What do you guys think of my new system?

[AjLoS]

Motherboard - Asus A7M266D
Cpu - 2 XP 2000+
Ram - 2 x Crucial 512mb register ram
Vdcard - Geforce 4 (not sure which brand yet)
Soundcard - Hercules Gaming Theater XP
Scsi adapter - Tekram DC-390U3D or Adaptec 39160
Scsi Hd - Seagate Cheetah X15 36LP 36.7gig
Scsi Dvdrom - Pioneer DVD-305S
Scsi cdrom - Plextor 40x (not sure if I will need it)
Ide Cdr - PlexWriter 40/12/40
Ide Dvdr - Pioneer Dvr-A03

I already have the case and floppy from my previous system......
Anyways, is there anything that I should change in this setup? If so, please tell me what is a better option. I'm looking for speed and stability. Please, don't ask me what I will do with the computer. I just want the best of the best computer parts out there right now. I have already ordered the cpu, motherboard, and ram so there's no way of changing that. Oh, btw....most of the scsi parts will be purchase from hypermicro. If you think I can buy at a diff. place with better services and prices then please let me know. Also, where can I get some SILVER round scsi 160 68pin cables at? I've been looking all over the place and I can't seem to find any. They seem to only come in blue.
Any comments or recommendation is welcome. Later.

AjLoS

 

[Wolfie]

The only thing I can see with your setup is the CPU's. If I am not mistaken XP's are not "supported" to do a duel setup. MP's where. But I have heard of some people not ever having a problem using XP's for a duel system. Otherwise it sounds like a kick arse setup. Mind loaning it to me for a while to "test" it?

Good luck...

Wolfie

 

[gdawson6]

XP's support Dual setups...tbirds do not.

Nice specs...almost overkill, but i would overkill if i had teh money as well.

 

[MistaTastyCakes]

<wipes drool from keyboard>

edit: Oh yeah...what case??

 

[Maggotry]

Why so many optical drives? The CDRW and DVD-RW should cover all of your needs. Other than that, we'd love to have a dual 2000+ on the SETI team. See my sig or go to the Distributed Computing Forum.

 

[AjLoS]

THanks for the comments fellas......

The case is from clear-viewtech, version-3. It haven't came in yet so I'm not sure if I will use that case. I will probably have to end up using my old Lite-on fs020 case. It's been over 2wks since I ordered the case from them so I'm not sure if my case is being made right now . It will really suck if it isn't. Btw, does anyone have any experience with them? I emailed them some questions about a wk ago and didn't get any response so that doesn't look too good.

Anyways, does anyone know where I can get some SILVER round scsi 160 68pin cables? I'm going with silver round IDE cables for my IDE drives so I need to match. I want the inside of my case to look really nice and neat so I really need these cables. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

AjLoS

 

[John]

<< XP's support Dual setups...tbirds do not. >>



Just to clarify, Tbirds and Durons will work in MP configuration.

 

[AjLoS]

<< Why so many optical drives? The CDRW and DVD-RW should cover all of your needs. Other than that, we'd love to have a dual 2000+ on the SETI team. See my sig or go to the Distributed Computing Forum. >>



Well, I really hate to use my cdrw and dvd-rw to install softwares and such. I just want to use it to burn cds and dvds. OTOH, I will have to think about joining a SETI team. It's nothing against Team Anandtech. I just don't like SETI, period.

Hmm.... I think I found my silver scsi cable here. I really don't need 30inches but oh well. If you guys can find shorter ones, please let me know. What do you guys think?

AjLoS

 

[Maggotry]

<< Well, I really hate to use my cdrw and dvd-rw to install softwares and such. >>


I've never heard anyone say that before. Why? That CDRW drive has the same rating as the CD-ROM you want to use.

Regarding SETI, YGPM.

 

[Jerboy]

<< Motherboard - Asus A7M266D
Cpu - 2 XP 2000+
Ram - 2 x Crucial 512mb register ram
Vdcard - Geforce 4 (not sure which brand yet)
Soundcard - Hercules Gaming Theater XP
Scsi adapter - Tekram DC-390U3D or Adaptec 39160
Scsi Hd - Seagate Cheetah X15 36LP 36.7gig
Scsi Dvdrom - Pioneer DVD-305S
Scsi cdrom - Plextor 40x (not sure if I will need it)
Ide Cdr - PlexWriter 40/12/40
Ide Dvdr - Pioneer Dvr-A03

I already have the case and floppy from my previous system......
Anyways, is there anything that I should change in this setup? >>



We really can't tell you what you should change unless you could tell us what the purpose is as many things are application specific.


SCSI Adapter: I'd go with Adaptec, just because..

WHY SO MANY optical drives? You don't need a writer and reader for each type of disc.

I'd keep it to IDE CD-R, DVD-R(what are you using it for anyway?, because DVR-A03 is fine for usual uses, but DVR-S201 Ext SCSI is better if you are planning on sending out your disc for replication)
Since DVD-R drive is expensive(DVR-S201 is four grand), you might add a DVD-ROM drive

Graphic board:

Elsa GloriaIII or 3dLabs GVX420

GF4 is far from the best. It sucks at CAD and DDC. GF anything is merely an application specific video card(game)

review on Oxygen

 

[Epsil0n00]

dare I ask what the total cost will be? no...

Sweet setup!

 

[azPNG]

I want that thing. Hook me up! Not That is a nice setup for a web, ftp, mail, etc server. Have fun!!

 

[JoeDaddy]

<< A7M266D >>



Is that based on 760 MP or 760 MPX? If its the MPX I would recommend the Tyan S2460. It is an 760MP board and with the memory tweaks out there it by far outperforming the 760MPX, that and the USB issue w/ the 760MPX.

But don't go with a tyan board if you want to overclock, but really, isn't 1.67ghz x 2 enough. But if you want stability then Tyan is your choice.

Once again just my $0.02