archer9234 20 Report post Posted March 3, 2011 I've just completed my new PC build. I needed to upgrade in order to deal with HD work for my youtube show. Here are some pictures from the build. I also shot probably 2 hrs of footage, so I could make a how to video on youtube in the following week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daangelo29 5 Report post Posted March 3, 2011 I'm more of a mobile computer/gadget type of guy, but I've always wanted to building a tower. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archer9234 20 Report post Posted March 3, 2011 If you guys are wondering, yes, I can play GTAIV at max settings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Morning Operator 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2011 And crysis? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dragon King 15 Report post Posted March 3, 2011 Obviously Max settings. It's not as CPU intensive as GTA IV, it's more GPU. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~Leaf~ 111 Report post Posted March 3, 2011 whats with the handycap rails Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RG 1 Report post Posted March 3, 2011 Could we see the specs, please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archer9234 20 Report post Posted March 3, 2011 lol at handicap rails. This case is meant to sit on the floor. The top are handles to deal with this damn thing fully loaded at 70lbs. Specs: Intel quad i7 2.93Ghz, 24GB (16 usable) DDR3 RAM, Geforce GTX 570, SSD 80GB drive, Thermaltake 850W PSU with cable management, Bluetooth & wireless N, HD capture card, WD 1TB and 80GB Drive acting as main paging files. Total cost $2000. This is offset by me giving all my old parts to my mom and sisters new PC setups. Other perks USB 3.0, SATA 6Gb/s support, 7.1 surround sound, Dual Ethernet ports, & Hyperboot. Time from cold start to fully loaded desktop 18 seconds. Encoding time for a 1080p movie 25 minutes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daangelo29 5 Report post Posted March 4, 2011 In my opinion, those "handles" fit well or rather awesomely with the chassis in general. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 214 Report post Posted March 4, 2011 Encoding time for a 1080p movie 25 minutes.Yeah but how long is the "movie"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dragon King 15 Report post Posted March 4, 2011 That's still very fast. It took me 1 hour to encode a 10 minute 720p recording. 1080p in 25 minutes is FAST. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the1upDude 9 Report post Posted March 4, 2011 Man I've been wanting a better computer for ages. I've had a Windows 2000 until last year, and then I got my own computer, a slow XP 2002. Good for it being free, but not up to specs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archer9234 20 Report post Posted March 5, 2011 I encoded Die Hard from my BluRay. Here are some photos from Crysis 2 Demo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dragon King 15 Report post Posted March 5, 2011 Can I come over sometime Archer XD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archer9234 20 Report post Posted March 5, 2011 Perhaps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the1upDude 9 Report post Posted March 6, 2011 That image is too scary.. I mean the resolution, its so good, it scares me (a little). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archer9234 20 Report post Posted March 6, 2011 There are higher res' than mine, lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~Leaf~ 111 Report post Posted March 6, 2011 case looks crammed... no room for the replica flux capacitor... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daangelo29 5 Report post Posted March 6, 2011 DAMN. My laptop's ATI Radeon 5650 HD and Core i7 can run GTA4 and Crysis on all on high, but with some intolerable lag...and heat. But this is pretty alright for me, in fact more than enough. Since I'm always "on the move" these days where a capable laptop would very important, I'm not planning to own a real gaming desktop anytime soon. I bought this laptop more for my college major, game design. DigiPen Institute game projects like Igneous and Attack of the 50ft Robot made me think that my old HP laptop won't be able to handle my future game projects. I'm planning to grab Crysis 2 after playing Crysis and Crysis: Warhead. Same goes for Dead Space 2 after playing 1. I've missed a lot when I was stuck with my old games and low-end PCs, and I'm currently catching up. I however already played COD: Modern Warfare 2 and Black Ops, though, with my temporary gaming mini-PC I upgraded for my dad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archer9234 20 Report post Posted March 6, 2011 Pff, I'll just wire it from the outside. Add some hover engines and where ready. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc-Holliday- 47 Report post Posted March 6, 2011 (edited) Don't forget the Flux Capacitor and the Time Circuits w/KeyPad Edited March 6, 2011 by Doc-Holliday- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archer9234 20 Report post Posted March 7, 2011 I thought you guys would like a quick video of GTAIV at max. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dragon King 15 Report post Posted March 7, 2011 no fraps? oh and two words. HATE and YOU!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~Leaf~ 111 Report post Posted March 7, 2011 thats three words... "and" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archer9234 20 Report post Posted March 7, 2011 I just did a test with fraps. My game runs at a average 42-45fps. 1920x1080 res. 50fps if not a lot of shadows. 32-35fps when recording with fraps at full res and 60fps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
