bikerdude on 22/2/2007 at 00:24
I didnt know about this one, and yes its the fastest PCI card ive come across - if you can get it..
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This summer it's probably time for a new system for me (on which to run Vista) and I just may go off-the-shelf for the first time in ages.
Cheers,
Martek
Dont do it!... keep making up yer own pc's and hold off on vista for the time being..
Martek on 22/2/2007 at 01:48
Quote Posted by Cliftor
From now own I build my OWN computers...
Funny thing is; the last off-the-shelf PC I bought was back in 1986. Been building my own ever since (about once every two or three years).
But now, I am seriously considering buying an off-the-shelf HP for my next one. Pert near seems that all you gotta do is toss in your own graphics card (the one thing in which they are often lacking, unless you go for an expensive [i.e.; overpriced] "gaming" system) and pretty much everything you need is included and these days, in a not-so-proprietary way. I mean, they have an empty (and not crowded) PCIe16, dual fast paged ram with a pair of extra ram slots, latest processor and slot, decent power supply, SATA, good sound/LAN/whatever on board - pretty much just like all the good build-it-yourself mobos and parts.
This summer it's probably time for a new system for me (on which to run Vista) and I just may go off-the-shelf for the first time in ages.
Cheers,
Martek
Painman on 23/2/2007 at 08:38
Quote Posted by Martek
This summer it's probably time for a new system for me (on which to run Vista) and I just may go off-the-shelf for the first time in ages.
Cheers,
Martek
Be sure to pick up a class C fire extinguisher with that HP. You'll need it when that "decent power supply" flames out after you try to power a good, modern video card with it.
You might not be after an 8800 GTX, but just for your reference - one of those will suck 15 amps from a +12V rail all by itself. An X1900XT gobbles up 10 or so.
The PSU is just the beginning...
If you are absolutely set on this path, at least buy a business class system. IT people don't have time for cheap component bullshit. Best Buy would love to send out the Geek Squad to replace your POS PSU and try to sell you crap you don't need while they're there.
Martek on 24/2/2007 at 02:14
No worries. I'll check out the PS. If it isn't adequate I'll get me an Enermax from NewEgg like I have always done in the past.
And yes, I plan on an 8800GT or whatever better nVidia is out at that time (I'm still partial to nV).
But I highly doubt I'll get a "business class" system. They basically come in two forms - cheap ass (for those companies that like to throw them away every two or three years) or built like a tank but very conservative performance (for those companies that like to keep them 5 years past their obsoleteness). Neither is they way I'm going... :)
Cheers,
Martek
GTBuzz on 24/2/2007 at 19:22
Quote Posted by Martek
Funny thing is; the last off-the-shelf PC I bought was back in 1986. Been building my own ever since (about once every two or three years).
But now, I am seriously considering buying an off-the-shelf HP for my next one. Pert near seems that all you gotta do is toss in your own graphics card (the one thing in which they are often lacking, unless you go for an expensive [i.e.; overpriced] "gaming" system) and pretty much everything you need is included and these days, in a not-so-proprietary way. I mean, they have an empty (and not crowded) PCIe16, dual fast paged ram with a pair of extra ram slots, latest processor and slot, decent power supply, SATA, good sound/LAN/whatever on board - pretty much just like all the good build-it-yourself mobos and parts.
This summer it's probably time for a new system for me (on which to run Vista) and I just may go off-the-shelf for the first time in ages.
Cheers,
Martek
I believe in building. I started building my own computers back in college due to money constraints at the time, much cheaper to gut a machine and reuse drives, cases power supplies etc if compatible.
When I started my career, I decided no need to build one and computer were much cheaper. So I picked up a new computer that died within 4 days. I firmly believe they use cheap components to make these machines. I sent it back and have been building my own since then with high quality components that I pick out. Sure, that forces me to be my own tech support, but I consider it a hobby.
