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Tod69 Talamasca

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Join date: 20 Sep 2005

Posts: 4,107

11-30-2007 22:27

From the all the tech reviews I've been reading, HP's new gaming rig, the Blackbird 002 seems to be a nice lil' performer as well.

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Solanghe Sarlo

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Join date: 19 Jul 2006

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Update!

12-12-2007 10:41

Many thanks and hugs to all who responded to my query. Based on advice I from you guys and family, friends, etc...

I have purchased, received, set up my new PC. It IS a Dell - btw this is my 3rd Dell and I like them fine. Through my work I get a nice discount on them which of course is incentive to buy.

I got the system I specified in the OP - only I did add more memory and sprung for the higher end graphics card. All I can say is...

ZOMFG and WOW what a difference!

If I wasn't addicted to SL before, there's no hope for me now. The big test was going into a VERY popular hair/clothing store (ya'll know where I mean *wink*) at peak shopping hours. I used to have to wait a min of 5 or more mins for everything just to rez.

Now I was in - purchased a ton of stuff - and out in about 10 minutes. Un-friggin-believable. *happy sigh*

Thanks again for all the great info and advice. I iz mos happie.

Edit: Oh, forgot to add that the OS is Vista Home edition and seems to work just fine so far. *crosses fingers*

Sol

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bucky Barkley

Registered User

Join date: 15 May 2006

Posts: 200

12-12-2007 10:55

Two notes:

CompUSA is going out of business... I expect to see some hefty discounts!

For memory - http://crucial.com - easiest site to select memory from,
and of very good quality.

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Lindal Kidd

Dances With Noobs

Join date: 26 Jun 2007

Posts: 8,371

12-12-2007 11:00

Look very carefully at the graphics card.

From what I read in the Tech and First Look forums, the 8800GT and SL do not get along. Oddly enough, the 8800GTX and 8800GTS cards do just fine.

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Solanghe Sarlo

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Join date: 19 Jul 2006

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12-12-2007 11:17

From: Lindal Kidd

Look very carefully at the graphics card.

From what I read in the Tech and First Look forums, the 8800GT and SL do not get along. Oddly enough, the 8800GTX and 8800GTS cards do just fine.

REad a little further down Lindal - I just posted an update about my purchase.

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Cristalle Karami

Lady of the House

Join date: 4 Dec 2006

Posts: 6,222

12-12-2007 11:32

Awesome, Solanghe! Congrats on the new machine. I need to wipe the drool off my desk now.

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Solanghe Sarlo

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Join date: 19 Jul 2006

Posts: 644

12-12-2007 12:57

From: Cristalle Karami

Awesome, Solanghe! Congrats on the new machine. I need to wipe the drool off my desk now.

/me cracks up and hands Cristalle a soft absorbent towel.

xD

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lider Barbosa

Registered User

Join date: 5 Jun 2007

Posts: 13

new cpu

01-01-2008 13:40

well here is my second post in the forun...imm kind new to all this stuff but ill try to be especifc...

i have a :

Dell XPX 410

intel(R) core(TM) dual 2 duo e6400 2.13 GH.z
4g ram
internet conection 8 meg cable

fsb:1064 MHZ
core speed around : 2128 mhz
nvidia geforce 7600 gt ( 256)
question is...i just order from dell a new graphic card ( 8600 gts (512)

is this good enoght?

will the change on the graphic card gonna be significant?

talkin about performance and image quality....

Cristalle Karami

Lady of the House

Join date: 4 Dec 2006

Posts: 6,222

01-01-2008 15:43

SL will run on far worse than that, lider. It's more than good enough.

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Affordable & beautiful apartments & homes starting at 150L/wk! Waterfront homes, 575L/wk & 300 prims!

House of Cristalle low prim prefabs: secondlife://Cristalle/111/60

http://cristalleproperties.info
http://careeningcristalle.blogspot.com - Careening, A SL Sailing Blog

lider Barbosa

Registered User

Join date: 5 Jun 2007

Posts: 13

01-02-2008 06:35

how about the graphic card...jumping from 7600 (256) gt to 8600 gts (512)....is it a big diference in the image quality? how about performance ?

Spec Advice Before I Order New Computer
Tod69 Talamasca The Human Tripod ;) Join date: 20 Sep 2005 Posts: 4,107	11-30-2007 22:27 From the all the tech reviews I've been reading, HP's new gaming rig, the Blackbird 002 seems to be a nice lil' performer as well. _____________________ really pissy & mean right now and NOT happy with Life.
Solanghe Sarlo Gypsy Free Thinker Join date: 19 Jul 2006 Posts: 644	Update! 12-12-2007 10:41 Many thanks and hugs to all who responded to my query. Based on advice I from you guys and family, friends, etc... I have purchased, received, set up my new PC. It IS a Dell - btw this is my 3rd Dell and I like them fine. Through my work I get a nice discount on them which of course is incentive to buy. I got the system I specified in the OP - only I did add more memory and sprung for the higher end graphics card. All I can say is... ZOMFG and WOW what a difference! If I wasn't addicted to SL before, there's no hope for me now. The big test was going into a VERY popular hair/clothing store (ya'll know where I mean wink) at peak shopping hours. I used to have to wait a min of 5 or more mins for everything just to rez. Now I was in - purchased a ton of stuff - and out in about 10 minutes. Un-friggin-believable. happy sigh Thanks again for all the great info and advice. I iz mos happie. Edit: Oh, forgot to add that the OS is Vista Home edition and seems to work just fine so far. crosses fingers Sol _____________________ The key to a contented life: Figure out who you are, what you are, fix what you can and make peace with the rest.
bucky Barkley Registered User Join date: 15 May 2006 Posts: 200	12-12-2007 10:55 Two notes: CompUSA is going out of business... I expect to see some hefty discounts! For memory - http://crucial.com - easiest site to select memory from, and of very good quality. _____________________ Bucky Barkley -- Mammal, Scripter, Builder, Lover
Lindal Kidd Dances With Noobs Join date: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 8,371	12-12-2007 11:00 Look very carefully at the graphics card. From what I read in the Tech and First Look forums, the 8800GT and SL do not get along. Oddly enough, the 8800GTX and 8800GTS cards do just fine. _____________________ It's still My World and My Imagination! So there. Lindal Kidd
Solanghe Sarlo Gypsy Free Thinker Join date: 19 Jul 2006 Posts: 644	12-12-2007 11:17 From: Lindal Kidd Look very carefully at the graphics card. From what I read in the Tech and First Look forums, the 8800GT and SL do not get along. Oddly enough, the 8800GTX and 8800GTS cards do just fine. REad a little further down Lindal - I just posted an update about my purchase. _____________________ The key to a contented life: Figure out who you are, what you are, fix what you can and make peace with the rest.
Cristalle Karami Lady of the House Join date: 4 Dec 2006 Posts: 6,222	12-12-2007 11:32 Awesome, Solanghe! Congrats on the new machine. I need to wipe the drool off my desk now. _____________________ Affordable & beautiful apartments & homes starting at 150L/wk! Waterfront homes, 575L/wk & 300 prims! House of Cristalle low prim prefabs: secondlife://Cristalle/111/60 http://cristalleproperties.info http://careeningcristalle.blogspot.com - Careening, A SL Sailing Blog
Solanghe Sarlo Gypsy Free Thinker Join date: 19 Jul 2006 Posts: 644	12-12-2007 12:57 From: Cristalle Karami Awesome, Solanghe! Congrats on the new machine. I need to wipe the drool off my desk now. /me cracks up and hands Cristalle a soft absorbent towel. xD _____________________ The key to a contented life: Figure out who you are, what you are, fix what you can and make peace with the rest.
lider Barbosa Registered User Join date: 5 Jun 2007 Posts: 13	new cpu 01-01-2008 13:40 well here is my second post in the forun...imm kind new to all this stuff but ill try to be especifc... i have a : Dell XPX 410 intel(R) core(TM) dual 2 duo e6400 2.13 GH.z 4g ram internet conection 8 meg cable fsb:1064 MHZ core speed around : 2128 mhz nvidia geforce 7600 gt ( 256) question is...i just order from dell a new graphic card ( 8600 gts (512) is this good enoght? will the change on the graphic card gonna be significant? talkin about performance and image quality....
Cristalle Karami Lady of the House Join date: 4 Dec 2006 Posts: 6,222	01-01-2008 15:43 SL will run on far worse than that, lider. It's more than good enough. _____________________ Affordable & beautiful apartments & homes starting at 150L/wk! Waterfront homes, 575L/wk & 300 prims! House of Cristalle low prim prefabs: secondlife://Cristalle/111/60 http://cristalleproperties.info http://careeningcristalle.blogspot.com - Careening, A SL Sailing Blog
lider Barbosa Registered User Join date: 5 Jun 2007 Posts: 13	01-02-2008 06:35 how about the graphic card...jumping from 7600 (256) gt to 8600 gts (512)....is it a big diference in the image quality? how about performance ?

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