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12. July 2008 @ 21:25 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
It was LOCO's Idea:..}:)
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Everyone/anyone who wants to participate build a budget rig, mid-range and high-end system and post prices and specs accordingly here in this thread. I'll create a sticky titled something like Afterdawn User recommended builds (rough title) and post a link to their respective build in this thread for discussion (if needed or course) and close the thread to avoid pollution. Links within the thread would be something like "LP531's mid-level Intel build (price goes here)" or "Soph's entry level AMD build (price goes here)" etc. etc. and so on and so forth. Everyone would have an outlet to suggest their build with their preferred hardware and setup. While I tend to prefer the way LP lays out his posts, I think there should be a format for such posts.
Lp531's...Shuttle Box Build...
Shuttle P2 Chassis SP35P2V2 Intel Socket T(LGA775) Intel P35 4 x 240Pin none Aluminum Black Barebone - Retail
With 4Gb of FREE Memory
CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C5 - Retail
Special savings w/ memory combo, ends 7/31 $359 ($339 after $20 rebate)
Shuttle Box:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856101066
Memory:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145184

Intel Xeon E3110 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail $205.99 Free 3 Business Day Shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117165

VisionTek 900241 Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail $189.99 ($169.99 after $20.00 Mail-In)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814129112

Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM $84.99 Free 3 Business Day Shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148288

LITE-ON Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner - OEM $25.99 Free 3 Business Day Shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106263

Rosewill RCR-102 52-in-1 USB 2.0 Card Reader - Retail $14.99 3 Business Day Shipping $6.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820223073
$881.94 Subtotal
$25.04 Shipping
$906.98 Total before Rebates
$866.98 Total after $40 in Rebates

This is for a road trip computer...to replace my laptop...
I want something that can power my 24" monitor...
I hate working on the little laptop screen...

I went with the VisionTek card...over a Sapphire that was $10 cheaper...because of warranty's...
VisionTek...Lifetime...
Sapphire...Only 2 years...


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14. July 2008 @ 22:27 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
im not following here. who are these suggestions for????? i know ive been looking in the PC building threads. there is like 3-4 people asking about builds specific builds. each with there own thread started. they actually did a good job in the name of the thread, instead of the normal "help me with this"
is this ment to be for open discussion,or just out of the blue you build waht you think is a good PC and post what you/i think someone would want?

think there is to much politics going on. i better just stick to the scan thread.......and no i dont mean that in any offensive way what so ever. i truely dont understand what the concept is here.
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15. July 2008 @ 06:08 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Essentially rather than people post us a PC build and have us correct it, this is a list of stuff to buy for people who want a complete list right off the bat.



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PC Specs page -- http://my.afterdawn.com/sammorris/blog_entry.cfm/11247
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15. July 2008 @ 07:19 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
so there is no disscusion of what is suggested? how would a person know why he /she is ordering this/these parts???
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16. July 2008 @ 03:59 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hey Cincy...
Its not meant to replace the build thread...its just a place to post a build...then when someone ask about a build...you can just link to one that fits there needs...and not have to re-post it again...I know I repeat build lists all the time...all over the threads...it just might save a lot of time and arguments...jm2c

And yes...you can post...and answer question in here..:)


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dont worry guys im still updating :)
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1. August 2008 @ 23:14 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
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MGR (Micro Gaming Rig) .|. Intel Q6600 @ 3.45GHz .|. Asus P35 P5K-E/WiFi .|. 4GB 1066MHz Geil Black Dragon RAM .|. Samsung F60 SSD .|. Corsair H50-1 Cooler .|. Sapphire 4870 512MB .|. Lian Li PC-A70B .|. Be Queit P7 Dark Power Pro 850W PSU .|. 24" 1920x1200 DGM (MVA Panel) .|. 24" 1920x1080 Dell (TN Panel) .|.
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20. November 2008 @ 14:46 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
lol

What a useless sticky.
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9. December 2008 @ 16:32 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
what about this rig?
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9. December 2008 @ 16:37 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
This was intended to be a suggested build thread - the ultimate dream computer thread is elsewhere on this forum, post that there instead.



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PC Specs page -- http://my.afterdawn.com/sammorris/blog_entry.cfm/11247
updated 10-Dec-13
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27. January 2009 @ 22:16 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by abuzar1:
lol

What a useless sticky.
Certainly is if no one uses it.


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27. January 2009 @ 22:17 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Indeed. A shame this didn't take off. Perhaps make it a rule to use this thread? I dunno.



Afterdawn Addict // Silent PC enthusiast // PC Build advisor // LANGamer Alias:Ratmanscoop
PC Specs page -- http://my.afterdawn.com/sammorris/blog_entry.cfm/11247
updated 10-Dec-13
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