# WHERE MY NERDS AT. (another computer thread) **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Off Topic\ **Created:** [December 2, 2011, 5:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-my-nerds-at-another-computer-thread/261576 "2011-12-02T17:01:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/amd_is_the_best/32/6342_2.png) [@AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AMD_IS_THE_BEST)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2011, 11:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-my-nerds-at-another-computer-thread/261576/41 "2011-12-02T23:05:34Z")
> [@OFFICIAL '08 Nissan GTR Thread \*now with test results\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/230): > > Oh and FWIW, AMD IS THE BEST or I or whoever really could order your shit and build it before you get it from Dell… GENERALLY\* when you order something off the site like that, thats not off their outlet… it takes a few weeks to get “built” and shipped out > > and order from newegg is a day out and a few hours to build it. +rep ---
**Author:** ![imported\_hybrdthry91](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_hybrdthry91/32/6315_2.png) [@imported\_hybrdthry91](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_hybrdthry91)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 12:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-my-nerds-at-another-computer-thread/261576/42 "2011-12-03T00:27:08Z")
> [@Bowflex](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bowflex/46975/3): > > I say that this computer, although Dell is a good deal. I just speced out this PC as close as possible with legit OS and everything and I came out more then this as seen below. I did put a 1TB Hd instead of 500gb because get real, that’s not enough. And I put 16GB of memory because I have no idea how Dell is putting 12GB of memory in a PC that is dual channel!?? WTF. They have 4GB on one channel and 8GB on the other. Dumb. > > I also forgot to add a wireless mouse/keyboard set. > > Also, here comes my mac ploy. Buy an iMac. I LOVE mine. Especially for image/video editing. 🙂 The computer you built is leaps and bounds better than that dell. with good quality parts. I built a comp on newegg with likely the same shit parts(still name brand) with the same exact specs of his dell(500gb hd and cheaper case/pwr super/mobo all had good ratings) for $900 without looking for any combo deals. if you subtract windows 7 you can get one for 800 bucks. the dell is only 3.0gb/s on the hard drive and 1/4 the cache not sure how much of a performance difference he would see since its not solid state though. dell is charging $140 i repeat 140 dollars to upgrade from 8gb to 12 gb. 16gb straight up is $42 on newegg. If you got a cheaper case in there( i got a cheap one for $30 that gets the job done.) and switched to 4x4gb you could easily beat the price and beat it in quality and performance for over 100 bucks cheaper than his price… HOLY CRAP HD PRICES WENT UP THOUGH. Glad i got my 1tb in october for $60. ---
**Author:** ![imported\_hybrdthry91](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_hybrdthry91/32/6315_2.png) [@imported\_hybrdthry91](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_hybrdthry91)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 12:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-my-nerds-at-another-computer-thread/261576/43 "2011-12-03T00:39:43Z")
> [@\*\*\*\*Official: Southgate Meet Thread\*\*\*\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-southgate-meet-thread/29171/1893): > > I really appreciate the help guys, +rep to both of you. > > 500GB definitely isn’t enough, I think I’m gonna get a second 1TB drive later on. And like I said before, the setup I made include a 24" LED screen so I think that’s a decent deal with everything else. I’m gonna bump the ram up to 16GB and place my order 🙂 FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DO NOT ORDER THE RAM. They are charging you $340 dollars!!! its legit $60 with 4 modules x 4gb ram on newegg. ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 1:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-my-nerds-at-another-computer-thread/261576/44 "2011-12-03T01:08:02Z")
[http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231357](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231357) Nuff said. ---
**Author:** ![AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/amd_is_the_best/32/6342_2.png) [@AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AMD_IS_THE_BEST)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 1:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-my-nerds-at-another-computer-thread/261576/45 "2011-12-03T01:32:58Z")
> [@Went out for a drive yesterday v.pics inside](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-for-a-drive-yesterday-v-pics-inside/46976/24): > > [G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 24GB (6 x 4GB) DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9T2-24GBRL - Newegg.com](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231357) > > Nuff said. If it’s triple channel. ---
**Author:** ![Shady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6de8d8/32.png) [@Shady](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shady)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 8:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-my-nerds-at-another-computer-thread/261576/46 "2011-12-03T08:49:07Z")
Here is a system I built from my own personal preferences… Some of it is just IMO in the difference of AMD IS THE BEST selections and the Hitachi hard drive is simply because from my professional view of things, I have had much better luck with them and seagates then I have had western digitals as of late Have had a lot of bad western digitals come in right off the batt, and have had a lot of failures within weeks and months. I’ve been staying the hell away from them for the time being. I generally try to stick with intel theres really no rhyme or reason to it, it just makes me feel good for an “OEM” type build if you will. This one is a bit more on the expensive side but it will have the option there if you so choose to do any dicking around with anything down the line. The Nvidia 460 video card is without a doubt a better video card, it won’t make to much of a difference but its there and is a great card I just prefer corsair ram, again the Gskill is fine, but if youe ver overclock it or do anything, ive had much better luck with corsair in terms of stability, again personal preference. The Power supply is modular, so any wires your not using can come off the power supply so its not all junked up The case is the rosewill challenger, great case for the money lots of cooling space and easy installation and access of everything. ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 9:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-my-nerds-at-another-computer-thread/261576/47 "2011-12-03T09:28:50Z")
> [@WT(Borrow):Harmonic Balancer Puller tool](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wt-borrow-harmonic-balancer-puller-tool/46925/3): > > If it’s triple channel. It will still work… ---
**Author:** ![AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/amd_is_the_best/32/6342_2.png) [@AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AMD_IS_THE_BEST)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 9:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-my-nerds-at-another-computer-thread/261576/48 "2011-12-03T09:37:10Z")
> [@Fixing cracked paint on fenders](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fixing-cracked-paint-on-fenders/46973/4): > > It will still work… As long as there are 6 dimm slots. Of course. Most boards with 6 slots will be triple channel 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 9:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-my-nerds-at-another-computer-thread/261576/49 "2011-12-03T09:47:45Z")
Well yeah :lol. The boards I’m considering for my next build will take that memory…I’m a RAM whore :rofl ---
**Author:** ![REDWGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redwgn/32/6695_2.png) [@REDWGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/REDWGN)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 11:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-my-nerds-at-another-computer-thread/261576/50 "2011-12-03T11:33:28Z")
AHH, I knowww I can build a cheaper one! The biggest thing is I already have a Dell account!! I don’t want to open up another account somewhere else. With just 8GB of memory and a dell ultrasharp 24", the price is $1,236.75. Would I be able to install this: [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231315](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231315) and an extra hard drive with no problem? ---
**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-my-nerds-at-another-computer-thread/261576/51 "2011-12-03T12:01:19Z")
:ahh ---
**Author:** ![REDWGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redwgn/32/6695_2.png) [@REDWGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/REDWGN)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 12:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-my-nerds-at-another-computer-thread/261576/52 "2011-12-03T12:02:35Z")
> [@El Caporal-Owner of Mexican restaurant in Cheektowaga arrested as illegal alien](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/el-caporal-owner-of-mexican-restaurant-in-cheektowaga-arrested-as-illegal-alien/46983/65): > > :ahh Exactly lol ---
**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 12:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-my-nerds-at-another-computer-thread/261576/53 "2011-12-03T12:04:21Z")
GET DOWN NUKKA IS GOIN POSTAL ---
**Author:** ![REDWGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redwgn/32/6695_2.png) [@REDWGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/REDWGN)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 12:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-my-nerds-at-another-computer-thread/261576/54 "2011-12-03T12:05:10Z")
:rofl :rofl :rofl ---
**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 12:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-my-nerds-at-another-computer-thread/261576/55 "2011-12-03T12:06:21Z")
Just get yer Dell, if anything goes wrong just call them and give them hell. Make 'em cry ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 1:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-my-nerds-at-another-computer-thread/261576/56 "2011-12-03T13:20:47Z")
> [@Busted frowning](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/busted/46957/29): > > AHH, I knowww I can build a cheaper one! The biggest thing is I already have a Dell account!! I don’t want to open up another account somewhere else. > > With just 8GB of memory and a dell ultrasharp 24", the price is $1,236.75. > > Would I be able to install this: [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231315](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231315) > > and an extra hard drive with no problem? 8GB is probably two stick of 4GB. Their board probably has 4 or 6 slots, so no…that memory won’t work. Meaning, you w’nt be able to fit all of it. As for the tower, you should be able to install another HDD in there. I personally would invest in a NAS if you’re planning to do any type of serious work on this machine. I got a Synology plus a 2TB drive and everything I do on my 2TB PC drive is backed up to my NAS 2TB drive. I’ll eventually add another 2TB to mirror the one already in the NAS (doing wedding photography, you can never be too safe with keeping stuff backed up). ALSO…as an added benefit of having a NAS…a lot of them can stream media to your TV/XBox, etc. Movies, etc. ---
**Author:** ![Shady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6de8d8/32.png) [@Shady](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shady)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 1:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-my-nerds-at-another-computer-thread/261576/57 "2011-12-03T13:57:40Z")
> [@Busted frowning](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/busted/46957/29): > > AHH, I knowww I can build a cheaper one! The biggest thing is I already have a Dell account!! I don’t want to open up another account somewhere else. > > With just 8GB of memory and a dell ultrasharp 24", the price is $1,236.75. > > Would I be able to install this: [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231315](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231315) > > and an extra hard drive with no problem? 8GB should honestly be plenty, id say get the ultrasharp, keep the ram at 8… do your thing and see how much memory usage your pc is actually using, unless your editing video, photos and haev multiple instances of everything up 8 should probably do the trick… If its not, get more memory and put it in And usually you can add another drive or two If i was dealing with a fuckton of photos and videos, id setup a nas or something of the sorts like Ilya suggested, would allow you to acess them from anywhere on the network, or from another computer/location if you so choose to allow the ability to do so. Also look at getting something like Carbonite, always have multiple backups of anything thats precious to you. ---
**Author:** ![imported\_hybrdthry91](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_hybrdthry91/32/6315_2.png) [@imported\_hybrdthry91](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_hybrdthry91)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 2:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-my-nerds-at-another-computer-thread/261576/58 "2011-12-03T14:29:50Z")
for 60 bucks at newegg you can upgrade the 8gb to 16gb so dont worry about that. unfortunately that board uses 4 dimms for 8gb they must get the older 2gb modules much cheaper. Sucks that you are stuck with dell for credit purposes or you could build a much better computer for the same price. the 1gb drive that dell offers is raid 0 which is 2 x 500gb hard drives which unfortunately if one drive fails you are fucked if its raid 1 would be safer but it is faster than a single 1tb drive. ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-my-nerds-at-another-computer-thread/261576/59 "2011-12-03T21:43:44Z")
This will be my next PC when I’m ready to build it. Overkill? Yep! :lol That board only supports 24GB so I’ll sell 2 of the memory sticks off and recoup some money. Plus sell some of the parts from my old PC (or maybe I’ll give to my parents - haven’t decided) when the time comes. ---
**Author:** ![AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/amd_is_the_best/32/6342_2.png) [@AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AMD_IS_THE_BEST)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 10:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-my-nerds-at-another-computer-thread/261576/60 "2011-12-03T22:07:57Z")
Do you do anything that would warrant using that processor or just want it for the hell of it? Without a doubt that rig would be a beast! I am very happy with my i7-2600 and that thing would make mine look slow (in the proper applications). For gaming it’d be pointless to spend that kind of money on a processor. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-my-nerds-at-another-computer-thread/261576.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-my-nerds-at-another-computer-thread/261576.md?page=4)