The 6300 is uber cheap, compared to the Conroe-cored chips, and head on comparisons put the average speed deficit at only 3-5%. I'll gladly forfeit 3-5% to save about $200.
As for RAM, I've been hearing great things about the Corsair, OCZ and G.SKILL DDR2-667. The [H]ard|OCP Conroe/Allendale database demonstrated great OCs with any of those memory types.
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LeonardoWake up and smell the glaciersEagle River, AlaskaIcrontian
edited August 2006
I've got G.Skill 667 in two of my rigs. It's good stuff.
I've done some upgrading on the wishlist. Sadly it inflated by about $400, but after further reading, I picked the ideal HSF for the Conroe, changed Allendale to Conroe (Apparently retail 6600s have better stepping, it makes up to an 800MHz difference when OCing), added the proper fans and nailed down the memory I would like.
Thanks guys very helpful. I've updated the list from stuff borrowed from the both of you. I still have a few more odds and ends plus monitors to come up with. For now I'll be pricing the 20.1" samsungs ...I want guaranteed satisfaction on display.
Thanks guys very helpful. I've updated the list from stuff borrowed from the both of you. I still have a few more odds and ends plus monitors to come up with. For now I'll be pricing the 20.1" samsungs ...I want guaranteed satisfaction on display.
Check out the Samsung 215TW 21" widescreen LCD. It is about $100 more than the 20", but has a much better 8-bit panel (better color reproduction, viewing angles and contrast--1000:1). Much more adjustable as well.
How would you say the 215TW compares to the 2007WFP?
The Samsung 215TW is actually the new improved (and slightly larger) version of the Dell 2007WFP. As Samsung has been the actual producer of the 2005WFP and 2007WFP monitors nad does not include a few features on the Dell branded units.
The Samsung 215TW is actually the new improved (and slightly larger) version of the Dell 2007WFP. As Samsung has been the actual producer of the 2005WFP and 2007WFP monitors nad does not include a few features on the Dell branded units.
Well that 215TW sure looks like a doozy, and is similarly priced to the 20" 2007WFP. What features are missing, if you know?
That motherboard is the best available right now, by all accounts. I've checked all over Xtremesystems, [H]ard and more, and they all support OCZ/Corsair/G.SKILL DDR2-800 and the P5W.
Note that after some more research I did change the memory over to 800, instead of 667. Forgot the Conroe was 200x4.
recommend a good tape drive? I've never installed one of these but seismic data comes on tape. If it comes on tape idunno why it's not available on cd.
Also, have a look at the items and see what you think. Can I do better at that price point? If the psu is deficient I can beef that up ...but I really want modular.
I know nothing about tape drives, but I know that nVidia recommends a minimum of 28 combined amps on the +12V. So, you'll need to get a bit beefier (Not necessarily in wattage) PSU.
recommend a good tape drive? I've never installed one of these but seismic data comes on tape. If it comes on tape idunno why it's not available on cd.
That all depends on the media that he will be using. There are numerous flavors, although LTO and DLT seem to be the most common out there today. Keep in mind that 90% of tape drives are 68-pin SCSI devices, and you'll need a controller card. It doesn't need to be anything too fancy--a 32bit Adaptec card would do fine.
Changed gpu to ati ...it's all he'll need and if he decides to go crossfire he'll have one foot in the door. This isn't a gaming system nor is it for me ...I'd go w/ nvidia personally.
That all depends on the media that he will be using. There are numerous flavors, although LTO and DLT seem to be the most common out there today. Keep in mind that 90% of tape drives are 68-pin SCSI devices, and you'll need a controller card. It doesn't need to be anything too fancy--a 32bit Adaptec card would do fine.
I'll check to see what he needs. He has a sheet of minimum specs. If I can get away w/ sata I'd really be happy though. 1 slot for os ...1 slot for tape. The raid slots for the 500gb raid drives. Then I'd be set. I'll check specs this week though to be sure.
Man those two monitors are really setting him back. I'll wait and see what he says about spending $4k
I also upgraded from WinXP home to pro ...about $50 difference. Now worth it IMO.
I'll keep looking at beefier +12v psu's thrax thanks.
Ah, ****, I'm sorry. I was looking at the new nForce chipset for Conroe chips, and I thought the p5w was one for a minute. Yeah, nevermind. If he wants to go SLI, he'll have to get a 7950 or change boards. there.
They're not out yet, probably not for another two months in volume. The reference boards are no better or worse than the 975X/G chipset from Intel itself; it's just brining SLI support to the Conroe, really.
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CPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 1066MHz FSB 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail
SINK = THERMALRIGHT SI-128 CPU Cooling Heatsink - Retail
FAN = EVERCOOL SFF-12 120mm Ever Lubricate bearing type (Long life bearing) Case Cooling Fan - Retail
GPU = SAPPHIRE 100150L Radeon X1900XTX 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 VIVO PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
LCD = SAMSUNG 205BW Black 20" 6ms Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 700:1 0.258mm Pixel Pitch - Retail
RAM = G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit System Memory - Retail
MOBO = ASUS P5W DH DELUXE/WIFI-AP Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 975X ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
CHIPSINK = ZALMAN ZM – 32K CPU Cooling Heatsink - Retail
CASE = Lian Li PC-V1000BPlus II Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
PSU = PC Power & Cooling S61EPS EPS12V 610W Continuous @ 40°C Power Supply 90 - 264V UL/ULC/CE/CB/TUV - Retail
HD = Western Digital Caviar RE WD2500YD 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
RAID = Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000KS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
DVD = NEC Black 16X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 16X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2M Cache IDE/ATAPI DVD Burner - OEM
OS = Microsoft Windows XP Professional With SP2B 1 Pack - OEM
KEYS/MOUSE = Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1000 BV3-00003 Black 102 Normal Keys 17 Function Keys USB RF - Retail
TAPE = iomega 32994 90GB Internal SATA Interface REV Tape Drive - OEM
Wish list
What about ram?
As for RAM, I've been hearing great things about the Corsair, OCZ and G.SKILL DDR2-667. The [H]ard|OCP Conroe/Allendale database demonstrated great OCs with any of those memory types.
Check out the Samsung 215TW 21" widescreen LCD. It is about $100 more than the 20", but has a much better 8-bit panel (better color reproduction, viewing angles and contrast--1000:1). Much more adjustable as well.
Hopefully I'll be getting one soon for review
Well that 215TW sure looks like a doozy, and is similarly priced to the 20" 2007WFP. What features are missing, if you know?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131025
Note that after some more research I did change the memory over to 800, instead of 667. Forgot the Conroe was 200x4.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817153039
Also, have a look at the items and see what you think. Can I do better at that price point? If the psu is deficient I can beef that up ...but I really want modular.
That all depends on the media that he will be using. There are numerous flavors, although LTO and DLT seem to be the most common out there today. Keep in mind that 90% of tape drives are 68-pin SCSI devices, and you'll need a controller card. It doesn't need to be anything too fancy--a 32bit Adaptec card would do fine.
Man those two monitors are really setting him back. I'll wait and see what he says about spending $4k
I also upgraded from WinXP home to pro ...about $50 difference. Now worth it IMO.
I'll keep looking at beefier +12v psu's thrax thanks.
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817703005