So.. I ordered Vortex III E3D

[Warmzie]

Ordered it on saturday 16/02 and its currently in Pre-Production, how do I pass the time while I wait


note to self update:
22/02/2013 | Pre-Production 5th working day
7 days 14 days 21 days 28 days Average
23.21% 59.82% 93.75% 95.09% 12.86 days

25/02/2013 | In Building 6th working day
7 days 14 days 21 days 28 days Average
30.17% 70.95% 92.74% 95.53% 11.60 days

01/03/2013 | In Testing 10th working day
7 days 14 days 21 days 28 days Average
38.19% 69.85% 85.93% 95.48% 11.96 days

02/03/2013 |Awaiting Dispatch 10th working day
7 days 14 days 21 days 28 days Average
40.00% 72.77% 86.81% 96.17% 11.42 days

05/03/2013 |Order Dispatched 12th working day
7 days 14 days 21 days 28 days Average
43.2% 72.19% 82.84% 93.49% 11.77 days

 

[Outerarm]

Spec up some more configurations and regret the decision you made :devil:

Seriously though, I'm 7 days into my order and it is still in pre-prod. I'm spending the time sorting out some of the items I'll need to load up as well as buying a few games for the new machine. I'm also looking up details on best practice config for the bits I have and reading up on over clocking.

Hopefully won't have to wait *too* much longer for the rig -- good luck with your order!

Cheers

 

[Warmzie]

I cant really change to much about the spec and since I configured it again and again atleast once every two days for 2 months I'm good on the front

Found a link for overclocking the Gpu's now I need a few more links for bits here and there

 

[vanthus]

Found a link for overclocking the Gpu's now I need a few more links for bits here and there

I would advise against overclocking the GPU,or anything else on a laptop,apart from warranty issues it could seriously damage components due to cooling limitations.

 

[Grimezy]

Yea I would agree with Vanthus. If you have spent good money on your build, there is no need at all to overclock, especially on a laptop. What would you be trying to achieve? Have you already decided that the components you've bought aren't up to the job you need them for?

As for passing the time, I spent a lot of time on the forums, searching the steam store and finding other game download sites (the PC Game Deals thread on this forum is helpful!). I got a few games together for when it arrived, made sure I'd got everything ready to be plugged in and then I waited... and waited... And passed time by mindlessly trying to promote Preston North End on Fifa every night. And spent my days at work sat on the forums... It was a long time. A very long time.

 

[Warmzie]

Currently on the 4th working day and still Pre-production. :/

But atleast lead times are improving every day

 

[Warmzie]

Annyone that has a vortex III elite and a cooling pad that could give some advice on... cooling pads

I'm looking for a pad that I can use on a table but also have on my lap.