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Well actually, I'm considering building a computer again.
The considering is the again part, you see? No? Damn.
Anyway, does anyone know of some serious compatibility issues I have to know before taking this on.
Like between HDD and motherboard or something?
I know that the processor has to fit the mobo and that's about it.
:)
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Also, would it be possible to build a Windows Media Centre computer?
The considering is the again part, you see? No? Damn.
Anyway, does anyone know of some serious compatibility issues I have to know before taking this on.
Like between HDD and motherboard or something?
I know that the processor has to fit the mobo and that's about it.
:)
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Also, would it be possible to build a Windows Media Centre computer?
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It's a different drive interface. As far as I know, the Raptor is the fastest SATA disk at 10,000RPM, and for any more you'll have to go SCSI, which will also involve investing in an expensive SCSI controller card.
Memorandum! wrote:
> I've just been looking at some beastly 15,000rpm HDDs available over
> the pond. My mouth is watering.
>
> :D
>
> That breezes easily twice as fast as the 7,000rpms!
>
> They're probably SCSI though.
Of course...
(?)
> I've just been looking at some beastly 15,000rpm HDDs available over
> the pond. My mouth is watering.
>
> :D
>
> That breezes easily twice as fast as the 7,000rpms!
>
> They're probably SCSI though.
Of course...
(?)
Clazon wrote:
> What do I need in the form of cooling? I've got 2 60mm fans on there
> as an idea, but do I need a heat sink or something?
There'll be a heatsink with that CPU because it's retail.
I'd be careful about 60mm, because most cases support 80mm or 120mm fans.
> I've just been looking at some beastly 15,000rpm HDDs available over
> the pond. My mouth is watering.
>
> :D
>
> That breezes easily twice as fast as the 7,000rpms!
They're probably SCSI though.
> What do I need in the form of cooling? I've got 2 60mm fans on there
> as an idea, but do I need a heat sink or something?
There'll be a heatsink with that CPU because it's retail.
I'd be careful about 60mm, because most cases support 80mm or 120mm fans.
> I've just been looking at some beastly 15,000rpm HDDs available over
> the pond. My mouth is watering.
>
> :D
>
> That breezes easily twice as fast as the 7,000rpms!
They're probably SCSI though.
Clazon wrote:
> AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Venice 90nm (Socket 939) - Retail (ADA3000BPBOX)
> (CP-117-AM) 1
> £96.95 £96.95
> Asus A8N-SLi Deluxe nForce4 SLi (Socket 939) PCI-Express Motherboard
> (MB-087-AS) 1
> £99.95 £99.95
> Western Digital Raptor 36.7GB 10,000RPM SATA 8MB Cache - OEM
> (HD-007-WD) 1
> £65.95 £65.95
> OcUK Value Floppy Drive - Silver (CD-001-AP) 1
> £6.50 £6.50
> Antec SLK3000B Midi Tower Case - No PSU (CA-027-AN) 1
> £29.00 £29.00
> Vantec SF6025L Stealth 60mm fan - Retail (FG-002-VT) 2
> £3.95 £7.90
> Samsung Original 512MB PC3200 CAS3.0 (MY-012-SA) 1
> £29.95 £29.95
> Tagan TG380-U01 380W ATX2.0 Silent PSU (CA-001-TG) 1
> £37.50 £37.50
>
> Subtotal £373.70
> VAT £65.40
> Total £439.10
What do I need in the form of cooling? I've got 2 60mm fans on there as an idea, but do I need a heat sink or something?
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I've just been looking at some beastly 15,000rpm HDDs available over the pond. My mouth is watering.
:D
That breezes easily twice as fast as the 7,000rpms!
> AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Venice 90nm (Socket 939) - Retail (ADA3000BPBOX)
> (CP-117-AM) 1
> £96.95 £96.95
> Asus A8N-SLi Deluxe nForce4 SLi (Socket 939) PCI-Express Motherboard
> (MB-087-AS) 1
> £99.95 £99.95
> Western Digital Raptor 36.7GB 10,000RPM SATA 8MB Cache - OEM
> (HD-007-WD) 1
> £65.95 £65.95
> OcUK Value Floppy Drive - Silver (CD-001-AP) 1
> £6.50 £6.50
> Antec SLK3000B Midi Tower Case - No PSU (CA-027-AN) 1
> £29.00 £29.00
> Vantec SF6025L Stealth 60mm fan - Retail (FG-002-VT) 2
> £3.95 £7.90
> Samsung Original 512MB PC3200 CAS3.0 (MY-012-SA) 1
> £29.95 £29.95
> Tagan TG380-U01 380W ATX2.0 Silent PSU (CA-001-TG) 1
> £37.50 £37.50
>
> Subtotal £373.70
> VAT £65.40
> Total £439.10
What do I need in the form of cooling? I've got 2 60mm fans on there as an idea, but do I need a heat sink or something?
*****
I've just been looking at some beastly 15,000rpm HDDs available over the pond. My mouth is watering.
:D
That breezes easily twice as fast as the 7,000rpms!
I know, but even strategy games take up 3 or 4 GB these days.
And 10000rpm isn't that much faster than 7200rpm when it comes to loading times either, especially when you intend to play games that don't require much loading.
And 10000rpm isn't that much faster than 7200rpm when it comes to loading times either, especially when you intend to play games that don't require much loading.
FM, Brian Lara Cricket, Cricket Captain...
:D
None of this "WE SAP YOUR RESOURCE BF 86" stuff.
EDIT:
Yet.
:D
:D
None of this "WE SAP YOUR RESOURCE BF 86" stuff.
EDIT:
Yet.
:D
Clazon wrote:
> 2 to 3 games (1GB absolute max per game)
Haha. What games exactly are you hoping to play?
> 2 to 3 games (1GB absolute max per game)
Haha. What games exactly are you hoping to play?
Heh.
I'll have about 40GB music in total.
Next to no video.
Windows XP.
2 to 3 games (1GB absolute max per game)
That's well short of 80-100GB.
I'll have about 40GB music in total.
Next to no video.
Windows XP.
2 to 3 games (1GB absolute max per game)
That's well short of 80-100GB.
Clazon wrote:
> I won't need that much space.
Haha .. how many times have we all said that and then you end up filling a disk up :)
I bought a 120gb HD about 6 months ago because I started doing video editing .. it's now got about 20gb left with 50gb taken up with mp3s :)
I'm gonna have to get meself a new computer very soon, with alot more space :D
> I won't need that much space.
Haha .. how many times have we all said that and then you end up filling a disk up :)
I bought a 120gb HD about 6 months ago because I started doing video editing .. it's now got about 20gb left with 50gb taken up with mp3s :)
I'm gonna have to get meself a new computer very soon, with alot more space :D
gerrid wrote:
> Seems to me like everything that anyone buys from eBuyer breaks.
> What's the point of great customer service if nothing you buy
> actually works?
They haven't got great after sales customer service, that's the problem. If something does give up or break then the returning process is or does need sorting. I think they've grown quicker than they could imagine and haven't got the staff there to follow up problems.
I don't think everyone thinks that all products from Ebuyer break as soon as you get them, if they do I don't know why, I've built probably 4 or5 PCs now for friends with all parts from them and they are all going strong.
You always hear about the bad side of companies and never the good side, although saying that .. I too have had a couple of bad experiences with them but usually end up going back because of the prices.
> Seems to me like everything that anyone buys from eBuyer breaks.
> What's the point of great customer service if nothing you buy
> actually works?
They haven't got great after sales customer service, that's the problem. If something does give up or break then the returning process is or does need sorting. I think they've grown quicker than they could imagine and haven't got the staff there to follow up problems.
I don't think everyone thinks that all products from Ebuyer break as soon as you get them, if they do I don't know why, I've built probably 4 or5 PCs now for friends with all parts from them and they are all going strong.
You always hear about the bad side of companies and never the good side, although saying that .. I too have had a couple of bad experiences with them but usually end up going back because of the prices.
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