Help Me Build a New Rig?

Tr1N1ty0716 · Feb 4, 2011

Hey fellow Redliners. I really, really want to fold again. So I'm once again considering a new rig so I can do it. Been nursing the old rig since 2006 and it's pretty tired. Only thing I know I want is that new AMD chip (or do I? If you think I'm wrong, let me know.) All I have right now is a tower. Keep in mind I'm not very good at computers, so a friend has agreed to help assemble all parts once I get 'em. Thinking of running Linux on it, but may have to "hold my nose" and run latest Windows. However, I'm on a strict budget. I'm retired and the spousal unit is retiring in couple months on disability and pension: so, fixed income. Anyone got ideas? You don't have to post suggestions here if you'd rather e-mail me. Thankful for your expert suggestions.

FoodStampz · Feb 4, 2011

Tr1N1ty0716 said:
Hey fellow Redliners. I really, really want to fold again. So I'm once again considering a new rig so I can do it. Been nursing the old rig since 2006 and it's pretty tired. Only thing I know I want is that new AMD chip (or do I? If you think I'm wrong, let me know.) All I have right now is a tower. Keep in mind I'm not very good at computers, so a friend has agreed to help assemble all parts once I get 'em. Thinking of running Linux on it, but may have to "hold my nose" and run latest Windows. However, I'm on a strict budget. I'm retired and the spousal unit is retiring in couple months on disability and pension: so, fixed income. Anyone got ideas? You don't have to post suggestions here if you'd rather e-mail me. Thankful for your expert suggestions.

If you are going with a lower budget, I would suggest a Phenom II, a GTX460 or 560, like 4GB of DDR3, whatever size HDD you think is necessary, a decent psu from like ocz or corsair. What's the top end of your budget? What I just listed would probably run you about ~$650-$700.

kilobravo · Feb 4, 2011

and if you can affort it,buy a noctua nh-d14 or another highend cpu-cooler,its essential if you want to oc.

kup · Feb 4, 2011

Hey Trinity! It's really good to see you around here again. I've missed you.

As for the rig, what kind of budget are we looking at? I reckon we could spec together a pretty nice system that's low on cost/running cost and high on PPD.

SnW · Feb 4, 2011

kup said:
Hey Trinity! It's really good to see you around here again. I've missed you.

As for the rig, what kind of budget are we looking at? I reckon we could spec together a pretty nice system that's low on cost/running cost and high on PPD.

And that counts for me as well, glad to see you again

and what he (Charlie) said

Tr1N1ty0716 · Feb 5, 2011

kup said:
Hey Trinity! It's really good to see you around here again. I've missed you.

As for the rig, what kind of budget are we looking at? I reckon we could spec together a pretty nice system that's low on cost/running cost and high on PPD.

Hey Kup, and Food Stampz and SnW and Kilobravo. I know I've been away. Won't say I'll be back here a lot, but I'll try. All your suggestions are great: the price range from Food Stampz is about right for my budget. Not really concerned with oc; main idea is stability, reliability and a respectable amount of work units. No ambition to out work any of you, just to make my contribution, pay my respects to Hallowed Point and Redline, and the spousal unit has Parkinson's so I feel the work is worthwhile on many levels.

Got a shopping list?

FoodStampz · Feb 6, 2011

Tr1N1ty0716 said:
Hey Kup, and Food Stampz and SnW and Kilobravo. I know I've been away. Won't say I'll be back here a lot, but I'll try. All your suggestions are great: the price range from Food Stampz is about right for my budget. Not really concerned with oc; main idea is stability, reliability and a respectable amount of work units. No ambition to out work any of you, just to make my contribution, pay my respects to Hallowed Point and Redline, and the spousal unit has Parkinson's so I feel the work is worthwhile on many levels.

Got a shopping list?

kilobravo · Feb 6, 2011

well i will add some alternatives i found

mobo: http://www.newegg.co...N82E16813128443

gpu: http://www.newegg.co...N82E16814127512;

http://www.newegg.co...N82E16814127519

ram: http://www.newegg.co...N82E16820226120

cpu: http://www.newegg.co...N82E16819103849 ;

http://www.newegg.co...N82E16819103858

os: http://www.newegg.co...N82E16832116754

combo psu and harddrive: http://www.newegg.co...st=Combo.595938

total cost with rebate and shipping: http://secure.newegg.com/Shopping/ShoppingCart.aspx?Submit=view

TMaksimov · Feb 7, 2011

He has got a case, guys. Maybe a Spinpoint F3 Sammy 1tb instead of the 500 gig WD? Would also think it's better to invest in GPU rather than CPU right now, tbh. Maybe, if you want, you could wait until Buldozer is out which inevitably would force the older generation components' prices down and potentialy be amazing. It's all a lot of choices, just hope we can help you make the right ones for you. Sorry to hear about your "spousal unit" 's condition, matey.

stevehat1 · Feb 8, 2011

A little informational post here.......

The OP is a lady and I do mean a lady and holds a very prominent place in Redline history.

I'm sure she appreciates all of the suggestions for her planned upgrade

Thanks,

Steve

SnW · Feb 8, 2011

stevehat1 said:
A little informational post here.......

The OP is a lady and I do mean a lady and holds a very prominent place in Redline history.

I'm sure she appreciates all of the suggestions for her planned upgrade

Thanks,

Steve

I thought that was a secret

and have been keeping this silent for years

stevehat1 · Feb 8, 2011

SnW said:
I thought that was a secret

and have been keeping this silent for years

the secret part still remains a secret though

SnW · Feb 8, 2011

stevehat1 said:
the secret part still remains a secret though

Got you loud and clear !

Tr1N1ty0716 · Mar 7, 2011

stevehat1 said:
A little informational post here.......

The OP is a lady and I do mean a lady and holds a very prominent place in Redline history.

I'm sure she appreciates all of the suggestions for her planned upgrade

Thanks,

Steve

You don't know what your comments did for my old heart, SteveHat. Thanks a billion. Well, friends, this is what I bought. CPU AMD PH II X6 1090T 3.26 AM3 RT, PSU Corsair CMPSU-650TX 650W RT, MB Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 AM3RT, MEM 2Gx2/G.SKILL F3-10666CL7D-4GBXH, HD500G/WD SATA2 32M WD 5000AADS . Bought a KB and mouse; already had an Antec case and disc burner. Running Linux. Not sure how well I'm hooked up to F&H, but up to 91% on my first fold job. Hope it completes and gets posted to the team stats.

Everyone here has been great and I'm hoping to again do my bit for Redline.

kup · Mar 7, 2011

Trinity, I just got your message on msn but I can reply on here easier until I'm home.

What username did you use? Did you register for a passkey under this username?

If anyone can dig out the passkey info I'd appreciate it, I'm at work atm and it's a bit of a job getting to it. :/

I'll be home in 2 hours though.

stevehat1 · Mar 7, 2011

kup said:
Trinity, I just got your message on msn but I can reply on here easier until I'm home.

What username did you use? Did you register for a passkey under this username?

If anyone can dig out the passkey info I'd appreciate it, I'm at work atm and it's a bit of a job getting to it. :/

I'll be home in 2 hours though.

Passkey request http://fah-web.stanford.edu/cgi-bin/getpasskey.py

kup · Mar 7, 2011

Cool, cheers Steve.

Trinity, the stats are running an update right now but once they have finished we'll be able to whether you WU has counted toward the Team and if not we can get it back on track.

kup · Mar 7, 2011

Ok, looks like Stanford got your WU ok as it shows one active CPU for you. I'll keep an eye on it for you.

Tr1N1ty0716 · Mar 7, 2011

kup said:
Ok, looks like Stanford got your WU ok as it shows one active CPU for you. I'll keep an eye on it for you.

I just checked, also. Thanx for the link to passkey. I'm posting! Yesssssssssssssssssss

Tr1N1ty0716 · Mar 7, 2011

Todd said:
He has got a case, guys. Maybe a Spinpoint F3 Sammy 1tb instead of the 500 gig WD? Would also think it's better to invest in GPU rather than CPU right now, tbh. Maybe, if you want, you could wait until Buldozer is out which inevitably would force the older generation components' prices down and potentialy be amazing. It's all a lot of choices, just hope we can help you make the right ones for you. Sorry to hear about your "spousal unit" 's condition, matey.

Thanks for your kind words, Todd.

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