The best money can buy.

[08hayabusa]

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: 08hayabusa

Originally posted by: Googer
For Video there is nothing quite like triple monitors.

I was just thinking of going with something like a 32in" moniter, why do you say go with 3?

Three 24" monitors are better than one 32".

But be careful of what you buy, LCD manufactures love to f**K with the numbers and sell you a 2ms panel when you are really buying a 12ms panel. You can really get screwed.

http://www.youtube.com/results...y=triple+monitors&aq=f

What is the purpose of having multipal moniters, what does that enable you to do that you couldn't do with one 32"?

 

[TidusZ]

Three monitors is what people do for trading stocks and that I guess. Otherwise, 1 is plenty good and 2 is tops really for any kind of gaming.

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: TidusZ
Three monitors is what people do for trading stocks and that I guess. Otherwise, 1 is plenty good and 2 is tops really for any kind of gaming.

You must be joking or have no clue.

Stock traders often have more than three and it can be common to see a trader with nine or more monitors. Second, have you ever tried playing a first person shooter spanned across an even set of monitors (2,4,6,etc)? Well, obviously not, because your cross hair is split between two monitors and the center dot resides somewhere in the bezels. 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 monitors solve this problem.


Three 24" monitors give you many advantages over one 32 (or three 32" monitors)





[*]Three monitors gives you a much wider field of view when gaming. Watch this whole video

Multiple monitors allows me to see someone sneaking up from behind while sniping in Battlefield 2. It allows me to see someone creeping up from the side but does not show up on my center monitor (or single for the matter).


[*]Three monitors allows you in photoshop to use one monitor for your tool kit, another for your palatte and the middle one for your work. Or you can span a large panorama accross all three monitors.

[*]When typing, you have your work in the middle. A refrence source you are working from to your left or right

[*]When you have three monitors, you find your self flipping windows less often. Microsoft has said the one thing any office can do to improve productivity is to use multiple monitors (note they did not say a newer version of software)

[*]With three monitors, you can edit videos more effectively.

[*]With three monitors, you can watch TV (using a PCI-e tuner) on one screen while surfing the net on one and watching a dvd or second program on another. Kind of like picture in picture, but on steroids.

[*]Web surfing with multiple monitors is so much easier, it almost eliminates the need for tabs or switching to the task bar for another window. Each monitor essentially becomes a tab.

[*]Flight simulation benefits from more monitors, you can use one for your instrumentation, and the others to give you a view of the wing, rear, top or bottom.



Some have even taken it to the extreme where they have a 360° peripherial view around them and 270° vertical view (flight sims, FPS gamers).


There is so much you can do with three screens, I have just scratched the surface.

http://www.seamlessdisplay.com/products_radius320.htm

 

[Ausm]

Originally posted by: 08hayabusa

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: 08hayabusa

Originally posted by: Googer
For Video there is nothing quite like triple monitors.

I was just thinking of going with something like a 32in" moniter, why do you say go with 3?

Three 24" monitors are better than one 32".

But be careful of what you buy, LCD manufactures love to f**K with the numbers and sell you a 2ms panel when you are really buying a 12ms panel. You can really get screwed.

http://www.youtube.com/results...y=triple+monitors&aq=f

What is the purpose of having multipal moniters, what does that enable you to do that you couldn't do with one 32"?

I can watch a movie on one and be playing COD 5 on the other at the same time.

 

[08hayabusa]

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: TidusZ
Three monitors is what people do for trading stocks and that I guess. Otherwise, 1 is plenty good and 2 is tops really for any kind of gaming.

You must be joking or have no clue.

Stock traders often have more than three and it can be common to see a trader with nine or more monitors. Second, have you ever tried playing a first person shooter spanned across an even set of monitors (2,4,6,etc)? Well, obviously not, because your cross hair is split between two monitors and the center dot resides somewhere in the bezels. 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 monitors solve this problem.


Three 24" monitors give you many advantages over one 32 (or three 32" monitors)





[*]Three monitors gives you a much wider field of view when gaming. Watch this whole video

Multiple monitors allows me to see someone sneaking up from behind while sniping in Battlefield 2. It allows me to see someone creeping up from the side but does not show up on my center monitor (or single for the matter).


[*]Three monitors allows you in photoshop to use one monitor for your tool kit, another for your palatte and the middle one for your work. Or you can span a large panorama accross all three monitors.

[*]When typing, you have your work in the middle. A refrence source you are working from to your left or right

[*]When you have three monitors, you find your self flipping windows less often. Microsoft has said the one thing any office can do to improve productivity is to use multiple monitors (note they did not say a newer version of software)

[*]With three monitors, you can edit videos more effectively.

[*]With three monitors, you can watch TV (using a PCI-e tuner) on one screen while surfing the net on one and watching a dvd or second program on another. Kind of like picture in picture, but on steroids.

[*]Web surfing with multiple monitors is so much easier, it almost eliminates the need for tabs or switching to the task bar for another window.

[*]Flight simulation benefits from more monitors, you can use one for your instrumentation, and the others to give you a view of the wing, rear, top or bottom.



Some have even taken it to the extreme where they have a 360° peripherial view around them and 270° vertical view (flight sims, FPS gamers).


There is so much you can do with three screens, I have just scratched the surface.

http://www.seamlessdisplay.com/products_radius320.htm

Hmmm, 3 moniters it is. Can I go with bigger ones or a larger center moniter?

 

[Kraeoss]

omg !! 3 monitors is cheating.... 😛

 

[08hayabusa]

Originally posted by: Kraeoss
omg !! 3 monitors is cheating.... 😛

Why do you say it's cheating? Just because you have bean beaten by someone who uses 3 moniters. Not judging, I have never done it with 3 moniters.

 

[Googer]

It's best to keep all the monitors the same size, including the center. Using off sized unmatched monitors will give you out of proportion images. You could use larger monitors which also have higher resolutions, but getting graphics hardware to push resolutions above the 1920*1200 sweet spot that is found in all 24" screens is hard to do.

To get a bigger 1920*1200 screen, perhaps you could go with three or five projectors in a dimly or moderatly lit room. Multiple projectors will also give you a seamless image; but may require calibration equipment and software.

The tradeoff with projectors is that they work but not as well as monitors in well lit rooms. 24" monitors less than 18" from your eyes will give you a very large field of view. Anything larger and you'll find your self moving your head just to find the start menu and trust me on this, it gets tiring after a while.

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: Ausm

Originally posted by: 08hayabusa

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: 08hayabusa

Originally posted by: Googer
For Video there is nothing quite like triple monitors.

I was just thinking of going with something like a 32in" moniter, why do you say go with 3?

Three 24" monitors are better than one 32".

But be careful of what you buy, LCD manufactures love to f**K with the numbers and sell you a 2ms panel when you are really buying a 12ms panel. You can really get screwed.

http://www.youtube.com/results...y=triple+monitors&aq=f

What is the purpose of having multipal moniters, what does that enable you to do that you couldn't do with one 32"?

I can watch a movie on one and be playing COD 5 on the other at the same time.

Or watch TV while, playing a game, a firefox window with game cheat/game codes on the other. The possibilities are infinite.

 

[krnmastersgt]

Since I'm too lazy to read all the quoted goodness from this thread, not sure if anyone touched on this but "the best money can buy" shouldn't be applied to computers since something better ALWAYS comes out, might be next week, next month, next years, who knows. You said you want to be able to say you have the very best, well you're going to be sinking thousands a year, if not month, into upgrading your machine to hold onto that claim, which is quite frankly stupid if all you're going to do is surf the web. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: 08hayabusa

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: 08hayabusa

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: 08hayabusa

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: 08hayabusa

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: 08hayabusa

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: 08hayabusa

Originally posted by: Googer
For Audio. I recommend (From persona experiece). All of these systems mentioned blow bose away for half the price. Bose Sounds Like a 70's clock radio compared to what is listed here.

Reciever
Onkyo TX-SR607 (Best for the money, as better than Sony or Pioneer costing 2-3x more)
http://www.onkyousa.com/model....607&class=Receiver&p=i

Speakers
Paradigm Cinema 90 CT Speakers
Axiom Epic Master 350 or 500
http://paradigm.com/en/paradig...ems-10-1-2-2.paradigm#
http://www.axiomaudio.com/epicmaster350.html

Or Onkyo's Totally Kick Ass Blows Bose away HT-S9100THX HTIB for under $1,000 (I've Seen it onsale for less than $600).
http://www.onkyousa.com/model....0THX&class=Systems&p=i

Onkyo blows, I have had two systems and my parents have two different ones in their house, they all suck. If you want real sound go with yamaha and after market speakers like the ones I have(KLIPSCH) or definitive. My sound system is a yamaha reciever and klipsch speakers totaling over 2200 watts.

Your parents probably have one their cheap HTIBs, in which case they do suck. Onkyo has long been an audiophile brand, many of their products are sold in high end specialty shops but you won't find Sony or Pioneer there. Get above $600 and Onktyo's HTIB's sound really good, I speak from experience; I have heard the HT-S9100THX and bought my parents a cheap $300 disappointment in a box.

For my home theater, I have an Integra DTR7.6 which is made by Onkyo, connected to Paradigm Monitor 7 (which blow the old Klipschs away), I switched this receiver out for a Pioneer VSX and the sound was tinny, garbled, and lacked any sort of smooth natural sound found in the Onkyo Integra. I can see how you would have a negative view of Onkyo if all you ever heard was their bottom end stuff, I guarantee the HT-S9100THX will not disappoint and it light years better than Klipsch (which I got rid of). Go to the AVS forums, ask around and Onkyo will be one of the most revered brands they universally recommend.

The only line of onkyo I have seen is what best buy caries. I love the klipsch speakers but want a bigger system. I have dual 600 watt 12" woofers hooked to my yamaha and piss off the block I live in. I will look into their other lines for my new system.

If you have only heard the ones in Best Buy, then you haven't heard what Onkyo can do. If the Bose display sounded better than the Onkyo, then you don't know Onkyo.

Bose sucks too especialy for the price.

It does, but a grand spent on Onkyo is like five grand spent on bose. My local paradigm dealer and custom installer recommends Onkyo for those on a budget.

Yes for those on a budget, you get what you pay for.

The old Onkyo M-510 of yesteryear was the killer AMP to have. It's performance was just as good (some said better) than the Krell AMPs costing 5x to 10x more. Many of the Orginal Owers still have them and swear by them. Onkyo has long been the price to performance leader, providing better products for less money.

Hmmm, I cant really say because the only onkyo I have heard was the one best buy caries and it sucked ass.

I know what it is you are talking about and I would not disagree. You'll never get a good system for less than $500-600 MSRP.

I have $2500 sunk into the audio in my living room. The anp was 1200 or so and the woofers were another 1000 and the speakers were several hundred and the cables were a few hundred. 500-600 LMAO

The quality of the audio DAC in your players can also make or break a DACs are the modern equivalent of the phonograph needle of yesteryear, cheap make your system sound cheap, expensive ones make your system sing. I have used some sony discmans output jack on my system and they sound like cassette tapes compared to my $800 Integra DPC-8.5 or the Integrated DAC in my DTR-7.6.

 

[TidusZ]

I'm sure all of your sound systems sound better than a live orchestra, but your mass quoting is making everyone's head explode and babies cry. I'd have to go buy a 30" lcd and flip it to portrait mode to make any of it seem right. There's no need to be sorry, just please don't do it again.

 

[heyheybooboo]

Originally posted by: krnmastersgt
Since I'm too lazy to read all the quoted goodness from this thread, not sure if anyone touched on this but "the best money can buy" shouldn't be applied to computers since something better ALWAYS comes out, might be next week, next month, next years, who knows. You said you want to be able to say you have the very best, well you're going to be sinking thousands a year, if not month, into upgrading your machine to hold onto that claim, which is quite frankly stupid if all you're going to do is surf the web. Just my 2 cents.

This.

And the most important component in computer performance is the operator.

If the OP is interested in learning advanced computing they should be spending $750-$1,000 on a rig and gaining experience with different software. When the skill sets are developed a rig may be tailored to meet their specific needs.

Otherwise, it's a big waste of money - and encouraging the OP to spend $4k-$5k just ain't right.

 

[08hayabusa]

Originally posted by: heyheybooboo

Originally posted by: krnmastersgt
Since I'm too lazy to read all the quoted goodness from this thread, not sure if anyone touched on this but "the best money can buy" shouldn't be applied to computers since something better ALWAYS comes out, might be next week, next month, next years, who knows. You said you want to be able to say you have the very best, well you're going to be sinking thousands a year, if not month, into upgrading your machine to hold onto that claim, which is quite frankly stupid if all you're going to do is surf the web. Just my 2 cents.

This.

And the most important component in computer performance is the operator.

If the OP is interested in learning advanced computing they should be spending $750-$1,000 on a rig and gaining experience with different software. When the skill sets are developed a rig may be tailored to meet their specific needs.

Otherwise, it's a big waste of money - and encouraging the OP to spend $4k-$5k just ain't right.

I am planning on spending more than 4-5000. Closer to 10,000 when its all said and done.

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: heyheybooboo

Originally posted by: krnmastersgt
Since I'm too lazy to read all the quoted goodness from this thread, not sure if anyone touched on this but "the best money can buy" shouldn't be applied to computers since something better ALWAYS comes out, might be next week, next month, next years, who knows. You said you want to be able to say you have the very best, well you're going to be sinking thousands a year, if not month, into upgrading your machine to hold onto that claim, which is quite frankly stupid if all you're going to do is surf the web. Just my 2 cents.

This.

And the most important component in computer performance is the operator.

If the OP is interested in learning advanced computing they should be spending $750-$1,000 on a rig and gaining experience with different software. When the skill sets are developed a rig may be tailored to meet their specific needs.

Otherwise, it's a big waste of money - and encouraging the OP to spend $4k-$5k just ain't right.

I am not encouraging it, he asked for it. I hinted otherwise and he insisted; so I suggested he bring the discussion here. He's got the money, he wants to spend it, so it's not your worry.

 

[08hayabusa]

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: heyheybooboo

Originally posted by: krnmastersgt
Since I'm too lazy to read all the quoted goodness from this thread, not sure if anyone touched on this but "the best money can buy" shouldn't be applied to computers since something better ALWAYS comes out, might be next week, next month, next years, who knows. You said you want to be able to say you have the very best, well you're going to be sinking thousands a year, if not month, into upgrading your machine to hold onto that claim, which is quite frankly stupid if all you're going to do is surf the web. Just my 2 cents.

This.

And the most important component in computer performance is the operator.

If the OP is interested in learning advanced computing they should be spending $750-$1,000 on a rig and gaining experience with different software. When the skill sets are developed a rig may be tailored to meet their specific needs.

Otherwise, it's a big waste of money - and encouraging the OP to spend $4k-$5k just ain't right.

I am not encouraging it, he asked for it. I hinted otherwise and he insisted; so I suggested he bring the discussion here. He's got the money, he wants to spend it, so it's not your worry.

Really, so your from AB?

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: 08hayabusa

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: heyheybooboo

Originally posted by: krnmastersgt
Since I'm too lazy to read all the quoted goodness from this thread, not sure if anyone touched on this but "the best money can buy" shouldn't be applied to computers since something better ALWAYS comes out, might be next week, next month, next years, who knows. You said you want to be able to say you have the very best, well you're going to be sinking thousands a year, if not month, into upgrading your machine to hold onto that claim, which is quite frankly stupid if all you're going to do is surf the web. Just my 2 cents.

This.

And the most important component in computer performance is the operator.

If the OP is interested in learning advanced computing they should be spending $750-$1,000 on a rig and gaining experience with different software. When the skill sets are developed a rig may be tailored to meet their specific needs.

Otherwise, it's a big waste of money - and encouraging the OP to spend $4k-$5k just ain't right.

I am not encouraging it, he asked for it. I hinted otherwise and he insisted; so I suggested he bring the discussion here. He's got the money, he wants to spend it, so it's not your worry.

Really, so your from AB?

No.

 

[dixon]

what a retarded thread, i just build a new rig with i7 920,gtx 260-216 and i think its more than enough for anything, games run smooth, i can multitask like crazy, and it only costs 1500$ total with a logitech z 2300 and x-fi card. why the hell do you need the best right now?it will be obsolete in a few months anyway as it is impossible to keep up with technology. go ahead and buy the best you can right now if it boosts your ego that much telling your friends "oohh see my new rig..it costs 10000$!" while i 2 years later with the 8500$ i saved can buy a new and better rig than your 10000$ 2 year old rig. its much better to just aim at the sweet spot right now but if you must spend that much buy stuff that will last and does not progress as rapidly as others (speakers, cases, soundcards, mouse and keyboard, etc). hell i'm still using my 3 year old logitech g5 mouse and its still awesome even by today's standards.

 

[08hayabusa]

Originally posted by: dixon
what a retarded thread, i just build a new rig with i7 920,gtx 260-216 and i think its more than enough for anything, games run smooth, i can multitask like crazy, and it only costs 1500$ total with a logitech z 2300 and x-fi card. why the hell do you need the best right now?it will be obsolete in a few months anyway as it is impossible to keep up with technology. go ahead and buy the best you can right now if it boosts your ego that much telling your friends "oohh see my new rig..it costs 10000$!" while i 2 years later with the 8500$ i saved can buy a new and better rig than your 10000$ 2 year old rig. its much better to just aim at the sweet spot right now but if you must spend that much buy stuff that will last and does not progress as rapidly as others (speakers, cases, soundcards, mouse and keyboard, etc). hell i'm still using my 3 year old logitech g5 mouse and its still awesome even by today's standards.

A good portion is going into things like the case, power supply, screens, keyboard, mouse, cooling units and speakers. Just because you think what you have is "more than enough" doesnt mean I have the same low standards. It has nothing to do with "Friends". I don't give 2 shits what everyone else thinks, the only reason I am on here is because I am trying to find people that know more than me about this stuff. My favorite mouse is my MS 1007. I like wireless and will stay with wireless. Don't worry about what I want to do, if you don't know what excelient equipment is or don't want to offer your opinion about what the best money can buy is then find another home for your whinning.

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: 08hayabusa

Originally posted by: dixon
what a retarded thread, i just build a new rig with i7 920,gtx 260-216 and i think its more than enough for anything, games run smooth, i can multitask like crazy, and it only costs 1500$ total with a logitech z 2300 and x-fi card. why the hell do you need the best right now?it will be obsolete in a few months anyway as it is impossible to keep up with technology. go ahead and buy the best you can right now if it boosts your ego that much telling your friends "oohh see my new rig..it costs 10000$!" while i 2 years later with the 8500$ i saved can buy a new and better rig than your 10000$ 2 year old rig. its much better to just aim at the sweet spot right now but if you must spend that much buy stuff that will last and does not progress as rapidly as others (speakers, cases, soundcards, mouse and keyboard, etc). hell i'm still using my 3 year old logitech g5 mouse and its still awesome even by today's standards.

A good portion is going into things like the case, power supply, screens, keyboard, mouse, cooling units and speakers. Just because you think what you have is "more than enough" doesnt mean I have the same low standards. It has nothing to do with "Friends". I don't give 2 shits what everyone else thinks, the only reason I am on here is because I am trying to find people that know more than me about this stuff. My favorite mouse is my MS 1007. I like wireless and will stay with wireless. Don't worry about what I want to do, if you don't know what excelient equipment is or don't want to offer your opinion about what the best money can buy is then find another home for your whinning.

That "good portion" is stuff that you can reuse many times over. I have put several upgrades in to my case, reused the same PSU, keyboard, but only have upgraded or replaced my mouse because something newer came out or I had one wear out.

 

[08hayabusa]

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: 08hayabusa

Originally posted by: dixon
what a retarded thread, i just build a new rig with i7 920,gtx 260-216 and i think its more than enough for anything, games run smooth, i can multitask like crazy, and it only costs 1500$ total with a logitech z 2300 and x-fi card. why the hell do you need the best right now?it will be obsolete in a few months anyway as it is impossible to keep up with technology. go ahead and buy the best you can right now if it boosts your ego that much telling your friends "oohh see my new rig..it costs 10000$!" while i 2 years later with the 8500$ i saved can buy a new and better rig than your 10000$ 2 year old rig. its much better to just aim at the sweet spot right now but if you must spend that much buy stuff that will last and does not progress as rapidly as others (speakers, cases, soundcards, mouse and keyboard, etc). hell i'm still using my 3 year old logitech g5 mouse and its still awesome even by today's standards.

A good portion is going into things like the case, power supply, screens, keyboard, mouse, cooling units and speakers. Just because you think what you have is "more than enough" doesnt mean I have the same low standards. It has nothing to do with "Friends". I don't give 2 shits what everyone else thinks, the only reason I am on here is because I am trying to find people that know more than me about this stuff. My favorite mouse is my MS 1007. I like wireless and will stay with wireless. Don't worry about what I want to do, if you don't know what excelient equipment is or don't want to offer your opinion about what the best money can buy is then find another home for your whinning.

That "good portion" is stuff that you can reuse many times over. I have put several upgrades in to my case, reused the same PSU, keyboard, but only have upgraded or replaced my mouse because something newer came out or I had one wear out.

Yes, thats what I mean, I will only have to buy them once every few years or longer unless they brake.

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: 08hayabusa

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: 08hayabusa

Originally posted by: dixon
what a retarded thread, i just build a new rig with i7 920,gtx 260-216 and i think its more than enough for anything, games run smooth, i can multitask like crazy, and it only costs 1500$ total with a logitech z 2300 and x-fi card. why the hell do you need the best right now?it will be obsolete in a few months anyway as it is impossible to keep up with technology. go ahead and buy the best you can right now if it boosts your ego that much telling your friends "oohh see my new rig..it costs 10000$!" while i 2 years later with the 8500$ i saved can buy a new and better rig than your 10000$ 2 year old rig. its much better to just aim at the sweet spot right now but if you must spend that much buy stuff that will last and does not progress as rapidly as others (speakers, cases, soundcards, mouse and keyboard, etc). hell i'm still using my 3 year old logitech g5 mouse and its still awesome even by today's standards.

A good portion is going into things like the case, power supply, screens, keyboard, mouse, cooling units and speakers. Just because you think what you have is "more than enough" doesnt mean I have the same low standards. It has nothing to do with "Friends". I don't give 2 shits what everyone else thinks, the only reason I am on here is because I am trying to find people that know more than me about this stuff. My favorite mouse is my MS 1007. I like wireless and will stay with wireless. Don't worry about what I want to do, if you don't know what excelient equipment is or don't want to offer your opinion about what the best money can buy is then find another home for your whinning.

That "good portion" is stuff that you can reuse many times over. I have put several upgrades in to my case, reused the same PSU, keyboard, but only have upgraded or replaced my mouse because something newer came out or I had one wear out.

Yes, thats what I mean, I will only have to buy them once every few years or longer unless they brake.

$3,500 that I have suggested for a high grade gaming computer with out storage options is not bad at all. Storage could run cost anything from $50 to $20,000+ (Texas Memory Systems RAM-SAN)

http://www.superssd.com/products/ramsan-5000.htm

 

[08hayabusa]

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: 08hayabusa

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: 08hayabusa

Originally posted by: dixon
what a retarded thread, i just build a new rig with i7 920,gtx 260-216 and i think its more than enough for anything, games run smooth, i can multitask like crazy, and it only costs 1500$ total with a logitech z 2300 and x-fi card. why the hell do you need the best right now?it will be obsolete in a few months anyway as it is impossible to keep up with technology. go ahead and buy the best you can right now if it boosts your ego that much telling your friends "oohh see my new rig..it costs 10000$!" while i 2 years later with the 8500$ i saved can buy a new and better rig than your 10000$ 2 year old rig. its much better to just aim at the sweet spot right now but if you must spend that much buy stuff that will last and does not progress as rapidly as others (speakers, cases, soundcards, mouse and keyboard, etc). hell i'm still using my 3 year old logitech g5 mouse and its still awesome even by today's standards.

A good portion is going into things like the case, power supply, screens, keyboard, mouse, cooling units and speakers. Just because you think what you have is "more than enough" doesnt mean I have the same low standards. It has nothing to do with "Friends". I don't give 2 shits what everyone else thinks, the only reason I am on here is because I am trying to find people that know more than me about this stuff. My favorite mouse is my MS 1007. I like wireless and will stay with wireless. Don't worry about what I want to do, if you don't know what excelient equipment is or don't want to offer your opinion about what the best money can buy is then find another home for your whinning.

That "good portion" is stuff that you can reuse many times over. I have put several upgrades in to my case, reused the same PSU, keyboard, but only have upgraded or replaced my mouse because something newer came out or I had one wear out.

Yes, thats what I mean, I will only have to buy them once every few years or longer unless they brake.

$3,500 that I have suggested for a high grade gaming computer with out storage options is not bad at all. Storage could run cost anything from $50 to $20,000+ (Texas Memory Systems RAM-SAN)

http://www.superssd.com/products/ramsan-5000.htm

I am looking at one of these cases-http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811119150
http://www.frozencpu.com/produ...ack.html?tl=g1c295s740
This power supply-http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817703020
Three of these-http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16824005126
This cooler or one like it-http://www.frozencpu.com/produ...0_AM2_Xeon.html?tl=g41
The speakers and keyboard and mouse are still up in the air.

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: 08hayabusa

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: 08hayabusa

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: 08hayabusa

Originally posted by: dixon
what a retarded thread, i just build a new rig with i7 920,gtx 260-216 and i think its more than enough for anything, games run smooth, i can multitask like crazy, and it only costs 1500$ total with a logitech z 2300 and x-fi card. why the hell do you need the best right now?it will be obsolete in a few months anyway as it is impossible to keep up with technology. go ahead and buy the best you can right now if it boosts your ego that much telling your friends "oohh see my new rig..it costs 10000$!" while i 2 years later with the 8500$ i saved can buy a new and better rig than your 10000$ 2 year old rig. its much better to just aim at the sweet spot right now but if you must spend that much buy stuff that will last and does not progress as rapidly as others (speakers, cases, soundcards, mouse and keyboard, etc). hell i'm still using my 3 year old logitech g5 mouse and its still awesome even by today's standards.

A good portion is going into things like the case, power supply, screens, keyboard, mouse, cooling units and speakers. Just because you think what you have is "more than enough" doesnt mean I have the same low standards. It has nothing to do with "Friends". I don't give 2 shits what everyone else thinks, the only reason I am on here is because I am trying to find people that know more than me about this stuff. My favorite mouse is my MS 1007. I like wireless and will stay with wireless. Don't worry about what I want to do, if you don't know what excelient equipment is or don't want to offer your opinion about what the best money can buy is then find another home for your whinning.

That "good portion" is stuff that you can reuse many times over. I have put several upgrades in to my case, reused the same PSU, keyboard, but only have upgraded or replaced my mouse because something newer came out or I had one wear out.

Yes, thats what I mean, I will only have to buy them once every few years or longer unless they brake.

$3,500 that I have suggested for a high grade gaming computer with out storage options is not bad at all. Storage could run cost anything from $50 to $20,000+ (Texas Memory Systems RAM-SAN)

http://www.superssd.com/products/ramsan-5000.htm

I am looking at one of these cases-http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811119150
http://www.frozencpu.com/produ...ack.html?tl=g1c295s740
This power supply-http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817703020
Three of these-http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16824005126
This cooler or one like it-http://www.frozencpu.com/produ...0_AM2_Xeon.html?tl=g41
The speakers and keyboard and mouse are still up in the air.

The LianLi is so big drive cables and power cables may not be able to reach components.

You seem to really want that coolermaster even though most of US have used one and do not recommend it. So go for it.

The VAPOCHILL is not a CASE! You cannot get components inside of it! Waste $800 if you like to waste money, you'll end up having to "buy another case".

The PSU is an excellent deal. Get it NOW before the rebate expires!


For a Mouse, look at Logitech's G series. For the best keyboard in existence, go for an IBM Model M (still made by Unicomp)

http://pckeyboards.stores.yahoo.net//122keyterkey.html

Arguably, the Northgate Omnikey with it's individual ALPS keyswitches is believed by many to be better. Still in production and made by CVT international. 100% programmable macro keys with construction and build quality that cannot be found anywhere else.
http://www.cvtinc.com/products/keyboards/stellar.htm



As for the monitor, you need to do a lot of homework before you decide which is best for you. There is a lot to learn and when shopping there is more to deciding than picking your favorite brand because they also happen to make your favorite MP3 or DVD player too. It's expensive, but do check out the Lacie 724.
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardwa...rk-side-of-overdrive/1
http://www.anandtech.com/displays/showdoc.aspx?i=3302

 

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