Finally got my new PC setup running!

[haveblue]

I have that desk

Nice display as well, damn pretty.

 

[manly]

Do most GeForce 7800 cards have dual-link DVI now?

 

[Shadowknight]

Depending on where you buy it, you can get the P180 as low as under $130 shipped.

 

[SLCentral]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
How loud or quiet is your rig?

Pretty much silent. You can hear the fans slightly, but it's really unnoticeable considering the case, the case location, and the 120mm fans.

Originally posted by: lnguyen
is it that difficult to resize pictures. otherwise, looks good.

Sorry, was in a rush and don't have any programs for doing so installed on my Mac right now (fresh format).

Originally posted by: remagavon

Originally posted by: SLCentral

Originally posted by: PatboyX

Originally posted by: SLCentral

Originally posted by: Anubis
which CPU

Eep, forgot. Edited to add CPU. It's a 3000+ Venice.

Originally posted by: PatboyX

Originally posted by: SLCentral

Originally posted by: CraKaJaX
what monitor is that?

:thumbsup: for not reading either the topic or the post. It's an Apple 30" Cinema Display (www.apple.com/displays).

did you get a good deal on the screen or the price they have listed there?
(if you dont mind sharing)
edit:
sweet tower, by the by.

Got it refurbed from the Apple Store for $2600, $400 off the MSRP. But it's worth it; gaming, HDTV, and Maya is a dream on it.

yeah, it looks fantastic.
the price was a real D-shortener, though.
if i had the cash, id be right there with you.

Hey, well it took a LOT of saving. And the computer "only" costed me $1100, so it wasn't too bad. And damn, all that saving up was worth it. Workflow is totally different on this sucker. And being able to view 6MP pics almost entirely at 100% (well, not really, the monitor is 2560x1600, and the photos are 3008x2000) is a great addition when working with photos.

Are there any dead pixels? How is the backlight? (Bleeding/banding etc)

There's one green dead pixel in the center, but unless the screen is black, you can't see it. Out of so many pixels, one is no biggie. Backlight bleeding is more severe, on black that is, but once agian, it's not noticeable unless you look for it.

Originally posted by: Mik3y
the 7800 gtx has dual-link dvi? i believe the apple 30" only supports dual-link.

Yup, all 7800-series cards (at least, based on the nVidia reference cards) have 1 single link DVI, and one dual-link.

Originally posted by: mchammer
dude you have to get a surge protector and or a UPS

Yeah, I really should :\. Damn cables.

Originally posted by: LordSnailz
How much did the case and PSU cost?

Case I got from CompUSA for $160, more expensive then ZZF where I ordered my other stuff, but I got Free 2 day shipping from ZZF. When I added the case to my ZZF order, the shipping went to $100 (2-day shippign not on cases) so it was cheaper/faster to get it from CompUSA, and it ended up being $70 cheaper.

The PSU was $70-$80 from ZZF.

 

[l Xes l]

gimmie ur monitor... plz?

 

[EvilYoda]

That's gooooorgeous.

 

[Cobalt]

To answer the above questions about the GTX, the 7800GT and GTX both have dual-link DVI.

EDIT: All models, not just most.

 

[Corporate Thug]

the 30 incher is plain sexy

 

[Pliablemoose]

Sweet, I just did a rebuild using the P180 case, it rocks, I used a passive CPU HS & passively cooled card, the thing sounds like a refrigerator or appliance

 

[SLCentral]

Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
Sweet, I just did a rebuild using the P180 case, it rocks, I used a passive CPU HS & passively cooled card, the thing sounds like a refrigerator or appliance

Awesome . I wish there was some feasable passive cooling for the 7800GTX .

 

[loic2003]

That's weird, the contrast on the apple displays is supposed to be amazing, but looking at the pic, it seems to be pretty much the same as my current monitor. I think I'll save my cash.

 

[ColdFusion718]

Wow that's a sweet monitor, I have the 23" sony, but it's not as nice as the apple 30".

 

[SpiderX]

I have the same desk! My setup is far less sexy though.

 

[Crono]

Press the "dead" pixel gently at first, then hard if needed, with your finger. It might go away.

 

[SLCentral]

Originally posted by: Crono
Press the "dead" pixel gently at first, then hard if needed, with your finger. It might go away.

Tried, with no luck .

 

[DaShen]

Doesn't the 30" apple screen cost like $3000? Unless, you got a good deal somewhere...! Then LINKIFY!

 

[SLCentral]

Originally posted by: DaShen
Doesn't the 30" apple screen cost like $3000? Unless, you got a good deal somewhere...! Then LINKIFY!

Costs 3K, but I got it refurbed from the Apple Store for $2600.

 

[NiKeFiDO]

awesome
love that monitor. esp bc it has windows on it lol