Got some new speakers today

Daymoe · 31-12-2008, 06:24 PM

I got a new PC monitor and a set of speakers today, speakers are Logitech Z2300 THX 2.1s and are rated at 200W RMS and 400W Total. The monitor is a BenQ E2200HD, native resolution is 1920x1080 (Its a 16:9 panel) and my PS3 there is hooked up to it via HDMI and the PC via DVI-D

The speakers were $155 from MSY and the monitor was $233, quite cheap hehe. The speakers are pretty good, had some hard trance going on them before and the sub pumps pretty good.

gtfpv · 31-12-2008, 06:31 PM

whats tissues and a computer got in common . is that part of the hardware . ??

seriously though . that is a massive subwoofer . i'll be upgrading my speakers soon too. as i play heaps of music now on the computer , it has replaced my hi fi stereo.
well done .

TURBOTAXI · 31-12-2008, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by gtfpv

whats tissues and a computer got in common . is that part of the hardware . ??

Thats just mean.

Daymoe · 31-12-2008, 06:36 PM

Haha, tissues are there because I have a cold/leaky nose, not for what you think they are there for. I can't be bothered walking out into the kitchen to get them, so I took the whole box with me

bodes-sh · 31-12-2008, 06:41 PM

looks good, i wish there was an msy in perth, their stuff is so cheap...

Daymoe · 31-12-2008, 06:42 PM

On their website, they have "2. SOON and 3. SOON" next to WA, so maybe you're in for one sometime soon.

TURBOTAXI · 31-12-2008, 06:45 PM

Nice gear.

MSY and IT Estate are the best places to source bits. I use static ice to find the best prices. I have access to wholesale parts through altech and computeck and others but msy and it estate are cheaper than the wholesalers for most things. Since I like Ford Forums I can tell you that complete system prices dont get lower than IT estate. For example - a brand new full set up with dual core cpu, 160gb HDD, 19 inch lcd, keyboard etc... under $500.

Check out my PC one day (I am pretty proud of what I have screwed together)- its mostly IT estate and MSY sourced except the GPU - its a 4870x2 and ebay had it for $650 delivered.

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=IzDl8U...e=channel_page
and MK11 http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=fmQ9Df...eature=channel

Scores easy 14000 3d marks on 06 and 13000+ on vantage

I run a Q6600 at 3.15ghz with 4gb 1066mhz RAM on a p45 chipset gigabyte mobo. I have a 750gb HDD with 32mb cache.
My screen is a asus MK241H - HDMI and built in camera it was $339 at IT estate. Watercooled Kandalf/Thermaltake case was only ~$360 at IT estate, 1000 Watt Antec PSU was $289 at msy ($360 at others).

If I was to buy my set up retail I would have spent in excess of $4000 but cost price for parts was $2000. Its an expensive game trying to keep up with latest tech and titles but its cheaper than cars!

uranium_death · 01-01-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TURBOTAXI

MSY and IT Estate are the best places to source bits.

MSY here in Melbourne have terrible customer service. They're semi-professional compared to others. They don't answer phones or emails. Admittedly, I built this computer from parts I purchased from them...guilty.

BUT CPL here are only slightly more expensive (building this PC would have cost me like 20 bucks more), but answer phones, have a nicer showroom, more staff, more room to park, answer emails, and all staff know their product.

It's important to shop around.

TURBOTAXI · 02-01-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by uranium_death

MSY here in Melbourne have terrible customer service. They're semi-professional compared to others. They don't answer phones or emails. Admittedly, I built this computer from parts I purchased from them...guilty.

BUT CPL here are only slightly more expensive (building this PC would have cost me like 20 bucks more), but answer phones, have a nicer showroom, more staff, more room to park, answer emails, and all staff know their product.

It's important to shop around.

Yeah - thats a well known problem. Have a read at whirlpool - they bag out the crap customer service regulalrly. (Sorry to the OP for posting so much in your thread, but I like techy stuff)

Hords · 02-01-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by uranium_death

MSY here in Melbourne have terrible customer service. They're semi-professional compared to others. They don't answer phones or emails.

I'll second that... pathetic

Mental · 01-01-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TURBOTAXI

Nice gear.

MSY and IT Estate are the best places to source bits. I use static ice to find the best prices. I have access to wholesale parts through altech and computeck and others but msy and it estate are cheaper than the wholesalers for most things. Since I like Ford Forums I can tell you that complete system prices dont get lower than IT estate. For example - a brand new full set up with dual core cpu, 160gb HDD, 19 inch lcd, keyboard etc... under $500.

Check out my PC one day (I am pretty proud of what I have screwed together)- its mostly IT estate and MSY sourced except the GPU - its a 4870x2 and ebay had it for $650 delivered.

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=IzDl8U...e=channel_page
and MK11 http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=fmQ9Df...eature=channel

Scores easy 14000 3d marks on 06 and 13000+ on vantage

I run a Q6600 at 3.15ghz with 4gb 1066mhz RAM on a p45 chipset gigabyte mobo. I have a 750gb HDD with 32mb cache.
My screen is a asus MK241H - HDMI and built in camera it was $339 at IT estate. Watercooled Kandalf/Thermaltake case was only ~$360 at IT estate, 1000 Watt Antec PSU was $289 at msy ($360 at others).

If I was to buy my set up retail I would have spent in excess of $4000 but cost price for parts was $2000. Its an expensive game trying to keep up with latest tech and titles but its cheaper than cars!

Mate, I have a very similar system here.

Core2 e8600 @ 4.5ghz
Asus Rampage Formula mainboard
4870x2 2gb
2x 2gb OCZ 800mhz RAM

For the Love of all that is Mighty, get an e8600. Standard they are clocked at 3.33ghz .. currently I have mine running at 4.5 !!! They're insane! Was rock solid at 4ghz on 100% stock voltages. All I had to do was increase the CPU voltage a meager 0.12v from 1.27v to 1.39v which is much lower than anyone else I have seen on the web. It has given me no troubles at all. I can't see myself having much trouble getting another 200mhz out of this thing.

gtfpv · 01-01-2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mental

Mate, I have a very similar system here.

Core2 e8600 @ 4.5ghz
Asus Rampage Formula mainboard
4870x2 2gb
2x 2gb OCZ 800mhz RAM

For the Love of all that is Mighty, get an e8600. Standard they are clocked at 3.33ghz .. currently I have mine running at 4.5 !!! They're insane! Was rock solid at 4ghz on 100% stock voltages. All I had to do was increase the CPU voltage a meager 0.12v from 1.27v to 1.39v which is much lower than anyone else I have seen on the web. It has given me no troubles at all. I can't see myself having much trouble getting another 200mhz out of this thing.

eeermmm !!!! i have a wireless keyboard, my speakers have 2 volume controls , one on the speakers and one on the keyboard, my screen is lcd. i have lots of plugs at the back and eermm i can burn dvds.

is my age showing here ??

TURBOTAXI · 02-01-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by gtfpv

eeermmm !!!! i have a wireless keyboard, my speakers have 2 volume controls , one on the speakers and one on the keyboard, my screen is lcd. i have lots of plugs at the back and eermm i can burn dvds.

is my age showing here ??

Just type numbers and letters and say its the latest stuff from Europe.....

Daymoe · 31-12-2008, 08:03 PM

Thats a pretty good computer you got there, I turned back to consoles for gaming though. I got the PS3 running through the small speakers on the monitor, because I can't be bothered getting under the desk and plugging in the adaptor for my speakers haha. I don't listen to music on my PS3 anyways, so its good enough. Its good because with the press of a few buttons, i can switch from PC to PS3 easily.

TURBOTAXI · 02-01-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Daymoe

Thats a pretty good computer you got there, I turned back to consoles for gaming though. I got the PS3 running through the small speakers on the monitor, because I can't be bothered getting under the desk and plugging in the adaptor for my speakers haha. I don't listen to music on my PS3 anyways, so its good enough. Its good because with the press of a few buttons, i can switch from PC to PS3 easily.

would a KVM switch solve this for you?

azaxr8 · 01-01-2009, 12:18 AM

you should clean that desktop up:P

Daymoe · 01-01-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by azaxr8

you should clean that desktop up:P

If it ain't gonna clean itself, then it can stay that way :P

robjh80 · 01-01-2009, 09:06 AM

I had a look at those speakers and did a lot of research before finally settling on the Altec Lansing MX5021 THX speakers, Iv'e got them hooked up to a Creative X-Fi Extreme Music sound card, I'm really happy with the sound that comes from them, for music reproduction they are just superb.

Daymoe · 02-01-2009, 06:24 PM

I'll third that, ever stood in a "Pascoevale MSY around the shop" line before? Also, never answering the phone or return emails, so you turn up, wait 40 minutes in line and FINALLY get to the front counter, to be told they have no stock left. Also just have a read of the websites, gramatical errors galore.

Falcon_Phill · 02-01-2009, 06:30 PM

I just upgraded from MSY too.

i7 920 QC cpu (with Noctua cooler)
4870X2 2GB
6GB 1333mhz DDR3 RAM
X58 P6T Deluxe
HAF 932 Case
XFI xtreme gamer sound card
24" Monitor

And as for speakers, I went with the G-51's. They beat my old crappy Dell ones!

TURBOTAXI · 02-01-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcon_Phill

I just upgraded from MSY too.

i7 920 QC cpu (with Noctua cooler)
4870X2 2GB
6GB 1333mhz DDR3 RAM
X58 P6T Deluxe
HAF 932 Case
XFI xtreme gamer sound card
24" Monitor

And as for speakers, I went with the G-51's. They beat my old crappy Dell ones!

cutting edge. Excellent

Daymoe · 02-01-2009, 08:09 PM

Core i7 ey? Cutting edge indeed, techreport reviewed them not that long ago.

Falcon_Phill · 02-01-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Daymoe

Core i7 ey? Cutting edge indeed, techreport reviewed them not that long ago.

mmhmm. Overclocked it to 3.4ghz on stock cooler. Will go for 4.2 when the aftermarket one arrives.

Bent8 · 02-01-2009, 11:02 PM

I've got those speakers too, bloody awesome sound and you never need more than half volume to get the room shaking.

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Paid $150 cash for mine about 4mths ago.

Hey, I'll let you in on a little secret...these Logitech's sound best when you play 70's rock through them!

Daymoe · 02-01-2009, 11:38 PM

Funnily enough, the majority of my music is 70s/80s haha.