Computer Q&A

[mutt]

and the 8800s are running fine...
plays APB, LOTRO(MMO) and most of the newer releases at or about High detail and high draw.
I don't have to have 400million FPS... the human eye only see ~60

Just messing with ya. 2x 8800gtx is still plenty for gaming. Those cards had an unreal reign of dominance. And yeah, they eat power like a hummer eats gas.

Not really sure what your experience is with the newer Linux releases... might want to check them out.
My DAD uses Ubuntu 10.04 with WINE (he has a remote control flight sim)
and this is the guy that had to call me over to pair his Phone to his truck.

I use linux and solaris every day for both work and play. I still don't recommend them for the uninitiated unless they have a serious desire to learn and have tech support at the ready that doesn't charge by the hour =)

[Byte Stryke]

Just messing with ya. 2x 8800gtx is still plenty for gaming. Those cards had an unreal reign of dominance. And yeah, they eat power like a hummer eats gas.

I use linux and solaris every day for both work and play. I still don't recommend them for the uninitiated unless they have a serious desire to learn and have tech support at the ready that doesn't charge by the hour =)

Thats why I Suggested the Live CD.
it offers a full feel and experience without the commitment of an install.
besides, he could always dual boot if he becomes comfortable enough with it.

in regards to the 880s, I haven't replaced them yet for one simple reason...
I haven't gotten my $1300.00 of use out of them yet!

[Nobama2012]

When you are ready to build a nice all around AMD rig, that you can game the hell out of, let me know, I have been building them for about 8 years, can do Intel but would rather save some money and put it towards the liquid cooling. Liquid cooled two 4870 X2 video cards here, Quadfire video,
overclocked amd 955 quad also liquid cooled

[Nobama2012]

[Hoosier]

JI use linux and solaris every day for both work and play. I still don't recommend them for the uninitiated unless they have a serious desire to learn and have tech support at the ready that doesn't charge by the hour =)

I use Linux daily, but dropped Solaris like a bad habit in the late 90's

H.

[Hoosier]

Nice rig, I've always wondered what fluid was run in these systems. Straight water, mineral oil, or some more exotic dense non-conducting liquid?

H.

[Nobama2012]

It is a special kind of AntiFreeze, called Feser-1 this is the link, pretty "cool" stuff, no pun intended.
http://www.feser-one.com/site/produc...roducts_id=255

[Byte Stryke]

Wow...
is it a computer or a discotheque?


Kidding...
as a matter of preference I prefer air-cooled. Either way you are listening to fans... Might as well have a choice.
Something about losing 4 grand in computer equipment and being told by the Manufacturer "Oh Well"

I find the general Maintenance is lower as well.
Besides, why Overclock that Much, Just buy a chip at that speed

On a side note I would like to commend you for your choices in Processor as well as Memory
Mushkin is hands down THE Best I have ever used..

[Nobama2012]

Thanks, actually thats my Muskin SSD, 285mbs write 275mbs read, they are local, so I support them. I actually have 4GB of OCZ AMD low voltage. Whats nice about buying AMD Black edition processors is, they know you are going to overclock so they unlock the multiplyer for you.

[BigBear]

I have a set budget... with H2O cooling, and overclocking, and yadda yadda, it gets real expensive really quick. And quite honestly, I don't need all the fancy lights, etc... I just want a basic rig that'll do the job. It's not an art piece to me, it's a machine.

All I want is a good gaming rig that I won't have to upgrade in like two weeks.

I'm also looking on another forum (computer specific) so I've got some ideas from them as well.

The problem is that I keep running into "fanboys" whether on the Intel or AMD side and no one will just answer my questions without bringing other points into the equation I that I don't care about, lol.

I.E: Me - Will the AMD 955 x4 Phenom II suffice for my needs?
Them - Well, if you get the i7 860 you can overclock and....
Me - I'm not asking about i7. My interest is the AMD, it is cheaper.
Them - Well, if you WANT an inferior product....