New Computer (Again!)

[Alf]

Now all that remains is to wait till the Nvidia 380GTX and Windows 7 are released.

 

[floppybootstomp]

I know- im actually thinking of keeping it as is. Seems like there isnt much perfomance increase to be had when RAID 0 (ing) the fastest HDD

True, but it does run a little better.

It's a close call.

Nice to have a RAID 0 but if it crashes you'll lose the lot.

Using two disks at least you'd have a nice big semi-secure storage space.

Just remember though that nothing's foolproof - mechanical hard disks can and will fail.

So, let me state the obvious - backup

 

[Alf]

Well good thing the raptors have a operating time average of 5 years

 

[Alf]

M4A79T Deluxe

 

[Alf]

Everything in there

 

[Abarbarian]

Looks good Does it work

 

[Madxgraphics]

Looks good Does it work

Some might laugh, but its quite a good question..How many people have put together a machine only for nothing to happen when they try power up. I've had it happen a few times...

 

[Abarbarian]

I know- im actually thinking of keeping it as is. Seems like there isnt much perfomance increase to be had when RAID 0 (ing) the fastest HDD

http://www.bjorn3d.com/read.php?cID=1651

Look at the test charts in this review and you may find that your assumption is very very wrong. Raid is the way to go for speed.

 

[floppybootstomp]

http://www.bjorn3d.com/read.php?cID=1651

Look at the test charts in this review and you may find that your assumption is very very wrong. Raid is the way to go for speed.

But he's not using SSD's

 

[Abarbarian]

But he's not using SSD's

I know that Flop's. I'm not poking fun at Alf or owt like that. However the test results also include 300 GB Velociraptors in single mode and in RAID 0 and clearly show a big speed boost in the Raid 0 set up. I thought that may just be of interest.

 

[floppybootstomp]

I know that Flop's. I'm not poking fun at Alf or owt like that. However the test results also include 300 GB Velociraptors in single mode and in RAID 0 and clearly show a big speed boost in the Raid 0 set up. I thought that may just be of interest.

Ah. Ok. Ahem. I didn't read the review in depth I must confess, just saw SSD's were the subject and skipped to the conclusion.

(Which is what I do with most reviews, truth be told)

In which case, I apologise.

However, I have oft stated on this wonderful organ we know as PCRUK that many times have I dabbled with a RAID 0 and whilst all the benchmarks state in numeric terms that it is indeed the best thing since sliced bread, in real terms I have always been left feeling distinctly unimpressed.

And that's the truth, my understanding, mostly through experience but sometimes through reading, is that a RAID 0 is only beneficial in real terms and everyday use when using a pair of WD Velicoraptors, Seagate Cheetahs or SCSI disks.

SSD's open up a whole new testing ground however, which is why I'm so interested in them.

I have mentioned elsewhere on the forum that I'm probably not going to buy a pair of Velicoraptors when I change to Win 7 in October, I shall very likely stay with my pair of 74Gb Raptors for the time being and hope that relatively soon, say 6 months, a pair of quality 128Gb SSD's become viable economically for my desktop.

Here's hoping.

 

[Alf]

Its up and running, unfortunatly I had to grab a 32 bit version of Windows 7 instead of 64 bit, due to my installation disc (maybe even the file) becoming corrupt. As a result ive uninstalled 2 GB of RAM leaving me with 'only' 4 Gigs.

On that note - I belive i will have to get a new CPU cooler, already. Seems that the THORS HAMMER is just too large and the heatsinks on the RAM collide with it. So i had to shift them over a bit - but when i do go 64 bit, i wont be able to use that 2 GB stick of RAM. ACK!

Time too look for anouther heatsink *grumble grumble*

 

[Madxgraphics]

Its up and running, unfortunatly I had to grab a 32 bit version of Windows 7 instead of 64 bit, due to my installation disc (maybe even the file) becoming corrupt. As a result ive uninstalled 2 GB of RAM leaving me with 'only' 4 Gigs.

On that note - I belive i will have to get a new CPU cooler, already. Seems that the THORS HAMMER is just too large and the heatsinks on the RAM collide with it. So i had to shift them over a bit - but when i do go 64 bit, i wont be able to use that 2 GB stick of RAM. ACK!

Time too look for anouther heatsink *grumble grumble*

I had to have a couple of attempts at downloading x64 bit to...Always corrupt...
Bummer that the cooler gets in the way. Tis a nice cooler..

 

[floppybootstomp]

Its up and running, unfortunatly I had to grab a 32 bit version of Windows 7 instead of 64 bit, due to my installation disc (maybe even the file) becoming corrupt. As a result ive uninstalled 2 GB of RAM leaving me with 'only' 4 Gigs.

On that note - I belive i will have to get a new CPU cooler, already. Seems that the THORS HAMMER is just too large and the heatsinks on the RAM collide with it. So i had to shift them over a bit - but when i do go 64 bit, i wont be able to use that 2 GB stick of RAM. ACK!

Time too look for anouther heatsink *grumble grumble*

I managed to d/l 64 Bit version, suggest you keep trying or PM me and I'll send it to you.

The large heat sink/clashing with RAM sticks is a common problem.

In my AMD system I have a Noctua heatsink with 2 x 120mm fans and it's really huge.

4 memory slots, because of the extra fan I can only use 3.

No probs, only 2Gb RAM/XP in there anyway.

Alf, it will all come good in the end, believe me, that's a nice system you have there

PS: Sorry about maybe being a little OT in your thread, we kinda meandered.

 

[Alf]

I know its a good computer, now i just need to find something to do