I would recommend a bigger SSD as well. 120gb+
I ran my HM2 database on a SSD and it is worth every extra euro.
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Buying already build computer is throwin money, sir.
If u have some friend, just buy hardware and build it for yourself, u wont regret!!!
Thi exact piece is crapy, not enough info about it and so on.
Computer for poker = good CPU (recommend Intel with graphic GPU in it - no need for extra graphics), average motherboard (with DVI/HDMI connectors for multiple monitors), solid 8GB RAM with about 1666 speed and at least 128GB SSD for win and programs. Use saved money to buy solid power source that amazingly lowers your energy expenses and your build will last much longer!
COmputer u wanna buy will be good fro like 2 years, but good, notin fancy...it have no doubt very poor power source, cheap DDR who knows wat speed, AMD processors are like 22 compared to AA in poker, graphic card is - why oh why this shit, u dont even need it, and so on...
U VE BEEEN WARNED ♦
Excellent advice guys thank you very much!
Talked to my brother, we will make the computer on our own like Milan suggested. I will go for I5 processor, 120gb ssd, 8gb ddr3 etc. It will cost around 500 euro but I believe it will last at least 3-4 years if not more 
Will post configuration once I select all components on the site !
Good and bad news today
Bad news first: My internet is acting up, there is storm in the city and wireless internet operator is shut down for past 2 hours! I have additional USB stick but it keeps going on and off. This means I can't play a single game today (wanted to go to Gerovit or friends place but they are both not available today)
Good news : I will back up all the hands, software, poker videos to external hard drive and later tonight format hard drive put windows XP or something on this machine and tomorrow be ready to grind !
Added bonus: If we finish everything at decent time, it will give me additional hours to do some ICM analysis, do some advanced tables check hands etc
Originally posted by IvicaIliev77
Checked all ins for bubble + 4 players and found almost 10 spots where I could have done things differently.Good night and have a good laugh , tonight's grind went something like this
lol ♦
Originally posted by IvicaIliev77
Good and bad news todayBad news first: My internet is acting up, there is storm in the city and wireless internet operator is shut down for past 2 hours! I have additional USB stick but it keeps going on and off. This means I can't play a single game today (wanted to go to Gerovit or friends place but they are both not available today)
Good news : I will back up all the hands, software, poker videos to external hard drive and later tonight format hard drive put windows XP or something on this machine and tomorrow be ready to grind !
Added bonus: If we finish everything at decent time, it will give me additional hours to do some ICM analysis, do some advanced tables check hands etc
Windows XP? wtf u got stuck in the stone age or wut?
Originally posted by MilanBurdych
x/p line is just stupid...
this... just get windows 7. buy it ! don't be cheap!
Guys lets take a moment of silence for my ex computer. RIP!
Earlier tonight as I was backing HM1 database, computer just went to restart mode for its own reasons and never switched back on.
My brother figured that cooler might not have done good job (my computer is switched on 24/7 and my room is very hot on average also). Another theory we have is that processor might be going crazy and/or hard drive is dying...
Right now I am typing you from brothers laptop using USB stick internet... We are opening computer to check all the components and then we will attach hard drive to brothers computer try to extract my important information (hands, excel tables, videos etc).
Regarding Windows XP, I just mentioned it because when I used that on old computer really didn't have problems. Once I purchased this computer and switched windows, I couldn't even use full potential of 4gb ram (it supported 3.25gb ram the windows I used vista I believe) so I just mentioned it for those reasons.
With new computer I will not cheap out, will make sure to have everything covered.
Will log in later , write what we managed to do, thanks for following and all your support at this crisis ♦
LOL for the picture , made my day ♦
Some news...
We figured out what happened to computer. It seems like coca cola was spilled on top and went inside the cooler, hard drive and rest of components. When and how this happened I have no clue because I can't remember last time I drank coke (drinking water or mineral water while grinding mostly) so its obvious this outdated thing with coke started messing up computer!
Good news - we took hard drive, transferred all the important stuff from it, formatted it and now its functional when we repair old computer.
Before I post the configuration for the new computer, just to lay out plan for tomorrow. I will connect brothers laptop with 2 monitors and try to get 150 games tomorrow. In the morning will go to the computer store and order this heavenly machine for poker ♦
Here is the configuration (some words in Serbian but you will understand it I am sure)
Procesor
Procesori Intel CPU LGA1155 Intel® Core™ i5-3350P, 3.1GHz BOX 22nm
Ram
Memorija DIMM DDR3 2x4GB 1600MHz Kingston HyperX Beast CL9, KHX16C9T3K2/8X
SSD
SSD SATA3 120GB Kingston V300, 450/450MB/s SV300S37A/120G
DVD
DVD+/-RW Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE/SATA/ black, 24XDVD/16xDVD-RAM
Ploca
Matična ploča 'MB LGA1155 iZ68 MSI Z68A-G43 (G3), PCIe/DDR3/SATA3/GLAN/7.1
Napajanje i kuciste
Kućište 500W Cooler Master Elite 430, RC-430-KWP500
Graficka
Grafička kartica AMD Radeon 6570 Powercolor 1GB/DDR3,/DVI/HDMI/D-Sub/128bit
That's all for now, have a good night and hope you had a productive day!
P.S. I have external WD 500gb hard disk that I plan to use with new computer on top of 120gb SSD
Your computer looks good.
Make sure to install your operating system on the SSD! Your desktop windows should load within seconds and you'll be free to get to work on what ever you desire, without having to wait a minute or two.
Originally posted by IvicaIliev77
LOL for the picture , made my day ♦Some news...
We figured out what happened to computer. It seems like coca cola was spilled on top and went inside the cooler, hard drive and rest of components. When and how this happened I have no clue because I can't remember last time I drank coke (drinking water or mineral water while grinding mostly) so its obvious this outdated thing with coke started messing up computer!
Good news - we took hard drive, transferred all the important stuff from it, formatted it and now its functional when we repair old computer.
Before I post the configuration for the new computer, just to lay out plan for tomorrow. I will connect brothers laptop with 2 monitors and try to get 150 games tomorrow. In the morning will go to the computer store and order this heavenly machine for poker ♦Here is the configuration (some words in Serbian but you will understand it I am sure)
Procesor
Procesori Intel CPU LGA1155 Intel® Core™ i5-3350P, 3.1GHz BOX 22nmRam
Memorija DIMM DDR3 2x4GB 1600MHz Kingston HyperX Beast CL9, KHX16C9T3K2/8XSSD
SSD SATA3 120GB Kingston V300, 450/450MB/s SV300S37A/120GDVD
DVD+/-RW Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE/SATA/ black, 24XDVD/16xDVD-RAMPloca
Matična ploča 'MB LGA1155 iZ68 MSI Z68A-G43 (G3), PCIe/DDR3/SATA3/GLAN/7.1Napajanje i kuciste
Kućište 500W Cooler Master Elite 430, RC-430-KWP500Graficka
Grafička kartica AMD Radeon 6570 Powercolor 1GB/DDR3,/DVI/HDMI/D-Sub/128bitThat's all for now, have a good night and hope you had a productive day!
P.S. I have external WD 500gb hard disk that I plan to use with new computer on top of 120gb SSD
Few hints.
Buy i5-3570k - much better performance + it has GPU in it therefore u dont need to buy that super shitty outdated hraphic card u want = lower your noise, lower your heat, lower power consuming.
Buy Corsair RAM, but this is also OK, CL9 is crucial, nice.
Buy better, much better power source, go for at least GOLD standard, u wont regret.
And as u mentioned, u have hot room - buy new CPU fan instead of the brand one. Buy two additional basic fans (5$ each) and u ll have super silent, super cold factory that will last 5years+
Originally posted by IvicaIliev77
Some news...
We figured out what happened to computer. It seems like coca cola was spilled on top and went inside the cooler, hard drive and rest of components.
Heh soda and electric equipment are great pair ♦
Originally posted by lessthanthreee
looks solid! nice job
Glad you like it, I think so too
Originally posted by Necrophagist
Your computer looks good.Make sure to install your operating system on the SSD! Your desktop windows should load within seconds and you'll be free to get to work on what ever you desire, without having to wait a minute or two.
Will make sure to follow your advice. I am sure it will make a huge difference in speed !
Originally posted by MilanBurdych
Few hints.
Buy i5-3570k - much better performance + it has GPU in it therefore u dont need to buy that super shitty outdated hraphic card u want = lower your noise, lower your heat, lower power consuming.
Buy Corsair RAM, but this is also OK, CL9 is crucial, nice.
Buy better, much better power source, go for at least GOLD standard, u wont regret.
And as u mentioned, u have hot room - buy new CPU fan instead of the brand one. Buy two additional basic fans (5$ each) and u ll have super silent, super cold factory that will last 5years+Talked to my brother again, he said that those graphic cards that come with Intel processors suck big time. The difference between getting processor I choose + graphics and the one you mentioned is like 30 euro. So money is not the problem. I am more worried to be honest if graphics burn out or something and mess up processor so that's why I prefer external graphics.
For power source my brother gave me as a gift stuff that works even if the electricity is gone. Forgot the name for it now but I will definitely bring it to the office and use it there.
We were looking at this whole power thing, coolers etc. The one we choose seems fairly good and ok considering that I will not download movie/tv show on that computer, it will just be for poker related stuff and blog period.
If needed I will add those additional fans to make north pole party inside ♦
Btw, since this computer will be moving to computer office, the temerature there is more even and I don't see danger of computer overheating there tbh.How do you know so much about computers? You seem like nuts in that area (quads nuts ♦
Originally posted by ghaleon
Heh soda and electric equipment are great pair ♦
Haha I think whole electronic industry is built around it !!! ♦