Ok, so I'm building a computer and I'm broaching new round and some of this is getting really cool, but I don't want to order something that's not going to work with the other things I order. Here is the Shuttle that I am looking at. OR Here is a case that I like and would work. & The MoBo I'd put in it. Using Nvidia 8600 Card &Intel chip &Corsair 4GB RAM The Shuttle has a 250W PSU pull which seems low for what the thing says it can support. What is your opinion and ideas?
My opinion is that if you've got disposable income to build a system, then you've got disposable income to have one last hurrah in Colorado before you ship out.
Ron, I'm not a big fan of Shuttles its hard enough for me to work on a tower. Personally price cuts are like a month and a half away so I would hold out.
Ron, The full size case is hideous, like something Jenna Jameson shit out after an evening with Peter North. Go with the Shuttle. Also wait on the GPU as they will drop in price soon. Much love and cock, Ron
I thought this was going to be a video of the space shuttle crashing into a building. Also, the multiple Ron Jeremy avatars are awesome.
HaHa I thought the same if those are your two choices i'd go with the shuttle, the other case IS hideous.
It's neat, but I really question the Shuttle / 8800 combo. I mean, check the measurements. the 8800 is fuckin huge, an take so much space in a regular case (As an example, I have an Antec Nine hundred) Plus, I'd really double check the juice consumed by the 8800. You might be short in a shuttle. Aside than that, I'd say goferit
My next system build is going to focus on silence, so for me I like the Shuttle. But I agree with Lord Kain, I'd worry about fitting in (and cooling) a monster PCIE video card. EDIT: And the PSU is only 250W?!? I dunno...
When you say Shuttle vs Tower do you really mean Small Form Factor vs Tower? There are alot of good alternatives to the Shuttle line. I rock a Apevia X-QPACK 2 case which is significantly smaller than a full tower but fits my 8800. The design is more efficient in using space. Also the cases come with a 500W power supply.
Are the proprietary motherboards any good? I remember back when I builtmy currect PC (3-4 years ago), I considered a shuttle but was told not to get one because the motherboards sucked.
what the fuck? people are still picking the 1.5yr old overpriced e6600? get this dude: Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail its: 1. Cheaper 2. faster 3. higher FSB 4. no brainer Also, if you wait till February you can get this: Core 2 Duo E8400 3000 MHz 6144 KiB 1333 MT/s 9x 65 W LGA 775 January 2008 $183 it has: 1. more cache then the above cpu (6mb instead of 4mb) 2. it is cheaper for a 3ghz chip 3. runs much cooler since it is a 45nm size die instead of 65nm
THIS is the kind of info I'm looking for. Saying it's bad or good is one thing, tell me what I should be looking at, especially offering alternatives is better. I appreciate this Ali. February is a little far off for us, kinda looking to get this done by thanksgiving or so. So you recommend a tower then? That is really my biggest concern, as the deadline approaches I will double check prices and availability of some more inner workings. -------------------------------- SO FAR I need to decide which Shuttle is better I'm not seeing a difference... and if neither then if my Mobo/Case choices there are good enough (looks aside, I chose the case becasue it came with 2 120mm and 2 80mm fans.) --------------------------------- Update APEVIA MX-PLEASURE-BK Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case 500W Power Supply - Retail Model #: MX-PLEASURE-BK Item #: N82E16811144133 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy In Stock $119.99 $119.99 Update ASUS P5W DH DELUXE/WIFI-AP LGA 775 Intel 975X ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Model #: P5WDH DELUXE/WIFI-AP Item #: N82E16813131025 Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy In Stock $188.99 $188.99 Update XFX PVT84JUDD3 GeForce 8600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card - Retail Model #: PVT84JUDD3 Item #: N82E16814150229 Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy In Stock Mail-in Rebate $129.99 $129.99 Update Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6750 - Retail Model #: BX80557E6750 Item #: N82E16819115029 Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy In Stock $194.99 $194.99 Update CORSAIR 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C5 G - Retail Model #: TWIN2X4096-6400C5 G Item #: N82E16820145184 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy In Stock Mail-in Rebate $245.00 $245.00 Update Western Digital Raptor WD1500ADFD 150GB 10,000 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM Model #: WD1500ADFD Item #: N82E16822136012 Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy In Stock $179.99 $179.99 Update Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3400620AS 400GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM Model #: ST3400620AS Item #: N82E16822148138 Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy In Stock $99.99 $99.99 Update SAMSUNG 245BW Black High Glossy 24" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor with Height Adjustment - Retail Model #: 245BW Item #: N82E16824001234 Return Policy: [LCD] Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy In Stock Mail-in Rebate $519.99 -$30.00 Instant $489.99 Update LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write Black SATA Model LH-20A1S OEM BK - OEM Model #: LH-20A1S OEM BK Item #: N82E16827106070 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy In Stock $32.99 $32.99 Update Shuttle SG33G5B Intel Socket T(LGA775) Intel Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Duo / Pentium Intel G33 Barebone with HDMI/HDCP/Dolby Digital Live! DTS/Vista ready - Retail Model #: SG33G5B Item #: N82E16856101034 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy In Stock $314.99 $314.99 Update Shuttle SG33G5 PRO Intel Socket T(LGA775) Intel Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Duo / P4 / Celeron 400 Intel G33 Fingerprint recognition speed-link Barebone - Retail Model #: SG33G5 PRO Item #: N82E16856101042 Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy In Stock --------------------------------- Agains thanks for the info, this is all new ground to an old school AMD builder who hasn't researched new stuff in 2 years.
Me too, see my sig, no onboard raid but it clocks like a bitch in heat. CPU-Z here It's MATX and will fit nicely in a small cube case w/ a PSU of your choice. Here is one w/ a psu. Check the reviews, It will fit your toys.
I'm with mr.ali on going for the e6750. Good value. As for that tower case, I urge you to consider something more practical. Sure you might think it has got the wow factor (which it doesn't, it's tacky), but that's just a novelty man. Just imagine what it'll be like working with it day to day... Consider what it'll be like popping in a dvd or something, turning off the lights, sitting back and trying to enjoy the film while your computer case is sitting there doing it's best rendition of saturday night fever the whole time. God no. The shuttle case on the other hand is completely rockin'. HMDI & Spdif, yes please! It's subtle, and quiet, and packed with practical stuff! It's no contest imo. But I guess it's all about what you're gunna use it for. Good luck.
