My Ultimate Gaming Rig

My PC is a desktop based system in which all of the invidual components inside it are assembled by myself. My first PC was assembled in early 2006 was a very 'humble' one. From time to time, I slowly upgrade that PC in order to keep pace with the current technology.

The upgrades basically are: From single-core to dual-core to quad-core processor; From 64MB to 128MB to 256MB to 512MB to 1GB graphics card; From 256MB DDR400 to 768MB DDR400 to 1.5GB DDR400 to 2GB DDR2-800 to 4GB DDR3-1333 RAM; From 40GB IDE to 120GB SATA to 320GB SATA-II to 1TB SATA-II hard drive.

Now, my desktop PC is quite advanced in specifications and perform greatly without much problem. It performs its duty as a good gaming machine to me. I can basically play any new or old (of course) 3D games at high settings!

Intel Core i7 860 quad-core processor

- Based on Intel Lynnfield architecture (Intel Nehalem microarchitecture)

- Quad 2.8GHz core clock with 8MB Intel Smart Cache

- Intel Turbo Boost Technology (auto-overclock up to 3.2GHz(4 cores) / 3.46GHz(1 core))

- Intel Hyper Threading Technology (8 virtual cores, 2 threads per core)

- Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x + VT-d)

- Intel® 64 Architecture

- Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology

- Intel Trusted Execution Technology

- Execute Disable Bit

- LGA 1156

- 774 million transistor count, 45 nanometer fabrication process

ASUS P7P55D-E Pro motherboard

- Intel P55 Express chipset

- 4 x DDR3 DIMMs (max. 16GB, Dual Channel memory architecture)

- 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16, 3 x PCIe 2.0 x1, 2 x PCI

- 2 x USB3.0, 12 x USB2.0, 2 x PS/2

- 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s, 6 x SATA 3 Gb/s, 2 x eSATA, 1 x IDE

- VIA VT1828S 8-channel high-definition audio

- Realtek® 8112L Gigabit LAN controller

- Quad GPU NVIDIA SLI & ATI CrossFireX support

- ASUS TurboV EVO, EPU, MemOK!, T.Probe

Kingston HyperX 4GB DDR3 RAM

- 2 x 2GB 1333MHz DDR3 RAM

- 7-7-7-20 latency timing

- Dual-channel memory

- Intel eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) support

ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/1GD5 graphics card

- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 graphics processing unit

- GF104 Fermi architecture

- 336 CUDA cores, 56 texture units, 32 ROP units

- 1.95 billion transistor count, 40 nanometer fabrication process

- Overclocked 775MHz core clock and 1550MHz shader clock

- Overclocked 4000MHz 1GB GDDR5 256-bit RAM

- Large custom cooler with 3 8mm direct contact heat pipes and 84mm fan

- Voltage Tweak Technology

- NVIDIA PhysX & SLI support

- NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround ready

- NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology

- Full DirectX 11 & Open GL 4.0 support

Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme Rev1 CPU cooler

- Core-Contact Technology

- Silent 120mm MFDB Fan

- 3 high performance 8mm and 2 high performance 6mm U-shaped heatpipes

- Fan controller included

Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB SATA hard drive

- 32MB cache

- SATA-II 3.0 Gb/s

Western Digital 320GB SATA hard drive

- 16MB cache

- SATA-II 3.0 Gb/s

Seagate 120GB SATA hard drive

- 8MB cache

- SATA-I 1.5 Gb/s

BenQ G900W 19" widescreen LCD monitor

- 1440x900 WXGA+ native resolution

- 800:1 contrast ratio

- 5ms response time

- DVI, D-Sub ports

Logitech G110 gaming keyboard

- Custom-color backlighting

- Twelve programmable G-keys

- Integrated USB audio

- Game/desktop mode

- Instant media access

- Removable palm rest

- Intelligent cable management

PowerLogic PowerLaser GLX-30 1600dpi laser mouse

- Precision Laser Engine

- 400, 800, 1600 dpi

- 5 buttons laser mouse

Logitech R-20 2.1 speaker

- Ported subwoofer (4-inch high excursion driver)

- Shielded satellites (2-inch high excursion driver)

- 12 watts RMS

- >70dB SNR

Asus DRW-24B1ST DVD SATA optical drive

Enermax Tomahawk 500W power supply unit

Thermaltake Soprano RS101 chassis

 

Prime: Satisfied!

TF3 Blue Wrecker Closed Up

One of the new Transformers that will be in Transformers 3 is 'The Wreckers'. They transformed into modified Nascar cars with aggressive looking. Although there is no confirmation about their faction so far, it is suggested that there are Autobots as they are always filmed together with the other Autobots on the set. Here are the closed up pictures of the cool Blue Wrecker taken by fans.

Prime: Let's wreck n roll!

TF3 Autobots in Detroit

Transformers 3 production now is in Detroit. Below are some images taken by a fan showing the Autobots in their vehicle form around the set in Detroit.

Assassin's Creed Brotherhood New Screens

New screens of the upcoming Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood game has been released. For fans of the Assassin's Creed franchise, the screens are certainly worth seeing. The screens seem to show both single-player and multi-player aspect of the game. I like how Rome are portrayed in the game through these screens.

Prime: Certainly looking forward to this game...

Crysis 2 Special Editions

Electronic Arts Inc. and Crytek GmbH, Europe’s leading independent video game studio and award-winning developers of the critically acclaimed Crysis® franchise, has announced two special editions for the highly anticipated first person shooter Crysis 2; the Crysis 2 Limited Edition and the Crysis 2 Nano Edition. Both editions feature premium packaging and special unlocks in the Crysis 2 multiplayer game.

The Crysis 2 Limited Edition will be available for no additional cost, while supplies last, and features four must-have in-game unlocks for the ultimate multiplayer experience:

Bonus XP – Players will jump into multiplayer battles with an edge by starting with enough experience points to gain early access to all 5 preset class load-outs.

SCAR Hologram Decoy – This special attachment to the SCAR will project a hologram image of the player, allowing them to confuse their opponents with the decoy.

SCAR Weapon Skin – This digital camouflage skin will allow players to add a personalized touch to one of the more popular assault rifles in the game.

Platinum Dog Tag – This special one-of-a-kind dog tag is one of over 250 that will be collectible in Crysis 2 multiplayer, helping to separate you from the rest of the field.

The Crysis 2 Nano Edition is designed for the ultimate Crysis fan and will include the Limited Edition housed in a steel case plus an 11” / 28 cm statue of the game’s hero “Prophet” on top of a New York taxi cab, a high-quality art book, all packaged inside a backpack modeled after the Nanosuit itself.

Prime: Special... anyone?