Playing with new hardware
ByIt’s been awhile since I’ve posted an update. So, I figured I’d get you all up to speed on how I’ve been spending my time. Project: Hutch will be getting some long overdue attention soon, but in the meantime, I’ve got some new hardware to play with. Although I’ve not started an official log, there have been some parts arrivals for Project OSIDIAS.
I’ve got an Asus Rampage GENE II, Intel i7 920, 6GB OCZ Platinum, and a SilverStone DA1000 PSU freshly delivered. I’ll be pairing the new parts with my existing EVGA GTX 260′s. There may be a video card switch in the near future, but I’m using what I already have for the moment. Also arriving shortly, will be a slot load Blu-ray drive. All the above parts will be the heart of OSIDIAS, and I’ll have a running system long before the project is actually finished.
So, how about a few hardware pics?
As of now, I’ve got most of my software and games installed. Although I’ve only been using the hardware a short while, I can tell you this… It’s the best hardware combination I’ve ever used. Everything is rock-solid, and I’ve not had a single error or glitch in two weeks of a fresh Vista 64 install. I’m really looking forward to getting the CPU on water and hitting the overclocks. Stay tuned!
Nice… I want that motherboard so bad, but can’t afford an i7 to go with it. :’(
Thank you! It truly is the best board I’ve ever used. As far as the cost of the i7, well, that was a whole lot harder to justify. I’m hoping the potential longevity makes it worthwhile.
It kinda sucks for me though, because I’ve been trying to get an AM2 SLI mATX, but the only ones that exist are 939 and i7.
And I was also wondering, would you mod another NZXT Rogue to accept a full ATX motherboard for some $? Because there is no way I could do it myself.
I hear you. I’d love to have an AM2 or AM3 board, but they haven’t shown up yet. I’ve always been an AMD fan, even though Intel has been winning a few rounds lately.
I could mod another Rogue, but I’d like to get Hutch finished first. Contact me at craigbrugger(at)gmail(dot)com, and we can discuss details.
I emailed you a while ago.
zurginator(at)yahoo(dot)com
If you didn’t get my mail, check your spam box.