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Title: Lan Party Raffle
Post by: lickmybarrell on February 27, 2008, 12:35:10 PM
We are going to be raffling off a gaming computer at the lan.

Parts of the system was donated by several members of the elders.

This system will have:
Intel Core 2 Duo e4500 2.2ghz 2mb cache 800fsb (bought by lan party)
Asus P5BW-LA mobo -Intel 965 chipset, 1066 fsb - onboard Realtek AC97 sound + wireless lan (|337)
2 Gb ram (1gb from |337 and 1 gb from Barrell)
Nvidia 8600 Vid card (thanks Rage)
320 Gig sata hard drive with Windows Vista Home Premium (|337)
Antec Hard drive cooler with digital read out- fits in 5 1/4 bay (|337)
450 Watt Cooler Master power supply (|337)
Case (|337)
Lite-on super all dvd+-rw lightscribe sata (bought by lan party)
HP wireless kb/mouse (|337)

the case is a leftover hp case. whoever wins it can get another one if they want.

we will be selling chances for 10.00 a ticket. proceeds goto the elders. who wouldnt pay fifty dollars in tickets for a computer like this. good luck everyone. and see you at the lan party.
 
 
 
 
Title: Re: Lan Party Raffle
Post by: MR|337 on February 27, 2008, 01:17:42 PM
This is the case. No, you cant have the other stuff in the pic..
 :-D

We may also have some other goodies to give away too (free)

(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee83/stevekellyjr/pix_042.jpg)
Title: Re: Lan Party Raffle
Post by: RaGe on February 27, 2008, 02:59:31 PM
This is the video card. Leadtek Geforce 8600 GTS TDH 256mb PCI-E

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y64/RaGe517/L456-8602-a.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y64/RaGe517/L456-8602-b.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y64/RaGe517/L456-8602-d.jpg)
Title: Re: Lan Party Raffle
Post by: MR|337 on February 27, 2008, 03:41:18 PM
I just finished putting the mobo/psu and assorted things into the case. Note that you can still see the protective plastic overlay on parts of the case. I also upgraded the weak 300 watt HP psu to a 450 watt coolermaster real power. I fabbed a bracket in the empty media bay for the psu voltage meter. Also forgot to mention that the pc features wireless lan.

(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee83/stevekellyjr/DSC01647.jpg)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee83/stevekellyjr/DSC01648.jpg)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee83/stevekellyjr/DSC01651.jpg)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee83/stevekellyjr/DSC01654.jpg)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee83/stevekellyjr/DSC01655.jpg)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee83/stevekellyjr/DSC01656.jpg)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee83/stevekellyjr/DSC01657.jpg)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee83/stevekellyjr/DSC01658.jpg)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee83/stevekellyjr/DSC01659.jpg)
Title: Re: Lan Party Raffle
Post by: Giant Flying Head on February 27, 2008, 04:16:18 PM
I hope this doesn't seem like spam, but I think this is a AWESOME idea! What better prize for a bunch of gammers then a new comp! Cooto's gentlemen! :notworthy:
Title: Re: Lan Party Raffle
Post by: Elite_Prophet on February 27, 2008, 04:57:51 PM
Kudos ****  :iamwithstupid:, put me down for 20 tickets lol
Title: Re: Lan Party Raffle
Post by: MR|337 on February 27, 2008, 05:00:01 PM
Not at all, GFH.

We wanted to make this lan special, and things like this make it so. With the procedes going back to the clan - it's a win/win situation. If we sell 50 chances, thats 500 dollars. Hell, I may buy a few and try and win this thing myself!

A few of us have been talking and events like these may happen more often if the turnout and feedback are positive.
Title: Re: Lan Party Raffle
Post by: Noobinhood on February 27, 2008, 08:10:56 PM
seems like it is going to be a nice prize. put me down for about $100.00 worth.  :headbang1:
Title: Re: Lan Party Raffle
Post by: MR|337 on February 27, 2008, 08:51:27 PM
Hell, you were just at my place an hour ago. It's pretty nice to say the least! Hope you win it...

I bought this new at circuit city less than a year ago. Date of purchase (still have the rec) 7-8-07 for $1,165.99. seven months ago
That same week I put an 8800 Ultra in it and a beefier psu. I used this set up till about a month ago and bought a new mobo/case. I took the C2Q 6600, memory and vid card for my new build and the rest hit the shelf in my basement. Kind of a waste on my part to have this stuff sit there and collect dust, so.....

Title: Re: Lan Party Raffle
Post by: Hitman Smurf on February 28, 2008, 01:18:33 AM
We wanted to make this lan special, and things like this make it so. With the procedes going back to the clan - it's a win/win situation. If we sell 50 chances, thats 500 dollars. Hell, I may buy a few and try and win this thing myself!

A few of us have been talking and events like these may happen more often if the turnout and feedback are positive.

Barrel and I are doing all we can to make this LAN as AWESOMESAUCE and fun as possible...and help out our clan financially....thanks to all those that have contributed so far  :headbang1:
Title: Re: Lan Party Raffle
Post by: Ryuk on February 28, 2008, 03:53:39 PM
sweetness , are we gonna be able to buy the tickets there or do we have to reserve? like in the above posts?
Title: Re: Lan Party Raffle
Post by: Elite_Prophet on February 28, 2008, 04:39:12 PM
It's only for those attending the LAN I believe so my assumption would be to buy there
Title: Re: Lan Party Raffle
Post by: lickmybarrell on February 28, 2008, 05:10:26 PM
sweetness , are we gonna be able to buy the tickets there or do we have to reserve? like in the above posts?

we will be selling tickets at the lan party. and it will be drawn saturday night at the lan party.
Title: Re: Lan Party Raffle
Post by: MR|337 on February 29, 2008, 12:47:27 AM
Added 80mm exhaust fan to rear of case. Moved HD cooler to second 5 1/4 slot and removed extra expansion bay cover. Now the temps on the cooler read out are visible. It looks factory too. Should have the cpu and dvd burner today. I'll throw up some more pix after it's completed. If I get time after the os install, I'll make sure CS is loaded and working.
Title: Re: Lan Party Raffle
Post by: lickmybarrell on February 29, 2008, 01:07:23 AM
I would really like to take this spot and thank leet for his generous contributions to the raffle... if it was not for him and rage this system would not be going home with a lucky person saturday... so on behalf of me and hitman smurf i want to say thank you.
Title: Re: Lan Party Raffle
Post by: Hitman Smurf on February 29, 2008, 11:06:49 AM
 :iamwithstupid:
Title: Re: Lan Party Raffle
Post by: MR|337 on February 29, 2008, 02:30:07 PM
Speaking of stupid, I lost the retention bracket that goes on the back of the mobo that holds the cpu heat sink/fan in place. I robbed the Thermaltake outta my game rig to get it running. Anyone got one of these "x" shaped brackets laying around? If not, I'm gonna have to order a new hs/fan for my game rig to the tune of 50 clams..

The bracket I need is for a stock socket 775 - looks kind of like this..

(http://i.neoseeker.com/neo_image/147448/article/noctua_NH-U12/NOCTUA%20X%20Bracket11.jpg)
Title: Re: Lan Party Raffle
Post by: Video_Master on February 29, 2008, 02:45:13 PM
not one of those, but I think I still have my stock HS/Fan that came with my CPU.
Title: Re: Lan Party Raffle
Post by: MR|337 on February 29, 2008, 02:55:56 PM
All I need is the part that goes on the back of the mobo. I have a stock hs/fan, just missing that part to it.
Title: Re: Lan Party Raffle
Post by: Video_Master on February 29, 2008, 03:43:48 PM
see my stock HS/Fan never had a back plate.
Title: Re: Lan Party Raffle
Post by: MR|337 on February 29, 2008, 04:25:45 PM
This one has a coolermaster fan on it but looks stock. The corner pins are threaded on the ends, and go into the plate on the back. Worse comes to worse, I guess I can buy another.
 :crybaby:
Title: Re: Lan Party Raffle
Post by: lickmybarrell on February 29, 2008, 05:27:01 PM
if you do just give me the reciept at lan
Title: Re: Lan Party Raffle
Post by: Ryuk on February 29, 2008, 10:16:41 PM
sorry l337 it'll turn up :)
Title: Re: Lan Party Raffle
Post by: MR|337 on March 06, 2008, 01:15:13 PM
Just an update on the raffle pc:

I have been playing on it most of the week, cs runs an average of 100 fps. It has cs:source with all of the gun game maps preloaded along with the special auto script I use for all of my buys and movement. TF2 is on, but I have not conected to our server to test it. All the winner need do is log in and play, it's ready to go!

All the other features work. I've tested out the wireless lan and it is as it should be. I'll also include the matching wireless kb and mouse. If you have a tv tuner card, this pc was originaly a media center pc so with the addition of a card -  it would make a killer media center too. I'll try and remember to bring all the manuals and paperwork with it. I'll be retaining the recpt for tax purposes. I can write off 100% of all hardware and software.
 :-D
Title: Re: Lan Party Raffle
Post by: lickmybarrell on March 06, 2008, 04:11:40 PM
Just an update on the raffle pc:

I have been playing on it most of the week, cs runs an average of 100 fps. It has cs:source with all of the gun game maps preloaded along with the special auto script I use for all of my buys and movement. TF2 is on, but I have not conected to our server to test it. All the winner need do is log in and play, it's ready to go!

All the other features work. I've tested out the wireless lan and it is as it should be. I'll also include the matching wireless kb and mouse. If you have a tv tuner card, this pc was originaly a media center pc so with the addition of a card -  it would make a killer media center too. I'll try and remember to bring all the manuals and paperwork with it. I'll be retaining the recpt for tax purposes. I can write off 100% of all hardware and software.
 :-D

well we will know it works at the lan cause i hope to use it to game with since my mobo has taken the long ride to garbage mountain.... if people dont mind.