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System Name | Barb's Domain |
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Processor | i9 10850k 5.1GHz all cores |
Motherboard | MSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI |
Cooling | Deep Cool Assassin III |
Memory | 2*16gig Corsair LPX DDR4 3200 |
Video Card(s) | RTX 4080 FE |
Storage | 500gb Samsung 980 Pro M2 SSD, 500GB WD Blue SATA SSD, 2TB Seagate Hybrid SSHD |
Display(s) | Dell - S3222DGM 32" 2k Curved/ASUS VP28UQG 28" 4K (ran at 2k), Sanyo 75" 4k TV |
Case | SilverStone Fortress FT04 |
Audio Device(s) | Bose Companion II speakers, Corsair - HS70 PRO headphones |
Power Supply | Corsair RM850x (2021) |
Mouse | Logitech G502 |
Keyboard | Logitech Orion Spectrum G910 |
VR HMD | Oculus Quest 2 |
Software | Windows 11 Pro 64 bit |
Benchmark Scores | https://www.3dmark.com/spy/34962882 |
I know @Norton has been busy with life, but he expressed with me an interest in offering up a DIY retro build as part of the next giveaway that he's still working on getting setup as his free time allows. Hopefully he doesn't mind me posting this here since everything is not officially announced yet, but I thought I'd try to save him a little work. I've got a good bunch of hardware to put towards for making (what I think would constitute as) a high-end XP gaming machine and I thought I'd just post it up here. Here's what the DIY build would consist of:
CPU: Phenom II x4 940 (AM2+)
MB: ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi
RAM: 2x2GB DDR2 Corsair XMS2
GPU: BFG GTX 280 & a flashed BFG GTX 285 (which is flashed with the 280 BIOS - GPU was faulty with the 285 BIOSes used on it, out of curiosity in an attempt to get it working, I tried putting the 280 BIOS on it and it worked) to run in SLI
Heatsink: Zalman 9500A
PSU: CoolerMaster SilentPro 1000W
Soundcard: ASUS Xonar DG 5.1
(Pics of hardware can be seen under the spoiler at the end of this post)
I'm lacking a case, HDD and copy of XP - though I might have a XP Pro 32bit copy buried somewhere in my stuff.
Everything comes in original packaging except for the flashed GTX 285 - I used to have the GTX 280 box (285 was sent to me for a RMA), but my younger brother trashed the box after I lent him the card......that punk.
Everything when last tested 1.5-2 years ago was in working condition. I even found a link of the 3DMark Vantage for the flashed GTX 285 and one of the actual GTX 280 cards. You can see that both cards have a very similar graphics score.
Flashed GTX 285 card running as a 280 on 3DMark Vantage: http://www.3dmark.com/3dmv/5389525
Actual GTX 280 card under 3DMark Vantage: https://www.3dmark.com/3dmv/5395691
I don't have a link for both cards in use under 3DMark Vantage, but I do have one of the actual system (listed above, except for the heatsink, I was probably using a Corsair H50) when I was using Vista in 3DMark 06: https://www.3dmark.com/3dm06/14466833
CPU - able to get this CPU on this MB up to 3.71GHz with proper cooling and high enough voltage of around 1.525 if memory serves me right)
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MB (short 1 SATA cable). MB drivers only support XP and Vista OS. Stock, default settings in BIOS runs the voltage - if I remember correctly - on the CPU by .5V higher than needed if you plan on running the CPU at stock settings.
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RAM - not sure about their OC potential. I kept the FSB and RAM async when overclocking so I didn't have to dink with the RAM voltage and timings.
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GPUs
GTX 280 - I don't remember if I applied new TIM. Card was last tested 1/13/16 (https://www.3dmark.com/3dmv/5395691)
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Flashed GTX 285 - Looks used and abused, but she works when last tested. Had new TIM applied before testing. Last tested 1/2/16 (https://www.3dmark.com/3dmv/5389525)
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Heatsink/fan - was able to run this PII x4 940 at 3.4 or maybe 3.5 on this cooler
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PSU - lacking power cable. Last tested and working early 2017.
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Soundcard
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I have an old Lian Li v1200 case you can have for the build, if someone would be kind enough to cover shipping. It's been painted, but is still in good condition. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112089
it's in better condition than the pictures look. It just needs a good wipe down and blow out
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