Opinion on a desktop

zgold550@gmail.com · 11-04-2005, 04:02 AM

I've been a member of notebookforum.com for a while, time to explore desktops :-)

I recently configured the following: http://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/...itle=SuperComp

Jetway SLI Nforce 4 Motherboard
Athlon X2 4800
Scsi Controller w/ 4x 68 Pin 15,000 38 gig Fujitsu Drives
2x 7200 Diamond Max 10 300 gig drives
2x 7800 GTX
600W Enermax
OCZ Platinum Ram
X-Fi Platnum Card
Koolance Integrated Liquid Cooling Case

total about 4500, whatcha think?

4W4K3 · 11-04-2005, 04:47 AM

Is this a gaming computer? Consider 2GB if it is, for the newer games and smooth multi-tasking.

Why liquid cooling? You won't need it uless you are doing some pretty intense overclocking. I'm think it's more for show right? It's definetly not something to jump into unless you're somewhat knoledgable of how everything works and potential problems and ways around them etc.

I would not go with a Jetway motherboard, i don't consider them very popular in the desktop world. Have a look at DFI's motherboards, Asus as well.

If you can afford it, that looks like a pretty hella fast computer. Hopefully you cna take advantage of it

zgold550@gmail.com · 11-04-2005, 11:22 AM

There is 2GB in the shopping cart.

And for the liquid cooling... its an SLI system with 6 hard drives and a 600W PSU.... yeah i think liquid cooling is a must :-)

The Jetway also has 3 PCI-E Slots which is nice, and according to a couple reviews i found is superior as far as benchmarks are concerned to any asus SLI board. Its also very very ergonomic.

[-0MEGA-] · 11-04-2005, 11:53 AM

I've always thought of Jetway as a cheap mobo mfg, but i've only seen a few of them. And you dont need liquid cooling unless you want to do some serious overclocking, even with your parts it will run fine on air. Just get some 120mm fans.

**Archangel** · 11-04-2005, 11:56 AM

liquid cooling is definately not a must.
btw.. liquid cooling is really work intensive. you have to change the water all the time.
but $4500 for a pc.. well.. not that anything will use the potential. same for tht harddiscs.. but its your money

bigsaucybob · 11-04-2005, 12:13 PM

well u really dont need sli 7800gtx but hey if u can afford it y not. and maybe u would want a few 10k rpm hard drives instead of those big ones?

4W4K3 · 11-04-2005, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zgold550@gmail.com

And for the liquid cooling... its an SLI system with 6 hard drives and a 600W PSU.... yeah i think liquid cooling is a must :-)

The Jetway also has 3 PCI-E Slots which is nice, and according to a couple reviews i found is superior as far as benchmarks are concerned to any asus SLI board. Its also very very ergonomic.

the amount of hardrives and PSU size has nothing to do with liquid coooling. That setup would do find with air cooling. liquid cooling is only a must if you are overclocking and your idle/load temps are out the roof.

If you need 3 PCI-E slots that makes sense. However, if you ever plan to overclock, your Jetway won't be able to compete with a DFI or ASUS board. If that's not a problem then no worries as long as it's reliable and has all the features you need.

Zakarth · 11-04-2005, 08:52 PM

Well, (Its me... I didnt realize i auto-filled my username with my email address, and couldnt delete the act, so i made a new one)
1) the pc would be in my room, so liquid cooling would be quieter than a couple 120mm fans
2) The SLI is just cause SLI is that good :-)
3) 4x 15k drives in raid 0 is purreeee speed, and for my kind of computer usage raid 0 helps immensely.
4) I read a review somewhere, cant remember where, that the jetway was actually a pretty darn nice performer in OC/Regular usage... The system isnt final and i'll do some more mobo rsch before i commit any money to it.

Thechefxxxv · 11-04-2005, 09:13 PM

NICE rig. I would say 3 gigs of ram though. You should only lagg when you are editing about 20 videos at once. NICE!

tweaker · 11-05-2005, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zgold550@gmail.com

Jetway SLI Nforce 4 Motherboard
Athlon X2 4800
Scsi Controller w/ 4x 68 Pin 15,000 38 gig Fujitsu Drives
2x 7200 Diamond Max 10 300 gig drives
2x 7800 GTX
600W Enermax
OCZ Platinum Ram
X-Fi Platnum Card
Koolance Integrated Liquid Cooling Case

total about 4500, whatcha think?

Overprized.
Get a better mobo.
Going SCSI makes me wonder what the intention is for this system.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigsaucybob

well u really dont need sli 7800gtx but hey if u can afford it y not.

Some high res gaming utilizes it pretty good so you shouldn't say that.

11-04-2005, 04:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
zgold550@gmail.com New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3	Opinion on a desktop I've been a member of notebookforum.com for a while, time to explore desktops :-) I recently configured the following: http://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/...itle=SuperComp Jetway SLI Nforce 4 Motherboard Athlon X2 4800 Scsi Controller w/ 4x 68 Pin 15,000 38 gig Fujitsu Drives 2x 7200 Diamond Max 10 300 gig drives 2x 7800 GTX 600W Enermax OCZ Platinum Ram X-Fi Platnum Card Koolance Integrated Liquid Cooling Case total about 4500, whatcha think?

11-04-2005, 04:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
4W4K3 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lewisville, TX Age: 20 Posts: 6,876	Is this a gaming computer? Consider 2GB if it is, for the newer games and smooth multi-tasking. Why liquid cooling? You won't need it uless you are doing some pretty intense overclocking. I'm think it's more for show right? It's definetly not something to jump into unless you're somewhat knoledgable of how everything works and potential problems and ways around them etc. I would not go with a Jetway motherboard, i don't consider them very popular in the desktop world. Have a look at DFI's motherboards, Asus as well. If you can afford it, that looks like a pretty hella fast computer. Hopefully you cna take advantage of it __________________ My Computer I choose to believe what I was programmed to believe. Can I eat your brain? FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358

11-04-2005, 11:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 20 Posts: 27,082	I've always thought of Jetway as a cheap mobo mfg, but i've only seen a few of them. And you dont need liquid cooling unless you want to do some serious overclocking, even with your parts it will run fine on air. Just get some 120mm fans. __________________ Desktop // Laptop Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.0GHz // Core 2 Duo P8400 2.26GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 // Intel PM45 ATI 4870X2 2GB GDDR5 // 512MB GDDR3 9800M GTS 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2 940 // 4GB DDR3 800 750GB SATAII w/32MB // 200GB SATAII 7200RPM Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 21391 // 9179

11-04-2005, 11:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
Archangel Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Netherlands Age: 21 Posts: 8,136	liquid cooling is definately not a must. btw.. liquid cooling is really work intensive. you have to change the water all the time. but $4500 for a pc.. well.. not that anything will use the potential. same for tht harddiscs.. but its your money __________________ Newton is dead, Einstein is dead, I don't feel very well either Xfire - Mirrari Intel Q6600 ( @3.6GHz) Asus Triton 79 Amazing 549/3200 4x 1Gb Corsair XMS2 DDR800 Asus Maximus Formula Asus & Sapphire HD3870 512Mb ( 850/1180 ) Corsair HX620W PSU

11-04-2005, 12:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
bigsaucybob Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ny Age: 18 Posts: 3,913	well u really dont need sli 7800gtx but hey if u can afford it y not. and maybe u would want a few 10k rpm hard drives instead of those big ones? __________________ Equipt NOW

11-04-2005, 11:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
zgold550@gmail.com New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3	There is 2GB in the shopping cart. And for the liquid cooling... its an SLI system with 6 hard drives and a 600W PSU.... yeah i think liquid cooling is a must :-) The Jetway also has 3 PCI-E Slots which is nice, and according to a couple reviews i found is superior as far as benchmarks are concerned to any asus SLI board. Its also very very ergonomic.

11-04-2005, 08:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
Zakarth New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1	Well, (Its me... I didnt realize i auto-filled my username with my email address, and couldnt delete the act, so i made a new one) 1) the pc would be in my room, so liquid cooling would be quieter than a couple 120mm fans 2) The SLI is just cause SLI is that good :-) 3) 4x 15k drives in raid 0 is purreeee speed, and for my kind of computer usage raid 0 helps immensely. 4) I read a review somewhere, cant remember where, that the jetway was actually a pretty darn nice performer in OC/Regular usage... The system isnt final and i'll do some more mobo rsch before i commit any money to it.

11-04-2005, 09:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
Thechefxxxv Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South of Lumbridge Posts: 205	Wow NICE rig. I would say 3 gigs of ram though. You should only lagg when you are editing about 20 videos at once. NICE!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode