I'm not a big fan of monitor stands in general. I don't really need any space on my desk for anything other then my computer. I don't even remember the last time I used a book at my computer, everything's available online now.


It can be had for as little as $12.50 online. It's heck of a good value.

This post has been edited by jcarle: Aug 2 2007, 12:04 PM

Recently upgraded my PC, so here's some pics.

My desk did not change, just the PC Case (Inside too!)



Here a look at the inside.



And yes i took the time to paint parts of inside the case (Red) and cleaning up the wires while waiting for my new Mobo to arrive.

So here's a recap on what has changed:

Enclosure: went from a Antec Sonata 2 to a Antec Titan 650 ( The TruePowerTrio 650 is great and the case is so roomy. No messy wires in the way. Long video cards are welcome).
Motherboard: went from a MSI K8T Neo2-F to a MSI K9A Platinum (I got no issues with MSI. But i did have a hard hard time to find this board).
CPU: went from a AMD X2-4200 (939) to a FX-62 (AM2) (My very first FX processor, price was low and more power to boot).
CPU Cooler: went from a Zalman CNPS9500 Led to a Zalman CNPS 9700 Led (I could not use the older one because of the new socket. It keeps my FX cool).
Memory: went from Corsair XMS DDR-400 (2X512MB) to OCZ DDR2-800 (2X1024MB) Crossfire Edition (A bit more expensive but super stable).
Video Card: went from a ATI All-in-wonder X800XT to a pair of ATI X1950Pro 256MB Crossfire setup (OMG, what a diffrence, Games are meant to be played this way... MAX everything).
Tv Tuner card: The All-in wonder was replaced to a ATI TV Wonder 650 (I'm watching tv and typing right now.)

What did not change are my 2 Raptors(74), my 2 dvds(Plextor and LG) and my SB Audigy 2 ZS.

And before anyone here treats me has an "ATI FANBOY". Your right in a way. But let tell you one thing...

IT WORKS! My system is rock solid stable. After adjusting the Bios with a fresh XP install, it booted with no issues whatsoever. Best Build ever.
I'm not here to set world records in various benchmarks. I like the idea of having one manufacturer (AMD) that did the CPU, chipset and video cards.
I do not like to have too many mixed components. Less problems with compatibility.

So... I don't have any more pictures of the insides of my cases yet, since I'm still waiting for the last part to arrive... the gem of my file server. Once that's done, the hardware will be moved around a bit more and then I'll take pictures.

In the meantime, I can show everyone my desk area, where I do my work from my workstations and file server(s).


The Dell machine (second from left) isn't mine - it belongs to a friend, so I'm storing it while she's away in the Yukon.



Not much else to say. I've got a D-Link switch under the table, since I've got more than 4 wired devices on my network (3 computers, xbox, test systems, laptop), but hopefully that'll be replaced by a Gigabit switch sometime soon.

@Zxian-That tells you how much time someone spends inside the guts of a comp when they keep a flashlight at the ready.

Yea... I actually just put it there for the time being. I had used it that day to check my brakes on my car... haha!

this is my beauty



No Name 7 year old case
Enermax Liberty 500w PSU
DFI LanParty UT Ultra-D
2x512mb Kingston hyperX DDR400
AMD64 x2 4200 w/thermaltake Polo
Nvidia GeForce 7600GT
NEC DVD Burner 8x(? so old i dont remember the specs)
this is the most recent change: swapped in a WD5000AAKS for my WD800JB (80GB IDE) and DM+9 (80GB SATA 1.5) i must say the change is amazing
Logitech Elite keyboard
Logitech G7 Cordless mouse
Klipsch 2.1 speaker system
Dell 21" widescreen LCD Monitor

This post has been edited by Brando569: Aug 23 2007, 12:58 PM

@ fan pointing into case
and @ g7 mouse and klipsch 2.1
(unfortunately i settled for 2nd best: logitech z2300 2.1 speakers. but i love 'em.)
one of these days i'll get around to taking pics of my system.
but it probably won't be until i get moved in at the university.

oh, and @ kingston ram. i use corsair, which i would say is one of the best as well.

This post has been edited by GarrettW: Aug 23 2007, 01:29 PM

I have the exact same cooling system - no vents in my case and my CPU fan is noisy anyway

DUDE is your computer sitting on top of a Radiator???? OMG nice system though, I have the same video card, how do you like it? I love mine, it takes anything i throw at it I just need a CPU upgrade and ram and motherboard HEHE!

lol, i noticed that rad too. now get an insane pump and some water blocks and lets get some extreme cooling going!

Upgraded to an 8800GTS gfx card, goign to get anther one and SLI it at christmas

install pics: http://www.maleko.co.uk/files/comp_pics/88gts/gallery/

This post has been edited by Maleko: Sep 24 2007, 04:23 AM

Your 3Dmark06 made an impressive leap. Would adding another card improve your performace a whole lot?

I certainly hope so!
I'd GUESS maybe a 2000 increase??

I don't think I've posted any of my new systems here, so here's an update!

Here's my main desktop:
Intel Q6600 @ 3.0GHz - 1.2Vcore
ASUS P5B Deluxe
2GB OCZ Platinum DDR2-800
EVGA Geforce 8600GT OC 256MB
2x WD3200AAKS (RAID0)
Corsair HX520
ThermalRight Ultra 120 Extreme w/ Scythe S-Flec E fan
ThermalRigth HR-03
Antec 900 Case
2x Yate Loon D12SL-12



And... on the desk:
2x Acer AL2016W
Altec Lansing APT3 Speakers (5 years old, and still going strong!)
Logitech MX3200 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
Steelpad QCK mousepad




Hope you all enjoy!

nice desk setup there
how is that mousepad? is it worth getting? i've been debating whether or not to get a real mousepad. i'm using one that i picked up for free at some sort of a convention a while back..

btw, are you missing a remote

This post has been edited by ripken204: Oct 9 2007, 10:09 PM

I just got the mousepad today, and I needed it because my mouse kept on falling off my old mousepad when I moved from one end of the screens to the other.

It's not one of those "super-glide" mousepads, but I don't particularly like those anyways. It's got a good level of feel, without making the mouse feel heavy.

Yea... yea... that remote has been there for ages. I honestly don't remember what device it's for... *checks* Ah... that's why I haven't needed it. It's for my VCR. I haven't touched that thing in ages.

That's a really nice setup, how are those speakers? They look very good.

A lot of apple forums have their "show you desk" -threads. I always like browsing through those to see how others have set up their home office/entertainment rooms. Perhaps a thread exclusively for desk setups would be nice?