Finally got my new PC setup running!

[SLCentral]

I just made the switch (at least, on one of my computers) from Mac to PC. Yes, that's right. The opposite switch. In order to avoid another flame war, let me start by saying I use a iMac G4 daily, and the reason I switched from my PowerBook to this PC is because I use the machine for 1080i HDTV playback (which the PB can't handle), a Media Center, and games. Almost all else is done on the iMac.

Now, onto the setup. The specs are:

Antec P180
400W Antec TruePower 2.0
eVGA SLI AMD939 Motherboard (It's the same Jetway reviewed a few weeks back on AT)
AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Venice (OC'ed to 2100MHz, using stock cooler, buying XP-120 soon)
1GB Corsair Value DDR400
eVGA 7800GTX
250GB WD 7200RPM SATA HD
Lite-On DVD-+RW-DL
Apple 30" LCD
Logitech MX3100

I was toying with putting this in General Hardware, but since this is more about asthetics then hardware, I thought OT would be okay.

Anyways, I think it looks prety good (especially when I don't have pudding cups and papers all over my desk), but what can I improve? I tried hiding cables as best I could, but are there any good solutions to totally make them invisible other then putting them in the wall?

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Pic's are ~2MB each, at 3008x2000, so not 56K friendly.

 

[jarfykk]

Nice setup.

For hiding the cables: Put some kind of cover about 1.5" in front of the wall. Either white or black or silver board of some kind. I'm thinking like a large piece of foam board or even painted wood if you were so inclined.

You could also get white conduit or something.

G'luck.

 

[shilala]

2mb coming down at 40 kb (as they are) is just as friendly to dialup as it is to broadband, therefore your earlier statement sucks.

 

[jammur21]

I don't know why you're concerned about the wires, thats a sweet setup and they dont llok like a spagetti mess.

 

[SLCentral]

Originally posted by: shilala
2mb coming down at 40 kb (as they are) is just as friendly to dialup as it is to broadband, therefore your earlier statement sucks.

Coming down at about 150kbps on my end...

 

[Lyfer]

Nice setup, good to see you have an LCD that will take advantage of that 7800GTX beast.

 

[suicidalpigeon]

love the pudding detail!

 

[SLCentral]

Originally posted by: Lyfer
Nice setup, good to see you have an LCD that will take advantage of that 7800GTX beast.

Thanks . I think I'll have to invest in SLI soon to play games in their full glory. I can push Far Cry at 2560x1600, but BF:2 doesn't stand a chance.

Originally posted by: jarfykk
Nice setup.

For hiding the cables: Put some kind of cover about 1.5" in front of the wall. Either white or black or silver board of some kind. I'm thinking like a large piece of foam board or even painted wood if you were so inclined.

You could also get white conduit or something.

G'luck.

Thanks for the advice, I may take up on this.

 

[CraKaJaX]

nice

 

[mooglekit]

NICE setup...wish I had that kinda cash to put into a new rig...mine is seriously outdated....

I'd go with jarfykk's suggestions on teh wires...something containing them near the baseboard that matches..or if you're really ambitious run them behind the baseboard until you get to the plug

 

[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).

 

[Anubis]

which CPU

 

[CraKaJaX]

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).

i just looked at the pics

 

[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.

 

[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.

 

[Mojoed]

Sweet case and gorgeous monitor. :thumbsup:

 

[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.

 

[Merlyn3D]

You know, that looks too clean for me now. I HAVE to have a couple random computer parts lying around.

 

[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.

 

[RossMAN]

How loud or quiet is your rig?

 

[randomlinh]

is it that difficult to resize pictures. otherwise, looks good.

 

[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)

 

[Mik3y]

the 7800 gtx has dual-link dvi? i believe the apple 30" only supports dual-link.

 

[mchammer]

dude you have to get a surge protector and or a UPS

 

[LordSnailz]

How much did the case and PSU cost?