PG_Raptor

Hey, if anyone checks this, I'm currently flying with an old buddy of mine on the server, join us! Ok, check that, we are not on the Biohaz server, we had connection issues. we are on 80.229.198.61

HAHA, sounds like something I'D do :D Glad to hear she's doing good fire.

Ha. That is yet another example that political correctness has gone WAY too far.

Just a question to any of you hardware guys out there... What is a good program to moniter as much data from your computer as possible? Temps (especially CPU, graphics and ambient) mostly, but voltages and other power data would be cool too. Is there such a beast?

hint: take a screenshot :D

Why do you think I'm getting such a heavy duty CPU heatsink ;)

Now that I live in ND... Go Vikings!!!

I definatly want two optical drives. And if I found a good quality drive that is the right color, why not get two? True, I will be continually on the lookout for newer/better boards. As for PCIE, it'd be nice, but video cards have yet to push the limits of AGP, and by the time they do, I'll be on the lookout for a new board anyways. Yeah, I thought about that. That's why I asked about it. BUT... I just checked, it's cheaper to get the two 512 sticks then the four 256 sticks... guess that answers that question :D

For some reason, I can't edit my post... so I'll just post a new one :D The Ultra XConnect should be a kick butt PSU. What with the great cords and cord system, and 500 Watts, it should be more than enough for another few systems. It's supposed to be really stable as well. The 6800, I was reading some things about it. With the included heatsink, people were overclocking it to Ultra speeds, something like 420/1100 over the default 375/1000. But I think what finally threw me to the 6800 over the X800 was the 16 pipelines over the 12. I actually messed up on the RAM. I am looking at buying four 256 MB sticks as of right now, not two 512. I got messed up, thinking too much :D The Zalman shown there is the A version. I want the B version, it's lighter and better at dispersing heat, but I couldn't find it on newegg yet. And last, the Klipsch. Those lovely pieces of heaven :) Of all the reviews I've seen the Gigaworks actually have better mids, but I've had my hands on the Klipsch before, and they are awesome. The mids sound great, the tweeter is supposed to be awesome, and the sub... yes. That is what makes this entire system worth the $350, the sub. Dual 8 in drivers, 170 Watts, and I havn't heard one bad thing about them (as a matter of fact, every review says that they just stood there and drooled for a little while ). Tight, deep, loud bass. It just can't be beat.

Vacationing? Then why the heck are you checking the message board? lol. I will do that.

After looking at parts for a long time, I think I've finally decided on all the part I want for my first self build. Listed below are all the parts I want. Concerns/questions are also listed after the part list. Any input is appriciated :D. 1. Antec Super Lanboy 2. Ultra Xconect 500W PSU 3. AMD FX-53 Socket 939 4. MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum 5. Leadtek NVidia GeForce 6800 GT w/ 256 MB DDR3 6. Audigy 2 ZS 7. Corsair XMS PC3200 RAM 512 Mb x2 (1 Gb total) 8. Seagate 120 Gb HD, 7200 rpm 9. NEC 8x DVD+/-RW x2 10. Zalman Copper CPU Heatsink 11. Thermaltake 120mm Blue LED Case fan 12. Klipsch ProMedia 5.1 Ultra 13. Windows XP Pro And the reasons for picking such items/any concerns I have (numbers correspond to parts). 1. Awesome looking case, light, tough, just what I'm looking for. The motherboard will JUST fit into the case. 2. Ultra isn't a big name in the PSU field, but I've been checking lots of reviews of this one, and the only bad thing I've heard about it is that people don't want to put fingerprints on it because it's so pretty :D 3. Self explanitory 4. This is probably the best Socket 939 board out there. That and the best buy. 5. I was debating about the 6800 GT or the X800 Pro, and most reviews showed the GT winning. Add in the fact that it was a little cheaper, I took the GT. And just look at that heatsink!!! 6. Another self explanitory 7. I do have a question here. Would it be better to get 4 256 Mb sticks or 2 512 Mb sticks? It's cheaper with the 256, and I would think that seek times would be slightly lower with 4 sticks, as opposed to 2. 8. While the seagate is not the fastest model out there, most of the reviews I've read claim it is one of the most stable. And considering it'll be my only HD until I can get more money, stability interests me more. 9. Silver case, silver drives. Again, not the fastest, but more than enough for me. 10. I've had my eye on this heatsink for a long time, and I'd really like to get it. I am a little nervous about its size though. With the Neo2, I'm not sure if it'll fit between the 6800's heatsink and the RAM. If it does, it will be a very tight fit. 11. Blue fan at the front, blue fan at the back. 12. The best sound system out there :D I can't wait 13. Win XP Pro for $141? Who wouldn't get that? So there you are. Right now, my total comes to $2787.72, including shipping. I obviously won't be buying this system till I have the money, so with decreasing part costs, I'm not expecting to have the money till at least Christmas. But for now I can sit and drool at my laptop :) What do ya think?

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Bah, don't buy computer stuff locally. newegg.com, you can't do better. And just out of curiosity, which card is better, the X800 Pro or the 6800GT? If I remember correctly, the Pro has faster core speed, 475 Mhz, as opposed to 350, but the GT has faster memory, 1 Gb as opposed to 900 MHz. I havnt' been able to find any direct comparisons yet, but I would think that the faster core would outway the faster RAM? That and I think the Pro would be easier to OC. Am I right?

Nope, FS2004. Besides, that doesn't look like CFS3 :D

Just some shots:

Man, I was wondering when someone would finally get a hummer out. I used to use one wy back in CFS1, it was awesome. Now we just need a Dodge Viper RT-10...

Haha, only a plumber could get away with that :D

I just stopped over at IGN.com, and I found something that would be AWESOME if it turns out to be what I think it is... http://media.pc.ign.com/media/685/685684/imgs_1.html It seems someone is making a package of WWII bombers for FS2004. Even if its payware, I might find myself tempted to buy this one... Check that, I just did a search, it seems to be an addon for FS2004, created by Shockwave Productions. SWEEEEEETTT!!! Release date is 9-13 :D Man, I gotta get some money... must... buy... new.. computer...

I'd like to get a 1911 someday, a nice stainless with a wood stock. I don't think there's a better looking pistol then the rugged, sturdy, yet beautiful look of the 1911. I don't really know all the little differences in the different brands, years made, models, etc, but I'd like one, either original or not, like the ones made during WWII. But that's still a few years off.

I don't know if any of you have downloaded any of his aircraft, but Mike stone has many great (looking) aircraft. I only have one of his (at the moment, that won't last long), his C-130. But I'm looking at pictures of his planes, they're beauties. pmstone.com

I found some new pics. http://pcmedia.gamespy.com/pc/image/articl...02043539071.jpg http://pcmedia.gamespy.com/pc/image/articl...02043541508.jpg http://pcmedia.gamespy.com/pc/image/articl...02043545508.jpg http://pcmedia.gamespy.com/pc/image/articl...02043553336.jpg http://pcmedia.gamespy.com/pc/image/articl...02043603133.jpg http://pcmedia.gamespy.com/pc/image/articl...02043558727.jpg http://pcmedia.gamespy.com/pc/image/articl...02043558727.jpg

Every now and then I'll drop over to the BiA site and see what's going on. Last I knew, people were saying that the release date got pushed back to Q1 2005. Is anyone else interested in this game? If so, let's get some involvement in the forum!!! lol. If you find any new shots, interviews, whatever, don't keep them secrets!

I think I'm going to wait for Brothers in Arms :D I've played MOHAA for about a year, and as fun as it was, I was beginning to get bored with it. Even though this is a different game, I'm afraid that playing it will get old a lot faster than if I hadn't played MOHAA.

Saw that one coming from a long ways off...

I dunno about a vice, but O'Reilly. Maybe Sam Brownback for vice, just cause he's been a good senator, lol.