shadowtheman Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Mother board: ASUS P6X58D premium versionCpu: i7 920 quad core bloomfield, currently overclocked to 4.00 GHz originally 2.67 GHzMemory: 6gigs 1605 (due to overclock) DDR3Graphics Card: ATI Radeon HD 5700 DDR5Hard drives: 3 500gb Hitachis at 16bit cache 7200rpmCase: IN WIN Maelstrom Black SECC Full tower(with 9 fans)Power: 900watt bronze cirtified KingwinTV: Insignia 38inch flat screen hd tv. Yes I use a tv screen instead of a monitor. Sound: Odisycom Sound system, with sub. Cooling: One CPU Megahalems with two fans. Keeps the CPU between 18 and 22 degrees Celsius.I built my system myself from the ground up. It cost me about 2000 dollars (not including the tv) but it was worth it. I've had it for more than a year now and it still runs like a dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gero50 Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 My computer specs are as follows.CPU: Intel Core i7 2600k Sandy Bridge @ 3.4GHzNVIDIA GTX 260 1 GB GDDR3 Memory16GB of DDR3 RAM @ 1600NHz1x 750GB SATA HDD, 1x 1TB SATA HDDThats all the important stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2150 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Case: Antec P280CPU: i7 860 2.8Ghz {Overclocked to 3.8Ghz}Cooler: Corsair H100 Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-P55A-UD5RAM: G-Skill 16Gb DDR3 @ 1600MhzHDD: Crucial 256GB m4 SSD + Over 40Tb of Hard Drive for MoviesROM: 3x3.5" HD RacksSound: Creative X-fi TitaniumSpeakers: Logitech Z5500VID: nVidia 560Ti MSIOS: Win7 Ult 64BitMonitor: Samsung 40inch LED 3DTV {running in game mod} & Samsung 23inch {Clone View}Do I Win? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leviathan87 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 looks like im going to have upgrade frenzy. ivy cpu's are out!!!!!!!!!!!!! ^.^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnFlower Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Motherboard: Asus Rampage iii ExtremeCPU: Intel i7 990xRAM: 12gb (mix of OCZ and Corsair)PSU: AX1200GPU: 2*GTX580 (currently rocking only 1)HDD: 1*120gb OCZ Vertex 3, 2*600gb WD VelociRaptors, 2*3tb WD Caviar Greens, 2*1tb WD Caviar BlacksSound: Asus Xonar STXSpeakers: M-Audio av40s + Audioengine S8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack.Raiden Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Just got myself new assembled pc, btw some of the parts i got earlier :>Intel Core I5 3570K (new) --- Replaced I3 -540Kingston 8GB DDR3 2 X 4GB (new) MSI GeForce GTX 670 (new) --- Replaced Sapphire Radeon 5770 HD1TB WD HDD (old)CM HAF 922 (old)Seasonic X 1050 (new) I might SLI in future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikuoAmero Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 (edited) Just an update on my own rig. My Tritton headset broke (this was my second, and they cost around 150-200 euro, so I'm hesitant about getting a new one, since the build quality is so crap), meaning I had no need for my sound card, so I took it out. I immediately noticed a dramatic change in temperatures. Since the sound card was literally and I do mean literally, wedged right next to the second GPU, that GPU had no room to exhaust air through its fan. It used to run around 65 degrees idle (idle meaning just running my secondary monitor @ 1080p, no games or anything). Just checked now, its idling at 51 degrees C (to compare, the top GPU is idling at 37 degrees). The difference in temps is of course because of my PSU, which is exhausting air towards the second GPU.So I learned a valuable lesson. Leave room for an air-cooled GPU to exhaust air. Edited July 15, 2012 by RikuoAmero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolrawr Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 (edited) Alright I have a Dell Inspiron 580.Intel Core i5 760 @2.80Ghz Quad-Core6GB DDR3 RAM1TB HDD ATI Radeon HD 5450 1GBDell 0C2KJT Motherboard300 Watt Power SupplyMonitors:Dell SP2309W 2048x1152HP vs15 1024x768 Edited July 15, 2012 by lolrawr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikuoAmero Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Alright I have a Dell Inspiron 580.Intel Core i5 760 @2.80Ghz Quad-Core6GB DDR3 RAM1TB HDD ATI Radeon HD 5450 1GBDell 0C2KJT Motherboard300 Watt Power SupplyMonitors:Dell SP2309W 2048x1152HP vs15 1024x768I recommend getting a new PSU, make sure its modular, that means you can plug in only the power cables you need. Also, make sure its 80+ certified. Go here to check http://www.plugloadsolutions.com/80PlusPowerSupplies.aspxAs for graphics cards, any graphics card from the Nvidia Geforce GTX 500 series or Radeon HD 5770 upwards will do for Arkham Asylum. I had a 5770 in my last computer and it played AA on medium settings, IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koby Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Alright I have a Dell Inspiron 580.Intel Core i5 760 @2.80Ghz Quad-Core6GB DDR3 RAM1TB HDD ATI Radeon HD 5450 1GBDell 0C2KJT Motherboard300 Watt Power SupplyMonitors:Dell SP2309W 2048x1152HP vs15 1024x768Yeah, as Rikuo said, you definitely need a new PSU. Your current GFX card by itself recommends a minimum PSU of like 350 watts iirc, which you do not meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikuoAmero Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Yeah, as Rikuo said, you definitely need a new PSU. Your current GFX card by itself recommends a minimum PSU of like 350 watts iirc, which you do not meet.Actually, she can run it just fine on a 300 Watt. My last computer was a HP Pavilion, it came with a 300W and a 5450, and it never gave me trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx0 Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 (edited) I built this on a shoestring budget a few years ago. I feel it's not worth my while to upgrade yet as I don't have much time for gaming anymore ;_;XFX ATI Radeon HD 5850 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics CardIntel Core i5 760 2.80GHz (Lynnfield) (Socket LGA1156)G.Skill RipJaw 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C7 1600MHz Dual Channel KitCorsair TX 650W ATX SLi Compliant Power Supply (CMPSU-650TXUK)Samsung HD103SJ Spinpoint F3 1TB Hard Drive SATAII 7200rpm 32MB CacheGigabyte GA-H55M-S2H H55 Socket 1156 onboard HDMI VGA DVI 7.1 Channel audio mATX MotherboardSennheiser PC350 headsetRazer Lachesis mouseRazer Black Widow Mechanical keyboard Edited July 16, 2012 by zx0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koby Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Actually, she can run it just fine on a 300 Watt. My last computer was a HP Pavilion, it came with a 300W and a 5450, and it never gave me trouble.I know my PC could NOT. I had to upgrade when I put in my 5450, and the official site for it, recommends 400+ watts:/>http://www.amd.com/us/products/desktop/graphics/ati-radeon-hd-5000/hd-5450-overview/pages/hd-5450-overview.aspx#3With my 300 watt PSU, the PC failed to ever display anything via the 5450 card, period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumar1234567890 Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Computer Specs:CPU: Intel i7 2600kGPU: nVidia GTX 550 tiRAM: 16GB DDR3HDD: 2 TB, Hitachi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcxz Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 (edited) Got an older laptop from an uncle that wasn't being used and collecting dust. Wiped it fresh, installed Win XP, and took apart to clean in and out, etc.Dell M60 PrecisionProcessor Intel Pentium M 735 / 600MHz / 1.7 GHzMemory 2.0 GB (max)Hard Drive 60.0 GB - 5400.0 rpmDisplay Type TFT active matrixGraphics Processor AGP 4x - NVIDIA Quadro FX Go700Video Memory 128.0 MBI do have an issue with it though, it's processor should do 1.7 GHz but it's always stuck at 600 MHz (Checking through CPU-Z and Speedfan applications). I've checked out Dell.com for latest drivers and fixes but it hasn't been effective. I've read on some forums that if the power adapter isn't recognized by the system (different power adapter that came with laptop) the laptop uses a different StepspeedTM. I've tried changing the power settings as well (Portable/laptop, home/desktop, Always on, etc). I've also checked out the BIOS as well and troubleshooted some stuff.What I'll probably do next is try Win XP SP3, I have SP2 on it right now. I need to use XP for certain CAD programs so Win 7 is out of the question (although I really want to investigate with Win 7).Any input is appreciated Edited August 19, 2012 by vcxz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G Bass Posted August 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Monitors:Dell SP2309W 2048x1152That resolution.Alright I have a Dell Inspiron 580.Intel Core i5 760 @2.80Ghz Quad-Core6GB DDR3 RAM1TB HDD ATI Radeon HD 5450 1GBDell 0C2KJT Motherboard300 Watt Power SupplyMonitors:Dell SP2309W 2048x1152HP vs15 1024x768Yeah, as Rikuo said, you definitely need a new PSU. Your current GFX card by itself recommends a minimum PSU of like 350 watts iirc, which you do not meet.Pretty sure a 300 watt should be fine. The rig in my sig runs a 7750 just fine on 300 watts and my card is more powerful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koby Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Monitors:Dell SP2309W 2048x1152That resolution.Alright I have a Dell Inspiron 580.Intel Core i5 760 @2.80Ghz Quad-Core6GB DDR3 RAM1TB HDD ATI Radeon HD 5450 1GBDell 0C2KJT Motherboard300 Watt Power SupplyMonitors:Dell SP2309W 2048x1152HP vs15 1024x768Yeah, as Rikuo said, you definitely need a new PSU. Your current GFX card by itself recommends a minimum PSU of like 350 watts iirc, which you do not meet.Pretty sure a 300 watt should be fine. The rig in my sig runs a 7750 just fine on 300 watts and my card is more powerful.300 watt would not work on my PC with only a 5450 when I plug in 3 external hard drives.On the Radeon website, they said that the 5450 requires at least a 350 watt PSU iirc.EDIT: http://www.amd.com/us/products/desktop/graphics/ati-radeon-hd-5000/hd-5450-overview/pages/hd-5450-overview.aspx#3^ It recommends at least a 400 watt.As I said though, with my 300 watt PSU, my PC would not work with the 5450 if I plugged in 3 external drives.So 300 might be enough for basic use, but it is definitely NOT enough to allow everything to run and still have any room for more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odeiux Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Bitfenix Prodigy (White)ASUS P8Z77-I Deluxe MotherboardIntel i5-3570KG. Skill 16 GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 RAMOCZ 240GB SSDSeagate 3TB HDDEVGA GTX 670Corsair 750W PSUOut of all my builds this has to be my favorite. I have soft velvet pillow on the top so I can use it as a foot rest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SerafinaStar Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Dell Studio XPS 1640 laptopBought this laptop back in 2009, I think it was, from Dell (customized). Was the first laptop I didn't just go to Staples or Best Buy and buy from the store. Looking to upgrade probably some time next year and really my only reason for that is becuase of the video card and processor. Not a heavy gamer but the games I do tend to play seem to need a good graphic card (Batman Arkham series, Sims 3, Mass Effect Series, etc).Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P8800 2.66GHzMemory: 8.00 GBHard Drive: 500 GB (2 TB external hard drive for backup and 1.5 TB portable hard drive)Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3670OS:Windows 7 Home PremiumNotebook cooler: Cooler Master NotePal U3 (I love this fan/cooler. It's supposed to be for up to a 19 inch laptop and comes with three fans that you can attach wherever you want on the stand. It is a bit bulky but keeps the laptop cool.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mujklob Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 (edited) Laptop (ASUS G75V)CPU: i7 3610QM, 2.3GHz (not OCed, 8 threads)RAM: 16GB 1600 MHzGPU: NVIDIA GTX 670MHDD: 1x 360GB SATA3 SSD, 1x750GB HDDScreen: 17.3" LED LCDRazer DeathAdderDesktop (Old now, haha)MOBO: Gigabyte EX58-UD5CPU: Core i7 920, 2.2GHz (not OCed)RAM: 6GB 1600 MHzGPU: NVIDIA GTX 275HDD: 1 x 64GB SSD, 3 x 2TB HDDMonitor: 24" LED LCDRazer Lycosa, Razer Deathadder, Sennheiser PC350 HeadphonesUnsurprisingly, Windows rates my Agility 3 SSD as the highest scoring component in my laptop. It's sad SSDs are actually constricted by even the newer SATA standards. Edited August 15, 2012 by Mujklob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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