Overclockers spec quick question

2008-06-06 14:12:51

#1

Horse: Member; +14|6826

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … 2%20System

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … 2%20System

i've heard great things about the F1 drive. Obviouslythe 1TB is a winner, my question is does it beat 2x Raptors in Raid 0 as that's the only difference
i can see between the two to save £100

any help greatly appreciated with karma

2008-06-06 14:14:05

#2

TheEternalPessimist: Wibble; +412|6890|Mhz

I do hope you're not seriously considering either of those...

2008-06-06 14:21:08

#3

aimless: Member; +166|6395|Texas

The 900 is probably the ugliest case ever made.

2008-06-06 14:48:23

#4

Gooners: Wiki Contributor; +2,700|6902

Are you trying to compare HDs?

2008-06-06 14:49:34

#5

Volatile: Member; +252|6974|Sextupling in Empire

TheEternalPessimist wrote:
I do hope you're not seriously considering either of those...

Give him a better pre-built then.

aimless wrote:
The 900 is probably the ugliest case ever made.

Opinions are like assholes.....

If you're using this PC primarily for gaming then go for the raptors, as the price increase is very little. But if you need the space then go with the F1(TBH, there won't be a significant difference in regards to their performance).

If I were you, I'd wait another month to see what nvidia's new line up of vid cards will bring. 8800GTX cards are overpriced IMO.

2008-06-06 14:49:37

#6

Horse: Member; +14|6826

TheEternalPessimist wrote:
I do hope you're not seriously considering either of those...

why ever not?

2008-06-06 14:52:11

#7

Horse: Member; +14|6826

aimless wrote:
The 900 is probably the ugliest case ever made.

With respect, i don't give a toss what the case looks like i never need to look at it

2008-06-06 14:53:33

#8

Volatile: Member; +252|6974|Sextupling in Empire

Horse wrote:
TheEternalPessimist wrote:
I do hope you're not seriously considering either of those...
why ever not?

Most of the people that frequent the tech section here would recommend that you build your own. You get better parts and the build is cheaper.

Though not everyone wants to go through that ordeal. It can be a pain in the ass.

2008-06-06 14:54:20

#9

Horse: Member; +14|6826

Volatile wrote:
TheEternalPessimist wrote:
I do hope you're not seriously considering either of those...
Give him a better pre-built then.

aimless wrote:
The 900 is probably the ugliest case ever made.
Opinions are like assholes.....

If you're using this PC primarily for gaming then go for the raptors, as the price increase is very little. But if you need the space then go with the F1(TBH, there won't be a significant difference in regards to their performance).

If I were you, I'd wait another month to see what nvidia's new line up of vid cards will bring. 8800GTX cards are overpriced IMO.

Thanks man this is more constructive + karma

2008-06-06 14:54:26

#10

Brasso: member; +1,549|6900

aimless wrote:
The 900 is probably the ugliest case ever made.

I think it's just beautiful. In fact, I just started using it. Amazingly cool and pretty quiet.

"people in ny have a general idea of how to drive. one of the pedals goes forward the other one prevents you from dying"

2008-06-06 14:54:55

#11

Microwave: _; +515|6925|Loughborough Uni / Leeds, UK

2 raptors in raid 0 will be quicker. The spinpoint has more space (obviously) and will be more reliable.

If you've got the cash get the one with the raptors and by the spinpoint seperatly as a storage drive.

2008-06-06 14:55:50

#12

Gooners: Wiki Contributor; +2,700|6902

You could get a much, much, better deal If you just build it yourself. THats nearly 4000 Dollars on a PC...

haffeysucks wrote:
aimless wrote:
The 900 is probably the ugliest case ever made.
I think it's just beautiful. In fact, I just started using it. Amazingly cool and pretty quiet.

You got your system!? PICS NAO

Last edited by Gooners (2008-06-06 14:58:02)

2008-06-06 14:57:53

#13

TheEternalPessimist: Wibble; +412|6890|Mhz

Horse wrote:
TheEternalPessimist wrote:
I do hope you're not seriously considering either of those...
why ever not?

The fact that they're horribly over priced.

2008-06-06 15:00:06

#14

Aries_37: arrivederci frog; +368|6845|London

here's a tip, if you care so much about the £100 difference don't get a prebuilt system.

If you spend a couple of hours learning how to build one yourself you'll save a lot more than a 100...

2008-06-06 15:00:13

#15

Horse: Member; +14|6826

james@alienware wrote:
2 raptors in raid 0 will be quicker. The spinpoint has more space (obviously) and will be more reliable.

If you've got the cash get the one with the raptors and by the spinpoint seperatly as a storage drive.

Yuo, it's a cost v storage quetion. i've read that the F! is worth it overall coz it's grease lighting would i be correct?

2008-06-06 15:02:57

#16

Microwave: _; +515|6925|Loughborough Uni / Leeds, UK

Probably go for the spinpoint yeah. The raptors wouldn't be that much faster anyway, not worth it.

I'm assuming a self build is out of the question?

2008-06-06 15:05:10

#17

TheEternalPessimist: Wibble; +412|6890|Mhz

Volatile wrote:
TheEternalPessimist wrote:
I do hope you're not seriously considering either of those...
Give him a better pre-built then.

3 mins work, if I missed anything say so.

https://img84.imageshack.us/img84/2351/rigkm6.jpg

EDIT: That'll hit 3.4Ghz+, guaranteed.

Last edited by TheEternalPessimist (2008-06-06 15:06:13)

2008-06-06 15:05:40

#18

Horse: Member; +14|6826

Aries_37 wrote:
here's a tip, if you care so much about the £100 difference don't get a prebuilt system.

If you spend a couple of hours learning how to build one yourself you'll save a lot more than a 100...

Good point. i have a friend whose a wizz with computers, he's very much IT. Hecould help me build one. I'm just worried about getting a whole bunch of components delivered and somethings duff, whereas i can just have them build it,test it and guarantee the mutha.

2008-06-06 15:06:22

#19

Microwave: _; +515|6925|Loughborough Uni / Leeds, UK

All of that ok apart from swap the GTX for a GX2.

+ maybe a spinpoint for storage? Still well within his budget.

Last edited by james@alienware (2008-06-06 15:08:28)

2008-06-06 15:06:35

#20

Brasso: member; +1,549|6900

Gooners wrote:
You got your system!? PICS NAO

The fact that my teal text turned red should have given you the hint...

Pics will arrive in due time, after I'm done reinstalling all my programs and overclocking. Hell, I'm waiting for Prime95 to run stable for 10 minutes while I use the laptop to surf bf2s.

"people in ny have a general idea of how to drive. one of the pedals goes forward the other one prevents you from dying"

2008-06-06 15:07:31

#21

TheEternalPessimist: Wibble; +412|6890|Mhz

Horse wrote:
Aries_37 wrote:
here's a tip, if you care so much about the £100 difference don't get a prebuilt system.

If you spend a couple of hours learning how to build one yourself you'll save a lot more than a 100...
Good point. i have a friend whose a wizz with computers, he's very much IT. Hecould help me build one. I'm just worried about getting a whole bunch of components delivered and somethings duff, whereas i can just have them build it,test it and guarantee the mutha.

It's virtually impossible to fuck up a self build and if a part is faulty you can have a replacement out in less than a week.

Worth it for about £800 saving lol.

Last edited by TheEternalPessimist (2008-06-06 15:07:49)

2008-06-06 15:08:07

#22

Volatile: Member; +252|6974|Sextupling in Empire

TheEternalPessimist wrote:
Volatile wrote:
TheEternalPessimist wrote:
I do hope you're not seriously considering either of those...
Give him a better pre-built then.
3 mins work, if I missed anything say so.

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/2351/rigkm6.jpg

EDIT: That'll hit 3.4Ghz+, guaranteed.

Ya, but it's not pre-built.

If he is capable and willing to built a pc then GG. But some people don't want to mess with the hassles of building their own PC.

2008-06-06 15:08:30

#23

Sydney: 2λчиэλ; +783|7113|Reykjavík, Iceland.

TheEternalPessimist wrote:
Volatile wrote:
TheEternalPessimist wrote:
I do hope you're not seriously considering either of those...
Give him a better pre-built then.
3 mins work, if I missed anything say so.

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/2351/rigkm6.jpg

EDIT: That'll hit 3.4Ghz+, guaranteed.

2x2GB OCZ Reaper instead of Platinum TBH.

2008-06-06 15:08:50

#24

Horse: Member; +14|6826

TheEternalPessimist wrote:
Volatile wrote:
TheEternalPessimist wrote:
I do hope you're not seriously considering either of those...
Give him a better pre-built then.
3 mins work, if I missed anything say so.

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/2351/rigkm6.jpg

EDIT: That'll hit 3.4Ghz+, guaranteed.

Nice work TheEternalPessimist, i appriciate this. is your choice a better deal to be worth taking the plunge?

2008-06-06 15:10:17

#25

TheEternalPessimist: Wibble; +412|6890|Mhz

It's faster and massively cheaper, I'd say so, you could even go nuts and get a second gfx card and batter RAM and still be under the cost of that pre-built.

EDIT: Obviously make sure your friend knows how to overclock.

And if you want more than 3.4Ghz get a 120mm fan for the CPU cooler too.

EDIT 2: get another 120mm fan for the side panel, you don't get one as standard.

EDIT 3 lol: incase it wasn't obvious, RAID0 the 2 VelociRaptors as well.

Last edited by TheEternalPessimist (2008-06-06 15:14:18)

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