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Quote:Originally Posted by Predatoric
Can we have a working i17 now please? ^^
Mind posting the specifics of your rig? The reason your crashing might be something we can help you with. Or if it is a bug it might be something we can help the Devs track down. -
Thanks for the feedback guys!
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Ok, so I'm down to choosing between 2 PCs. One is a modified Alienware called Aurora, and the other is a modified "Killer INTIMIDATOR" from a site called Exteme PC. Both are pre-assembled.
Extreme PC:
PROCESSOR Intel Core i7 920 Quad Core (2.66GHz) 8MB cache
OPERATING SYSTEM Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit
MEMORY 3x2048MB Corsair Xtreme Performance DDR3 PC3-12800
HARD DRIVEWesternDigital Caviar Blue640GB(7200 RPM)16MBCacheSATA2
GRAPHICS CARDSapphire ATIRadeon HD5870 850MHz Core1GB 4800MHz
POWER SUPPLY Thermaltake TR2 RX 850W Silent power supply
OPTICAL DRIVE LG Super Multi DVD Writer 22x DVD±RW/RAM SATA
CASE Antec Nine Hundred (900) TWO Ultimate Gaming "Stealth"
Linky : http://www.extreme-pc.ca/customize.a...9&custid=55772
Shipping and tax not included. Mouse/keyboard not included
1871,25$
AlienWare:
PROCESSOR Intel® Core i7-860 processor(8MB Cache, 2.8GHz)
OPERATING SYSTEM Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit
MEMORY 6GB dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1333MHz
HARD DRIVE 500GB 7200 RPM SATAII Hard Drive 16MB cache
GRAPHICS CARD ATI Radeon HD 5870 1GB GDDR5
POWER SUPPLY 875W
OPTICAL DRIVE 24x CD/DVD burner
CASE Alienware Aurora black chassis
mouse/keyboard included, tax included but not shipping.
1,848$
Any thoughts? Comments?
I'm leaning more towards Extreme PC right now, for the few stats it has better, but the price tag is bigger (the tax is gonna add another 100$, not to mention shipping). The Alienware is cheaper and has a keyboard and mouse included, but it has lower stats on a few components, that and I don't know the brand of some of the parts, so it makes me nervous... -
Quote:Originally Posted by Ice9_
Okay, now click here.I guess Ice9 wins the "guess what day i-17 goes live" gameQuote:Originally Posted by Ice9_
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Quote:The Alienware Desktops they had seemed lower grade then then one I made with their normal desktops... not to mention they were 200-300$ more pricy.Originally Posted by steveb
Well, first I'm not saying don't buy from Dell at all, but for the stats of the computer you're buying, get one of their Alienware branded PCs instead of a regular Dell one. Alienware rigs are built with enthusiast level parts and an unlocked BIOS, which will allow you to overclock your CPU to more out of it.
Like many others in this thread, I am a DIY'er, but I get that building a computer for yourself might not be an option to you for various reasons. So, to point you in the direction of someone who can build you a great PC, I'd first say your local computer parts store: given the location in your profile, you're bound to have more than a few choices in your town, or else in nearby Hull and/or Ottawa. At a local store, they'll be able to help you choose compatible parts that might be significantly better than what the big names use in their PCs and for less money. Many stores actually have pre-picked bundles that they allow a few customization options on that really take the hassle out of choosing parts; plus with them assembling it for you, you still get the piece of mind that your PC has been tested out extensively before you ever turn it on for the first time. And it never hurts to put your money into a local business.
OMG That DIY link looks tempting! THANKS! Putting stuff together is a headache, but really isnt an issue, knowing what parts are compatible or not was.
Edit: the DIY sells me kits to built it myself, but doesnt allow me to change the parts? And the one that I saw there that was the closest to what I built on here is 2900$?? I get to put it together and pay twice the amount?? Am I doing something wrong? -
Quote:Originally Posted by steveb
Totally in agreement with Blast here.
One thing I do have to mention is that if this is a Dell system as opposed to an Alienware system, your BIOS may be locked and thus CPU overclocking will not be possible. The Core i3/i5/i7 CPUs are so awesome for overclocking that it would be a shame to spend that kind of money on a system and not be able to get the absolute most out of it. If you're planning on have a PC built for you, I'd check around to a couple other websites before committing to a system from Dell, as you might be able to find the same thing for less money and still have the option to be able to overclock it if you want.
You have any suggestions for websites to would build the PC for me? Keep in mind I'm in Canada. -
Thanks for the feedback!
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Ok, so I'm no where near as good with computers as I would like to be... so I went to the Dell website and tried putting a rig together that was in my budget range... so can anyone here with more knowledge give me their opinion on these specs?
PROCESSOR Intel® Core™ i7-920 processor(8MB L3 Cache, 2.66GHz)
OPERATING SYSTEM Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit
MEMORY 6GB Tri-Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1066MHz - 6 DIMMs
HARD DRIVE 500GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive
GRAPHICS CARD ATI Radeon HD 5870 1GB GDDR5 -
3 Pages to this thread and we still don't know what were supposed to be testing?...
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Quote:1. Get stone melee.Originally Posted by Alamo
First off I think ice melee needs to take a step in the more 'smashy' direction.
2. Go to costume editor.
3. Paint it white and light blue.
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This thread is [/e quote Major_T] Interesting [/end quote Major_T]
...what? someone had to say it
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Quote:Well, good thing your a Nurse... that way you can save me if I ever bleed to death, from biting my tongue so damn much :POriginally Posted by Private_Nurse
Hi Mani. How have you been?
Remember what I told you yesterday...
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Quote:Link. Want. Now.Originally Posted by Riverdancer
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Having alot of Bubblers or cold defenders also helps keep the team alive.
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Looks like I'm stuck with overtime tonight, so I wont be on. As for the rest of the week, I usually do my weight training, so I migth be on later. The best bet for me is on week ends.
Send me a tell if you still need help. I'b be happy to join. -
Hmmm, I got a fully slotted stone tank that I havent really tested yet. Might be interesting. If not I can bring whatever else... I got plenty of options.
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I'd be glad to help, tho I'm not on at those hours. If you ever try a week end run, let me know, I can bring whatever.
And ya, I know how you feel... it took me 16 tries to get the MoSTF... -
Quote:I remember that event. I think I may still have the pics taken there.Originally Posted by Stalemate
Boricua, that was Storm Angyl (Heather Hoffman). Her brother, from whom we had obtained permission to run this in her honor), contacted me again a few months ago since he recalled what we had done and was getting back into the game.
I'm touched people remember the event, and the community spirit that fueled it.
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Quote:It's whats for breakfast!Originally Posted by Sooner
Threadjacking! It's a Protector tradition!
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O.o
*blink blink*
O.O
YOU REALLY ARE BACK! WOOOOOOT!
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Quote:Originally Posted by Sooner
we are protectaaaaaaaaahhhh
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Quote:*/e Curtsie's*Originally Posted by Riverdancer
You all need to bow or curtsey now.
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Quote:I'm not too convinced there, Sooner. You have to put a little more "umph* in there, like this:Originally Posted by Sooner
But.. I'll say it again. We are still Protector.
WE... ARE... PROTECTOOOOOOOOOR!!!!!!!
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its possible, the tech support section had a few posts regarding coh and win7, I dont know what the problems were (still on vista) but you might wanna start there?
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Well damn, looks like i17/GR is bringing the old dogs back!
WB Slim!