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DooMer
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PostPosted: 06-18-2008 03:09 PM           Profile Send private message  E-mail  Edit post Reply with quote


This is what I put together about 6 months ago. It's even cheaper now, but you could probably find better stuff today if you research toms hardware and hardocp. Whenever I build, I pick cheaper shit that overclocks well.



Rosewill R6423-P BK ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Item #: N82E16811147066
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$3.00 Instant


$28.99
$25.99




FSP Group AX500-PN ATX2.2 500W Power Supply

FSP Group AX500-PN ATX2.2 500W Power Supply - Retail
Item #: N82E16817104037
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$69.99




WINTEC AMPO 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model 3AMD2800-2G2K-R

WINTEC AMPO 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model 3AMD2800-2G2K-R - Retail
Item #: N82E16820161172
Return Policy: Memory (Modules, USB) Return Policy



$40.99




ASUS P5K-VM LGA 775 Intel G33 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

ASUS P5K-VM LGA 775 Intel G33 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813131187
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy



$96.99




Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80557E6750

Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80557E6750 - Retail
Item #: N82E16819115029
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$177.99
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Hannibal
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PostPosted: 06-22-2008 07:50 PM           Profile Send private message  E-mail  Edit post Reply with quote


I built a $1000 rig 2 months ago and it runs etqw like a dream.

q6600 (GO stepping)
4 gb Crucial ballistix 4-4-4-12
evga 8800GTS 512mb

I bought the quad because the GO version overclocks like a mofo...but even at stock speed, I can leave all the eyecandy on and suffer no jittering or slowdowns (w/ FPS unlocked).



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PostPosted: 06-24-2008 07:04 PM           Profile Send private message  E-mail  Edit post Reply with quote


Hannibal wrote:
I built a $1000 rig 2 months ago and it runs etqw like a dream.

q6600 (GO stepping)
4 gb Crucial ballistix 4-4-4-12
evga 8800GTS 512mb

I bought the quad because the GO version overclocks like a mofo...but even at stock speed, I can leave all the eyecandy on and suffer no jittering or slowdowns (w/ FPS unlocked).

Why are you not playing etqw with the other people from quake3world?
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obsidian
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PostPosted: 06-24-2008 09:40 PM           Profile Send private message  E-mail  Edit post Reply with quote


His ETQW profile doesn't turn anything up on the stats page with a search. Playing only offline?
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Hannibal
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PostPosted: 06-25-2008 08:30 AM           Profile Send private message  E-mail  Edit post Reply with quote


So far yes, I'm still learning and haven't played on any ranked servers yet. Do you guys have a regular time and place (or is that specified in the other threads above)? I don't have have a VOIP thingy...I'll try to get one in the next week or so.



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PostPosted: 06-25-2008 10:05 AM           Profile Send private message  E-mail  Edit post Reply with quote


Usually 9PM-1AM EST. We get together on the IRC channel and figure out when we're playing.

The game has built in VOIP and it works quite well. You'll need a microphone. I'm using the Microsoft LX-3000 USB headphone.

Add me to your friends list and I'll add you to the clan. That's 0bsidian with a zero - the Obsidian with an "o" is a noob who's intent on spoiling my rep.
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PostPosted: 06-26-2008 11:07 AM           Profile   Send private message  E-mail  Edit post Reply with quote


Here's the system I built, runs like a fucking dream with everything maxed:



Mobo:
ASUS P5E LGA 775 Intel X38 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail - $219.99

CPU:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80557E6750 - Retail - $179.99

RAM:
Crucial 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory – Retail - $98.99

Vid Card:
PNY VCG88512GXPB G92 GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 PureVideo HD Technology HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - $244.99

HDD:
Western Digital Caviar SE WD5000AAJS 500GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA-300 Hard Drive – OEM - $99.99

HSF:
ZALMAN 9500A 92mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler - $45.99

PSU:
Thermaltake W0101RU ATX 12V 2.0 Version 550W Power Supply 115/ 230 V UL, CUL, TUV, and CE certification. – Retail - $95.99

Case:
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW Black/Silver Aluminum Bezel, SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case – Retail - $49.99

All items from Newegg, current total is $1081.92. This is going to be a ground-up, all-new PC to replace my aging POS.
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PostPosted: 06-26-2008 12:50 PM           Profile Send private message  E-mail  Edit post Reply with quote


You should be playing more with us NS.
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PostPosted: 06-26-2008 01:29 PM           Profile Send private message  E-mail  Edit post Reply with quote


Nightshade...you haven't played in a while.

Stop touching little boys and get to fraggin.
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PostPosted: 06-26-2008 04:37 PM           Profile Send private message  E-mail  Edit post Reply with quote


Memphis wrote:
You buggers are never on when i'm on :(

I'll try playing a bit earlier.
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PostPosted: 07-03-2008 10:00 AM           Profile   Send private message  E-mail  Edit post Reply with quote


Too much RL shit going on atm...
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PostPosted: 07-03-2008 05:45 PM           Profile Send private message  E-mail  Edit post Reply with quote


copy that. sorry to hear it btw.
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Hannibal
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PostPosted: 07-22-2008 09:04 AM           Profile Send private message  E-mail  Edit post Reply with quote


obsidian wrote:
Usually 9PM-1AM EST. We get together on the IRC channel and figure out when we're playing.

The game has built in VOIP and it works quite well. You'll need a microphone. I'm using the Microsoft LX-3000 USB headphone.

Add me to your friends list and I'll add you to the clan. That's 0bsidian with a zero - the Obsidian with an "o" is a noob who's intent on spoiling my rep.


Ok I got headset. My online account name is CoachHines so I'll add your name and you add mine. I'll find an IRC client and try it out tonight. I've not played online in many moons and never with voip so if I inadvertently fuck up, laugh with me.



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PostPosted: 07-22-2008 12:56 PM           Profile Send private message  E-mail  Edit post Reply with quote


Added and sent invite to clan.



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PostPosted: 07-23-2008 12:15 AM           Profile   Send private message  E-mail  Edit post Reply with quote


wonder if the new 360 headset works on XP :paranoid:
might get this and join fireteam h0m0
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obsidian
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PostPosted: 03-09-2009 10:32 AM           Profile Send private message  E-mail  Edit post Reply with quote


Post your in-game name, so we can pwn you (or TK you depending on which side you're on).



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PostPosted: 03-09-2009 11:13 AM           Profile   Send private message  E-mail  Edit post Reply with quote


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PostPosted: 03-09-2009 05:36 PM           Profile   Send private message  E-mail  Edit post Reply with quote


cant tell..he was using a proxy.
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