I'm on a computer upgrading rampage!!! ~Slow machines beware!!!~

[CustomLowz]

I decided that I want to build a computer. So with the help of one of my friends we planned out what we're going to do. I'll get into the details later... I bought the case and brought it to the body shop, handed the thing over, and said, have fun... so I will have it back in a week or so... In the mean time, I decided that this computer and my laptop need upgrading also... I doubled the RAM in the laptop from 1gig to 2 gigs, and then just now upgraded the RAM on the computer that I'm using from 512megs to 2gigs... HOLY FAWK what a difference... I'm just gonna leave it at that for now

[Chan_Man]

Eh still won't change your porn surfing speed.

[ACC0RD22]

When I went from 512MB to 1280MB in my old laptop I noticed a huge difference.

Upgrading from that laptop to my MBP with 2GB made a huge difference as well.

[UrDoneSRH]

I'm getting a brand new laptop in about a week, 17" screen, hdmi output, 320gig hard drive, 2gig ram, 2.0ghz, 512 graphics card, vista premium, wireless N card, and also my parents are getting me a 22"-24" monitor for my birthday which is the same day my new laptop ships.

im so stoked!

I havent had a new computer in 5 freakin years! My old laptop had a 1.3ghz processor, 40 gig hard drive, 512mb ram and a 128 graphics card. so the new one should be an extremely noticeable difference.

[NAiL05]

RAM can make a big diff in older comps. Too bad my desktop still runs 512 but I rarely use it only for printing and storage. Speaking of which I need another HD lol. Anyway I want to pick up a few of those portable hard drives. They look cool and will be useful for me to carry on and store my photos. Yes SLR photos take up room on your comp like no other lol. Haha my friend builds computers mainly for gaming so its pretty crazy.

[ACC0RD22]

I just got my 320GB external HD in the mail today.

Finally, I can use Time Machine!

[foamypirate]

Hmmm...I upgraded mine a few weeks ago.

Core 2 Duo E6600
2GB DDR2 800
7900GTX 512MB
WD 80GB 10,000 RPM Raptor HDD
WD 500GB 7,200 RPM HDD
Optiarc SATA DVD+-RW Burner

Yeh...it's sweet.

[eriemoto.]

in the process of building mine too

[CustomLowz]

Here are most of the components of the system to start:

-XION Dazl XON-502 Silver with Blue LED Light Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case [Before custom paintwork from the body shop]
-Antec Basiq BP500U ATX12V Version 2.01 500W Power Supply

-Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 Conroe 2.33GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor
-ASUS 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA
-MSI P6N SLI Platinum LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard
-CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
- PNY VCG8400SXPB GeForce 8400GS 256MB 64-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16 HDCP
-Western Digital 120GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive [SYSTEM FILES]
-Western Digital 400GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive [DATA & STORAGE]
-Rosewill RCR-IM001B USB 2.0 Card Reader

[eriemoto.]

Here are most of the components of the system to start:

-XION Dazl XON-502 Silver with Blue LED Light Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case [Before custom paintwork from the body shop]
-Antec Basiq BP500U ATX12V Version 2.01 500W Power Supply

-Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 Conroe 2.33GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor
-ASUS 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA
-MSI P6N SLI Platinum LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard
-CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
- PNY VCG8400SXPB GeForce 8400GS 256MB 64-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16 HDCP
-Western Digital 120GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive [SYSTEM FILES]
-Western Digital 400GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive [DATA & STORAGE]
-Rosewill RCR-IM001B USB 2.0 Card Reader

how do you like that case, for the time you've seen it? i've been thinking about getting a XION case, but i've heard some of them are cheaply made

[CustomLowz]

It seems pretty good to me. I noticed that the side panels are kinda thin, but its not that bad. I had the thing in my possession for only a few hours, long enough for me to strip, and drive to the shop.

[eriemoto.]

It seems pretty good to me. I noticed that the side panels are kinda thin, but its not that bad. I had the thing in my possession for only a few hours, long enough for me to strip, and drive to the shop.

i'll probably get one of their cases. for the price, you can't really beat it though

[CustomLowz]

i'll probably get one of their cases. for the price, you can't really beat it though

nope, Mine even came with a rebate so it was a better deal.

[eriemoto.]

nope, Mine even came with a rebate so it was a better deal.

did you use newegg for all the components?

[CustomLowz]

did you use newegg for all the components?

most components. I also bought stuff from Staples, and some wires from Monoprice.com