Okay... so I ordered my new rig (finally, everyone can enjoy the sounds of silence as my bitching will cease... for a little while).

Yes, it's a horrible time to do it, but my PC hasn't had stats worth mentioning in about four years and it has become a source of shame.

Soooo... I have one hell of a box on it's way to me, filled with new partly-goodness.

The bad thing... my shipping options were $50.00 ground, or $250 air and I didn't really have an additional $200.00 laying around... the other bad news is that I only ever seem to have the money to do these things during a freaking holiday season, and this year, Santa is going to be running late due to the fact UPS ground out of Texas takes five business days to deliver...

Of course, I realize that patience is the best option, and I have to admit, I think I'm more excited about building it than owning it... I really wish it would have made it during my break from work!

Now then... I've been to UPS' site every day since I've ordered. This is an exercise in futility as looking does not speed incoming parts any quicker.

Anyway... by next year, I'll be coming to you from Quad-core/ SLi goodness... Happy holidays all and to all a good build!

*- I'll probably edit this later... have to get going!

A watched UPS site never updates.

"You take it on faith.

You take it to the heart.

But the waiting is the hardest part."

Quote: Originally Posted by Im_gumby A watched UPS site never updates. "You take it on faith. You take it to the heart. But the waiting is the hardest part."

Ahhh, Tom Petty...

How 'bout

"I am waiting... ohhhh-ohhh again... Waiting for someone to come out of somewhere..."

I wish I had known sooner that you were upgrading. I've got a friend that works for
Intel. But he's only allowed to get (1) of each model a year and I think I've already
bought all the quad's. But I could of got you a great deal on a C2D.
What exactly did you order? Any hints/links cough,cough,cough. We all want to know :-)

Quote: Originally Posted by Darksamurai Ahhh, Tom Petty... How 'bout "I am waiting... ohhhh-ohhh again... Waiting for someone to come out of somewhere..."

Just hope it is not 'Free Falling...'

E

I'd like to see an online retailer offer a package:

"For $119 flat-rate, you get one bargain-class ticket round-trip to Los Angeles, a day's rent-a-car, and a map to the City of Industry so you can pick up the parcels yourself!"

It drives me nuts that I could probably hitchhike there and back faster than it takes UPS to get my goodies there.

I feel your pain, DS...

Whenever I order something that comes UPS, I generally check at least two or three times a day, until the day it's supposed to arrive.

The the big day comes, and I check real quick on my way out the door to work.

"5:00AM (insert date) ---> Out for delivery"

Problem is, I KNOW the UPS guy comes by my side of town at one of two times a day... BOTH when I'm not there.

Lucky for me, I have gotten to know the folks at the UPS center in Manhattan, so I just call and ask one of them to hold it for me when it comes in, and give me a call or something, so the driver doesn't have to make a special trip to leave me a sticker.

Once I'm off work, I stop by and pick up my package(s)...

I think you could rename the thread, though...

(wait for it...)

(wait for it...)

(wait for it...)

(just a little longer...)

"The Agony and the Ecstasy"

Merry Xmas, DS, and all the DD Staff...

Ahhhh... SON OF A....

I just got a second confirmation letter... 9 pounds (lord knows what the hell portion of my order it is) of my stuff won't arrive until January 2nd!

Dammit! I ordered it all on the 18th... it didn't ship until the 20th, and now I won't get it until next year.

Anyway...

ASUS P5N-E SLI Socket 775 MB-P5N-E-SLI 1
Intel Quad-Core CPUs, 667 VS2GBKIT667D2 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775
AS5
Corsair Value Select 2GB 2x1GB DDR2
MSI GeForce 8600 GTS 256MB PCI-E
Barracuda 7200.10 250GB SATA HD
Black Antec Gun Metal P182
Coolermaster Pro 750W
Logitech G5 Laser2 (2000 dpi)
Microsoft Windows XP OS-WIN-XP-PRO with Service Pack
2, OEM
Black Pioneer 18X SATA DV-RW(DL)

Sorry, in a hurry and just hacked at my reciept to post.

Next up a flat screen monitor and some cooling work...

Nice system there DS, though the graphics cards a bit weak. Doesn't matter though I'm sure it's gonna be great to get your hands on. Enjoy it


BTW UPS=Paid Assholes :<

Nice choice on the case DS. I have a P180 and I love it.

Naturally the P182 MUST be better.

Quote: Originally Posted by eascarface Nice system there DS, though the graphics cards a bit weak. Doesn't matter though I'm sure it's gonna be great to get your hands on. Enjoy it BTW UPS=Paid Assholes :<

I couldn't afford dual 8800s...

(I ordered 2 of those 8600s)

As it is, the monitor I'm looking at is a nice little NEC... but I won't be able to afford that until another check (or two) goes by.

Besides, after a bit of time, I can just upgrade the cards. I usually try to do that every two or three years anyway.

Quote: Originally Posted by Darksamurai I couldn't afford dual 8800s... (I ordered 2 of those 8600s) As it is, the monitor I'm looking at is a nice little NEC... but I won't be able to afford that until another check (or two) goes by. Besides, after a bit of time, I can just upgrade the cards. I usually try to do that every two or three years anyway.

Look at it this way- Its Better Than What you had!

Does UPS Deliver on Christmas Day? I have a package coming that day too..grrr

Let me play the Devil's Advocate here:

If you worked for UPS, would you want to work on Christmas Day???

Granted, I get to deal with USPS and the Military Postal Service (which is an even bigger joke), but I get to wait until at least a week or two into the new year for my latest order to arrive...

Lucky for me, I got the laptop memory, SideWinder mouse, and theheadset I ordered before the Xmas shipping rush, and they all arrived a week ago.

Now I'm waiting for my Vista Home Premium 64-bit OEM DVD, to take full advantage of the 4GBs of Geil DDR2...

Heh, Ever try EMS?
China's courier service ? The gd website , the last 2 times I ordered somthing did not track my package until after they arrived at my door.

Quote: Originally Posted by GrandpaNoob72 Let me play the Devil's Advocate here: If you worked for UPS, would you want to work on Christmas Day???

Good Point. the only reason I ask is because there are some business's open on that day in my area (mostly gas stations and Small Markets (like CVS..)

UPS has been great for the company I work for. They're like clockwork, and I know the guy who's been doing deliveries is REALLY looking forward to the end of the season. I went to their website and they'll be responsible for delivering something like 283 package A SECOND during the season.

I just wish my parts coulda been here in less than two weeks! I guess I could have ponied up the dough for air, but damn!

Quote: Originally Posted by Darksamurai UPS has been great for the company I work for. They're like clockwork, and I know the guy who's been doing deliveries is REALLY looking forward to the end of the season. I went to their website and they'll be responsible for delivering something like 283 package A SECOND during the season. I just wish my parts coulda been here in less than two weeks! I guess I could have ponied up the dough for air, but damn!

yea i live in MT and stuff takes forever to get herei feel for ya. i orderd some stuff x mas day i dont think ill get it till next year =/

Quote: Originally Posted by NoSlak Heh, Ever try EMS? China's courier service ? The gd website , the last 2 times I ordered somthing did not track my package until after they arrived at my door.

Thats how USPS tracking system works, after i open the package, the next day there website updates as "delivered"

As for me, i would go with 2 or 3 day select, cause its almost always here in about 2 days that way, and the difference, is like $20.

But the real funny part about shipping, is manufacturers and how they charge it..

Nice parts, I like that case too, a lot.

If you need any overclocking help, I know that board in and out.

Quote: Originally Posted by killert If you need any overclocking help, I know that board in and out.

How hard can you push it? The board seems to be fanless, so I'm looking at passive cooling on the north and south bridge...

I might try to mod something in there. First step will be stability, then I'll look at the ol' OC and cooling options. I'd like to enjoy a little stability after my current rig...