Define a gaming rig

sygnus21 · 04 Jun 2013

amaze904 said:

@ULfhednar- how many ghz is that 8150 oc at?

Being in the military does give a lot of money and time also (82nd ABN) though I'm not retired, but I still couldn't afford that rig lmao

Sure you can, it just depends on where you want to put your money.

People act like we're some mega millionaires with money to blow. Like any hobby, you spend because you enjoy it.

It's no different than someone who spends money on golfing, stereo gear, car gear, or traveling. It simply comes down to what you want to spend your money on.

And most of us constantly upgrade, meaning we aren't spending all at once, but over long periods of time, which makes it easier to make our purchases.

Bottom line is most of us here aren't rich, we just put our money into the things we love.

And BTW being retired military, I can say that while you won't get rich, you do have a steady income.

amaze904 · 04 Jun 2013

Ah I see said the blind man...

Didn't realize that as I just got into this "hobby" only recently because of a first custom build.
The only thing I saw was the $$$ stack up in the total.

But I suppose once the main parts are bought, upgrading isn't all that expensive in the long run.

ULfhednar · 04 Jun 2013

amaze904 said:

@ULfhednar- how many ghz is that 8150 oc at?

Being in the military does give a lot of money and time also (82nd ABN) though I'm not retired, but I still couldn't afford that rig lmao

It's running at 3.75Ghz. The 8150 only runs at 3.60Ghz out of the box. BUT!!!

I just picked up a Brand NEW "AMD FX 8350 Black Edition CPU"!
for a sweet deal too! $165 MRSP is $195.

Yes Time and money are abundant. After Ganada, Panama, Korean DMZ, Kuwait, Op. Freedom
The resulting 4 wounds, 1 of which left a little. I've paid for Lot Stock and C-rations!

RANGERS LEAD THE WAY - DEATH FROM ABOVE!!

amaze904 · 04 Jun 2013

The 8350 is quite nice indeed as that's what's running now- haven't oc it yet though...

What stock lot?
And c-rations? Lol you must have been in for a while lol

I was in Afghanistan, but that's it

lol
11B/P

Contrabardus · 04 Jun 2013

ULfhednar said:

You want High end? check out mine just finished it a week ago. Sick of upgrading hardware every 1-2 yrs.It cost just over 8200 bucks. No upgrading for at least 3 maybe 4 yrs before software catches up. Over board? yes a little, but if you could only experience it WOW!!!

It is a nice rig, almost as nice as mine is.

It is nice to have a good buffer for when the next upgrade is needed isn't it?

I do have a couple of screens, but I tend to run stuff in 3D rather than multi monitor.

Dude · 04 Jun 2013

This is my rig. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
My rig is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life.
My rig, without me, is useless. Without my rig, I am useless. I must game my rig true. I must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying to kill me. I must shoot him before he shoots me. I will...
My rig and I know that what counts in this game is not the rounds we fire, the noise of our burst, or the smoke we make. We know that it is the hits that count. We will hit...
My rig is human, even as I, because it is my life. Thus, I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its weaknesses, its strength, its parts, its accessories, its graphics and its processor. I will keep my rig clean and ready, even as I am clean and ready. We will become part of each other. We will...
Before God, I swear this creed. My rig and I are the defenders of my stats. We are the masters of our enemy. We are the saviors of my life.
So be it, until victory is ours and there is no enemy, but peace!

A twist on the Marine Corps Creed... No disrespect intended

Layback Bear · 04 Jun 2013

I have found that building computers is a lot like building race cars.
Some people got more money than brains and some people got more brains than money.

If you can get these two types together you can win races.

amaze904 · 04 Jun 2013

Layback Bear said:

I have found that building computers is a lot like building race cars.
Some people got more money than brains and some people got more brains than money.

If you can get these two types together you can win races.

especially if you pull up to a '04 RX8 w/
Tokico d spec shocks/struts with swift sport mach springs (or are koni's better?)
RB Rev Intake and duct
four point front strut tower brace (rear strut tower brace necessary)
Light weight pulleys
Lightweight flywheel (should I do this first)
Cobb AP with mazdamaniac tune
ECU
GReady Turbo
Purge NOS

amaze904 · 04 Jun 2013

i guess thats the difficulty that's comes with two hobbies >.<

essenbe · 04 Jun 2013

Dude said:

This is my rig. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
My rig is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life.
My rig, without me, is useless. Without my rig, I am useless. I must game my rig true. I must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying to kill me. I must shoot him before he shoots me. I will...
My rig and I know that what counts in this game is not the rounds we fire, the noise of our burst, or the smoke we make. We know that it is the hits that count. We will hit...
My rig is human, even as I, because it is my life. Thus, I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its weaknesses, its strength, its parts, its accessories, its graphics and its processor. I will keep my rig clean and ready, even as I am clean and ready. We will become part of each other. We will...
Before God, I swear this creed. My rig and I are the defenders of my stats. We are the masters of our enemy. We are the saviors of my life.
So be it, until victory is ours and there is no enemy, but peace!

A twist on the Marine Corps Creed... No disrespect intended

Yes, Dude. I recognized that right away. After 40+ years, I still remember it.

amaze904 said:

Layback Bear said:

I have found that building computers is a lot like building race cars.
Some people got more money than brains and some people got more brains than money.

If you can get these two types together you can win races.

especially if you pull up to a '04 RX8 w/
Tokico d spec shocks/struts with swift sport mach springs (or are koni's better?)
RB Rev Intake and duct
four point front strut tower brace (rear strut tower brace necessary)
Light weight pulleys
Lightweight flywheel (should I do this first)
Cobb AP with mazdamaniac tune
ECU
GReady Turbo
Prurge NOS

I guess I better stick to building computers and not cars. I don't unserstand a word you said.

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