Hey all 5series.net computer geeks!

After severeal years of skipping this, I bought myself a new home computer at last. Or actually I bought the components and I'm building it myself.

I used to be a real geek, but I have been without a reasonable rig since 2003! All this computing I have done with my old and crappy laptop. For example using the Photoshop has been a pain. Now I'm hoping I could get some more time with my old hobby (I used to be a case modder you know), and hopefully I'll find some time for playing games too!

Here's the list of stuff I ordered:

- Motherboard: ASUS P7P55D-E-EVO; LGA1156, P55, DDR3
- CPU: Intel Core i5 760, 2.8GHz, LGA1156, 8MB cache
- CPU cooler: Noctua NH-C12P SE14
- RAM: Xtreem Dual-Channel kit (2 x 4GB)
- Graphics card: ASUS MATRIX-5870-P/2GB Ati Radeon HD 5870 Matrix Platinium
- HDD: Samsung HD103SJ 1TB SpinPoint F3 3.5", SATAII, 32MB
- DVD±RW: SH-S223C/BEBE, 22X, SATA
- PSU: Seasonic X-750
- Screen: Viewsonic VX2450WM-LED 24"
- OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit FI DVD

I already started this project, getting a new rig, two years ago when I bought the new ATX case: Lian-Li PC-A77 Black. It has been standing on my desk unoccupied for too long...

http://www.lianli.pl/galerie/o/obudo...-a77b_44_k.jpg

Now all this ordered stuff is on my floor and can't wait to get it built! :dance:

- Antti -

ps. I already have few games in a shelf waiting for the 2 week christmas holiday! :twoup:

Very nice. You need a SSD drive now for your OS to complicate the package! :thumbsup:

Sounds like a great machine Antti. Enjoy it!

Yeah I guess that would be the right thing to do.
Any experiences how large should the OS partition be at minimum for a Windows 7?

I will! :thumbsup:

I usually don't go anything smaller than 64GB.

Crucial RealSSD is the top SSD currently on the market.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-357-_-Product

Thanks for pointing that out! The SSD drives are all new to me so after these years it would have been another thing to learn about :thumbsup:.

it's absolutely worth it. i can't even use a computer that doesn't have an SSD drive anymore.

I'm so happy for you Antti. You deserve it. But what about Eric? What's in it for him? He is still a bachelor so perhaps you'd allow him to use your hot machine to get on Match.com or eHarmony so he can find a warm and fuzzy little friend.

Get a OCZ vertex 2 SSD, 128GB