***OFFICIAL COLLEGE DORM LIST******UPDATED WITH LOFT DRAWING/What tools to get?

[Wheatmaster]

hey which one do you guys prefer:

notebooks
or
binders?

 

[Mo0o]

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster
hey which one do you guys prefer:

notebooks
or
binders?

Good quality notebooks that include the inserts that let you put paper into it.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster
hey which one do you guys prefer:

notebooks
or
binders?

notebooks, and dont bring them, just buy them after you get there at walmart or the bookstore

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: EyeMWing

Originally posted by: Injury
-Computer. You don't need dual monitors, you don't need to bring all of your extra parts, you don't need more than one, you don't need a monster machine and I advise against it, because dorm rooms easily get HOTTTTTTT.

I'll sort of argue with you there. I've spent a disproportionately ENORMOUS amount of time this summer building other people's dorm rigs. Unless your parents are some kind of executives and can afford to buy you whatever you want, you need to assemble the biggest, baddest computer you can - and keep it in the lowest physical and thermal footprint possible. It has to last you the next 4 years. At the $2200 price-point (actual price, not what I charge) we have my most popular model for this purpose:

Antec SLK3700BQE chassis. Dump the stock PSU.
Antec TruePower 2.0 550w PSU
Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe
AMD AthlonXP 3800+ (Venice core, retail heatsink)
2x 250gb Seagate 7200.8 SATA
Lite-On 16x DVDRW
4x 512mb Corsair ValueSelect CL2.5
ATI RX800Pro (Sapphire branded)
No software preload.
Logitech 5.1 speakers (Chosen because they actually sound decent at lower volumes)
Cheapish mouse, cheapish keyboard (it actually varies which ones I use - each should be about $20)
Dell 2001FP.

Buy Windows and Office at school - they'll have them cheap as hell. Like, $60 each. Don't get caught up in wireless poonanny for your desktop - network or otherwise. Batteries are expensive and wireless stuff is easy to steal. If you're doing a laptop, I recommend the HP ZV6000 (AMD). About $1100 gets you EVERYTHING.

windows and office are only cheap if your school has a deal with MS, mind didnt, so you paied full retail for them from the bookstore, if you wanted to buy them

and 2gigs of ram? thats kinda useless... well that whole comp is

you can get one from Dell for like 500$ that will be fine for 99% of the people that go to college

 

[Mo0o]

Originally posted by: EyeMWing

Originally posted by: Injury
-Computer. You don't need dual monitors, you don't need to bring all of your extra parts, you don't need more than one, you don't need a monster machine and I advise against it, because dorm rooms easily get HOTTTTTTT.

I'll sort of argue with you there. I've spent a disproportionately ENORMOUS amount of time this summer building other people's dorm rigs. Unless your parents are some kind of executives and can afford to buy you whatever you want, you need to assemble the biggest, baddest computer you can - and keep it in the lowest physical and thermal footprint possible. It has to last you the next 4 years. At the $2200 price-point (actual price, not what I charge) we have my most popular model for this purpose:

Antec SLK3700BQE chassis. Dump the stock PSU.
Antec TruePower 2.0 550w PSU
Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe
AMD AthlonXP 3800+ (Venice core, retail heatsink)
2x 250gb Seagate 7200.8 SATA
Lite-On 16x DVDRW
4x 512mb Corsair ValueSelect CL2.5
ATI RX800Pro (Sapphire branded)
No software preload.
Logitech 5.1 speakers (Chosen because they actually sound decent at lower volumes)
Cheapish mouse, cheapish keyboard (it actually varies which ones I use - each should be about $20)
Dell 2001FP.

Buy Windows and Office at school - they'll have them cheap as hell. Like, $60 each. Don't get caught up in wireless poonanny for your desktop - network or otherwise. Batteries are expensive and wireless stuff is easy to steal. If you're doing a laptop, I recommend the HP ZV6000 (AMD). About $1100 gets you EVERYTHING.

This depends heavily on how computer literate they are and what their uses are. Most kids I know only browse the internet, watch a couple of movies and use iTunes. They absolutely do not need a 3800+ or 2 gigs of ram. If they do , they can always upgrade later, when it's cheaper to upgrade. Telling some frat guy or sorority check they need a $2200 computer to do homework and listen to music would basically make you a mom and pop Best Buy

 

[imthebadguy]

Originally posted by: Mo0o
Trashcan? Your dorm doesn't give you one?

we gotta a trash can my fr. year, filled that bad boy with puke countless number of times

 

[imthebadguy]

Originally posted by: jumpr
POWER STRIPS...many, many power strips. In my freshman year dorm, there was one wallplate for each occupant.

2nd that, i was in markley, we got 2 fvcking outlets, thats it

 

[LordMorpheus]

for yourself:
Computer

Something to pile dirt laundry in (a cheap bag of industrial-strength trashbags work . . . just be careful not to throw your clothes away).

lamp of some sort (so you can stay up late without the overhead light bothering the roomie

hygeine items + detergent for clothes

flashlight if you like to get places that you shouldn't be getting (it can be loads of fun)

toolbox w/ screwdrivers, hammer, normal pliers, needlenose, wrenches, etc. You have no idea how frustrating it is to be in dire need of a simple tool and not have one.

couple of cups/glases, a plate and bowl or two, fork+spoon+knife. plate, bowl, and cups need to be microwave safe. Don't forget a sponge and dishwashing detergent to wash them.

Items you should have at least one of per room/suite:
Fridge

Microwave

TV + game systems are nice to have

Couch(es)

rug to cover uncarpeted floors

 

[EyeMWing]

Originally posted by: Mo0o

Originally posted by: EyeMWing

Originally posted by: Injury
-Computer. You don't need dual monitors, you don't need to bring all of your extra parts, you don't need more than one, you don't need a monster machine and I advise against it, because dorm rooms easily get HOTTTTTTT.

I'll sort of argue with you there. I've spent a disproportionately ENORMOUS amount of time this summer building other people's dorm rigs. Unless your parents are some kind of executives and can afford to buy you whatever you want, you need to assemble the biggest, baddest computer you can - and keep it in the lowest physical and thermal footprint possible. It has to last you the next 4 years. At the $2200 price-point (actual price, not what I charge) we have my most popular model for this purpose:

Antec SLK3700BQE chassis. Dump the stock PSU.
Antec TruePower 2.0 550w PSU
Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe
AMD AthlonXP 3800+ (Venice core, retail heatsink)
2x 250gb Seagate 7200.8 SATA
Lite-On 16x DVDRW
4x 512mb Corsair ValueSelect CL2.5
ATI RX800Pro (Sapphire branded)
No software preload.
Logitech 5.1 speakers (Chosen because they actually sound decent at lower volumes)
Cheapish mouse, cheapish keyboard (it actually varies which ones I use - each should be about $20)
Dell 2001FP.

Buy Windows and Office at school - they'll have them cheap as hell. Like, $60 each. Don't get caught up in wireless poonanny for your desktop - network or otherwise. Batteries are expensive and wireless stuff is easy to steal. If you're doing a laptop, I recommend the HP ZV6000 (AMD). About $1100 gets you EVERYTHING.

This depends heavily on how computer literate they are and what their uses are. Most kids I know only browse the internet, watch a couple of movies and use iTunes. They absolutely do not need a 3800+ or 2 gigs of ram. If they do , they can always upgrade later, when it's cheaper to upgrade. Telling some frat guy or sorority check they need a $2200 computer to do homework and listen to music would basically make you a mom and pop Best Buy

These aren't for frat boys - these are for gamers that are basically going to live with the same computer for the next 4 years of their lives - something they've never had to do before, because they've always had money to get something more. Once you're in there, money dissapears FAST. Universities have ways of making that happen.

 

[Mo0o]

Originally posted by: EyeMWing

Originally posted by: Mo0o

Originally posted by: EyeMWing

Originally posted by: Injury
-Computer. You don't need dual monitors, you don't need to bring all of your extra parts, you don't need more than one, you don't need a monster machine and I advise against it, because dorm rooms easily get HOTTTTTTT.

I'll sort of argue with you there. I've spent a disproportionately ENORMOUS amount of time this summer building other people's dorm rigs. Unless your parents are some kind of executives and can afford to buy you whatever you want, you need to assemble the biggest, baddest computer you can - and keep it in the lowest physical and thermal footprint possible. It has to last you the next 4 years. At the $2200 price-point (actual price, not what I charge) we have my most popular model for this purpose:

Antec SLK3700BQE chassis. Dump the stock PSU.
Antec TruePower 2.0 550w PSU
Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe
AMD AthlonXP 3800+ (Venice core, retail heatsink)
2x 250gb Seagate 7200.8 SATA
Lite-On 16x DVDRW
4x 512mb Corsair ValueSelect CL2.5
ATI RX800Pro (Sapphire branded)
No software preload.
Logitech 5.1 speakers (Chosen because they actually sound decent at lower volumes)
Cheapish mouse, cheapish keyboard (it actually varies which ones I use - each should be about $20)
Dell 2001FP.

Buy Windows and Office at school - they'll have them cheap as hell. Like, $60 each. Don't get caught up in wireless poonanny for your desktop - network or otherwise. Batteries are expensive and wireless stuff is easy to steal. If you're doing a laptop, I recommend the HP ZV6000 (AMD). About $1100 gets you EVERYTHING.

This depends heavily on how computer literate they are and what their uses are. Most kids I know only browse the internet, watch a couple of movies and use iTunes. They absolutely do not need a 3800+ or 2 gigs of ram. If they do , they can always upgrade later, when it's cheaper to upgrade. Telling some frat guy or sorority check they need a $2200 computer to do homework and listen to music would basically make you a mom and pop Best Buy

These aren't for frat boys - these are for gamers that are basically going to live with the same computer for the next 4 years of their lives - something they've never had to do before, because they've always had money to get something more. Once you're in there, money dissapears FAST. Universities have ways of making that happen.

Ok you didn't mention that in your first post. I thought you were refering to the average user. And I have to say, if you want performance+small footprint, you can't beat a Shuttle XPC, especially for people who go to college out of driving distance.

 

[EyeMWing]

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster
here's my list, it's pretty much complete:

College Dorm List

Bed
alarm clock
bed pillowcases
bed sheets
blankets
bounce
clothes pins
clothing hanger
laundry bag
laundry basket
laundry hamper
laundry stain remover
lint brush
pillows
sewing kit

Bath
bathrobe
blow dryer
dental floss
head & shoulders
moisturizer
mouthwash
shaver
shower flipflops
shower tote
toothbrush
toothpaste
towels

Medicine
advil
bandaids
cotton balls
cough drops
dayquil
fingernail clipper
goldbond
imodium
neosporin
nightquil
pepto-bismol
q-tips
sunblock
tweezers

School
backpack
binders
calculator
cell phone
color pencils
crayons
folders
highlighters
index cards
laptop
notebook paper
notebooks

Desk
booklight
calendar
desk lamp
desk organizers
USB thumb drive to replace your silly floppy disks
Office Chair
pencil sharpener
pencils
pens
permanent marker
phone and address book
planner
post-it notes
push pins
rubber bands
ruler
scissors
stapler
staples
(your dictionary and thesaurus are handy - but www.reference.com is better)

Shared
coffee maker
gamecube
microwave
mini shop-vac
printer - depends on how much your school charges for printing in the public labs
refrigerator
rugs
stereo system
tv

Room
adhesive hooks
air freshener
bulletin board
fan
Febreeze
flashlight
fly swatter
paper towels
power strips
nobody cares about your stains - so no stain remover
tissues

Personal and Misc
use a door frame, not a back scratcher
batteries rechargable
can opener
cdrs
chip clips
digital camera
duct tape in at least 2 colors
ear plugs
envelopes
footlocker - no, you won't have enough room
fork
headphones
ipod shuffle
knife
lip balm
map of what? of campus may be handy, but other than that, you have a computer
masking tape - why the hell do you need this? You have duct tape
measuring cups - do you measure the water in your ramen?
nalgene bottle
paper cups
poncho
postage stamps
posters
printer paper - bring TONS. It doubles as furniture if you can stack it high enough
scarf
sleeping bag - why? leave it at home, unless you intend to go camping in your first few weeks
spoon - no, use plastic
stress balls - no, punch your roommate instead.
sunglasses
toolkit
umbrella
water filter/pitcher - I thought you were drinking bottled.

Revised your lists.

 

[fLum0x]

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster
what headphones do you guys suggest? i was just going to get some $10 sony ones, but now i'm may consider bigger and more expensive ones? or am i wrong to think this?

they dont make what i have anymore i dont think. i would go with the 590s.

http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite/productdetail.asp?transid=004590

they are damn expensive, but mine are 3.5 years old and still are a thing of beauty when i put them on. they are open air, so you can basically hear just like if you werent wearing them. this can be a good and a bad thing. either way, open air will give you the best quality of sound. if you are an FPS gamer...invest in some nice headphones like these. chances are you will be in a guild/clan in college because there is alot of time to waste

 

[Wheatmaster]

for those that want build a loft to save a ton of space, here is a great start:

loft plan

 

[Wheatmaster]

EDIT2: What tools should i get to bring up there? screwdiver? hammer? tool set?

 

[thegimp03]

Kegerator.

 

[Mo0o]

Not sure about you but we got by just fine with a couple of screwdrivers

 

[Saint Nick]

Originally posted by: jndietz
Since the dorm I am staying supplies me with a bed, a dresser, a desk, and a TRASHCAN, this is all I'm bringing:

1) clothes
2) bedding
3) computer
4) guitar/basses and their amps
5) recording sh!t
6) xbox

7) hand wash, disinfectant, clothing detergant, toothbrush, lol, etc., toothpaste

do you guys think thats too much sh!t to bring?

 

[EyeMWing]

Originally posted by: jndietz

Originally posted by: jndietz
Since the dorm I am staying supplies me with a bed, a dresser, a desk, and a TRASHCAN, this is all I'm bringing:

1) clothes
2) bedding
3) computer
4) guitar/basses and their amps
5) recording sh!t
6) xbox

7) hand wash, disinfectant, clothing detergant, toothbrush, lol, etc., toothpaste

do you guys think thats too much sh!t to bring?

Nope.

 

[BChico]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster
here's my list, it's pretty much complete:

College Dorm List

Bed
alarm clock
bed pillowcases
bed sheets
blankets
laundry bag
pillows

Bath
dental floss
head & shoulders
shaver
toothbrush
toothpaste
towels

Medicine
advil
bandaids
fingernail clipper
q-tips
tweezers

School
backpack
binders
calculator
cell phone
folders
notebooks

Desk
comp
desk lamp
Office Chair
pens
permanent marker
ruler
scissors
stapler
staples

Shared
coffee maker
microwave
printer
refrigerator
rugs
tv

Room
air freshener
fan
Febreeze
flashlight
paper towels
power strips
tissues
trash bags
trash cans

Personal and Misc
batteries
cdrs
duct tape
fork
headphones
knife
lip balm
posters
printer paper
spoon
sunglasses
toolkit
umbrella

jeasus thats way too much crap, i didnt even take that much crap with me when i moved into my first apt

and i edited that looks much better

Better now...