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I can probably wait a week or two (I've given myself 4 weeks to build a PC) and have a look at it. In the meantime, I am looking for a store/reseller of the 38xx down here Taking notes... In the meantime, I can look around for motherboard, cpu and memory Edit: I am probably going to buy a new retail Windows Vista Ultimate 64 bit (as I would like at least 8gb of ram for some gfx applications). Any special requirements for motherboard/cpu/ram?

Well, you never know. Better to be on the safe side

Ok, since I usually put my foot where my mouth is, I went ahead and bought the casing and power supply. It should arrive during the week. Antec Performance One P182 Antec TruePower Quatro 1000 While the P190 looked nice with it's built in 1200w PSU, it didn't look like it was optimised for "Quietness" the same way as the P182. Only dual layered soundproofing and a big gaping hole in the side where a lot of noise can escape. Unfortunately, they didn't have the gfx card You suggested, so I am holding off for a moment on that one. I'll have to browse a few more shops to locate one it seems (I found a smaller/older model, HD3450 or something, but why settle for second best?). Maybe I should look for a motherboard next...

I am currently "investigating" (as in 'probably going to get') the Antec P190. If nothing else, for the convenience of already built in 1200w worth of powersupply (split in two and both in a chamber of their own in the casing). Plus, I found somebody who ships it to where I live Gfx Card looks good. I'll do a price comparison down here to find a reseller. Well, I hope to build something within the next 4 weeks I am curious about your objection to water cooling? I'll admit complete ignorance on the subject.

Switzerland [0] v Portugal [1] Turkey [1] v Czech Republic [1] Poland [0] v Croatia [2] Austria [0] v Germany [1] Holland [2] v Romania [0] France [0] v Italy [0] Greece [1] v Spain [2] Russia [2] v Sweden [2] Austria - Germany... that brings back memories

Thanks Mkreku, I'll follow those links and catch up on my reading when it gets daylight here again...

Long story short, I have this antiquity which was scheduled for retirement when the prices for the up and coming Nehalem cpu's have dropped from their initial (ridiculous) prices, probably some time after New Year. I found out yesterday, that I have gotten an unplanned for bonus from work, combined with my old computer coughing and sputtering more and more (it's kept together by chewing gum and super glue atm), I thought I might get my self something to get me by until mid next year. Since my old rig sounds like a 737 taking off, threatening to give me tinnitus, I thought I would try the silent option rather than necessarily the latest and fastest. If it can run NWN2 as decently as my work laptop, then it's good enough for me. The point is, I don't want to hear it. 20 meters of monitor cable and wireless keyboard and mouse doesn't count Any advice on what to look for, brands, makes and models etc. welcome, as long as it is quiet. How good is passive/water cooling? Any pitfalls? Is it overrated? Etc. Oh, and it has to be available in Australia, so no newegg etc. Just what stuff to look for, I have to find it down here Anybody who can help me enjoy a moment of silence?!?

Wouldn't it sort of insult peoples intelligence asking such questions? (Bachmann) Landau notation... It still gives me nightmares Your mileage may vary, but I wouldn't underestimate a CS degree

Deathproof Not sure why, but I get a craving for Carmageddon again It started a bit too slow, but eventually got better. Not quite in the same league as Planet Terror, but good fun none the less. Now I have to see what is on disc 2.

Muahaha... you all probably signed up on Facebook!

Jean Reno is awesome

Happy Birthday Obsidian!

You can borrow my "Grumpy old Man" t-shirt

Meh, 57%. I am zombie food.

Not really. VATS is just "real time with pause", where you can queue a limited number of special attacks depending on action points (KOTOR 1&2 by comparison had a fixed number of actions you could queue). This sounds like "many shots" (or whatever that Ranger feat was called in NWN2), where you can select the individual targets. There is also the possibility that I am just as confused as the gaming press as to what goes into which game

We would rather see your work of dwarven intrigue and drama... Give us the Witcheta Chronicles (and for the NWN2/MotB engine please)

...and the crates?

They did a remake? Heresy! I really did like the original

I downloaded the mods (fixes and unfinished stuff, not the tweak thing) and resumed an old saved game. Not sure if it works "retro-actively" though. No idea where the hooks for the new quests are either Still, it's been a long time since I enjoyed playing PS:T. Strolling through the catacombs looking for the source of the disturbance (for the Dustman, Norojch or whatever his name is), I took the time to admire the artwork and the attention to detail that must have gone into it. Right down to the death animations of the skeletons when they fall apart. There is something special about the almost gothic scifi atmosphere of the catacombs. Same thing goes for the dead/drowned nations. I am a sucker for that grungy stuff in PS:T

Awesome movie. I really should check out amazon and see if they have it

Wasn't the original estimate for NWN2:OC something like 20 hours?

Storm of Zehir

*TILT*... At least I know where to go looking when I start down the upgrade path.