Just did something stupid! Bought a 4800+ DC

[MBrown]

Originally posted by: chinkgai

Originally posted by: MBrown
X2 4400 $545
MSI Neo4/SLI $124
MSI 7800gtx $465
Antec Performance Plusview II $89
Antec TruePower II 550W $120
2gb Corsair ValueSelect $186
NEC DVD+/-RW $40
300gb Maxtor $128
XP pro $146
Altec Lansing MX502(im not big on spkrs) $135
Samsung 204t black $550

Grand Total=$2,528 plus tax or shipping
add in another gtx and its $3,078 plus tax or shipping

no offense, but that system aint all that.

Excatly! It doesnt have to be all that. You can use the other 3 grand on something else. like paying bills or something.

 

[Viditor]

The bottom line is that the OP bought the best system available today, how much he paid is pretty much irrelevant. Cost is a relative thing...if you earn $5k/week, then $6k for a top end computer isn't that bad.

 

[Pabster]

Originally posted by: Viditor
The bottom line is that the OP bought the best system available today, how much he paid is pretty much irrelevant. Cost is a relative thing...if you earn $5k/week, then $6k for a top end computer isn't that bad.

:thumbsup:

After all, it is the OPs money -- not any of ours

And there's nothing stupid about a 4800+.

 

[Avalon]

Too much money, but if you enjoy it, I guess that's all that matters.

 

[Megatomic]

Originally posted by: phantom404

Originally posted by: Furen
I wonder what your wife said... the parts on your new computer are worth like $4k tops, and I'd venture to include labor cost into that same figure. But hey, if you can afford it and you dont mind, then the more power to you.

Wife was alittle ify about it but I told her I would look into getting her a new house so that sealed the deal right there

I've bought my wife a new house and van in the last 6 months and she still raises an eyebrow when I buy new parts.

 

[GRAFiZ]

This thread is exactly why I dispise the internet sometimes.

Seriously, when someone creates a post like this all the ability for man kind to be petty and jealous is exposed.

Why do people flame? Why do people take sides? Why are people 'fan boys'?

It's a constant quest for those who made their decision to find a way to deal with and or to justify their decision as to come to the conclusion that their decision was the best.

If they can cut down those above them in the process, all the better.

The man buys a product, he pays what he felt comfortable paying, past that, it's NONE of your problem. NOBODY here has any right to fight or complain in this decision.

It will be a top notch system, for atleast a few months. If it's worth it to him, then great.

Not only is he happy but he helps the global economy in the process.

Why dont we all try something new and for once be happy for someone else.

I for one celebrate his purchase and wish him much joy from it.

Seriously, you want to know why the worlds going to hell in a hand basket? Just post something on an internet forum and you'll soon know why.

 

[Aenslead]

Originally posted by: GRAFiZ
This thread is exactly why I dispise the internet sometimes.

Seriously, when someone creates a post like this all the ability for man kind to be petty and jealous is exposed.

Why do people flame? Why do people take sides? Why are people 'fan boys'?

It's a constant quest for those who made their decision to find a way to deal with and or to justify their decision as to come to the conclusion that their decision was the best.

If they can cut down those above them in the process, all the better.

The man buys a product, he pays what he felt comfortable paying, past that, it's NONE of your problem. NOBODY here has any right to fight or complain in this decision.

It will be a top notch system, for atleast a few months. If it's worth it to him, then great.

Not only is he happy but he helps the global economy in the process.

Why dont we all try something new and for once be happy for someone else.

I for one celebrate his purchase and wish him much joy from it.

Seriously, you want to know why the worlds going to hell in a hand basket? Just post something on an internet forum and you'll soon know why.

Shut up, you communist freak!!

(j/k )

 

[GRAFiZ]

:|

Originally posted by: Aenslead

Originally posted by: GRAFiZ
This thread is exactly why I dispise the internet sometimes.

Seriously, when someone creates a post like this all the ability for man kind to be petty and jealous is exposed.

Why do people flame? Why do people take sides? Why are people 'fan boys'?

It's a constant quest for those who made their decision to find a way to deal with and or to justify their decision as to come to the conclusion that their decision was the best.

If they can cut down those above them in the process, all the better.

The man buys a product, he pays what he felt comfortable paying, past that, it's NONE of your problem. NOBODY here has any right to fight or complain in this decision.

It will be a top notch system, for atleast a few months. If it's worth it to him, then great.

Not only is he happy but he helps the global economy in the process.

Why dont we all try something new and for once be happy for someone else.

I for one celebrate his purchase and wish him much joy from it.

Seriously, you want to know why the worlds going to hell in a hand basket? Just post something on an internet forum and you'll soon know why.

Shut up, you communist freak!!

(j/k )

LOL... I'm just tired and angry!!!

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: jiffylube1024

Originally posted by: MBrown
X2 4400 $545
MSI Neo4/SLI $124
MSI 7800gtx $465
Antec Performance Plusview II $89
Antec TruePower II 550W $120
2gb Corsair ValueSelect $186
NEC DVD+/-RW $40
300gb Maxtor $128
XP pro $146
Altec Lansing MX502(im not big on spkrs) $135
Samsung 204t black $550

Grand Total=$2,528 plus tax or shipping
add in another gtx and its $3,078 plus tax or shipping

Come on son! I don't usually do this (waste of time), but in a hypothetical with up to $6k, why not!?

Athlon XP 4400+ $545
DFI Lanparty UT NF4 SLI-DR $163
BFG GeForce 7800GTX OC X2 $515
OCZ ModStream 520W PSU $125
OCZ Gold Edition DDR 500 2GB dual channel kit $302
NEC ND-3540A $40
Western Digital Raptor 74GB X 2 $183 X 2
Maxtor 300GB Maxline III $136
XP Pro $146
Logitech Z-5500 5.1 speakers $267
Dell 2405fpw $1019 (much cheaper on deals)
or
Dell 2005fpw X2 $559 X 2 (much cheaper on deals)
... too lazy to pick a case, floppy, keyboard or mouse

Total: $3624 plus tax or $3723 for dual 2005fpw's (again, you can save about $200+ on the monitors).

heheh that system sort of well isn`t all that.....

 

[ElTorrente]

What type of watercooling does it have? I'd like to take a look at the case and the whole package.

 

[caz67]

Very nice system, very similar to mine. I payed $8000AUD, i love it and the gaming is outstanding.

AMD Dual Core 4800+@2.4
Thermalright XP-120/Vantec 120mm Stealth
Asus A8N SLI- Premium
Corsiar 2GB (2x1024) PC3200 TWINX 2.3.3.6 (stock volts)
2X Leadtek16X 7800GTX my VIVO (stock speeds)
74GB WD Raptor 10K 8MB
2X WD 320GB (WD3200JD) SATA 8MB 7200 rpm
Creative Audigy 2ZS Platinum
Lian Li PC61 Plus Black
Antec TruePower 550W ATX2.0
2x PioneerDVR-110 16X Dual Layer.
BenQ FP937S 19' 8ms
Logitech Z5500 5.1 THX
Floppy for RAID only.
Epson RX700 Multi - Function Printer

 

[Avalon]

Originally posted by: GRAFiZ
This thread is exactly why I dispise the internet sometimes.

Seriously, when someone creates a post like this all the ability for man kind to be petty and jealous is exposed.

Why do people flame? Why do people take sides? Why are people 'fan boys'?

It's a constant quest for those who made their decision to find a way to deal with and or to justify their decision as to come to the conclusion that their decision was the best.

If they can cut down those above them in the process, all the better.

The man buys a product, he pays what he felt comfortable paying, past that, it's NONE of your problem. NOBODY here has any right to fight or complain in this decision.

It will be a top notch system, for atleast a few months. If it's worth it to him, then great.

Not only is he happy but he helps the global economy in the process.

Why dont we all try something new and for once be happy for someone else.

I for one celebrate his purchase and wish him much joy from it.

Seriously, you want to know why the worlds going to hell in a hand basket? Just post something on an internet forum and you'll soon know why.

This thread is why you despise the internet? People do this in real life too, just to let you know. Does that mean you despise real life as well?

Hmm...I'm full of questions today.

 

[GRAFiZ]

Originally posted by: Avalon

Originally posted by: GRAFiZ
This thread is exactly why I dispise the internet sometimes.

Seriously, when someone creates a post like this all the ability for man kind to be petty and jealous is exposed.

Why do people flame? Why do people take sides? Why are people 'fan boys'?

It's a constant quest for those who made their decision to find a way to deal with and or to justify their decision as to come to the conclusion that their decision was the best.

If they can cut down those above them in the process, all the better.

The man buys a product, he pays what he felt comfortable paying, past that, it's NONE of your problem. NOBODY here has any right to fight or complain in this decision.

It will be a top notch system, for atleast a few months. If it's worth it to him, then great.

Not only is he happy but he helps the global economy in the process.

Why dont we all try something new and for once be happy for someone else.

I for one celebrate his purchase and wish him much joy from it.

Seriously, you want to know why the worlds going to hell in a hand basket? Just post something on an internet forum and you'll soon know why.

This thread is why you despise the internet? People do this in real life too, just to let you know. Does that mean you despise real life as well?

Hmm...I'm full of questions today.

Technically, no, not life... but people, in general, sometimes yes. I must admit day to day I experience certain people who restore my faith in humanity, however, as time goes by those people are fewer and further apart.

I blame SUV's as a gateway to the downfall of civilized society. People gain power from a metal machine, they abuse that power and soon start to believe they are entitled to that power.

 

[Bartokomus]

Rise and Fall of Western Civilization= SUV's.

I like it.

 

[imported_michaelpatrick33]

Originally posted by: Unkno

Originally posted by: the cobbler

Originally posted by: MBrown
Lets all post what we can make with 6k

something that would probably crush that Alienware, PLUS a living room set.

how could it crush that Alienware? He already has the best parts....

It is called phasechange and custom built watercooling and building it yourself. I am putting together a computer for a friend with a 10,000 budget and I will let you all know how I make out with budget and components. Definitely phasechange and watercooled but beyond that I haven't started building yet. Yes, 10,000 and no I would never build such a system for myself but he wants the best and wants to splurge on this. Who am I to say no to such a fun project!

 

[DrMrLordX]

Nice Alienware setup, but I would have gotten something from Monarch instead of Alienware.

 

[PING]

I like to have a system like that. 6K. WOW! I hope that 6K system includes two 24" LCD or maybe a 30" LCD. OP, what are you going to use that machine for? nice system :thumbsup:

 

[corpseofworms]

That's one hell of a system, but here's my budget:

System built by these guys: ~3000
Roll of duct tape: 5

3000+5>6000 and you wouldn't have to worry about the little tyke.

 

[sxr7171]

Originally posted by: Topweasel

Originally posted by: phantom404

Originally posted by: Furen
I wonder what your wife said... the parts on your new computer are worth like $4k tops, and I'd venture to include labor cost into that same figure. But hey, if you can afford it and you dont mind, then the more power to you.

Wife was alittle ify about it but I told her I would look into getting her a new house so that sealed the deal right there

Hey man great Machine you will enjoy it. I personally not even for the expense part have a policy of building my machines. I do because I love to do it, nothing more I love then the feeling of a job well done after working on my favorite hobby. I am not one to say spending that much on a machine is wrong, I think if you feel like spending a given amount on a machine is worth it both performance and time saved wise then I say more power to you.

You whould post your 3dmark05 scores whenever you get a chance, and again enjoy your powerhouse I have a feeling it will treat you very well.

I agree. Nothing is most pleasurable than being done and just looking at your own creation. I used to buy pretty expensive systems, but the first one I built and for half the cost of the ones I've bought is by far my favorite system. However everyone has a value on their time and sometimes dropping a huge premium on a pre-built machine is actually a cost savings.

 

[sxr7171]

Originally posted by: GRAFiZ

Originally posted by: Avalon

Originally posted by: GRAFiZ
This thread is exactly why I dispise the internet sometimes.

Seriously, when someone creates a post like this all the ability for man kind to be petty and jealous is exposed.

Why do people flame? Why do people take sides? Why are people 'fan boys'?

It's a constant quest for those who made their decision to find a way to deal with and or to justify their decision as to come to the conclusion that their decision was the best.

If they can cut down those above them in the process, all the better.

The man buys a product, he pays what he felt comfortable paying, past that, it's NONE of your problem. NOBODY here has any right to fight or complain in this decision.

It will be a top notch system, for atleast a few months. If it's worth it to him, then great.

Not only is he happy but he helps the global economy in the process.

Why dont we all try something new and for once be happy for someone else.

I for one celebrate his purchase and wish him much joy from it.

Seriously, you want to know why the worlds going to hell in a hand basket? Just post something on an internet forum and you'll soon know why.

This thread is why you despise the internet? People do this in real life too, just to let you know. Does that mean you despise real life as well?

Hmm...I'm full of questions today.

Technically, no, not life... but people, in general, sometimes yes. I must admit day to day I experience certain people who restore my faith in humanity, however, as time goes by those people are fewer and further apart.

I blame SUV's as a gateway to the downfall of civilized society. People gain power from a metal machine, they abuse that power and soon start to believe they are entitled to that power.

I have to admit that I agree with your take on SUVs. Have you seen the attitude of some of these people on the road? They seriously act like they own the road.

 

[dclapps]

Money is power, right?

 

[seiyafan]

Originally posted by: dclapps
Money is power, right?

Ya, he spent 37.8dB of money on that machine.

 

[BigCoolJesus]

Originally posted by: michaelpatrick33

Originally posted by: Unkno

Originally posted by: the cobbler

Originally posted by: MBrown
Lets all post what we can make with 6k

something that would probably crush that Alienware, PLUS a living room set.

how could it crush that Alienware? He already has the best parts....

It is called phasechange and custom built watercooling and building it yourself. I am putting together a computer for a friend with a 10,000 budget and I will let you all know how I make out with budget and components. Definitely phasechange and watercooled but beyond that I haven't started building yet. Yes, 10,000 and no I would never build such a system for myself but he wants the best and wants to splurge on this. Who am I to say no to such a fun project!

OMG................with $10k i would....................i.....................i.................o god i dont know where to begin


The words PCP&C, VapoChill, X2, GTX, 500GB, 4GB (RAM)............. *drool*:Q

 

[t3h l337 n3wb]

Nice system :beer:
I wish I had that kind of money...

 

[jotosuds]

Originally posted by: Corporate Thug

Originally posted by: the cobbler

Originally posted by: MBrown
Lets all post what we can make with 6k

something that would probably crush that Alienware, PLUS a living room set.

2k for PC, 4k for 30 inch apple display

hell yeah. those are so freaking nice...