My PC is dead... Long live my PC!

Dr. Z · 08-02-2007, 17:59

So my trusty (but ageing) P4 machine gave up on me

To be fair, I have slaughtered that machine - 2.4c800 clocked to 3.4GHz on watercooling, ram running with silly volts and the graphics card clocked into oblivion. I clocked it back a while ago but the damage has been done - it now randomly reboots, usually when I am in the middle of doing something.

I had to replace it - so on a budget I set out to replace it with something modest...

Intel Dual Core 2.8, 2Gb DDR2, ATI X1550 Pro. Comparatively its not going to set the world on fire but even with the crappy vista drivers I get 60fps in my preferred settings on CS:S and under XP I would expect 100fps.

Best of all though, its sooooo quiet

Haly · 08-02-2007, 18:06

Well I certainly wouldn't turn my nose up at it but then again my PC's not as good as that

I'd love a quiet PC though :/

Mark · 08-02-2007, 19:47

Nice - I just ordered myself the parts for a Core 2 Duo 2.4 and 2GB PC6400C4. It'll be replacing the somewhat past it XP1700+ (that's Palomino core to you) that is my Linux box.

Think it came to about £550 all-in. I'll be cannibalising case and PSU, so it's not too bad.

Will · 08-02-2007, 19:59

I haven't upgraded my pcs for years. I seem to spend my money on other things and never have money left for anything else

Really want some new monitors...

Sounds like a decent spec pc - now if only your were taking part in F@H

Mark - you putting that linux box towards team 10?

Mark · 08-02-2007, 20:01

You damn right - the old box folds, so you can bet the new one will.

I've got another one in London too. Same deal.

I'm going to cut my PC count down from 6 to 4 (but only due to natural causes, so they'll stay until they die). I need this server and my main box, and will probably keep the media box. As the oldest (by some distance), the server was first up for upgrade.

Dr. Z · 08-02-2007, 20:02

Hmm, I have 3 machines with predominantly idle CPUs...

Should I get back to F@H? How can I quickly and easily do it? Info please!

Mark · 08-02-2007, 20:04

If you can bear it, there's a good guide in the DC forum. Having said that, with that new kit, you'd be better off on one of the beta clients, which are a bit more 'challenging' to get going (particularly the GPU one).

LeperousDust · 08-02-2007, 22:58

Quietness is the best, *pats reserator*. I have one fan in my power supply of my ST20G5, and its a royal annoyance! I'm looking for a suitably cheap silent fanless external power supply that can take over. Looked into mCubed, but they're still a little too expensive. Once i've managed that though, i'll be fanless

I think its an obsession...

Robert · 14-02-2007, 21:59

Does the 8800GTX support F@H? I've recently started folding with my conroe, not with a particular team though. I'm using the CLI version.

Mark · 14-02-2007, 22:03

Negative. nVidia cards are not supported. Period.

08-02-2007, 17:59	#1
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	My PC is dead... Long live my PC! So my trusty (but ageing) P4 machine gave up on me To be fair, I have slaughtered that machine - 2.4c800 clocked to 3.4GHz on watercooling, ram running with silly volts and the graphics card clocked into oblivion. I clocked it back a while ago but the damage has been done - it now randomly reboots, usually when I am in the middle of doing something. I had to replace it - so on a budget I set out to replace it with something modest... Intel Dual Core 2.8, 2Gb DDR2, ATI X1550 Pro. Comparatively its not going to set the world on fire but even with the crappy vista drivers I get 60fps in my preferred settings on CS:S and under XP I would expect 100fps. Best of all though, its sooooo quiet __________________

08-02-2007, 18:06	#2
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Well I certainly wouldn't turn my nose up at it but then again my PC's not as good as that I'd love a quiet PC though :/ __________________ Halycopter

08-02-2007, 19:59	#4
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I haven't upgraded my pcs for years. I seem to spend my money on other things and never have money left for anything else Really want some new monitors... Sounds like a decent spec pc - now if only your were taking part in F@H Mark - you putting that linux box towards team 10? __________________ *No No!*

08-02-2007, 20:02	#6
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	Hmm, I have 3 machines with predominantly idle CPUs... Should I get back to F@H? How can I quickly and easily do it? Info please! __________________

08-02-2007, 19:47	#3
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Nice - I just ordered myself the parts for a Core 2 Duo 2.4 and 2GB PC6400C4. It'll be replacing the somewhat past it XP1700+ (that's Palomino core to you) that is my Linux box. Think it came to about £550 all-in. I'll be cannibalising case and PSU, so it's not too bad.

08-02-2007, 20:01	#5
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	You damn right - the old box folds, so you can bet the new one will. I've got another one in London too. Same deal. I'm going to cut my PC count down from 6 to 4 (but only due to natural causes, so they'll stay until they die). I need this server and my main box, and will probably keep the media box. As the oldest (by some distance), the server was first up for upgrade.

08-02-2007, 20:04	#7
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	If you can bear it, there's a good guide in the DC forum. Having said that, with that new kit, you'd be better off on one of the beta clients, which are a bit more 'challenging' to get going (particularly the GPU one).

08-02-2007, 22:58	#8
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Quietness is the best, pats reserator. I have one fan in my power supply of my ST20G5, and its a royal annoyance! I'm looking for a suitably cheap silent fanless external power supply that can take over. Looked into mCubed, but they're still a little too expensive. Once i've managed that though, i'll be fanless I think its an obsession...

14-02-2007, 21:59	#9
Robert Chump!!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North West Posts: 993	Does the 8800GTX support F@H? I've recently started folding with my conroe, not with a particular team though. I'm using the CLI version.

14-02-2007, 22:03	#10
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Negative. nVidia cards are not supported. Period.