There was a Time when I wasn't Sure

~~RE III - Frankie~~ · Sep 22, 2009, 05:52 AM

Anyway. I want to challenge you guys. Come Monday I'll putting 400 ostie bux on My CCard and want to know what you think I should buy for my computer. Here are the rules. It will be the first part of my New system and I'll will buy it and post photo's to prove that I did! The most "creative" post win(s). Challenged Yet?!?! LOL

BlueMak · Sep 22, 2009, 06:45 AM

quad core cpu

~~RE III - Frankie~~ · Sep 22, 2009, 06:47 AM

jUST A reminder, the "most" creative answer will win. But noted.

Earthmonger · Sep 22, 2009, 07:28 AM

Well, your GPU is okay for another year. And your PSU should be fine unless you go with something extreme. I recommend a sexy new case to house your heart and soul in. No traditional, boring square boxes though (read: most of Lian Li's entire lineup). And NO plastic under any circumstances (ugly-arsed Coolermaster Cosmos is out).

But, I need to know more about your tastes to consider what is worth recommending. Your profile only says so much. Tell us about you.

~~RE III - Frankie~~ · Sep 22, 2009, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Earthmonger

Well, your GPU is okay for another year. And your PSU should be fine unless you go with something extreme. I recommend a sexy new case to house your heart and soul in. No traditional, boring square boxes though (read: most of Lian Li's entire lineup). And NO plastic under any circumstances (ugly-arsed Coolermaster Cosmos is out).

But, I need to know more about your tastes to consider what is worth recommending. Your profile only says so much. Tell us about you.

I like cars, girls, food and animals. Family first. No second chances unless they are truly sorry?

Earthmonger · Sep 22, 2009, 04:38 PM

Ok.

1) Sleek cars, or flashy cars?
2) Do you LAN?
3) At home, or living alone (or uni)?
4) Gray, or Grey?
5) If tomorrow were the Apocalypse and nobody would be able to pass judgment upon you, what line would you use on an ex-girlfriend for some last-minute fun, even if she wasn't truly sorry for being a total pain in the arse during your entire previous relationship?
6) What does the Apocalypse sound like? (link an example; Youtube, whatever)

isaak · Sep 23, 2009, 11:29 AM

A really big case to fit all your new parts in and that Earthmonger so he stops asking all these questions and "mysteriously" disappears

You may then choose to have him work on GPU cooling.

Earthmonger · Sep 23, 2009, 10:47 PM

Well, I'm leaning towards recommending the NZXT Khaos (my own case), which is sleek, refined, and bears the contours of a fine italian sportscar. It's sophisticated without being lit up like Las Vegas.

However, perhaps something monolithic is in order, like the Lian Li PC-X500. That thing is sexy. If you don't mind size, its godfather, the PC-X2000, also makes an impression.

Then there's the Sigma Aegis SB (without window - no direct product link available) if you're looking for something tasteful that is also much cheaper than the aluminum cases above.

And lastly, how about the Silverstone TJ05 (SST-TJ05B-T w/LCD)? A bit reminiscent of the old Cooler Master Wavemaster, but much more useful.

The smaller Lian Li PC-X500 is good for LANs. The rest of these cases are either too big or too heavy for frequent transit.

I'd like to see case manufacturers move away from plastic, steel and aluminum, to take up some experiments in titanium.

isaak · Sep 24, 2009, 05:45 AM

http://lh3.ggpht.com/abramsv/SHZ9mwq...jgfhjgdghs.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/abramsv/SHZ9nlW...tyrtudtjgh.jpg

how about a beaver case

~~RE III - Frankie~~ · Sep 24, 2009, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Earthmonger

Ok.

1) Sleek cars, or flashy cars?
2) Do you LAN?
3) At home, or living alone (or uni)?
4) Gray, or Grey?
5) If tomorrow were the Apocalypse and nobody would be able to pass judgment upon you, what line would you use on an ex-girlfriend for some last-minute fun, even if she wasn't truly sorry for being a total pain in the arse during your entire previous relationship?
6) What does the Apocalypse sound like? (link an example; Youtube, whatever)

1) Fast Cars
2) Haven't yet, does two player count?
3) Alone
4) Gr(a)y
5) This all seems so awefully familiar.

6) Seven seals - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
7 Angels - 3D Screen Savers for Windows

~~RE III - Frankie~~ · Sep 24, 2009, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Earthmonger

Well, I'm leaning towards recommending the NZXT Khaos (my own case), which is sleek, refined, and bears the contours of a fine italian sportscar. It's sophisticated without being lit up like Las Vegas.

However, perhaps something monolithic is in order, like the Lian Li PC-X500. That thing is sexy. If you don't mind size, its godfather, the PC-X2000, also makes an impression.

Then there's the Sigma Aegis SB (without window - no direct product link available) if you're looking for something tasteful that is also much cheaper than the aluminum cases above.

And lastly, how about the Silverstone TJ05 (SST-TJ05B-T w/LCD)? A bit reminiscent of the old Cooler Master Wavemaster, but much more useful.

The smaller Lian Li PC-X500 is good for LANs. The rest of these cases are either too big or too heavy for frequent transit.

I'd like to see case manufacturers move away from plastic, steel and aluminum, to take up some experiments in titanium.

Khaos at top of list so far.

~~RE III - Frankie~~ · Sep 24, 2009, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isaak

http://lh3.ggpht.com/abramsv/SHZ9mwq...jgfhjgdghs.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/abramsv/SHZ9nlW...tyrtudtjgh.jpg

how about a beaver case

That's actually kind of creepy.

~~RE III - Frankie~~ · Sep 24, 2009, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Earthmonger

Well, I'm leaning towards recommending the NZXT Khaos (my own case), which is sleek, refined, and bears the contours of a fine italian sportscar. It's sophisticated without being lit up like Las Vegas.

However, perhaps something monolithic is in order, like the Lian Li PC-X500. That thing is sexy. If you don't mind size, its godfather, the PC-X2000, also makes an impression.

Then there's the Sigma Aegis SB (without window - no direct product link available) if you're looking for something tasteful that is also much cheaper than the aluminum cases above.

And lastly, how about the Silverstone TJ05 (SST-TJ05B-T w/LCD)? A bit reminiscent of the old Cooler Master Wavemaster, but much more useful.

The smaller Lian Li PC-X500 is good for LANs. The rest of these cases are either too big or too heavy for frequent transit.

I'd like to see case manufacturers move away from plastic, steel and aluminum, to take up some experiments in titanium.

Titanium is excellent. Imagine one with custom bevel designs on the sides and front.

Earthmonger · Sep 24, 2009, 07:29 PM

I managed to acquire a third fan assembly from NZXT for my Khaos. So it has three massive front intakes. I swapped the blue LED fans for red LED Yate Loons. I also had some custom fan grills waterjet cut and chromed, which go behind the front mesh. The fans only spin at 500rpm though; I'm watercooled.

BlueMak · Sep 24, 2009, 08:27 PM

I have a soft spot for Thermaltake cases.
Thermaltakeusa»Chassis»Mozart Series»Mozart TX»Mozart Tx : Mozart Tx VE1000SWA

isaak · Sep 25, 2009, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RE III - Frankie

That's actually kind of creepy.

I will agree 100%

~~RE III - Frankie~~ · Sep 25, 2009, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isaak

I will agree 100%

quoted

~~RE III - Frankie~~ · Sep 29, 2009, 09:10 AM

Well seriously though as this thread was not such a "hit" I decided to go "my-own-way" and buy something of "relevence".

Sep 22, 2009, 05:52 AM	#1
~~RE III - Frankie~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,754 Rep Power: 0	There was a Time when I wasn't Sure Anyway. I want to challenge you guys. Come Monday I'll putting 400 ostie bux on My CCard and want to know what you think I should buy for my computer. Here are the rules. It will be the first part of my New system and I'll will buy it and post photo's to prove that I did! The most "creative" post win(s). Challenged Yet?!?! LOL

Sep 22, 2009, 06:45 AM	#2
BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,465 Rep Power: 349 System Specs	Re: There was a Time when I wasn't Sure quad core cpu __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

Sep 22, 2009, 06:47 AM	Thread Starter #3
~~RE III - Frankie~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,754 Rep Power: 0	Re: There was a Time when I wasn't Sure jUST A reminder, the "most" creative answer will win. But noted.

Sep 22, 2009, 07:28 AM	#4
Earthmonger HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sitting inside a cube of kickass. Posts: 161 Rep Power: 36	Re: There was a Time when I wasn't Sure Well, your GPU is okay for another year. And your PSU should be fine unless you go with something extreme. I recommend a sexy new case to house your heart and soul in. No traditional, boring square boxes though (read: most of Lian Li's entire lineup). And NO plastic under any circumstances (ugly-arsed Coolermaster Cosmos is out). But, I need to know more about your tastes to consider what is worth recommending. Your profile only says so much. Tell us about you.

Sep 22, 2009, 04:38 PM	#6
Earthmonger HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sitting inside a cube of kickass. Posts: 161 Rep Power: 36	Re: There was a Time when I wasn't Sure Ok. 1) Sleek cars, or flashy cars? 2) Do you LAN? 3) At home, or living alone (or uni)? 4) Gray, or Grey? 5) If tomorrow were the Apocalypse and nobody would be able to pass judgment upon you, what line would you use on an ex-girlfriend for some last-minute fun, even if she wasn't truly sorry for being a total pain in the arse during your entire previous relationship? 6) What does the Apocalypse sound like? (link an example; Youtube, whatever)

Sep 23, 2009, 11:29 AM	#7
isaak HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,286 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Re: There was a Time when I wasn't Sure A really big case to fit all your new parts in and that Earthmonger so he stops asking all these questions and "mysteriously" disappears You may then choose to have him work on GPU cooling. __________________ The first step... shall be to lose the way. - Galway Kinnell

Sep 23, 2009, 10:47 PM	#8
Earthmonger HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sitting inside a cube of kickass. Posts: 161 Rep Power: 36	Re: There was a Time when I wasn't Sure Well, I'm leaning towards recommending the NZXT Khaos (my own case), which is sleek, refined, and bears the contours of a fine italian sportscar. It's sophisticated without being lit up like Las Vegas. However, perhaps something monolithic is in order, like the Lian Li PC-X500. That thing is sexy. If you don't mind size, its godfather, the PC-X2000, also makes an impression. Then there's the Sigma Aegis SB (without window - no direct product link available) if you're looking for something tasteful that is also much cheaper than the aluminum cases above. And lastly, how about the Silverstone TJ05 (SST-TJ05B-T w/LCD)? A bit reminiscent of the old Cooler Master Wavemaster, but much more useful. The smaller Lian Li PC-X500 is good for LANs. The rest of these cases are either too big or too heavy for frequent transit. I'd like to see case manufacturers move away from plastic, steel and aluminum, to take up some experiments in titanium.

Sep 24, 2009, 05:45 AM	#9
isaak HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,286 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Re: There was a Time when I wasn't Sure http://lh3.ggpht.com/abramsv/SHZ9mwq...jgfhjgdghs.jpg http://lh3.ggpht.com/abramsv/SHZ9nlW...tyrtudtjgh.jpg how about a beaver case __________________ The first step... shall be to lose the way. - Galway Kinnell

Sep 24, 2009, 07:29 PM	#14
Earthmonger HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sitting inside a cube of kickass. Posts: 161 Rep Power: 36	Re: There was a Time when I wasn't Sure I managed to acquire a third fan assembly from NZXT for my Khaos. So it has three massive front intakes. I swapped the blue LED fans for red LED Yate Loons. I also had some custom fan grills waterjet cut and chromed, which go behind the front mesh. The fans only spin at 500rpm though; I'm watercooled.

Sep 24, 2009, 08:27 PM	#15
BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,465 Rep Power: 349 System Specs	Re: There was a Time when I wasn't Sure I have a soft spot for Thermaltake cases. Thermaltakeusa»Chassis»Mozart Series»Mozart TX»Mozart Tx : Mozart Tx VE1000SWA __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

Sep 29, 2009, 09:10 AM	Thread Starter #18
~~RE III - Frankie~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,754 Rep Power: 0	Re: There was a Time when I wasn't Sure Well seriously though as this thread was not such a "hit" I decided to go "my-own-way" and buy something of "relevence".