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    • soloS Offline
      solo
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      @hellnbak said:

      I know that SSD's are incredibly fast compared to normal drives, but I was concerned about reliability. This was based on research I did a while back, but after doing more research this morning I find that their reliability is now comparable, and the Samsung Pro 840 series has received very high marks. So, yes, I would go with a small SSD for my C drive.

      As far as the full-size tower I want, I assume I could choose from a selection they have available. I don't need or want anything fancy, no neon lights or racing stripes, just something solid and well laid out, where everything is easily serviceable. It could be painted puke green for all I care, nobody's gonna see it but me. So how do I see what they have to choose from?

      But as far as prices for this (very nice) rig, I can't seem to find anything in this thread that really nails it down. I know it will vary according to individual setups, but what do I need to do to get a price for the setup I want?

      I agree on the simple case, I purposely chose a plain case with no silly lights and sliding covers, it's not how it looks, it's how it performs.

      The price is in the link above, $2600 for this beast (cheaper option also available if you want a different GPU)

      http://www.solos-art.com

      If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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      • hellnbakH Offline
        hellnbak
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        While I was composing my last post you have posted more info on prices, so that answers my last question. Thanks.

        "Politicians are just like diapers -- they need to be changed often, and for the same reason"

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        • soloS Offline
          solo
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          Okay, it's ready to go.

          If you want to modify anything then email Adam Pierce apierce@jncs.com

          And remember to mention either Solo or Pete Stoppel in correspondence for him to include you in the discounted deal.

          http://www.solos-art.com

          If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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          • Dave RD Offline
            Dave R
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            Are the prices they show the discounted ones?

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            • soloS Offline
              solo
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              Yes, I have a comparison from competive builders above, these are great prices.

              http://www.solos-art.com

              If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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              • maxhouserocksM Offline
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                OOPS! is ee it. Thanks.

                ~~Pete, did you post a link yet for us to be able to go in and start looking at configurations and use the"solo" code?

                sorry if i missed something and you already addressed this.

                bob~~

                Robert A. Christman
                http://rachristman.blogspot.com/

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                • soloS Offline
                  solo
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                  Could any or everyone that purchases one let me know here or by private message so I can get some sort of idea how this promotion is going? thanks.

                  http://www.solos-art.com

                  If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                  • Dave RD Offline
                    Dave R
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                    Will do. I expect I'll place my order tonight or tomorrow. Can't decide between the 128GB and 256GB SSD.

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                    • maxhouserocksM Offline
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                      pete, my company is still deciding between this and an OriginPC spec. I hope to take advantage of this. Did you say how long the promotion will last?

                      Robert A. Christman
                      http://rachristman.blogspot.com/

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                      • soloS Offline
                        solo
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                        @maxhouserocks said:

                        pete, my company is still deciding between this and an OriginPC spec. I hope to take advantage of this. Did you say how long the promotion will last?

                        No problem, if you want to PM me the specs from Origin and the price I will set out to beat it with exact machine.

                        I cannot say for sure how long this deal will last, have not discussed duration, I know for sure it will be the next two weeks at the very least.

                        http://www.solos-art.com

                        If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                        • Dave RD Offline
                          Dave R
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                          Pete, did you already order your machine? I just ordered one. I also spoke with Adam on the phone. Nice guy.

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                          • soloS Offline
                            solo
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                            Not yet, I'm awaiting a few payments from work I have completed, hopefully it will be this week. I'm excited about it though.

                            http://www.solos-art.com

                            If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                              @solo said:

                              Not yet, I'm awaiting a few payments from work I have completed, hopefully it will be this week.

                              Lol, I feel ya: "check's in the mail" ๐Ÿ˜›
                              Beginning of the year always seems slower to get payments. Everyone's so darn prompt in December...

                              http://charlottesvillearchitecturalrendering.com/

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                              • soloS Offline
                                solo
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                                @andybot said:

                                @solo said:

                                Not yet, I'm awaiting a few payments from work I have completed, hopefully it will be this week.

                                Lol, I feel ya: "check's in the mail" ๐Ÿ˜›
                                Beginning of the year always seems slower to get payments. Everyone's so darn prompt in December...

                                Story of my life, I get the business but most of my clients are 120 days from whenever they feel the need to process, tough for a starving freelancer at times.

                                http://www.solos-art.com

                                If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                                • brodieB Offline
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                                  Pete,

                                  I'll let you know for sure but I think I may end up taking advantage of this. I was going to hold out for awhile but this looks like a pretty good deal. Just to verify, basically I just go to your link ( http://www.jncs.com/php2/thea.php ), click the computer setup I want to buy and checkout? No need for promo codes or anything, right?

                                  Thanks,

                                  -Brodie

                                  steelblue http://www.steelbluellc.com

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                                  • soloS Offline
                                    solo
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                                    That is correct, in the check out you can add remarks, feel free to mention my name if you want, or if you want to make any changes then leave a remark or email Adam.

                                    It is a great deal for sure.

                                    http://www.solos-art.com

                                    If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                                      Rich O Brien Moderator
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                                      Except for Euroweenies you can only look over fence and grimace.

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                                      • F Offline
                                        fcborik
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                                        Hi Pete,

                                        I plan on going with option #2, however I'm a bit of a newbie to sketchup (and CAD-CAM in general), so I'm looking for some recommendations for a replacement monitor. My current setup is a 3 year old HP that is theoretically designed for "games and video", but it really isn't a serious graphics computer. I'm going to give this one to my wife (and she is OK with me getting a new one because I'm hogging the computer as of late), so now is a good time. More importantly, my sketchup is bogging down, and I haven't even started rendering yet, so I figure I need the right tool for the job.

                                        Other than some "standards" like a mouse, keyboard, and speakers (and the monitor), is there anything else that I would need?

                                        Thanks for setting all of this up for us!

                                        Frank

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                                        • soloS Offline
                                          solo
                                          last edited by

                                          I am also going for option 2, I have two Samsung 27" monitors currently and it works fantastically for what I need, I have SU on the left monitor and email, explorer, internet, etc on the right. The machine is complete just add mouse and keyboard which you can even get from them.

                                          http://www.solos-art.com

                                          If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                                          • F Offline
                                            fcborik
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                                            Thanks, Pete. I'm on it.

                                            Sending my order now....

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