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Old 05-16-2006, 09:57 AM
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Thanks Nikki, I printed out the 4 basics in the Quadzilla thread and did some research at Frys (we have it here in Washington).

I've got the HD Core card, will probably add an Accel and also have the 192. So as soon as I can assemble my new PC, I'm operational...meanwhile I still cook with my Digi002r.

Suggestions and caveats appreciated. I saw Shan's list and think that's a winner. Little bit about me, I retired from Microsoft after 13 years and now work for Walt Disney for fun ;-). My studio (Make Some Noize aka MSN) is dedicated to at risk youth and teens.

Thanks gang,

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Old 05-16-2006, 10:42 AM
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As Shan has listed, that is a "mega power" machine, but you might find a limit on the number of HD cards you can fit. If you do not plan on expanding anytime soon (year or so), I would give that one a shot.
This board of mine was made for PT. Tons of PCI slots. It will hold a core card and two accel cards. And probably even the PCIe accel card but I dont have one to try yet.

Just to be 100% certain, I will put my demo Accel card in all the slots tonight and report back.

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Old 05-16-2006, 10:55 AM
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Thanks Shane, so if I read things correctly, your system was the detail here...let me know if anything changed...I'm going down to Fry's after work tonight and will be buying parts. I tell you guys, this takes me back to 1982...buidling early PC's and PCXT's...I've built boxes over the years, but none since about 6 years ago...this is very sweet ;-).

What was your total outlay? $$$

-Tyan Tiger K8WE (S2877ANRF) Motherboard - Detailed specs here.
(Purchased from Antares Digital)
-Two Opteron 265 Dual-Core CPUs
-4G of Corsair CM72SD1024RLP-3200 (1024MB Registered DDR400, 2 Ranks)
-Two ASUS EN6600/TD/256 Video card(I needed two for some post work)
-Western Digital SATA 36G Raptor hard drive
-Western Digital SATA 74G Raptor hard drive
-Lite-On DVDRW SHW-1635S
-OCZ Powerstream 520W Power supply
-A very well ventilated generic case(I have a machine room so noise is not a problem)
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Old 05-16-2006, 11:48 AM
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Thanks Shane, so if I read things correctly, your system was the detail here...let me know if anything changed...I'm going down to Fry's after work tonight and will be buying parts. I tell you guys, this takes me back to 1982...buidling early PC's and PCXT's...I've built boxes over the years, but none since about 6 years ago...this is very sweet ;-).

What was your total outlay? $$$

-Tyan Tiger K8WE (S2877ANRF) Motherboard - Detailed specs here.
(Purchased from Antares Digital)
-Two Opteron 265 Dual-Core CPUs
-4G of Corsair CM72SD1024RLP-3200 (1024MB Registered DDR400, 2 Ranks)
-Two ASUS EN6600/TD/256 Video card(I needed two for some post work)
-Western Digital SATA 36G Raptor hard drive
-Western Digital SATA 74G Raptor hard drive
-Lite-On DVDRW SHW-1635S
-OCZ Powerstream 520W Power supply
-A very well ventilated generic case(I have a machine room so noise is not a problem)
Yes. That is what I have. Keep in mind that the core card is very long. I had to get a new case inwhich I could take out the bottom drive bay chassis. I got some adapters to put them in the top part of the computer where the CD/DVD burner goes. I actually prefer that now because there is alot more air flow around the drives.

Also read my first post on the quad forum regarding the addendum for plugging in the firewire cable.

Shoot me an email and I'll give you a hand with assenmbly. But I cannot help if you alter the parts list. The above system is stable and works. Bottom line.

I have had a few people bring me altered parts from the list I gave them to build their systems. I no longer do that. Many nightmares.

This is my current case.

Also keep in mind that the stock CPU fans are VERY noisy. You can grab some Zalman fans posted on the first post of my Quadzilla thread.

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Old 05-16-2006, 12:05 PM
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Also forgot to mention that this system is so new with HD that I wont really be able to torture it until another week with some huge productions. (And I'm talkin' huge)

So far, so good though.

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Can't email you (won't allow PM) and I don't know your email addy.

I'm reid at rlowery dot org

I'll be sticking as close as I can to your specs.

I'm struggling finding the Tyan Tiger in stock, what's the turn around from the mail order? (how long)

I'll be picking up the rest tonight at Fry's as soon as the MB shows up, I'll be ready. I note the mail order place is out of 265's as well. Is there any constraint or can I go with any Opteron that's 940 socket?

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Old 05-16-2006, 01:02 PM
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I'm struggling finding the Tyan Tiger in stock, what's the turn around from the mail order?

Buy it from here.


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Old 05-16-2006, 07:14 PM
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hey niki is this the ram you are talking about?? I that is the biggest problem slowing my computer down cause i bought crappy 512(20 bucks) just to get it running...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820144141

A little confused in this area.............
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Old 05-16-2006, 08:26 PM
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hey niki is this the ram you are talking about?? I that is the biggest problem slowing my computer down cause i bought crappy 512(20 bucks) just to get it running...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820144141

A little confused in this area.............
Basically, yes, that is it.
I need to correct my site, because I actually swapped that memory out to my other system, and got 2GB (4- 512M sticks) Kingston HyperX PC3200 2-2-2-5 timing RAM instead. I would only recommend it for tweakers looking to eek out some extra performance though.

It is a tough call on RAM, but not tough at the same time: simplified? Kingston HyperX PC3200 or PC3500 will perform the same. Only when one tweaks BIOS settings for RAM will anything "better" show any improvement. Therefore, IMO, not worth ANY extra cost.

Bottom line then? Buy whichever is cheaper, cause it is basically the SAME RAM. Yep, the SAME. So if Kingston HyperX PC3200 is cheaper today per stick, buy it. If PC3500 is cheaper, buy it instead. Just buy matched pairs, so as to use dual channel bussing (technobabble that means "better ).

Lastly, 1GB (2- 512M sticks) is great for a system doing mostly TDM plugs, and/or not using RTAS or VST instruments; If one were planning to use lots of RTAS plugs, and/or virtual instruments, I would suggest 2GB, 4-512M sticks.
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...If one were planning to use lots of RTAS plugs, and/or virtual instruments, I would suggest 2GB, 4-512M sticks.
I would actually suggest 4G for that purpose after some of the things we recently discovered on my Quad thread. It applies to HD also. 2G more ram will give one a ton of more RTAS power.(If you need it of course, like us hybrid users and heavy softsynth users)

Great work Nikki. This thread will be very valuable to many.

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