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Post by zero7159 on Feb 15, 2013 16:25:57 GMT -8
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Post by Jarhead on Feb 16, 2013 9:47:54 GMT -8
Well guys, I finally got everything ordered. Don't tell the wife how much I spent or she will kill me, get me revived, and kill me again. PC ordered from CyberPower PC: Case - Cooler Master HAF 912 Case fans - 3x Enermax 120mm CPU - AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6 core CPU Fan - Cooler Master V6 GT Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 Memory - 16GB (8GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory G.SKILL Ripjaws X GPU - AMD Radeon 7970 (Mfr unknown) Power Sup - Corsair 750W CMPSU-750TXV2 HDD - 1TB WD Caviar Black SATA-III 7200 DVD - 24X Double layer DVD-RW OS - Windows 7 Professional 64 bit Monitors: 3 X ASUS VS278Q-P Black 27" 1ms (GTG) HDMI Widescreen LED Backlight LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 80,000,000:1 Built-in Speakers Monitor Stand: Sim Seats Standalone Monitor Mount for triple monitors painted red to match my rSeat. shop.sim-seats.com/Standalone-Monitor-Mount-SS-10-SAMM.htmBattery Backup: APC BR1500G BACK-UPS Pro 1500 10-Outlet 1500VA/865W UPS System Headset: Logitech Wireless Gaming Headset G930 with 7.1 Surround Sound I should be getting everything but the PC and monitor stand this week. The monitor stand takes 1-2 weeks. The PC takes 3-4 weeks because I chose the no rush option to save an extra 5%. |
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Post by spazsterian on Feb 16, 2013 9:53:12 GMT -8
SWEET! sounds like a very competant system. One addition I would suggest when you can. Snag a 2tb hdd to make a complete back up/ clone of your 1tb drive once you have the system all setup and working the way you like. 90 bucks is a cheap way to save hours and hours of redoing everything  |
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Seahawks1Fan
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rF name: Jason Hawks
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Post by Seahawks1Fan on Feb 16, 2013 11:37:27 GMT -8
Cha Ching! I mean that in both a positive light and an "Ouch my pocket book hurts" sense.  Looking forward to seeing pix of your new setup. |
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Post by Jarhead on Feb 16, 2013 13:50:58 GMT -8
I will definitely post some pics in the racing rigs thread once I get everything setup.
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Post by zero7159 on Feb 16, 2013 15:16:55 GMT -8
Awesome rig. Too bad you have to wait so long for it to arrive.  Sent from my HTC One X using proboards |
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Post by Jarhead on Feb 28, 2013 20:09:33 GMT -8
One more piece of the puzzle arrived today, the monitor stand. So I will be spending some time after work putting it together and setting up the monitors. I will use the center monitor with my current PC until my new PC arrives, hopefully next week. Got an email update from CyberpowerPC today saying the video card was back-ordered and should be there on March 1st which is tomorrow. Not looking good for shipping on Monday. Oh well I have waited this long, what's another week or two.
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Post by zero7159 on Feb 28, 2013 20:41:29 GMT -8
Hang in there man. You are almost to the triple screen promise land!!!
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Post by Jarhead on Mar 1, 2013 13:03:15 GMT -8
Ok, I received the monitor stand and set it up last night. It is very nice and sturdy. Holds my three 27" monitors at any angle I want. I have them at about 50 degrees and I could go more if I wanted, but that seems to be the perfect angle. I can just see the edges of the monitors in my peripheral vision and really have to turn my head to see them clearly. Another major bonus is that they are at the perfect distance so I don't have to wear my glasses to see them clearly. I am only using the center monitor for now, but even that is a major improvement from the TV I was using. On the TV, I was using a resolution of 1176x668 to get it to fit on the screen. Now I am using the monitors native resolution of 1920x1080. I can't wait for the new computer so I can actually use all the monitors. Here are some pictures: Monitor stand hardware before I put it together.  Monitor stand assembled.  With monitors attached.  Couple of pics of the setup I will be using.   I didn't take a picture of it, but when I'm not using the setup, I swing the left monitor all the way around the back of the other 2 monitors so I can see my TV from my theater chair. |
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F1Fan07
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Ludicrous speed. Gone to plaid.
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Post by F1Fan07 on Mar 1, 2013 13:06:18 GMT -8
Looks great, I wish there was a Canadian distributor for that.
Is there any sag on the side monitors?
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Post by zedarchitect on Mar 1, 2013 13:10:28 GMT -8
Is there any sag on the side monitors? Was thinking the same thing with the multiple joints. I can't wait until next year when I can maybe go triple. |
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Post by Jarhead on Mar 1, 2013 14:22:12 GMT -8
It does sag a little bit which is expected when the arms have to reach that far with the multiple joints. But it is designed to allow adjustment of the side monitors up and down so that all monitors are lined up perfectly. One other thing I need to adjust on the side monitors is the tilt. Both side monitors are tilted back at the top slightly, but I will just have to put some shims between the monitors and their mounts to get them lined up perfectly.
I really like the stand. It is very lightweight and sturdy for it's size. It can adjust to a much higher level than what I have it at. I'm only about 3" from the lowest setting. It fits over my rSeat easily and allows me to put the center monitor right over my wheel base and the height is perfect so I am looking directly at the center of the monitor.
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Post by zero7159 on Mar 1, 2013 14:41:14 GMT -8
Awesome set up, you must be dying with anticipation for your new computer to arrive. After you get it set up, you will be in heaven when running iRacing, Project CARS, Assetto Corsa and rFactor 2. And yes, I know you don't have the latter three sims. You should buy them immediately after you get your new computer. That computer is too hot to just feed it rFactor and iRacing.
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Post by zedarchitect on Mar 1, 2013 15:49:03 GMT -8
Good that they made the adjustments to compensate for the sag. Looks very cool.
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Post by smokey on Mar 1, 2013 16:25:11 GMT -8
awesome jarhead when i was going to get one i couldn't believe the cost of postage to here lol
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