Author Topic: Building a RIG 101 (Read 39878 times)

Spazosaurus · « **Reply #20 on:** February 19, 2008, 09:18:20 AM »

lol that sounds like something i'd say, but a 650i that doesnt support 45nm's kinna is.

Carigamers · « **Reply #20 on:** February 19, 2008, 09:18:20 AM »

Spazosaurus · « **Reply #21 on:** February 22, 2008, 12:53:49 PM »

Ok so i've finished my document for Midrange Intel System. Its an 8 page word document that gives the reader a general feel for the individual part and why it was chosen.

So where do we go from here?

Crixx_Creww · « **Reply #22 on:** February 22, 2008, 02:22:09 PM »

well we were thinking more power pointish like or watever it is anand tech and they use

want it presentish with pretty colous and easy to read anti nabness parts

Nephilim · « **Reply #23 on:** February 22, 2008, 02:27:21 PM »

i was gonna suggest a pdf format, pdf printers are available that like free out there.

EDIT:
Link http://www.pdfforge.org/

been using it a while so my dad can send copies of the work he does for clients in pdf format

Crixx_Creww · « **Reply #24 on:** February 22, 2008, 02:32:38 PM »

now thats also a good option
but making people dl is a bad one

dont know if yu can have the option for people to open it in another window so they dont have to go dl it to watch it

Carigamers · « **Reply #24 on:** February 22, 2008, 02:32:38 PM »

Spazosaurus · « **Reply #25 on:** February 22, 2008, 03:29:17 PM »

Here's the PDF. It may still have spelling, formatting errors but small ting.

TriniXaeno · « **Reply #26 on:** February 22, 2008, 03:53:01 PM »

excellent work

What if we follow the format of other top tech sites (tomshardware, anandtech, etc...) and put them in html Pages 1,2,3 style.

Should be easy enough to do with the cms.

Spazosaurus · « **Reply #27 on:** February 22, 2008, 04:06:33 PM »

Sounds good. But how would I do that?

(baww 2300 posts)

Crixx_Creww · « **Reply #28 on:** February 22, 2008, 04:29:42 PM »

Quote from: NoobGoneWild on February 22, 2008, 03:53:01 PM

excellent work

What if we follow the format of other top tech sites (tomshardware, anandtech, etc...) and put them in html Pages 1,2,3 style.

Should be easy enough to do with the cms.

... O.o look who doesnt read the forum now!! lawl
read the first page mengz
that IS wat the plan supposed to be, just certain peeple*coughcoughcaptainsneezewheeze* not followin de plan

Spazosaurus · « **Reply #29 on:** February 22, 2008, 06:44:09 PM »

Ok no problem. Give me a link to what you're talking about and let me see how closely I can emulate it.

W1nTry · « **Reply #30 on:** February 23, 2008, 12:41:55 PM »

Not bad there Capt though a tally at the end would be nice XD when I have the energy i'll do my part.

Spazosaurus · « **Reply #31 on:** February 23, 2008, 04:50:35 PM »

Thanks!

Ok latest version including price range on the bottom.

TriniXaeno · « **Reply #32 on:** February 23, 2008, 07:59:34 PM »

lol, of course I read the first page crixx, I posted earlier on in this thread remember?

what I'm talkin about is regular html type pages instead of forum posts for the final document.

givin a lil more flexibility in say the positioning of images and performance charts in the middle of the article and referencing across pages (Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Summary/Conclusion)

That's the format similarity to anandtech/firingsquad I was referring too.

makes sense? or too much work?

The forum post option is of course ridiculously easier and a no brainer but may not look as professional nor be as accessible to the public. A shame for such great work imho.

Spazosaurus · « **Reply #33 on:** February 23, 2008, 08:51:27 PM »

Ok then if we talking HTML that would mean uploading to a server and getting a website etc then....Lets talk about this nah I don't mind doing the work its a nice project.

Performance charts? lol yes that's a LOT more work because for each category you have to have data concerning performance for EACH part. I don't think that would make much sense for a guide. That would just make things more complicated than they have to be.

Just keep pitching the ideas and lets see what comes out.

Arcmanov · « **Reply #34 on:** March 11, 2008, 09:35:45 AM »

Found a nice article here that speaks to the heart of this thread.
Its basically a list of parts catergorised as Dream System, High End, Mid Range, and Budget. There is no separation between manufacturers here.

This is exactly the type of format we can adopt. It can be updated regularly as prices and availability change.

TriniXaeno · « **Reply #35 on:** March 11, 2008, 11:16:59 AM »

Absolutely brilliant and to the point.

I love it.

W1nTry · « **Reply #36 on:** March 28, 2008, 10:33:33 AM »

Whilst like many initiatives that start off 'hot and sweaty' and seem to fizzle before they really get off the ground (I myself am quite guilty in that regard) I have however stumbled across something that not only fits this thread nicely but goes as far as to even DO THE WORK FOR US. It's from a respectable review site and is nothing short of brilliant imho. In FACT, it's SO user friendly that it EVEN provides links to a FULL CHECK OUT BASKET on newegg.com with ALL the components they suggest. They have 3 price ranges 500, 1000 and 1500USD and in EACH category they give a primary system and an alternative which effectively works out to the Intel offering as primary and the AMD offering as secondary. So without further ado feast you eyes:

http://www.techreport.com/articles.x/14225/7

Based on the fact that it's the February review I am led to believe they update it quarterly if not more frequently. Also it not only covers main components of the tower. It also covers the 'MONEY is NO PROBLEM' workstation or 'doublestuffed' rig and it also has OS options, peripheral options... its quite encompassing.

TriniXaeno · « **Reply #37 on:** March 28, 2008, 12:28:17 PM »

Hmm, this is pretty good too. Very nice format and simple. Kind of close to Arcs.

Both can do the job.

What are you suggesting? Abandoning the local effort and just using their recommendations carte blanche?

W1nTry · « **Reply #38 on:** March 28, 2008, 12:51:53 PM »

No, it isn't updated frequently enough for us to do that, and if we could get local pricing into our version, that would be MUCH more practical for our viewers. It is however a nice reference and gives some direction.

TriniXaeno · « **Reply #39 on:** March 28, 2008, 12:57:36 PM »

true, good point.

Carigamers · « **Reply #39 on:** March 28, 2008, 12:57:36 PM »

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