Need a PC. Thinking about building one. Ideas?
 

I like Windows 7, I can't use a Mac.
I NEED 3 monitors
I want 8 gigs of RAM or more.
I multitask like a motherfucker.

I don't do any gaming, but I do render vids occasionally and I use photoshop/dreamweaver/and a few others simultaneously, and I'd like the option of using them all at the same time.

The ability to crank iTunes while running PS, DW, and whatever else I want all at the same time would rock.


Where the fuck do I start?

I like ncix.com

Pick something that has the basic specs you want in their PC builder, then go in and change out the parts you don't like.

http://pc.ncix.com/pcbuilder/

If I were you, I would start with their corei7 extreme system and modify as you see fit.

The core i7 is a great start, but I'm having a hell of a time figuring out how to get my 3 monitors to work - and they don't give convenient links to their motherboards to figure out if I need to double up my vid cards, if it's an option, etc.

Copy pasting + google = hours of research SUCKS.

Thanks though :)

If you click the question mark link beside your choice of motherboard it will open a new page that gives details on the motherboard you currently have selected.

We use Voodoo Computers. They got bought out by HP recently. But they can tweek and setup the best pc's on the planet. Worth checking them out :)

edit: I should note that they are not cheap but it would be money well spent

http://img2.pict.com/da/1c/14/3482100/0/800/crayxt5.jpg

No, really Get a dell

Learn to use a mac! end of story! they out do PC and windows 10 to 1... I know this from use... my mac is so much better to run webcams and editing then my windows piece of shit laptop... my mac is a laptop...

I. Can't. Use. A. Mac.

I have reasons.


(I have an iphone, and after a week I was wishing I could switch. But life is not that easy. So let's just let it go. :))

i.e. business prevents me from going to the "other" side, in case it wasn't clear.

Continuing with the PC building buying acquiring whatever....

macfags, go away. I need a pc.

"Dell" is the reason I'm here.

Just paid a G-note for an i-7 with 8 gigs and Windows 7, which is what I want... but I can't get 3 monitors to work on it.

And they won't help me. So I'm here at GFY. :pimp

coming soon for all you apple fanboys and girls :thumbsup

http://cupidtino.com/


I go here as they got everything and I like fucking with shit myself, not sure if they got a location by you though...

http://www.microcenter.com/
http://www.microcenter.com/at_the_stores/index.html

http://www.maxivista.com
(if you have a 2nd computer)

everything you can get on PC you can get on Mac these days. Macs are higher quality, better OS, better hardware... Why cant you get a Mac? My guess, your business is sponsored by Windows, which is sad

There are video cards with three outputs. Buy one and install it in your current machine.

:2 cents::thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsu p

My business is sponsored by the people I serve, who happen to be primarily windows users.

I didn't make the rules, I'm just making the best of what I have. And what I have is a customer base that is primarily using Windows, so I need to use Windows.

Now, I still need a badass computer hopefully less than 2k. :) :pimp:pimp

I was gonna build one, but i just got a PC from newegg... I priced all the parts and it would be MORE EXPENSIVE to build it myself.. I paid $2k even for this pc..

Here are some specs

Processor Intel Core i7 960(3.2GHz) (that cpu alone is ~$600)
Memory 12GB DDR3 1600 (~$500)
HD: 1.5TB Sata (~$100)
O/S Win7 64bit
Mobo is around $300
ATI Radeon HD 5870 ($500)
Liquid cooled case

Total already is around $1,500.. and we DIDNT ADD SHIPPING FOR ANYTHING, which would be at least another $100+ because the case and power supply is like 30lb and i didnt add the huge power supply, case, dvd player, bluetooth, If i were to add those things i'll say it'll come to an additional $400 or so.. the case alone retails for $200+

So far total to build it myself is at least $1,900. i paid $100 extra.. they built it, warranty one year.. im happy

My review:

This computer is on steroids.. it hasnt ran anything slow and its been running 2 weeks now.. No fucking lag anywhere, i click internet explorer, it pops right open, i open dreamweaver.. no delay..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883227210

I 100% recommend it :)

This might help you run 3 monitors with your current box, http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/

if you want each screen run on separate video card here's a mobo with 3 PCI ports
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=...fa5a86ee08ea7b
this mobo is about year old or so no SATA3 though

then there are video cards that support more than two monitors. if you do serious rendering - better to dedicate separate powerful video card specifically just for that. and have dual screens running on another card for less intense graphic processing, most modern mobos have 2PCI slots and support lots of gigs of ram. just find a right combo for your specific needs.

Good luck finding what you need.

you need 38 gig of ram and a box of crack rocks!

ATI Radeon HD 5870 ($500)

If you have that in your pc you can run 4 displays.

Do you have an extra PCI slot on that mobo for an extra graphics card?

Fuck it, I finally pulled the trigger.

Now I'm going to stick windows 7 on it... the question is, 32 bit or 64?

Specs:

Case CoolerMaster HAF 932 Full Tower Gaming Case - Black
iBUYPOWER Labs - Noise Reduction None
iBUYPOWER Labs - Internal Expansion [6-Port] NZXT Internal USB Expansion System + Bluetooth Module
Case Lighting Cold Cathode Neon Light - Blue
Processor Intel® Core? i7 960 Processor (4x 3.20GHz/8MB L3 Cache)
iBUYPOWER PowerDrive None
Processor Cooling [Free Upgrade] Liquid CPU Cooling System w/ 120mm Radiator [SOCKET-1366]
Memory 12 GB [2 GB X6] DDR3-1333 - Corsair or Major Brand ** FREE Upgrade to Corsair XMS3 Dominator **
Video Card ATI Radeon HD 5570 - 1GB - CrossFire Mode (Dual Cards)
Video Card Brand Major Brand Powered by ATI or NVIDIA
Motherboard [SLI] Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD5 w/ 2x Gb LAN, 4x PCI-E 2.0 x16
Motherboard Add-on None
Power Supply 600 Watt -- Power Supply - SLI Ready
Primary Hard Drive 750 GB HARD DRIVE -- 16M Cache, 7200 RPM, 3.0Gb/s - Single Drive
Data Hard Drive None
Optical Drive 24X Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive - Black
2nd Optical Drive None
Flash Media Reader/Writer 12-In-1 Internal Flash Media Card Reader/Writer - Black
Meter Display NZXT Sentry 2 LCD Touch Screen Fan Controller /w Temperatures Display - Black
Sound Card 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard
Network Card Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100)
Netbook / Notebook Bundle None
Operating System None- Pre-formatted Hard Drive Only
Keyboard iBUYPOWER USB Keyboard - Black
Mouse iBUYPOWER Internet Mouse - Black
Monitor None
2nd Monitor None
Speaker System iBUYPOWER 2.1 Channel Stereo Super Bass Subwoofer Speaker System
Power Protection None
Headset None
MP3/MP4 Player None
Video Camera None
Warranty Standard Warranty Service - Standard 3-Year Limited Warranty + Lifetime Technical Support
Rush Service Rush Service Fee (not shipping fee) - No Rush Service, Estimate Ship Out in 5~10 Business Days
Subtotal : $1,894.00
Tax : $0.00
Ground Shipping : $0.00
Total : $1,894.00

You'll have to get 64bit. Unless you want to have 75% of your RAM not doing anything.

Way too much money for inferior parts, can I build one for you at newegg? Please :D lulz

I have a day or so to cancel, I'm sure - what would you do with $1900 at newegg?

dell will do the work

Wow I used to follow computer stuff alot back in like 5th grade, talking about the new pentium II coming out LOL but seriously what the fuck? Dual 6 core processors and the option for 96GB of ram at dell? Maybe id expect that from alienware or something (are they even still around?) lol yeah i dont pay attention to that anymore but damn, things change wow

Yeah i just went to dell and was clicking around and was like Dayum!

Dell bought AlienWare ;)

holy fuck - I didn't even know it, but my whole life I've never had a full size case. This thing is huge!!!!

Is it fast??

I just ordered the parts for a sweet new build:
- AMD 1090T six core CPU
- ASUS crosshair formula IV mobo
- 8 GB GSkill 7-7-7-24 ripjaws memory
- HAF932 case
- H50 CPU cooling
- Sapphire 5770 1GB DDR5 GPU
- Intel X25 M SSD 160 GB
- Western Digital SATA 3 HDDs
can't wait for the delivery to arrive :thumbsup

The biggest reason for me I am not using a MAC because ALL software you`ll needed you could find it for free. For MAC is not that easy.....

This is another lie pc people pass around.
It's super easy you just have to know where to look :2 cents:

So far so good, I'm still installing shit - we'll see.

All the software you could ever need or want for a Mac can be found on a single website: MacUpdate.com

PC users are relegated to scrounging on torrent sites or Goog searches to thousands of sites all over the place.

Mac = organized production & precision.
PC = hobby users.

That power supply seems dinky considering the juice your dual 1 GB video cards are going to use. If you start getting BSOD, it is likely going to be a power issue.

Just order a bunch of shit from Frys......... outpost.com

Fry's sucks. I'm glad they got scammed for $65M+.

articles.latimes.com/2009/feb/15/local/me-gambler15

64 bit of course. If for some odd reason you still want to put 32bit on there then there is no point in buying 12gbs of ram since you will only able to use 3 gb of it.

Yep, agreed.

Get the fuck out with your ignorance and fanboy bullshit.

Ibuypower? Ouch.

here is my experience after building my entire rendering array.
Just by a top of the like dell, gateway, or HP, add a second graphics card and you're good.
You only need to build your own if you want raids and stuff like that.
Save your money and time and please take my advice.
duke

Here is a really good deal from futureshop. I picked one up few weeks ago and love it..

SPECS
64BIT
Gateway FX Series Intel Core i7 860 2.8GHz Computer (FX6831-01C)

Base Features
Processor Type
Intel Core i7 860
Processor Speed
2.8GHz
RAM
16 GB DDR3 SDRAM
Hard Drive Speed/Capacity
1.5 TB 7200RMP SATA
Optical Drives
16X DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive; Blu-Ray DVD ROM (
Graphics
ATI HD5850
Pre-loaded Operating System
Windows 7 Home Premium

Another great feature it has is the hard drive swapping capability..

1799.99$CAD with 23" LCD included

Keep believing but stop making false claims because of your own ignorance.

PCs rule. Buy a Mac and pay twice as much for everything......with half the selection.

if using multiple monitors and multitasking is a priority, you can buy 2 weaker pcs, most of graphic cards have 2 outputs, and combine them with synergy program synergy2.sourceforge.net it allows you to control 2 or more computers with 1 mouse and keyboard.

Update:

ROCKIN.