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- Location
- Atlanta, GA
I just rebuilt my computer (i7-3770k). When I built my last computer (i7-920), I thought 12GB (3x4GB) of triple channel was "crazy talk." 4GB was the norm and 64 bit was just starting to become normal. Turns out, it was a good amount over the lifespan of the computer.
Besides gaming, browsing, and other usual tasks, I also edit video in Premiere CS6, do some 3d in Cinema 4d, and use programs like After Effects which do ram previews.
My new computer has 16GB (2x8GB) and the price was reasonable $50. I'm wondering if I should just go ahead and stick two more in there (since I can get the same brand, model/series, etc).
I'm not trying to light a cigar with a $50 like a semi-baller, but it seems like now would be a good time to do it since it's a new build and I can see having this computer for ~3-4 years or so. My i7-920 was awesome and had another year or so left in it, but now it's my girlfriend's YouTube computer, lol.
Besides gaming, browsing, and other usual tasks, I also edit video in Premiere CS6, do some 3d in Cinema 4d, and use programs like After Effects which do ram previews.
My new computer has 16GB (2x8GB) and the price was reasonable $50. I'm wondering if I should just go ahead and stick two more in there (since I can get the same brand, model/series, etc).
I'm not trying to light a cigar with a $50 like a semi-baller, but it seems like now would be a good time to do it since it's a new build and I can see having this computer for ~3-4 years or so. My i7-920 was awesome and had another year or so left in it, but now it's my girlfriend's YouTube computer, lol.
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8 Pro x64, OS X Mountain Lion, CentOS
- CPU
- Intel i7 3770K
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte Z77X UD3H
- Memory
- 32GB Corsair XMS
- Graphics Card(s)
- HIS HD6950 2GB + Intel HD4000
- Sound Card
- built-in Via
- Monitor(s) Displays
- two Samsung SyncMaster XL2370, Sony 46" TV
- Screen Resolution
- HD 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- Samsung 830 256GB boot, 1GB Western Digital Black, 3TB Hitachi, a pile of 1.5 and 2TB Seagates in differing states of near or impending failure
- PSU
- Corsair TX750
- Case
- Cooler Master CM 690 II Advanced
- Cooling
- Cooler Master 212Evo + Artic Silver 5
- Keyboard
- Logitech Illuminated (wired)
- Mouse
- whatever wired 1000dpi I have laying around, a bag full of dead Logitech LS21
- Internet Speed
- Comcast Business whatever they give me for $60/mo