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| System Name | UltraPC |
|---|---|
| Processor | E8500 Core 2 Duo, 1333Mhz FSB, 3.16Ghz @ 4.5GHz (got into Windows @ 4.75GHz) |
| Motherboard | ASUS P5Q-e |
| Cooling | CPU Cooler - TT V14 Pro, 2x120mm CM Blue LED fans, 1x90mm CM Blue LED fan |
| Memory | G.Skill Pi 4GB (2x2GB) Dual Channel DDR2 PC8000 (1000MHz), 5-5-5-15 |
| Video Card(s) | Sapphire HD4850 512mb with ASUS EAH4850 BIOS |
| Storage | 2x 500GB Seagate 7200.12 Raid 0 |
| Display(s) | Acer AL1912, 19" LCD screen |
| Case | Thermaltake Soprano Black ATX case |
| Audio Device(s) | Onboard 7.1, Speakers - 5 + Sub + Monitor speakers |
| Power Supply | Thermaltake 850W Toughpower Cable Management - Quad (2x18A and 2x30A) 12V rails |
| Software | Win 7 Pro x64, MSN, CS:Source, etc etc |
I'm setting up a wireless network for a friend, which consists of an older desktop, Inspiron 6400 laptop, as well as a new desktop I just built.
The old desktop is in the study room which will be hardwired to the router (also in the same room). The desktop I just built is almost on the other side of the house; its on the same level, but is 4-5 rooms away, with a corridor alongside each of the rooms. Between the 4-5 rooms, on the OTHER side of the corridor (seperated by a wall) is the longue room, where the laptop will be used. Im pretty sure the walls are not brick, just gyprock.
What I need is the wireless card for the desktop I built, as well as the router itself. I pretty much want full reception for all the computers, so it never drops out. The person I am doing it for was going to spend $200 on a Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router (802.11g) but its pretty old, and I am pretty sure I can get a better deal for her.
I dont really have a budget, but the cheaper the better. Basically, I really dont want to spend more than $200 on the router and card, and as I said, the cheaper the better.
My current router is an SMC WBR14-G, and that gives me full reception (with the Inspiron 9300 laptop) down two flights of stairs with double brick walls between...and thats only $60. (Got it two years ago on ebay for $45 posted
). Hence, something cheap and reliable should be good 
.
The old desktop is in the study room which will be hardwired to the router (also in the same room). The desktop I just built is almost on the other side of the house; its on the same level, but is 4-5 rooms away, with a corridor alongside each of the rooms. Between the 4-5 rooms, on the OTHER side of the corridor (seperated by a wall) is the longue room, where the laptop will be used. Im pretty sure the walls are not brick, just gyprock.
What I need is the wireless card for the desktop I built, as well as the router itself. I pretty much want full reception for all the computers, so it never drops out. The person I am doing it for was going to spend $200 on a Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router (802.11g) but its pretty old, and I am pretty sure I can get a better deal for her.
I dont really have a budget, but the cheaper the better. Basically, I really dont want to spend more than $200 on the router and card, and as I said, the cheaper the better.
My current router is an SMC WBR14-G, and that gives me full reception (with the Inspiron 9300 laptop) down two flights of stairs with double brick walls between...and thats only $60. (Got it two years ago on ebay for $45 posted
). Hence, something cheap and reliable should be good .
. I shall look into MIMO products 
...I might try it on my network though 
. 
