Josh 18 #1 Posted June 10, 2008 Follow up on http://www.lotusclan.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=996 Asked the pro's they said either my motherboard is dead or I need to start from scratch.. I don't have XP on cd so I either buy xp which is being discontinued this year for $199 as the cheapest or a new motherboard aka still need xp.. and if I only buy xp and it is the motherboard im down 200 big ones.. I have always been the person who buys a older pc and upgrades it but I want to buy a new one for once.. So im looking at this pc which would be a big stepup from my current one for $1,187 http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Gamer_Infinity_8800_Pro/? Intel? Core?2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz ? Windows Vista Home Premium ? Asus nForce 650i SLI Mboard ? 2GB PC6400 DDR2/800 RAM ? 500GB 7200RPM SATA-II HD ? NVIDIA GF 8800GT 512MB 16X Video ? 16X DVD & 20X DVD+/-RW ? High Definition 5.1 Sound ? Logitech X-540 5.1 Speakers ? 802.11g Linksys Wireless Network Adapter ? CoolerMaster Stacker 830 Mid-Tower 600W Case http://www.ibuypower.com/ibp/store/configurator.aspx?mid=191$1194 Gamer Paladin 865-NZ Intel? Core 2 Duo E8400 CPU MSI nForce 750i SLI chipset DDR-2 PCI-Express MB 2GB DDR2-800 Memory SATA-II 500GB 7200 RPM HDD 20X DL DVD?R/?RW 16X DVD-ROM 512MB GeForce 8800GT PCI-E Video Card 7.1 Channel Surround Sound 600 Watts Subwoofer Speakers Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Nzxt Hush Gaming Case Special Features: [FREE !!] Intel Certified Liquid CPU Cooling System Kit [FREE !!] 802.11g Wireless Card Simply Alienware Area 51$1199 http://www.alienware.com/products/area-51-...ode=SKU-DEFAULT I have the money for it but I would not be able to get it for two weeks, any comments on this setup or other computers sold online that are simply made for gaming? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh 18 #2 Posted June 10, 2008 also, ill be back on the server once I can, I have a crappy desktop I use for my music only, ill try to get on that for now. edit: it has 512 memory lol; ill be waiting until I can get a working pc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh 18 #3 Posted June 10, 2008 votes so far 2 paladin 1 alienware the alienware does NOT have liquid cooling installed unlike the other two Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkClaw 0 #4 Posted June 11, 2008 I have one thing to say: build yourself a PC so you can put better stuff in it with your tight budget like me Instead of paying them to do the work, do the work yourself and use that money to get better or more parts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PriiME 0 #5 Posted June 11, 2008 yea building pc is way better go to www.mysuperpc.com/forums they have lots of good suggestions for budget builds and med budget and high budget plus it has free step by step instrutions with pics if u dont know how to do it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prplhazed 0 #6 Posted June 11, 2008 i had fun building my own and are you planning to overclock much? cause liquid cooling is kinda overkill unless you are (although definitely a nice feature anyway) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh 18 #7 Posted June 12, 2008 ordered my cpu, and yes i'm going to OC it. used a coupon to save $30 lol Hopefully be on this sat ^^ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh 18 #8 Posted June 13, 2008 Meh, another update, about 4 of the items i ordered in my pc including the case are out of stock as of now, they said they can have it shipped by the end of next week but i'm going to be leaving on the 24th for two weeks, they are to have it sent right before I get back and have it delivered the day of my return. By no means does this mean I want to cancel my app to Lotus and ill be back playing as soon as I return from Europe, until then Ill be active on the forums. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brimankenke 0 #9 Posted June 17, 2008 I got a new Vista about 2 monthes ago. Its what i've been playing TF2 on. It only took 15 minutes to install TF2 on that thing! And the 18" by 24" monitor is godly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alucard winrar 0 #10 Posted June 18, 2008 Vista isnt bad, just expensive and needs a good comp so that shouldnt be a problem for you. The 8800 GT 512MB is a great choice, its what ive got and i love it. It just runs pretty freakin hot, so get rivatuner and ramp up its fan which runs at 29% for some reason. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
