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Name:	Maxwell Marsh
Date Posted:	Jun 14, 2006
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Hey, its been a while since I've posted a blog, but here I am. Since I've last posted, I have created all of the textures I need for my game, bought TGE, bought Torque showtool pro, and bought a brand new computer. It's what you might call the "Ultimate Gamer Machine". Here are its specs:
GS P4-3200HT
Custom Build

Total: $1,595.00 (Shipping Not Included)
Time frame: Ships Within 3-5 Days

My Configuration
Chassis: Chieftec Full Tower (Black) w/ Clear Side
Power Supply: 300 Watt Power Supply
Motherboard: Gigabyte 8iKXW 800MHz P4 w/AGP LAN & Raid (478 Pin)
Processor 1: Intel Pentium 4 3.2Ghz 800Mhz FSB 1Mb Cache
Processor 2: None
Memory 1: 512MB DDR400 PC3200 Memory
Memory 2: 512MB DDR400 PC3200 Memory
Memory 3: 512MB DDR400 PC3200 Memory
Memory 4: 512MB DDR400 PC3200 Memory
Controller Card 1: On-Board SATA150 RAID 0 / 1 (2 Drives) Controller
Controller Card 2: None
Hot Swap Trays: None
Hard Drive 1: 200Gb 7200RPM 2Mb Buffer EIDE ATA100 HDD
Hard Drive 2: 200Gb 7200RPM 2Mb Buffer EIDE ATA100 HDD
Hard Drive 3: None
Hard Drive 4: None
Removable Media 1: None
Removable Media 2: None
CD Drive 1: 16X Dual Layered DVDRW / CDRW Drive (Black)
CD Drive 2: None
Video Card 1: None
Video Card 2: Nvidia GFX6800 256Mb DDR3 AGP w/DVI & TV out
Network Card 1: On-Board Gigabit (10/100/1000) Ethernet Controller
Network Card 2: None
Modem: None
Sound Card 1: On-Board Realtek ALC650 Audio Codec w/AC97 Audio Port
Sound Card 2: None
Display: 21-inch LCD Monitor (max. res. 1280x1024) Black
Keyboard: None
Mouse: Black Logitech Laser Optic Mouse (Black)
USB Storage: None
Speakers: None
Software 1: None
Software 2: None
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Pro Installed w/CD
Warranty: Visionman 1-Year Depot Warranty
Adjustments: System Handling Fee

Chronicles Of Zenorth
Well, since I just got my computer June 13, (Yesterday night) I havent had much time to work on it. I got the hang of TGE in just a few hours, and got started perfectly. So far Ive got done an Island level, with a lighthouse, a volcano, a working fireplace, docks, a house, and 2 ponds. This doesnt sound like much, I know, but for a 13 year old who has only had about 6 hours of time to do it, I'd call it good.

Those are some images from it, I made the map, all the effects, but no shapes. Heres a movie.

Movie.wmv Windows Only (Aprox 5.2 MB)

Well, thats where I stand now. You can count on future blog posts.

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Joseph Euan (Jun 14, 2006 at 01:09 GMT)

$1,595.00 for that system?... you must be mad.
You could build a better machine for a lot cheaper... :(

I'm building a new PC in the next few weeks with a higher spec than that and it's only going to cost about 800 (uk pound) and it dosen't have anything onboard (so it's easy to upgrade later) :\

Good luck with the game :p

Edit: that system is still over priced...
Edited on Jun 14, 2006 01:41 GMT

Maxwell Marsh (Jun 14, 2006 at 01:15 GMT)

Oops, I left some stuff out. Let me fix it real quick.

Marcus (Jun 14, 2006 at 01:40 GMT)

I actually just bought a more powerful system from dell for only $549.99 plus my video card ~$150. Plus a 8ms 19" monitor. And no I actually hate Dell. It was just a great deal.

Aun Arinyasak (Jun 14, 2006 at 01:43 GMT)

Power Supply: 300 Watt Power Supply ====> Is that enough for your system ?

great work :)

Paul /*Wedge*/ DElia (Jun 14, 2006 at 02:36 GMT)

I'd be worried about that power supply with that video card and all the RAM and drives. And why did you get an AGP motherboard? Oh well...

Rick Morrison (Jun 14, 2006 at 02:57 GMT)

no you need a 500 or more for that 6800

Bryan Stroebel (Jun 14, 2006 at 02:57 GMT)

I don't want to make you feel bad about your purchase but you could've gotten alot more for the price. If it makes you feel better, I always feel bad about my build after I buy. I always find out how I could've gotten more for the money after I spend a ton.

Can't wait to see where you take your game.

John Rockefeller (Jun 14, 2006 at 14:27 GMT)

WIthout hijacking the blog, my 6800GT runs perfectly on my 350w PSU.

Jonathon Stevens (Jun 14, 2006 at 14:42 GMT)

I'd have to say (or agree in some cases);

1) You spent too much for that system.
2) Your power supply is nearly half what you should have (450+ for that system)
3) Shoulda gone with an AMD processor ;)
4) You have SATA, use it!
5) Duel graphic cards for the win ;)

It's still a good system, just not worth the 1500 you spent.

Good luck with the game though. If you stick with this, by the time you are 18 you'll be a complete expert at Torque and game dev and be in a real good position.
Edited on Jun 14, 2006 14:43 GMT

Alexander "taualex" Gaevoy (Jun 14, 2006 at 14:51 GMT)

A similar configuration cost me around $800 (with a 17" LCD ASUS monitor, 8 ms responce), try www.newegg.com
If it's still inside 30 day period, try to return your parts and say you are not happy with them ;)

Also, you can go www.dell.com/outlet, buy a basic config dell computer for $200-$300 and upgrade some parts, you'll be aroud $600-$700 with a similar config ;)

Ian \"Xest\" Winter (Jun 14, 2006 at 15:55 GMT)

Not sure why people are suggesting you need a more powerful power supply, I'm running a GeForce 7800/512mb, 2gb RAM, DVD-RW drive + DVD drive, 4x SATA hard drives, 2x IDE hard drives on this machine with just a 400w power supply and I've never once had any issues with it, runs like a dream.

Also, my file server with 4x300gb drives running RAID 5, + 2x 150gb drives running RAID 0 for the OS runs an older 350w power supply without a single problem, the card in it is only an older GeForce 3, but it's a dumb terminal anyhow.

People seem to go way OTT on power supplies for some reason, no idea why, the only reason you should ever need more than 450w in a home PC is if you're going for SLI. I've been running machines with large amounts of drives, high end cards and such for years without issue now.

Stefan Lundmark (Jun 15, 2006 at 07:26 GMT)

Hi Ian,

300 vs 400 is quite a difference. I've had three 6800's choke on a 300w but work okay on a 400w. Just my 2 cents.

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