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Jer · 05-28-2004, 04:10 AM

... aren't you tempted to add lots of stuff you don't need? Even if they're expensive.

Examples:
- Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum or Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Platinum when just
Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 would be perfect for you?

- ATI Radeon 9600 Pro 256MB when a 128MB video card would be more than enought?

- Lots of RAM

Computers in Brazil cost 70%+ more than in USA

If I were in USA I would get a 18" LCD, but here it costs like $1150. I'll go get a normal monitor... 19" or 17". The 19" is $350.

Jer · 05-28-2004, 04:11 AM

I want tree 200GB HDs

aaron · 05-28-2004, 04:12 AM

afraid i do not have that problem

EviLGuY · 05-28-2004, 04:14 AM

Yeah I tend to go a little overboard sometimes too.

I have a Radeon 9600 pro 128 meg video card, and its not bad.

Jer · 05-28-2004, 04:37 AM

I mean, of course I wouldn't buy any of Audigy 2 sound cards... but don't they look great with all that holes and stuff?

But the 256MB video card and "MORE RAM" is almost a urge for me.

Jer · 05-28-2004, 04:46 AM

The 19" monitor I had my eyes on just disappeared from the online store, not available anymore. DAMN!

EviLGuY · 05-28-2004, 04:49 AM

"He who hesitates is lost.."

Jer · 05-28-2004, 04:49 AM

Damn, I just noticed it was on my shopping cart (put it there to calculate shipping). I deleted from my shopping cart and it was available again... so I clicked again and put it back there. I need to think fast.

Jer · 05-28-2004, 05:05 AM

I'll keep the this window open for hours, heheh

TweetyBird · 05-28-2004, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by aaron
afraid i do not have that problem

hehe

Raf1 · 05-28-2004, 05:18 AM

If you're getting a 19" monitor, you should consider the IIYAMA HM903DTA. I bought it 8 months ago and I'm very satisfied with it

klik · 05-28-2004, 05:20 AM

im thinking of ordering one of these from outpost..

Maxtor 250GB A01A250 7200RPM One Touch Firewire 1394/USB2.0 External HD

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/3783556/

StRoGE · 05-28-2004, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jer
Computers in Brazil cost 70%+ more than in USA

If I were in USA I would get a 18" LCD, but here it costs like $1150. I'll go get a normal monitor... 19" or 17". The 19" is $350.

Cant you just order from the US?

Jer · 05-28-2004, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by StRoGE
Cant you just order from the US?

60% customs tax

I decided I'll get the Radeon 9600 128MB and no sound card, since I found the motherboard already has a good one.

Not sure about the monitor, if 17" or 19".

Jer · 05-28-2004, 06:29 AM

It hurts to think how much this will cost.

Jer · 05-28-2004, 07:46 AM

God is Brazilian

... He needs to work this customs tax a bit

B40 · 05-28-2004, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jer
... aren't you tempted to add lots of stuff you don't need? Even if they're expensive.

- Lots of RAM

You need lots of ram. I say 1gb should be good.

bluedevil · 05-28-2004, 09:11 AM

only get what i need...no time to play no more

Face (o_0) · 05-28-2004, 12:08 PM

yup i have the same problem, i over did it on everything execpt the gfx card... and you know what? turns out i regret it...i should have gotten a better gfx card too

Amp · 05-28-2004, 12:23 PM

gotta be smarter about your hardware. Don't try to jam everything on one system.

for example, I have one machine here that is only used for storing software setup programs, playing music (and music storage) and storing other older archived files that I need but don't want clogging another machine.

I have another machine that is used only as a message center, personal stuff like my accounting program, personal photos, etc.

another system that is only for running a convenience Internet connection, and music for the rest of the house.

and so now, I'm in the process of ordering a big freak of a system with 4gb of RAM, dual CPUs, high end graphic card, etc..... but it will NOT have any of the junk it doesn't need.... like a overpriced sound card, etc..... and that machine will be 100% strictly for graphic work. No bullshit allowed on that machine. So, not only with the bigger better hardware, but combined with the lack of all the other crap that I have spread out over other systems, it will operate (and stay operating) at lightspeed.

Harddrives here are stacked a plenty, in 250gb chunks, and run on external hot swappable firewire drives. Able to pull and switch any of them from one machine to the next in seconds.

and the whole damn works is all connected through a LAN, so everything on every machine is accessible from Windows Explorer.

and that's a much better setup than trying to jam everything into one box.

Aquarius · 05-28-2004, 12:24 PM

It is called consumism.

Kard63 · 05-28-2004, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jer
I want tree 200GB HDs

I've got 3 new 250gb drives. Western Digital too (better than any other than IBM). What will you give me for them ?

stembolt · 05-28-2004, 12:32 PM

am just modin my case at the mo...

got an extra psu
10 black fans 80mm
10 led fans 80mm
a load perspex
plus a load of bits and bobs to fit it all together

every sez ive gone cooling mad
but i think
2 extra psu (for the fans)
30+ fans 80mm
4 120mm fans
which was my orginial plan
is over the top

Jer · 05-28-2004, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by B40
You need lots of ram. I say 1gb should be good.

Yes, I agree. I'll get 1GB.

Jer · 05-28-2004, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Amp

Thanks for your post, Amp. I'll use my current computer for music, storing old files and stuff like that and the new one for work (graphics, programming and everything else I do).

05-28-2004, 12:46 PM

1 word:

EBAY!

Jer · 05-28-2004, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jer
Yes, I agree. I'll get 1GB.

And if later I need more, I just buy more.

Jer · 05-28-2004, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bdjuf
1 word:

EBAY!

60% customs tax

Jer · 05-28-2004, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by stembolt
am just modin my case at the mo...

got an extra psu
10 black fans 80mm
10 led fans 80mm
a load perspex
plus a load of bits and bobs to fit it all together

every sez ive gone cooling mad
but i think
2 extra psu (for the fans)
30+ fans 80mm
4 120mm fans
which was my orginial plan
is over the top

Better put some air conditioning there

stembolt · 05-28-2004, 01:03 PM

yeah

lookin for a small cooler unit to run cooled water behind the fans.

but think that mite be well over the top.
well in for a penny in for a pound

Amp · 05-28-2004, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by stembolt
yeah

lookin for a small cooler unit to run cooled water behind the fans.

but think that mite be well over the top.
well in for a penny in for a pound

water + computers = a bad day looming on the horizon.

Boogie3 · 05-28-2004, 01:05 PM

Always get what you want and pay for it. 2 years from now it will be outdated anyway.

stembolt · 05-28-2004, 01:14 PM

water + pc =
http://test.zalman.co.kr/usa/product/Reserator1.htm

check this out

loverboy · 05-28-2004, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by StRoGE
Cant you just order from the US?

get his advise, im sure you'll save $$$

im not into fast computers, not much time anymore of gamings

Amp · 05-28-2004, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by stembolt
water + pc =
http://test.zalman.co.kr/usa/product/Reserator1.htm

check this out

one leak and your box is toast. Is it worth it?

stembolt · 05-28-2004, 01:35 PM

well

i dont know
but it looks nice

05-28-2004, 04:10 AM	#1
Jer God is Brazilian Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Brazil Posts: 10,601	When shopping for a computer... ... aren't you tempted to add lots of stuff you don't need? Even if they're expensive. Examples: - Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum or Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Platinum when just Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 would be perfect for you? - ATI Radeon 9600 Pro 256MB when a 128MB video card would be more than enought? - Lots of RAM Computers in Brazil cost 70%+ more than in USA If I were in USA I would get a 18" LCD, but here it costs like $1150. I'll go get a normal monitor... 19" or 17". The 19" is $350.

05-28-2004, 05:18 AM	#11
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05-28-2004, 12:32 PM	#23
stembolt Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: deck 6 section 16 uss enterprise ncc1701e Posts: 463	am just modin my case at the mo... got an extra psu 10 black fans 80mm 10 led fans 80mm a load perspex plus a load of bits and bobs to fit it all together every sez ive gone cooling mad but i think 2 extra psu (for the fans) 30+ fans 80mm 4 120mm fans which was my orginial plan is over the top __________________ hahahahahahahahaha once upon a time i had something to put here!!!!

05-28-2004, 01:03 PM	#30
stembolt Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: deck 6 section 16 uss enterprise ncc1701e Posts: 463	yeah lookin for a small cooler unit to run cooled water behind the fans. but think that mite be well over the top. well in for a penny in for a pound __________________ hahahahahahahahaha once upon a time i had something to put here!!!!

05-28-2004, 04:11 AM	#2
Jer God is Brazilian Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Brazil Posts: 10,601	I want tree 200GB HDs

05-28-2004, 04:12 AM	#3
aaron Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: USA Posts: 4,452	afraid i do not have that problem

05-28-2004, 04:14 AM	#4
EviLGuY So Fucking Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: malta Posts: 12,745	Yeah I tend to go a little overboard sometimes too. I have a Radeon 9600 pro 128 meg video card, and its not bad.

05-28-2004, 04:37 AM	#5
Jer God is Brazilian Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Brazil Posts: 10,601	I mean, of course I wouldn't buy any of Audigy 2 sound cards... but don't they look great with all that holes and stuff? But the 256MB video card and "MORE RAM" is almost a urge for me.

05-28-2004, 04:46 AM	#6
Jer God is Brazilian Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Brazil Posts: 10,601	The 19" monitor I had my eyes on just disappeared from the online store, not available anymore. DAMN!

05-28-2004, 04:49 AM	#7
EviLGuY So Fucking Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: malta Posts: 12,745	"He who hesitates is lost.."

05-28-2004, 05:05 AM	#9
Jer God is Brazilian Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Brazil Posts: 10,601	I'll keep the this window open for hours, heheh

05-28-2004, 05:20 AM	#12
klik Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: san diego Posts: 5,092	im thinking of ordering one of these from outpost.. Maxtor 250GB A01A250 7200RPM One Touch Firewire 1394/USB2.0 External HD http://shop1.outpost.com/product/3783556/

05-28-2004, 06:29 AM	#15
Jer God is Brazilian Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Brazil Posts: 10,601	It hurts to think how much this will cost.

05-28-2004, 07:46 AM	#16
Jer God is Brazilian Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Brazil Posts: 10,601	God is Brazilian ... He needs to work this customs tax a bit

05-28-2004, 12:08 PM	#19
Face (o_0) So Fucking Banned Join Date: May 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 2,617	yup i have the same problem, i over did it on everything execpt the gfx card... and you know what? turns out i regret it...i should have gotten a better gfx card too

05-28-2004, 12:23 PM	#20
Amp So Fucking Banned Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maui Posts: 1,661	gotta be smarter about your hardware. Don't try to jam everything on one system. for example, I have one machine here that is only used for storing software setup programs, playing music (and music storage) and storing other older archived files that I need but don't want clogging another machine. I have another machine that is used only as a message center, personal stuff like my accounting program, personal photos, etc. another system that is only for running a convenience Internet connection, and music for the rest of the house. and so now, I'm in the process of ordering a big freak of a system with 4gb of RAM, dual CPUs, high end graphic card, etc..... but it will NOT have any of the junk it doesn't need.... like a overpriced sound card, etc..... and that machine will be 100% strictly for graphic work. No bullshit allowed on that machine. So, not only with the bigger better hardware, but combined with the lack of all the other crap that I have spread out over other systems, it will operate (and stay operating) at lightspeed. Harddrives here are stacked a plenty, in 250gb chunks, and run on external hot swappable firewire drives. Able to pull and switch any of them from one machine to the next in seconds. and the whole damn works is all connected through a LAN, so everything on every machine is accessible from Windows Explorer. and that's a much better setup than trying to jam everything into one box.

05-28-2004, 12:24 PM	#21
Aquarius Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mom's basement Posts: 4,754	It is called consumism.

05-28-2004, 12:46 PM	#26
buddyjuf Guest Posts: n/a	1 word: EBAY!

05-28-2004, 01:05 PM	#32
Boogie3 Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Looking at boobs Posts: 815	Always get what you want and pay for it. 2 years from now it will be outdated anyway. __________________ How ya like my sig?

05-28-2004, 01:14 PM	#33
stembolt Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: deck 6 section 16 uss enterprise ncc1701e Posts: 463	water + pc = http://test.zalman.co.kr/usa/product/Reserator1.htm check this out __________________ hahahahahahahahaha once upon a time i had something to put here!!!!

05-28-2004, 01:35 PM	#36
stembolt Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: deck 6 section 16 uss enterprise ncc1701e Posts: 463	well i dont know but it looks nice __________________ hahahahahahahahaha once upon a time i had something to put here!!!!