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    Jack is still around with his red custom XPS

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by jack53, Dec 27, 2008.

  1. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    I've just been busy with my "other" computer, especially my hot one.
    The one on the floor to the left is my planned i7 / EVGA 280 system.

    [​IMG]

    My current setup I built myself is:
    http://1-4u-computer-graphics.com/build4.htm
    OS: Vista Ultimate 64 bit... XP Pro 64 bit on 2nd HD
    EVGA nForce 780i SLI FTW Mobo
    Intel 2 Quad CoreQ9550 running @ 3.8 Ghz
    2xEVGA GeForce 9800GTX+ 512MB DDR3
    2x2046 Patriot Viper 4096MB PC8500 DDR2 1066MHz
    2xSeagate Barracuda 7200.11 500GB Hard Drive
    2xLite-ON 20x DVD Burner with LightScribe
    Aspire X-Cruiser Case Black/7 case fans/red-blue lights
    Apevia 680W Iceberg Power Supply
    Thermaltake Ruby Orb CPU Cooler
    Saitek Eclispse Backlit Keyboard-Red
    Microsoft Trackball Optical mouse
    Dell UltraSharp 24” 1920x1200 LCD Monitor
    3DMark06 score: 20,029
     
    jack53, Dec 27, 2008
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  2. _GMAN_

    _GMAN_ Notebook Consultant

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    and the knife and gun doesn't go in that pick..lol

    You on any teenage chat sights?
     
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  3. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    I think I'm little old for that at 56. ;)
    Sounds like you visit the teenage chat sites a lot though...
     
    jack53, Dec 27, 2008
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  4. wodstock

    wodstock Notebook Evangelist

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    like the custom paint on the xps 1530
     
    wodstock, Dec 27, 2008
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  5. jb1007

    jb1007 Full Customization

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    Good to see you're still around Jack.. I have the same laptop, lcd, keyboard and antec nine hundred as you! lol
     
    jb1007, Dec 27, 2008
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  6. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Jack is BACK! :D
    WB to you! ;) :D

    Per usual..everything always looks just great with what you have!


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Dec 27, 2008
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  7. Signal2Noise

    Signal2Noise Über-geek.

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    With all that computer hardware sitting around that knife and gun must come in handy. ;)

    Does that Antec case always sit on the carpet? Not good if it does.
     
    Signal2Noise, Dec 27, 2008
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  8. goodspeed(TPF)

    goodspeed(TPF) Notebook Deity

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    Nice "hardware" Jack. Got any other cool goodies we might want to see? :D
     
    goodspeed(TPF), Dec 27, 2008
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  9. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    Wow! Last time I was hanging here a few months ago, you had less posts & reps than I did... and now your way ahead. You've been busy! :eek:
    CONGRATS and it's good to hear from you.

    Well... nobody is gonna rob me! :D

    As I said in the first thread, I'm building a new one with that Antec case. I just turned it on for the lights. I'm waiting for my i7 920 & Evga 280 to complete it.
     
    jack53, Dec 27, 2008
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  10. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Hey you! :D

    See what happens when you leave for even a few short months?? :D

    I just found myself busy, whilst you were gone. :p ;) It was the only thing I could do! ;) :rolleyes: ;) :cool:

    And, thank you! :D

    I finally got my Mini 9 netbook btw..she's pretty awesome! :D :D ;)
    A very sweet Red!

    So you getting anymore gadgets soon, to add to your collection??

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Dec 27, 2008
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  11. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    2 notebooks, 2 desktops, even got 2 globes.. only thing missing : 2 monitors :rolleyes: ....
     
    PhoenixFx, Dec 28, 2008
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  12. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    YES! I'm going to fill that Antec Case you see in the photo with the i7 920 @ 4.3GHz - EVGA X58 - EVGA 280 GPU! Can't wait!
     
    jack53, Dec 28, 2008
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  13. the_flying_shoe

    the_flying_shoe Notebook Evangelist

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    That's gonna be one BEAST of a computer, let us know how it goes.
     
    the_flying_shoe, Dec 28, 2008
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  14. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    OH Goodness, Jack... :D :D :D That's is gonna look AWESOME.

    Leave it to you! ;) :p :D

    My little netbook is like a dollhouse fitted gadget, compared to what you are going to have! :D :laugh:

    How soon?


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Dec 28, 2008
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  15. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    Uhh... you spoke too soon and made me go get my camera again. :rolleyes:
    This monitor is waiting for the Antec Case you see in the photo with the i7 920 @ 4.3GHz - EVGA X58 - EVGA 280 GPU to be finished. :D

    [​IMG]
    Actually, this will be for my current desktop and the new one will get the 24".
    And I have two other monitors in another room.
     
    jack53, Dec 28, 2008
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  16. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Woah! and Wowsa! :D

    Yes, that is going to truly be sweet! :D

    (nice pic)!


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Dec 28, 2008
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  17. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    For a doll like you... it is perfect! :D

    I'll have that new one done within a couple weeks hopefully.
     
    jack53, Dec 28, 2008
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  18. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    21.5 :err: hmm..... Is that a 1080p screen ? If not, then it will not do justice to a GTX280 :no:
     
    PhoenixFx, Dec 28, 2008
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  19. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Thanks! :D :eek: ;)

    Sweet! A few weeks it is then...and I know we will want: pic's, pic's and pic's! :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Dec 28, 2008
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  20. Vogelbung

    Vogelbung I R Judgemental

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    Holy crap. That is all I can literally say.
     
    Vogelbung, Jan 3, 2009
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  21. Matt is Pro

    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    Nice setup Jack.

    You're going to have a real beast on your hands!
     
    Matt is Pro, Jan 3, 2009
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  22. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    Yes it's a 1080p screen, but that is for my current desktop.
    I'll be using my Dell Ultra Sharp 1080p 24" for the new GTX280 system. ;)
     
    jack53, Jan 3, 2009
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