

LOL, now thats good.

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[Farkas]

i always liked Red vs blue and the tank is just as funny.

[BCBrent]

CHUPATHINGY how about that?

I like it... its got a ring to it..

[Volk]

Well, the motherboard was being a pain, so I upgraded to ASUS CROSSHAIR AM2 NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI MCP ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail

[Farkas]

never liked Asus should have gone gigabyte