tehdanlien Posted May 9, 2011 Posted May 9, 2011 So, after lurking for a while I decided to jump in and take the plunge. I have enjoyed reading reviews posted on this site and I like the interaction on the boards. I also love the smileys...... I like computers, gadgets and, frankly, anything with shiny buttons. I built my first PC a couple of years ago but I have never overclocked anything (I am wearing asbestos shorts so feel free to flame). I sort of fell into computers and discovered I had knack for it. My dad bought a Dell lappy (Windows 98) for his business when I was around 16 and, like any good, thoughtful individual exploring a new frontier, the first thing I tried to do was load up and play a game! Civ 3 didn't run quite right but eventually I got it working and I just never stopped. I now have the lifelong joy of being called on by family, friends and people I hardly (and wish I didn't) know to fix their tech problems. I am currently in college working my way toward a BS in CIT so I have proof I really know how to do the things I do and, hopefully, get paid for it. I also work full-time so what small amount of time I left I use to read, tinker with PCs or play games. The following are the stats of my current rig: Primoris Build Cooler Master RC-690 Case Intel E8400 @ 3.00GHz CPU ZEROtherm Nirvana NV120 CPU Cooler Abit IP35 Pro Motherboard 2x2GB G.Skill DDR2 PC2-8000 RAM Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 250GB OS Drive + Western Digital 7200RPM 500GB Media Drive MSI N9600GT 512M OC GeForce 9600 GT GPU (Looking to upgrade to a Radeon 6850) PC Power and Cooling S61EPS 610W PSU 19" Acer Monitor (Looking to upgrade to an HP 24" 1920x1200) Windows XP HE SP3 Since I am slightly OCD, I have decided to follow a naming convention a name each new build starting with a letter of the alphabet. I intend my next build to be based on Sandy Bridge (though if Bulldozer performs well I might change my mind) and it will be called Andraia. I would like to include an SSD, perhaps even in RAID, and eyefinity and wrap it all up in a Silverstone Raven series case. I am waiting because I want to see what the new Z68 boards are capable of and if Bulldozer turns out to be anything special. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted May 9, 2011 Posted May 9, 2011 Welcome to OCC!! I run an HP 1920x1200 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
t0asty Posted May 9, 2011 Posted May 9, 2011 Welcome to OCC! I see you are in MB, I am up in Wilmington, NC, about an hour away. I always go down there for a little day trip to get away from here when I need a break. Definitely a fun place, especially in season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluePanda Posted May 9, 2011 Posted May 9, 2011 Welcome to THE club. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tehdanlien Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Welcome to OCC!! I run an HP 1920x1200 I trust you like it? I am looking at getting this one Newegg but I am a little leery of buying a monitor I haven't seen in person. I had a 20" LG (which I recently sold) I bought from Newegg to run dual monitors with my Acer but I could never get the settings right. My Acer always had sharper colors and I never had to do a thing to it. Welcome to OCC! I see you are in MB, I am up in Wilmington, NC, about an hour away. I always go down there for a little day trip to get away from here when I need a break. Definitely a fun place, especially in season. I have been up to Wilmington once or twice. Cool place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 I trust you like it? I am looking at getting this one Newegg but I am a little leery of buying a monitor I haven't seen in person. I had a 20" LG (which I recently sold) I bought from Newegg to run dual monitors with my Acer but I could never get the settings right. My Acer always had sharper colors and I never had to do a thing to it. I have been up to Wilmington once or twice. Cool place. Yeah, it's funny because my last monitor that my dad now uses was a 22" Acer. It was very nice too, got this one on sale for $200 a while back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
t0asty Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Yeah I am pretty sure we have the same type of monitors IVITHOS. I found 2 debranded ones around online for a little under $200 and an actual HP w2408h for sale locally for exactly $200. No complaints here. Just have you keep an eye out for good deals, and check ebay and craigslist for monitors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wormy Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 Welcome to the club, and Im also not to far away up in Durham NC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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