[Case Gallery] Phase LS - C2D Quad 8800 GTX SLI

[Wile E]

I read in one of the latest maximum PC that a lower clock speed and lower cas latency compared to higher clock speed and higher latency run much much better, like ddr2 800 at 3-4-3-9.

No, I have that mag, and it states the opposite. Re-read the article. If you're talking small increases in MHz, then maybe. But 1000MHz CAS 5 crushes 800 MHZ CAS anything. Hell, my ram running at 960 5-5-5-15 performs on an entirely different level than 800 4-4-4-10.

 

[HeavyH20]

Some answers ( I hope)

The Dell 3007 is HDCP compliant (as I understand), but, I would rather watch HDTV on the 55 inch. I just use this monitor for PC mode only.

LAN parties work out nicely I move one of the 8800 GTX cards in place, and I have three nicely configured systems with 8800 series cards and 2 GB of RAM. No one complains.

This PC is the best system I have ever used. To date, I have never seen good performance at 2560x1600 resolutions. QUAD SLI does not come close. If you can get these or similar components, I highly recommend it.

Value wise, it is not created for "Bang for Buck". That is the domain of the second PC. It is an E6600 with a single 8800GTS with a EVGA 680i and 2 GB of DDR2-800. That system can do about 11K in 3Dmark06 with a little tweaking. It represents the "Bang for Buck" category.

I have run some tests, and low latency (DDR2-800, CAS 4, 1T) improves bench scores a tad over high speed, high latency (DDR2-1066, CAS 5, 2T). But, get into something that is reliant on memory bandwidth instead of latency, the the DDR2-1000 is a better deal.

 

[Jon G]

vary nice

Good job clean case

 

[pbmaster]

31337

wow i must say this is a nice one...i can only imagine what it can do...and i thought my rig was good!

 

[Alcpone]

Why don't you post your sm2.0 scores in the relevent thread? You would be in line for 1st w/ all your hardware!

 

[HeavyH20]

Why don't you post your sm2.0 scores in the relevent thread? You would be in line for 1st w/ all your hardware!

I will download and test. But, I doubt it will be the best since most benchamrks are not capable of working a quad core (or dual, for that matter). I will likely get a similar score to a regular Conroe with lower FSB and 3.6 GHz. I will post up the results.

 

[tkpenalty]

omg fucking rich (10/10)

 

[workhorse]

Freezone Question

HeavyH2O,

I am building out an overclocked workhorse development machine (no gaming, just compiling) and would like to get some feedback on the Freezone unit that you are using. I was considering the Zalman 9700 until I read your post.

I am looking at the XCLIO A380 case that uses 2 - 25CM fans (high volume, low speed, low noise).

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811103008

The side fan looks like it might interfere with the pump on the Freezone. The pump on the Freezone also looks like it interferes with the airflow through the front of the heat sink. From your experience with the Freezone, does it look like the pump could be moved away from the front of the heat sink and remove the side plate that blocks the airflow from the side fans ? The XCLIO case is large and has plenty of room to relocate the pump.

Also, did the 92mm-to-120mm adaptor plate come with the Freezone or did you get it elsewhere?

Thanks,
Tim

Other items:
1 - Kentsfield
2 - Plextor dual layer DVDs
2 - Western Digital 10,000 RPM Raptor Drives in Striped-RAID 0
1 - Areca hardware PCI-Express RAID controller
2 - 24" Dell Flat panels
2 to 4 GB Memory
MoBo - TBD - still deciding on Intel or NVidia Controllers (looking speed and stability)
Graphics Card - TBD - need dual head 1920x1200 support, solid, but not gaming quality

 

[JdPower]

Wow, I am seriously jealous! Nice comp, clean setup, but yet next gen. 10+/10

ENVY!!!!!!!!!

 

[Casheti]

If I was one ounce more envious I'd track you down and burn down your house.

Luckily I'm good.

 

[HeavyH20]

The side fan looks like it might interfere with the pump on the Freezone. The pump on the Freezone also looks like it interferes with the airflow through the front of the heat sink. From your experience with the Freezone, does it look like the pump could be moved away from the front of the heat sink and remove the side plate that blocks the airflow from the side fans ? The XCLIO case is large and has plenty of room to relocate the pump.

Also, did the 92mm-to-120mm adaptor plate come with the Freezone or did you get it elsewhere?

The side fan will likely interfere with a the Freezone version, but, there is a more compact unit called the Eliminator. If you are not going to OC, this unit should be more than enough and the MSRP is only $199. And, since it is smaller, it may fit with the side fan.

There is a 92 to 120 mm adaptor with the units, but they are more to mount the unit to a 120 mm opening. I took off the 92 mm fan, used an adapter and put a 120 mm fan in place.

As for the other items, a dedicated SATA RAID controller will liley do better than the built in versions. The reads are decent but writes to the onboard RAID are dismal on any chipset. I am not familiar with the Areca unit, but a dedicated controller is a very wise move.

As for the 24 inch LCD's, if you are looking at a Vista ready card that can handle the 24 inch monitors, the 7600GS will work fine. You can get the 3DFuzion ones for about $90 each and then put a couple in place with the NV Silencer (NV silencer 6 rev 2, I believe)to keep the ambient temps in the case lower. They also have single dual link DVI if you ever go larger on the monitor. And, they work fine with Vista.

And, thank guys for the compliments. I just wanted to build a solid PC I could use for some time to come!

And, for those who commented that it was simply a bunch of high end parts put together. Mostly. But, the fans extensions and fan cables were all sleaved and heat shrunk. The Coolit was modified with a 120 mm fan and adapter. The green sides were pulled, stripped and anodized black. The blue fans were removed and quieter, high flowing 120 mm versions were put in place. The side fan cage was modified to clear the Coolit with a dremel. Personally, I limit myself to modifications that enhance function.

 

[crysisboy101]

very nice system 10/10

man without water cooling that system will spit out some heat

 

[2003CRF450GUY]

fcking rich ass =/

LOL you wish you had his money

 

[crysisboy101]

well i have the money to get a pc liker that no pobs. & im getting somthing simular to it just be4 crysis comes out. But one thing i dont have enought mulla for is a CRF450, very nice.

 

[boecke]

Hmmm, not bad mate.. 7/10 from me.

 

[pead929]

Now on to what i wanted to say. I am still impressed with your wiring job. The heat shrinking and your use of spaces deffinitely needs to be noted. I also noticed that you added an OCZ memory fan to your set-up. How much did that help boost your performance?

 

[TangoFish]

OMG I think I just dribbled. Jealousy is an evil mistress. 10/10


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[Deleted member 24505]

@heavyh20-can you dl this and run it and give us a screenie please.

http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=23693

 

[HeavyH20]

Thanks again.

The OCZ cooler helps keep the memory temps much lower. So, I can now put a little extra voltage on the memory. I have to push it a little harder, but I now run CAS4 at 1000 MHz on the memory. But, that is still 2T. 885 CAS4 with 1T is now stable, as well.

I posted the Intel core test screenie in the thread!

 

[pead929]

Well since you are looking to cool the memory why not liquid cool it? I know OCZ came out with new 800mhz memory (was posted in the news section a few days ago) that has water cooling blocks built in. Not to mention the 8800GTX Black Pearls just came out for online retail. Is there a possibility that you will be fully "liquifying" your PC and only using air too cool the HDD's and remove hot air through the top?

 

[Easy Rhino]

wow, really nice job. i have to say that most people would have screwed that system up, considering all the high end parts and what not. but you managed to put it all together like a pro. 10/10

btw, where did you get that front display?? i want one.

edit: nevermind i found their site. nice!

 

[Bokinator]

Voted 10 for awesome. I just got a CrystalFontz just like yours lol

 

[Protius]

and they say money can't buy happiness

 

[pead929]

Well to HeavyH2O and Willyman my hat is off to the both of you. I'm waiting on the Penryn's for my system and i'm gonna OC. If either of you are going to buy crysis let me know we'll kick some ass together.

 

[Nazume]

That is one amazing gaming pc, I wish I could afford even a 880gts. Anyway 9/10 .