My new computer pack!! Programming is now twice the fun!

thamarok · Post by **thamarok** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 5:23 pm

Hello!

Just about 3 hours ago, my local PC store called me saying that my computer pack has finally arrived and it's complete. I went as fast as I could there and now the computer is in my living room

This power computer will be the future of my programming and I was so excited that I installed PureBasic right after installing Debian Linux.
(Yes, LANCE will get a big load of code tonight

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The specifications are these:

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Processor:     Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe     (BX80557E6300) 
CPU Cooler:    Zalman CNPS7700-AlCu              (CNPS7700-ALCU) 
Motherboard:   Asus P5LD2                        (P5LD2) 
ATX Case:      CoolerMaster Cavalier T03 Silver  (CAV-T03UKS) 
Power Supply:  Antec 450W SmartPower 2.0         (0761345-14450-6) 
RAM Memory:    1024MB DDR2 Kingston ValueRAM     (KVR667D2N5/1G) 
Hard Drive:    250GB Western Digital Caviar RE16 (WD2500YD) 
Floppy Drive:  Sony Floppy Drive :D              (MPF920Z1M1) 
Optical Drive: LG DVD+-RW Dual Layer             (GSA-H10NSBB) 
Graphic Card:  Asus GeForce 7600 GT              (EN7600GT/2DHT/256M) 

Display:       LG FLATRON 19" TFT                (L1970HR-BF) 
Keyboard:      Logitech Cordless Desktop S510    (967557-0106) 
Speakers:      Logitech S200 2.1 OEM             (970145-0914)

Isn't the pack wonderful?

But for now, let's start coding

Intrigued · Post by **Intrigued** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 6:20 pm

Did they custom make such? Or, did they just buy it direct from their wholesaler?

And how much did it cost, in what currency?

Trond · Post by **Trond** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 6:54 pm

Yesterday I opened my four year old laptop, took out a metal thing close to the fan and cpu, rinsed it with lots of water, dried it with a hair dryer and put it back together with some cooling paste because the computer would overheat and shut down under heavy load.

So I put off buying a new one until later.

Edit: Heat sink, that's what those things are called.

Intrigued · Post by **Intrigued** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 7:28 pm

Trond wrote:Yesterday I opened my four year old laptop, took out a metal thing close to the fan and cpu, rinsed it with lots of water, dried it with a hair dryer and put it back together with some cooling paste because the computer would overheat and shut down under heavy load.

So I put off buying a new one until later.

Edit: Heat sink, that's what those things are called.

I have a couple laptops and my "old one" is about three years old. But, I have had to the same thing and clean around the fan. Then put some heatsink compound back on the CPU as well. The newer unit has been created with better care when it comes to sound levels and CPU heat levels, thankfully.

thamarok · Post by **thamarok** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 10:37 pm

Intrigued wrote:Did they custom make such? Or, did they just buy it direct from their wholesaler?

And how much did it cost, in what currency?

They made it custom and the price was about 1400 €. Not bad for such a power pack here

GeoTrail · Post by **GeoTrail** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 11:30 pm

Not bad setup you got there.
I also have Kingston memory chips. I got the HyperX ram chips. And a 500W PSU. And offcourse I can't forget to mention my graphics card, Geforce 7900GTX PCI-e with 512 MB

rsts · Post by **rsts** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 11:33 pm

GeoTrail wrote:Not bad setup you got there.
I also have Kingston memory chips. I got the HyperX ram chips. And a 500W PSU. And offcourse I can't forget to mention my graphics card, Geforce 7900GTX PCI-e with 512 MB

Your graphics card is more powerful than my computer

cheers

Joakim Christiansen · Mon Oct 09, 2006 12:26 am

How many ghz is that cpu?

Intrigued · Post by **Intrigued** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 12:40 am

Yes, but for coding would it not be smart, if you are using only one system, to code on an older, slower system anyway!? That way others with a slower machine will not be left behind or feel they have to buy a new computer just to enjoy your application, game.

I would spin off and look at getting the overall sound output of your (anyone's) computer as low as possible. (below 30db would be decent)

If you wear a headset or blare your music, TV, etc. then this may not be an issue for you.

GeoTrail · Post by **GeoTrail** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 2:50 am

rsts wrote:Your graphics card is more powerful than my computer

cheers

No sweat. I got an old laptop too that I use. Fujitsu crap I tink it's called. 266 MHZ and was upgraded years ago to 96 MB ram, the harddrive got fryed a few months back so now I got a 420 mb hd in it hehehe.

Joakim Christiansen wrote:How many ghz is that cpu?

It's only 2 GHz. Well, I clocked it to 2.2 GHz. But then again, it is dual core

@Intrigued, I use my old laptop for testing

thamarok · Post by **thamarok** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 1:33 pm

Joakim Christiansen wrote:How many ghz is that cpu?

If you're asking the Ghz of my CPU, it's 1.86Ghz.. ..More than enough for Linux, only beasts like Windows need much power, so that's why I didn't focus on a ultra-computer.

But, I can tell that my Need For Speed: Most Wanted game runs perfectly through Cedega on my Debian installation. The 7600GT is the best nVidia card you can get for your money if you want the best performance/price distance.

By the way, as this is an Off Topic section, does anybody know of a good Gamepad/Joystick calibration software for Linux (Preferably for Debian and KDE)?

Thank you!

Dare · Post by **Dare** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 1:37 pm

rsts wrote:
GeoTrail wrote:Not bad setup you got there.
I also have Kingston memory chips. I got the HyperX ram chips. And a 500W PSU. And offcourse I can't forget to mention my graphics card, Geforce 7900GTX PCI-e with 512 MB
Your graphics card is more powerful than my computer

cheers

lol.

GeoTrail · Post by **GeoTrail** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 1:38 pm

Hva you been using Linx long?
Do you know any good free online or downloadable quick-user tips and tricks for beginners such as myself?

I'd like to learn about the shell. How to install drivers manually and things like that. I almost, always have problems with graphics drivers when ever I try a linux distro with my current setup.

thamarok · Post by **thamarok** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 1:46 pm

GeoTrail wrote:Hva you been using Linx long?
Do you know any good free online or downloadable quick-user tips and tricks for beginners such as myself?

I'd like to learn about the shell. How to install drivers manually and things like that. I almost, always have problems with graphics drivers when ever I try a linux distro with my current setup.

I have been using Linux since I got my first computer (Well, it had UNIX but Linux is UNIX based). I have been on the Debian side though, so if you are on the Red Hat side, I can't help you much.

I have been looking for quick-user tips, but didn't find much so I registered on the Debian forum (forums.debian.net) and asked my questions there, luckily enough, they get answered pretty fast and there are many Docs and How-To's to start with.

Also, if you are switching from Windows to Linux, here is a page which shows the equivalent of some Windows software on Linux:
www.linuxrsp.ru/win-lin-soft/table-eng.html

I hope I was of some help.

GeoTrail · Post by **GeoTrail** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 1:50 pm

Thanks for that.
Are the differences that big between Red Hat and Debian?
I thought Linux was Linux