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04-04-2006, 05:05 PM
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First build ever...want to raid0.
Hi, I would like to build the following pc and would like to request your expert advice. The PC will be used for photo/video editing, light gaming and movie storage. I would like to attempt to raid0 but maybe I'm being a bit ambitious...
 ... seeing as this will be my very first build. Can someone recommend any good references as to how to raid0? Are my chosen parts all compatible? I mean, other than the strange colour combination of a silver case with a beige DVD-RW.  I listed the beige one cuz ncix were out of black. AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Dual Core Processor S939 Manchester 2Ghz 512KBX2 90NM Retail Box http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=15708 ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe Motherboard NFORCE4-SLI S939 DDR 2PCI-E16 2PCI-E 3PCI SATA RAID LAN Sound 1394 http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=13423 Antec True Power 2.0 550W ATX12V V2.0 SLI 120MM Fan Power Supply http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=16685 Seagate Barracuda 300GB 7200.9 16MB 11MS SATA2 NCQ RoHS Hard Drive (x3) http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=17478 EVGA E-GEFORCE 7600 GT CO 580MHZ PCI-E 256MB 128BIT 1.5GHZ GDDR3 Dual DVI HDTV Out Video Card http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=17948 Pioneer DVR-111D Beige DVD-RW 16X6X16 DVD+RW 16X8X16 DL 8X IDE OEM DVD Burner http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=18002 Mitsumi FA404A-BK 7-IN-1 Floppy Drive & Flash Reader CF/SM/SD/MMC/MS Black http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=12044 ASPIRE X-CRUISER 11X DRIVE BAYS 17 IN METAL ATX CASE W/ SIDE WINDOW SILVER - & NO POWER SUPPLY http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=15056 The total price comes to $1700.00 CDN but feel that it can be lower.  Any suggestions??really appreciate it! Thanks, ahead of time. Steve |
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04-04-2006, 05:42 PM
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Looks like a good setup to me.
If you aren't planning to use SLI in the future, you can switch the motherboard to an Asus A8N5X. You could also save some money buying 1 or 2 hard drives now and getting more later. Just a tip, don't attach the card reader until after Windows is installed. Otherwise it will steal the "C:" designation. 
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04-04-2006, 05:51 PM
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That's will be a savings of about 100bucks... not bad.
Thanks for the c: tip. 
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04-04-2006, 07:56 PM
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You forgot to add RAM and an OS to that build list.
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04-04-2006, 09:56 PM
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ahh... thank you for that.
Corsair Value Select PC3200 2GB 2X1GB DDR400 CL3 184PIN DIMM Dual Channel Memory Kit http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=15448 $194.00 and Win XP Pro for $150 so the total actually will come to over $2000  if I go with the system with the SLI motherboard and 3 HDD. If I go with the just 2 HDDs and the Asus A8N5X, the total will remain at around $1700. ...
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04-04-2006, 10:27 PM
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since your only using this PC for light gaming, it would be safe to go with the A8N5X - you wouldn't take advantage of the SLI option.
However the 2-3 HDD option is up to you - you have to decide if its worth the money. To save about $50, you can get an OEM copy of Windows XP instead of the retail. It runs about $90 on newegg.com |
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04-04-2006, 10:42 PM
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A word of advice about RAID-0. It does not halve your read/write times, it does not change the overall speed of your computer by any significance and it doubles the chance of losing all your data from a hard drive failure.
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04-05-2006, 12:08 AM
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Just wondering, is there a way to stripe and mirror at the same time? |
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04-05-2006, 12:29 AM
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Works out to under $1200 US
So far, I think I'm going to go with this setup. I've nixed the 2 additional HDDs and changed the case to the Antec P180 cuz it has better ventilation.
I decided to stick with the SLI motherboard so that I will have the option to upgrade in the near future. As for winXP, I believe my school offers licenses to students for a one time nominal fee. So, I didn't include this into the grand total. I haven't placed the order yet so I'd appreciate any comments.  AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Dual Core Processor S939 Manchester 2Ghz 512KBX2 90NM Retail Box $296 http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=15708 ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe Motherboard NFORCE4-SLI S939 DDR 2PCI-E16 2PCI-E 3PCI SATA RAID LAN Sound 1394 $152 http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=13423 Antec True Power 2.0 550W ATX12V V2.0 SLI 120MM Fan Power Supply $81 http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=16685 Seagate Barracuda 300GB 7200.9 16MB 11MS SATA2 NCQ RoHS Hard Drive $118 http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=17478 EVGA E-GEFORCE 7600 GT CO 580MHZ PCI-E 256MB 128BIT 1.5GHZ GDDR3 Dual DVI HDTV Out Video Card $168 http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=17948 Pioneer DVR-111D Beige DVD-RW 16X6X16 DVD+RW 16X8X16 DL 8X IDE OEM DVD Burner $41 http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=18002 Mitsumi FA404A-BK 7-IN-1 Floppy Drive & Flash Reader CF/SM/SD/MMC/MS Black $21 http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=12044 Corsair Value Select PC3200 2GB 2X1GB DDR400 CL3 184PIN DIMM Dual Channel Memory Kit $146 http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=15448 new case: Antec P180 ATX Advanced Mid Tower Aluminum Case 4X5.25 1X3.5 6X3.5INT No PS W/ USB & Audio Ports $140 http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=15126 Grand Total = $1163 US |
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04-05-2006, 09:26 AM
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04-06-2006, 11:29 AM
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no SLI
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Ok.. I think I'm going to take your suggestion and forego the SLI mobo. In that case, I should choose a non SLI vid card right? Can you suggest a good non SLI vid card to go with the A8N5X?? |
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04-06-2006, 12:22 PM
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Any PCI-E video card will work in a single slot board whether it's SLI-certified or not.
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04-06-2006, 02:16 PM
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The most current generation of nVidia GPU's that are PCI-E are all SLI compatable. But, by not going with the SLI - this opens up your choice between an nVidia or ATI card. However - I'd stay with the 7600GT you have selected - it seems to give good performance vs. the cost.
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04-12-2006, 12:57 PM
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final specs
well, here is the final list. I'm going to place the order today
Mobo - A8N5X Asus non Sli board http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131569 Vid Card - EVGA E-GEFORCE 7600 GT CO 580MHZ PCI-E 256MB 128BIT 1.5GHZ GDDR3 Dual DVI HDTV Out Video Card $168 http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=17948 Case - AeroCool Coolview BLK Black 0.8mm SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811196014 Processor - AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Dual Core Processor S939 Manchester 2Ghz 512KBX2 90NM Retail Box $296 http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=15708 Power Supply - Antec True Power 2.0 550W ATX12V V2.0 SLI 120MM Fan Power Supply $81 http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=16685 HDD - buying 2 Seagate Barracuda 300GB 7200.9 16MB 11MS SATA2 NCQ RoHS Hard Drive $118 http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=17478 Mitsumi FA404A-BK 7-IN-1 Floppy Drive & Flash Reader CF/SM/SD/MMC/MS Black $21 http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=12044 Ram - Corsair Value Select PC3200 2GB 2X1GB DDR400 CL3 184PIN DIMM Dual Channel Memory Kit $146 http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=15448 DVD Writer - BenQ DW1655 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827101006 Hope everything is A- ok ! Thanks for David M, MakeYourslf2012, and glc for your input. |
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04-12-2006, 01:05 PM
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That's a fine parts list.
Just one tip for the build; don't connect the USB-header connection from the card reader until after you've installed XP, or it's likely to grab the C:\ drive letter. FK
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04-12-2006, 01:10 PM
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thanks FK! I'll note that.
I'll definitely be on this board crying for help once I start assembling the parts.
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