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Derek’s 2008 Build
Modest Build:
Processor: Intel E8400 @ 3.01 GHz
Video: ASUS 9800GT Ultimate (OC to 725 MHz core)
RAM: Corsair XMS 2×1GB (CAS latency 4)
Storage: Seagate 250GB SATA
Here are the 3DMark06 Scores:
SMS2.0 – 6301
CPU – 2838
SMS3.0 – 6239
Return to Proxycon – 52.41 fps
Firefly Forest – 52.6 fps
CPU1 - 0.89 fps
CPU2 - 1.44 fps
Canyon Flight – 60.53
Deep Freeze – 64.25
3DMark06 [...]
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Katie’s 2008 Build: “Mystique”
One of the biggest reasons I’ve been neglecting my blog is the recent influx of computer building adventures
I present my sister’s new gaming machine: Mystique
Processor: Intel E8500 @ 3.17 GHz
Video: EVGA 9800GTX+
RAM: Corsair XMS 2×1GB (CAS latency 4)
Storage: WD 640GB SATA
The unboxing:
Update: Note that I initially used the stock heatsink, but we quickly decided to [...]
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Sean’s Summer 2008 Build: “Manticore”
Grats Sean! Well done!
Airwalker HTPC Build
This is for size comparison, the old media PC is that grey server tower to the left, the new home of its parts in the foreground.
Here is the old case opened up, this illustrates how this server case was pretty major overkill for my media setup, notice the excess of space around the motherboard and [...]
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Proof of Concept: The Economic Server Build