The final configuration for my dream system

[Dave C.]

"> What do you think about BTX?
I think it's utter and total CRAP. -Dave

 

[Roy Coorne]

"> What do you think about BTX?


I think it's utter and total CRAP. -Dave

On verra... wait for the tests...

The CoolerMaster Stacker case is both ATX and BTX...

Roy

 

[JH]

The CoolerMaster Stacker case is both ATX and BTX...

Roy

I checked it out and will read more about it. I appreciate your post.

 

[Louise]

I'm not looking for a fight or anything, but I'd like to butt in two
comments:

3.0 P4C is only between 1% - max 5% faster than 2.8 P4C. It mainly
consumes more power and produces more heat. Worth $38?

R9600XT chipset is almost 60% faster than standard R9600. If you're
looking to save some bucks, check out R9600pro.

ancra

I have the 9600 Pro (not a gamer, but a lot of photoshop work, and I'm
quite happy with it.

Louise

 

[Louise]

Using Raptors in RAID 1 is a waste of money
Use the Maxtor 6Y080M0.
Just about as fast (max of 59mB/s vs 63mB/s)
Much less expensive ($75 vs $105)
Larger ( 80 vs 38).
henny

Maxtors generally less reliable - at least historically. I've also had
several Maxtors develop a really unpleasant whine after a while.

If you're interested in relative silence, go Seagate (although not quite
as fast - or WD for reliability.

Louise

 

[Stacey]

Louise wrote:

Maxtors generally less reliable - at least historically. I've also had
several Maxtors develop a really unpleasant whine after a while.

If you're interested in relative silence, go Seagate (although not quite
as fast - or WD for reliability.

I just installed a samsung, it's fast and extra quiet. I've gotten to where
noise is a big issue for me and I'm not sure I'd want 2 10,000rpm drives
along with another 7200RPM drive from WD sitting next to where I am
working...

 

[JH]

I just installed a samsung, it's fast and extra quiet. I've gotten to where
noise is a big issue for me and I'm not sure I'd want 2 10,000rpm drives
along with another 7200RPM drive from WD sitting next to where I am
working...

You know I agree with you on that. Now I am leaning toward going with
one Raptor and using a 250 gig Hitachi drive as a backup. I know that
Hitachi took over for IBM and IBM hasn't had the best track record.
However, I have read so many reviews saying how great the current 250
gig drive is, that I am willing to take the risk.