Intel Core i7 Build: Overclocking the Intel DP55KG and Core i7 860
This is the third post documenting my upgrade to an Intel Core i7 Lynnfield system. In my first post I discussed the components I selected and why. I talked about assembling the system and some of the challenges I encountered in my second post, and in this final post I’ll be discussing my efforts at […] Read More →
A Quick Review of Torchlight for PC
I bought Torchlight on Steam. I spent ~19 hours playing a “Destroyer” class character, dual-wielding a hammer and a sword for much of the game and finishing at level 37. Here are my quick thoughts the experience: Pros… The artwork – The cartoon look of the game is reminiscent of WoW. It’s a nice break […] Read More →
My Intel Core i7 Build: Putting It Together
Recently I decided it was finally time to upgrade my gaming computer. I had skipped over Intel’s recent spate of chipsets, as well as Windows Vista, so my computer – still based on the Intel x975 chipset and Windows XP Pro – was definitely in need of an upgrade. This is the second post documenting […] Read More →
iceflatline Now on IRC
I finally got around to registering #iceflatline at DALnet. I’ll be hanging out there most all the time so swing by and chat. […] Read More →
My Intel Core i7 Build: The Parts
I’m fortunate (or cursed) enough to be able to upgrade the desktop computers here at the iceflatline compound fairly often. The way this usually works is that my personal desktop computer gets overhauled and then the older parts are used to build, upgrade and/or maintain the other machines in the house – call it the […] Read More →