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[THANATOS].Zer0-^GT · 06-23-2009, 03:55 PM

So I want to buy an i7 system.

Why? Cause I want to be futureproof. Next couple of years my gaming stuff will go down anyways due to work and study. So lets say this is my last BIG buy for a desktop for the next... 4-6 years.

Now, Im planning on buying this from the states. Why? Cause it will save me around 500-600 US dollars if I buy it here in holland. Prices are SKY HIGH at the moment. Now I'm looking for a webstore thats cheap and reliable. Only one I know now is newegg. Dont worry about the shipping to the EU. Dont have too, I got that covered.

On newegg I was able to put an i7 system (without a case) for $999,94. Why do I not buy a case? Because it will be a shit load of more money to pay for the shipping costs.

Could someone help me here. I have NO expierence at all with FOXCONN motherboards. I've chosen a MSI in that setup. Though I heard that Foxconn mobo's are pretty reliable and good for theyre prices.

For now, I would just like to have a website thats in the US... and that is the best but also the cheapest.

=[C]=Got-it · 06-23-2009, 05:10 PM

Ya won't go wrong with the i7 bud. I'd say go for it. I'm sure it should last ya for awhile Smile

. Make sure to get a good video-card with it also.

Wink

i just ordered me a new Laptop from Alieanware M17x too Smile

. Costly, but i;m sure it'll last me for awhile too. I've upgrade the video-card to a SLI, just to make sure it'll be around to handle things for a long time, i hope.

[THANATOS].Zer0-^GT · 06-23-2009, 10:18 PM

nvm. Got newegg.com

And got a nice setup. Will save me 300-400 bucks... if I would buy it in holland.

Just need to try and see how I can escape the tax fuckers here in holland at the airport when the shipment arrives xD

[THANATOS].Zer0-^GT · 06-25-2009, 10:30 AM

Changes changes,

My dad bought me a fucking PC.... Didnt know about it, and was just ready to buy in the states. Ohwell, the oldman did a pretty good job putting everything together.

MSI P45 Neo2-FR P45 RG SA

Int Q9550 775 2833BOX1333 12M

XFX 1GB D5 X HD4890 XXX R

D2 4GB 1066-666 BlDrag K2 GEIL

Maxtor 1TB

TN6A03
Antec EarthWatt2.0 650W ATX22

PC-Case E178 Bl/Si ATX (just some bolt thing for 20 bucks, but its alright)

Just got the word that it's being send to my place. Home in holland, will be arriving tommorow. And I will be arriving saterday night lol. That's going to be a LOOOONG ass night.

[THANATOS].Sneye.GT · 06-25-2009, 07:43 PM

Damn, NICE system Zerwhoe! B-) Big Grin

[THANATOS].Zer0-^GT · 06-28-2009, 08:08 AM

Windows installed... Got the 32 bits. FOR NOW. Gonna buy an upgrade to 64 bits later! Thankx pommie for that link Smile

4890 installed.. seems everything is running smooth. Got a game with it called HAWX. Never heard of it. Seems its some kind of flying game thats badass. Gonna try it out. Meantime im gonna download aa3

[THANATOS].Zer0-^GT · 06-28-2009, 03:57 PM

Up and running! Big Grin

Played some aa... looks pretty cool. Dont got the option with the anti aliasing? Confused

No Idea how to turn that on. Runs smooth, im happy.

HAWX aswell is a pretty cool game.. Downloading Prototype now. And tommorow Arma II

[THANATOS].Metal · 06-28-2009, 04:58 PM

[THANATOS Wrote:.Zer0-^GT"]Up and running! Played some aa... looks pretty cool. Dont got the option with the anti aliasing? No Idea how to turn that on. Runs smooth, im happy.

HAWX aswell is a pretty cool game.. Downloading Prototype now. And tommorow Arma II

I was going to get HAWX, but I was recently forced to retire the eyepatch. Sad

Let me know how sick that game is so I can be jealous.

[THANATOS].-Hades · 06-28-2009, 05:37 PM

HAWX is pretty good but no where as good as the Ace Combat series (which isn't on pc sadly). I hated the 3rd person/full control camera in the game, it lets you do some sick tricks but the awkward camera angles = crashing/confusion.

[THANATOS].Zer0-^GT · 06-28-2009, 06:00 PM

^what he said...

Its okay, but I got bored of flying around all the time, shooting and shooting. Endless shooting.

Ace combat series are badass.

Arma II should be badass. Same goes for Far Cry 2. Downloading that aswell.

[THANATOS].Metal · 06-28-2009, 06:50 PM

Mig-29 Fulcrum/F-16 MRF back in the day was badass. Far > ace combat. Same engine same battlespace capability is where it's at.

Mig would dominate the F-16 if you knew how to use the engines/climbing ability. F-16 would rape if you could sucker a mig into a turning or rolling scissors engagement. Yes, the F22 was in there as well, but the flight model on it sucked enormous penis (HOW DO YOU FORGET THRUST VECTORING!?) and would therefore be six'd 100% of the time.

Also, any Jane's flight sim was ridiculously fun (I had all of them).

[THANATOS].Pommiewog · 06-29-2009, 06:30 AM

[THANATOS Wrote:.Metal"]

Also, any Jane's flight sim was ridiculously fun (I had all of them).

Ok im officially in love with you now metal!!!! i thought i was the only one who loved Janes???? Man USAF was awesome (opps I just stained my pants thinking about it)

I was in mourning when Janes and EA terminated their agreements!!!

[THANATOS].Metal · 06-29-2009, 10:06 AM

[THANATOS Wrote:.Pommiewog"]
[THANATOS Wrote:.Metal"]

Also, any Jane's flight sim was ridiculously fun (I had all of them).

Ok im officially in love with you now metal!!!! i thought i was the only one who loved Janes???? Man USAF was awesome (opps I just stained my pants thinking about it)

I was in mourning when Janes and EA terminated their agreements!!!

Yeah, I was MEGA PISSED when EA bought Jane's in the first place and terminated the client for matchmaking. Do you remember Mplayer? That thing made Gamespy look like a bitch. I just uninstalled hyperlobby the other day, thinking I'd never play a Jane's sim again. =((

USAF was THE SHIT. When that one came out, everybody from my old squad in fighter's anthology was bitching because it was different. Ended up being their best title. Wasn't into WWII fighters too much. Although fun, it felt too much like a cartoon, and was geared more towards the nub who didn't want to have to deploy landing gear for a split-S.

I still have USAF and FA installed on my PC...

Guns only?

[THANATOS].Pommiewog · 06-30-2009, 05:03 AM

[THANATOS Wrote:.Metal"]
[THANATOS Wrote:.Pommiewog"]
[THANATOS Wrote:.Metal"]

Also, any Jane's flight sim was ridiculously fun (I had all of them).

Ok im officially in love with you now metal!!!! i thought i was the only one who loved Janes???? Man USAF was awesome (opps I just stained my pants thinking about it)

I was in mourning when Janes and EA terminated their agreements!!!

Yeah, I was MEGA PISSED when EA bought Jane's in the first place and terminated the client for matchmaking. Do you remember Mplayer? That thing made Gamespy look like a bitch. I just uninstalled hyperlobby the other day, thinking I'd never play a Jane's sim again. =((

USAF was THE SHIT. When that one came out, everybody from my old squad in fighter's anthology was bitching because it was different. Ended up being their best title. Wasn't into WWII fighters too much. Although fun, it felt too much like a cartoon, and was geared more towards the nub who didn't want to have to deploy landing gear for a split-S.

I still have USAF and FA installed on my PC...

Guns only?

LOL Mplayer!!!!!! Man that was 10+ years ago

I still have the USAF and ATF Gold discs, but couldnt get drop down boxes to work in XP (never tried in Vista). Is it still possible to play others online? If so we should dog fight!!!! Ya im happy with guns only, but sometimes like firing a pheonix and watching it hit a TU-21!!

Oh and since when do you have to deploy landing gears in a split-s?!??! Big Grin

Maverik didnt do it in Top Gun! :-B :-B

[THANATOS].Metal · 06-30-2009, 04:26 PM

[THANATOS Wrote:.Pommiewog"]
[THANATOS Wrote:.Metal"]
[THANATOS Wrote:.Pommiewog"]
[THANATOS Wrote:.Metal"]

Also, any Jane's flight sim was ridiculously fun (I had all of them).

Ok im officially in love with you now metal!!!! i thought i was the only one who loved Janes???? Man USAF was awesome (opps I just stained my pants thinking about it)

I was in mourning when Janes and EA terminated their agreements!!!

Yeah, I was MEGA PISSED when EA bought Jane's in the first place and terminated the client for matchmaking. Do you remember Mplayer? That thing made Gamespy look like a bitch. I just uninstalled hyperlobby the other day, thinking I'd never play a Jane's sim again. =((

USAF was THE SHIT. When that one came out, everybody from my old squad in fighter's anthology was bitching because it was different. Ended up being their best title. Wasn't into WWII fighters too much. Although fun, it felt too much like a cartoon, and was geared more towards the nub who didn't want to have to deploy landing gear for a split-S.

I still have USAF and FA installed on my PC...

Guns only?

LOL Mplayer!!!!!! Man that was 10+ years ago

I still have the USAF and ATF Gold discs, but couldnt get drop down boxes to work in XP (never tried in Vista). Is it still possible to play others online? If so we should dog fight!!!! Ya im happy with guns only, but sometimes like firing a pheonix and watching it hit a TU-21!!

Oh and since when do you have to deploy landing gears in a split-s?!??! Maverik didnt do it in Top Gun! :-B :-B

Lmao @ TU-21 trying to get out of the way of that. Or a squadron of them if you have a 3/9 o' clock position. Line 'em up, target the furthest aircraft in the squad, Fox-1 and proceed to giggle. Phoenix missile punching through multiple aircraft FTW.

Maverick? pffffffffft. You above enemy, about to pass at high speed. You anticipate him using an Immelman to engage. See where I'm going with this?

I can't find ATF gold, but FA was USNF and ATF combined into the same game, don't know if they're compatible, but all the campaigns are in there. To get the boxes in USAF you have to run in compatibility mode for win 98/95 series.

You know you loved Mplayer, don't lie. "I HAVE THE GAVEL, YOU HOOKERS BETTER NOT TALK OUT OF TURN !!"