Hey guys, I have already assembled myself a Core 2 Duo rig and it has been ready since last August. But too bad due to my busy working schedule and too much enjoying my rig, I can't manage to post it earlier. Now, I finally manage to post my pics here plus benchies.

I don't favour to OC my stuff now as I can already play all my existing games at a very playable frame rate (60 plus FPS anyone?). So here goes my specs:

Processor: Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 GHZ + Stock Cooler
Monitor: CMV 743A (17 inch, 8ms, black)
Casing: Cooler Master Centurion 5 (Black)
Optical Drive: LG DVD Burner 16X
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3
RAM: Patriot 2 X 1GB DDR2 667 MHZ Dual Channel Kits
Graphics Card: MSI 7900GT 256MB fitted with Thermalright KV1 Ultra (450/1320)
Hard Disk: Seagate 320GB SATA II 16MB Buffer
PSU: Enermax FMA 535W
Sound Card: Creative X-Fi Extrememusic
Speakers: Logitech Z-5300 5.1
Keyboard: Logitech Multimedia Keyboard
Mouse: Logitech G-5 Laser Mouse





My Beloved Beast Before Unleashing

Here are the benchmarks I manage to crank out. Too bad I don't have some of the software to duke it out since time is not something I have a lot... But anyway, here goes:

Sisoft Sandra Lite 2007 results:



SiSoftware Sandra

Display on Screen
Connection : Local Computer
Device Type : Desktop

Processor Arithmetic
Analysing...
Combined Index : 29832 (total)
Finished Successfully : Yes

Processor Multi-Media
Analysing...
Combined Index : 203625 (total)
Finished Successfully : Yes

Memory Bandwidth
Analysing...
Combined Index : 106772 (total)
Finished Successfully : Yes

File Systems
Analysing...
Combined Index : 64012 (total)
Finished Successfully : Yes

Network Bandwidth
Analysing...
Finished Successfully : No

Performance Index
Finished Successfully : No

Superpi 1M Result:



20 seconds.

SuperpiMod 1M Result (as requested by Tampoi) [



21.031 seconds.

[b]3DMark 06 result (1280X1024, 4X AA, 16X AF)



CS: Source Stress Test(1280X1024, 4X AA, 16X AF, all highest settings)



Average at 130.83 fps


Half Life 2: Lost Coast Test (1280X1024, 6X AA, 16XAF, all highest settings)



Average at 55.71 fps

F.E.A.R Stress Test (1024X768, 4X AA, 16X AF, all highest settings)



Average at 71 fps

I wanted to test more games like ES4: Oblivion, Quake 4, etc....but I do not really have much time! I think the benchmarks (not really a benchmark cuz no comparison, but well...) are quite sufficient to show how this rig performs. Any comments are welcomed! I'm so happy with my current rig now!

This post has been edited by josephng: Jan 17 2007, 12:42 AM

Checked my 3DMark program already, don't know why the software does not allow me to run benchmark for HDR/SM3.0 tests. That's why I can't obtain the full score.

This post has been edited by josephng: Sep 12 2006, 08:35 PM

Yup it can go way higher, but it's just that i find my gaming needs are fulfilled, and productivity programs run smooth. Maybe I will OC when Crysis comes...

No problem. Updated already. Check the top post.

RAM temporarily out of stock la, but you may deposit first though, PM me if you wanna know more. I don't sell HDD.

Depends your needs. I game usually for FPS and strategy games, don't need a big-azz monitor.

Rather invest for a HDTV big size ones, but my room too small to put them..until I get a house myself la ya haha..

no idea la, stated there as 'Professional' Version, but cannot get professional results...any pro can help?

oh my, such a good way to relate things, hehe.

You can be the senior with yout E6300, it is an OC beast! Check some sites on how to unleash your taming beast.

RM5K++

yeah can't test the HDR+SM3.0, no idea why since my card can support it. I think I better test it on 3DMark05 and 03 (Don't know where to find, no torrents, nothing, and not much time!)

yeah babeh.

Well, not looking to beat anyone's scores, performs well currently, only OC when I need to. I find more satisfaction in playing games and productivity software smoothly rather than beating other PC's scores. :-)

This post has been edited by josephng: Sep 12 2006, 09:30 PM

All right, might as well just download for 05 & 03. Will upload the results soon.

I do see your point, that's why I go on OC when Crysis comes. Then gotta buy myself a good cooler for the proc.

Not risking my hardware shelf life as I am still on stock cooler. Beast point...hahaha

I can run Oblivion, but I think need something to benchmark the FPS. Any software to recommend? I was thinking of FRAPS.

17" at resolutions of 1280X1024 is good enough for me. I game more than movies, so it should be sufficient. I have my eyes on HDTVs though, but gonna get a house first...

You wanna buy next year? Always follow market trend. There are quad cores coming.

Regardless of what/how you and other ppl say, you better follow the market trend to buy stuff. 1 year after this year brings a lot of changes.

Sorry for late reply. Was very busy with my work nowadays..

Well I do not know you guys, but I personally think that more GHZ does not really mean more fun.

I mean, come to think of it...do you really notice the difference between a 2.4 GHZ E6600 (for example), compared to an OC version of 2.7, 3.0, 3.5? Yeah maybe you get better results for Superpi, but I am talking about noticeable difference in real world applications.

If you are talking graphics wise, processors are the first to reach its bottlenecks, it is actually your GRAPHIC CARDS that will push your gaming experience further.

Processor speeds help most for people who do heavy video editings, compiling/decompiling things for programmers, etc...there are also those who are hardcore overclocking enthusiasts who just want to see pure OC results, but then again it's a different topic.

For most of us who are just casual computer users with some tastes in gaming, an adequate processor + good graphics card mostly already helps. Then comes a question why would I want an E6600 and a 7900GT when I can already use AMD chips with a decent card. Well, it's a good timing for me to buy a new PC already...so I choose things based on my budget.

Just want to voice out my opinions to those who are still thinking what to buy and when. There is NEVER a right time to buy things, it's the budget you have, and your desire/need to get it just when the time is right (based on your judgement).

This post has been edited by josephng: Oct 24 2006, 07:55 PM