Dream Computer: Wishlist - Hey, a man can dream, okay??

SwiftWind · May 10, 2005

Well, I've been with the same gear for quite a while for the most part except small things here and there. I decided to make this wish list from newegg because if I can't build it, I can at least dream it.

Obviously, I wouldn't buy this unless I was swimming in money. otherwise I'd go with something much cheaper and more down to earth than this (if I had the money). so again - no flaming / crapping.

This is finals week for me, so I thought maybe it would be something fun to do to keep the spirits high.

http://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/Wis...D=1499702&WishListTitle=DREAM+COMPUTER

Feel free to make suggestions to add changes to the list.

EDIT: Changed PSU/RAM/LCD/HDDs/Case .

P.S.

if you suggest changes, keep in mind I can only put items from newegg on the wishlist.

no0b · May 10, 2005

Depends on what you want to use the computer for, however if I were to build an uber computer I would atleast have 4+ drives in raid 5.

CptFarlow · May 10, 2005

I just built something close to that for a customer two weeks ago. That thing screamed.

mchammer · May 10, 2005

I would highly question the monitor choice. Get that Dell 24 inch one.

SwiftWind · May 10, 2005

Hhmm, I wonder if I should have upped the ram also to 2gb

Mo0o · May 10, 2005

Why not 4 gigs of ram? only 1 monitor?

SwiftWind · May 10, 2005

Originally posted by: Mo0o
Why not 4 gigs of ram?

Would the system actually use that though? (not flaming, I'm curious). I thought most games/programs barely touch 850mb or so of ram....

dug777 · May 10, 2005

a 4800+X2, maybe 2gb of the lowest latency/fastest/tighest RAM, 6800UEE SLI (or an x850xt pe i'm not too fussed), nforce4 chipset, at least 600w seasonic psu, maybe 2x300gb maxtors in raid0, with at least two more 300gb maxtors for storage, maybe in a nice quiet antec sonata case, and two 22" CRTs. oh and a full B&W 7.1 surround setup.

my dream (but not crazy crazy) computer atm

everman · May 10, 2005

Maybe a solid state drive is too much to ask for, so I'll say that I'd like a larger lcd.

mchammer · May 10, 2005

Originally posted by: dug777
a 4800+X2, maybe 2gb of the lowest latency/fastest/tighest RAM, 6800UEE SLI (or an x850xt pe i'm not too fussed), nforce4 chipset, at least 600w seasonic psu, maybe 2x300gb maxtors in raid0, with at least two more 300gb maxtors for storage, maybe in a nice quiet antec sonata case, and two 22" CRTs. oh and a full B&W 7.1 surround setup.

my dream (but not crazy crazy) computer atm

Oh that's crazy crazy.

Martin · May 10, 2005

LCD, by far. 19"? Why not a 24"? Ram is also pertty weak...

Mo0o · May 10, 2005

Originally posted by: SwiftWind

Originally posted by: Mo0o
Why not 4 gigs of ram?

Click to expand...

Would the system actually use that though? (not flaming, I'm curious). I thought most games/programs barely touch 850mb or so of ram....

I thought we were going with "dream computer" not practical?

SwiftWind · May 10, 2005

Originally posted by: Mo0o

Originally posted by: SwiftWind

Originally posted by: Mo0o
Why not 4 gigs of ram?

Click to expand...

Would the system actually use that though? (not flaming, I'm curious). I thought most games/programs barely touch 850mb or so of ram....

Click to expand...

I thought we were going with "dream computer" not practical?

good point....LCD and ram changed

mchammer · May 10, 2005

Only $7,000! Not too bad really if your rich. I don't see how it can be any better.

Mo0o · May 10, 2005

Originally posted by: SwiftWind

Originally posted by: Mo0o

Originally posted by: SwiftWind

Originally posted by: Mo0o
Why not 4 gigs of ram?

Click to expand...

Would the system actually use that though? (not flaming, I'm curious). I thought most games/programs barely touch 850mb or so of ram....

Click to expand...

I thought we were going with "dream computer" not practical?

Click to expand...

good point....LCD and ram changed

How about dualies? Can you do more w/ those monitors?

Btw I dont think you can do 8 sticks of ram can you?

dug777 · May 10, 2005

Originally posted by: mchammer

Originally posted by: dug777
a 4800+X2, maybe 2gb of the lowest latency/fastest/tighest RAM, 6800UEE SLI (or an x850xt pe i'm not too fussed), nforce4 chipset, at least 600w seasonic psu, maybe 2x300gb maxtors in raid0, with at least two more 300gb maxtors for storage, maybe in a nice quiet antec sonata case, and two 22" CRTs. oh and a full B&W 7.1 surround setup.

my dream (but not crazy crazy) computer atm

Click to expand...

Oh that's crazy crazy.

It would be nice tho

the crazy bit is the B&W sound setup, rest is not insane

SwiftWind · May 10, 2005

Originally posted by: Mo0o

Originally posted by: SwiftWind

Originally posted by: Mo0o

Originally posted by: SwiftWind

Originally posted by: Mo0o
Why not 4 gigs of ram?

Click to expand...

Would the system actually use that though? (not flaming, I'm curious). I thought most games/programs barely touch 850mb or so of ram....

Click to expand...

I thought we were going with "dream computer" not practical?

Click to expand...

good point....LCD and ram changed

Click to expand...

How about dualies? Can you do more w/ those monitors?

Btw I dont think you can do 8 sticks of ram can you?

You're right...woops, changed down to 4 sticks

Rudee · May 10, 2005

That's not the best case for that setup. The perfect case for you would be the new Antec P180, however they haven't started shipping them to dealers yet.

aplefka · May 10, 2005

I could make a sweet rig if I really wanted to. Found an awesome vid card today on ZZF with 512-bit DDR3 memory. It's max resolution @ 60 Hz is bigger than your mom!

no0b · May 10, 2005

1 of these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16816116027
12 of these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148063
1 of these http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi...axPrice=&SubCategory=7&Submit=Property

Tab · May 10, 2005

That is the best case without a doubt.

I would recommend the V-1200 there's a lot more room to work around in.

I would change the following

Either a X800XT PE or maybe Dual 6800 GTs

Dell 24" Widescreen

Logitech Di Novo keyboard

2 200 GB HDs - why? Just because

Better powersupply, Power PC and cooling.

dug777 · May 10, 2005

Originally posted by: Tab
That is the best case without a doubt.

I would recommend the V-1200 there's a lot more room to work around in.

I would change the following

Either a X850XT PE or maybe Dual 6800 Us

NEC 22"CRTx2

Logitech Di Novo keyboard

2 300 GB Maxtor HDs - why? Just because

Better powersupply, Power PC and cooling.

fixed.

SwiftWind · May 10, 2005

Originally posted by: no0b
1 of these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16816116027
12 of these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148060
1 of these http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi...axPrice=&SubCategory=7&Submit=Property

That's an SATA controller with ata harddrives. Also, that case is in the list.

no0b · May 10, 2005

Originally posted by: SwiftWind

Originally posted by: no0b
1 of these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16816116027
12 of these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148060
1 of these http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi...axPrice=&SubCategory=7&Submit=Property

Click to expand...

That's an SATA controller with ata harddrives. Also, that case is in the list.

My bad, didn't catch that, fixed now.

And the case is not in the list. The list is for 12 internal 3.5in bays only.

SwiftWind · May 10, 2005

I already had 6800 U's in there, and I changed it to 2 400gb

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