# post your latest purchase **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [January 27, 2008, 8:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074 "2008-01-27T20:21:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 32
**Author:** ![SK360](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sk360/32/5933_2.png) [@SK360](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SK360)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2008, 6:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/621 "2008-06-16T18:56:35Z")
> [@Klinkb"](#): > > sk360, what kind of video cards and processor did you get? Heres everything together. ![http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii196/SK360_PGH/New%20PC/IMG_0595.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/e/b/eb4f619916432c1afa6757532a4e109ca18029f7.jpeg) ![http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii196/SK360_PGH/New%20PC/IMG_0599.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/2/0/2050110bc19829ab8d34da818a7aff71de8db5c6.jpeg) (Dont mind the athlon64 sticker, forgot it was there) ![http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii196/SK360_PGH/New%20PC/IMG_0602.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/e/7/e79d8436a4c5281fa4976a59fa9acc7fa5826b39.jpeg) ![http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii196/SK360_PGH/New%20PC/IMG_0605.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/0/e/0eb99369652b04fba373900b3f10a1c2dd19d1ae.jpeg) Its a: EVGA Nvidia 750i SLi FTW Motherboard Q6600 Core 2 Quad, Overclocked to 3.6GHz 2x2GB Corsair XMS2 800MHz DDR2 2xPNY 8800GT in SLi @ 675mhz/1950mhz 2x 320GB Hitachi SATA2 drives in Raid0 Soundblaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Pro 17,700 in 3dmark06 so far. ---
**Author:** ![77rednecktruck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/77rednecktruck/32/5966_2.png) [@77rednecktruck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/77rednecktruck)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2008, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/622 "2008-06-17T15:35:55Z")
nice computer not a big fan of a raid 0 in anything but good luck with it. ---
**Author:** ![SK360](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sk360/32/5933_2.png) [@SK360](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SK360)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2008, 3:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/623 "2008-06-17T15:39:05Z")
> [@Who drives the charger with the plate...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-drives-the-charger-with-the-plate/36865/38): > > nice computer > > not a big fan of a raid 0 in anything but good luck with it. The RAID 0 drives are only being used for OS and app installations, I have 2 500GB SATA2 drives I am using for data storage, If one of the 320’s go and fucks the raid, oh well. ---
**Author:** ![Highway\_Star](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Highway\_Star](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Highway_Star)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2008, 4:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/624 "2008-06-17T16:36:06Z")
> [@My names mike and I have an Evo slight\_smile](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-names-mike-and-i-have-an-evo/36822/22): > > Level III vest What brand of vest is that? Paraclete? ---
**Author:** ![4doors5gears](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/4doors5gears/32/6006_2.png) [@4doors5gears](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4doors5gears)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2008, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/625 "2008-06-17T17:17:13Z")
Logo looks like Mar-om Dolphin ---
**Author:** ![77rednecktruck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/77rednecktruck/32/5966_2.png) [@77rednecktruck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/77rednecktruck)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2008, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/626 "2008-06-17T18:13:16Z")
> [@Send a message from optimus prime](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/send-a-message-from-optimus-prime/36871/7): > > The RAID 0 drives are only being used for OS and app installations, I have 2 500GB SATA2 drives I am using for data storage, If one of the 320’s go and fucks the raid, oh well. 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2008, 4:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/627 "2008-06-18T04:32:39Z")
> [@Send a message from optimus prime](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/send-a-message-from-optimus-prime/36871/7): > > The RAID 0 drives are only being used for OS and app installations, I have 2 500GB SATA2 drives I am using for data storage, If one of the 320’s go and fucks the raid, oh well. well that would be why you built the raid to begin with, if a drive goes, it’s fine just replace and it rebuilds… ---
**Author:** ![JackdUp](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jackdup/32/6015_2.png) [@JackdUp](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JackdUp)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2008, 4:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/628 "2008-06-18T04:40:07Z")
I was under the impression that RAID 0 has the rather annoying property of the data on all disks is destroyed if any disk in the array shits the bed. ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2008, 4:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/629 "2008-06-18T04:50:09Z")
lol im all banged up. i guess i just assumed raid 1 for os :hsugh: i’d definitely raid 1 that shit ---
**Author:** ![77rednecktruck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/77rednecktruck/32/5966_2.png) [@77rednecktruck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/77rednecktruck)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2008, 4:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/630 "2008-06-18T04:50:22Z")
> [@FS: Wintermark Magna Grip 215/60/16 snow tires](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-wintermark-magna-grip-215-60-16-snow-tires/36470/4): > > I was under the impression that RAID 0 has the rather annoying property of the data on all disks is destroyed if any disk in the array shits the bed. this is true, but it does provide faster disk access. I would never think to use raid 0 by itself for anything, but some people are obsessed with speed. ---
**Author:** ![Jeff95TA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeff95ta/32/5935_2.png) [@Jeff95TA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeff95TA)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2008, 5:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/631 "2008-06-18T05:39:37Z")
> [@Ok, there is plenty of IT people here... get in and vent](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ok-there-is-plenty-of-it-people-here-get-in-and-vent/36866/29): > > this is true, but it does provide faster disk access. I would never think to use raid 0 by itself for anything, but some people are obsessed with speed. Our analysis computer at work is setup with raid 0. I also have a backup drive where I have all the files backed up (I back up working files probably four times a day). Is there any reason to change from raid 0? I frequently create a results file \>3GB - would the access speed help with this? ---
**Author:** ![SK360](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sk360/32/5933_2.png) [@SK360](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SK360)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2008, 6:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/632 "2008-06-18T06:02:05Z")
> [@what do ppl think of the cobalt ss?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-do-ppl-think-of-the-cobalt-ss/36836/40): > > lol im all banged up. i guess i just assumed raid 1 for os :hsugh: > > i’d definitely raid 1 that shit I Don’t need mirrored drives for my OS, theres nothing critical on it, its mainly a gaming box, I have 2 500GB storage drives in there already for data storage, the RAID I could care less about, Its holding only my OS and installed apps… If a drive goes down, oh well throw a new drive in and reinstall windows. Forgot to say, one of the 320GB drives was DOA, so I am waiting for an RMA, running single drive right now. My Vista Experience Ratings are 5.9(Max) straight across the board, EXCEPT HDD Transfer speed, which is a 5.6… Cant wait to get my drive back 😃 > [@ZOMG VIDEO GAMEZ!1!!1!!! -What system should I buy?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/zomg-video-gamez-1-1-what-system-should-i-buy/36870/10): > > Our analysis computer at work is setup with raid 0. I also have a backup drive where I have all the files backed up (I back up working files probably four times a day). Is there any reason to change from raid 0? I frequently create a results file \>3GB - would the access speed help with this? RAID 0 is bashed by most because it has NO redundancy, One drive failure in the RAID leads to complete data loss. But for something where you are not worried about longterm data storage, and are looking for the fastest data transfers possible, RAID 0 is Ideal. If you are backing up to the backup drive daily, and the only adverse effect of having the RAID crash is needing to replace the failed drive and reinstall windows, I would leave it just how it is for the fastest data access. ---
**Author:** ![JackdUp](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jackdup/32/6015_2.png) [@JackdUp](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JackdUp)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2008, 6:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/633 "2008-06-18T06:07:33Z")
> [@ZOMG VIDEO GAMEZ!1!!1!!! -What system should I buy?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/zomg-video-gamez-1-1-what-system-should-i-buy/36870/10): > > Our analysis computer at work is setup with raid 0. I also have a backup drive where I have all the files backed up (I back up working files probably four times a day). Is there any reason to change from raid 0? I frequently create a results file \>3GB - would the access speed help with this? PM sent. * * * > **[Optimal\_Performance\_ANSYS\_11.pdf](https://tynecomp.co.uk/Xansys/Optimal_Performance_ANSYS_11.pdf)** > > 396.46 KB RAID 0 is mentioned as on Page 7, Jeff. ---
**Author:** ![Swarzkopf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7feea3/32.png) [@Swarzkopf](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Swarzkopf)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2008, 6:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/634 "2008-06-18T06:10:14Z")
Should have gone with a fiber channel SAN. ---
**Author:** ![77rednecktruck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/77rednecktruck/32/5966_2.png) [@77rednecktruck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/77rednecktruck)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2008, 6:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/635 "2008-06-18T06:19:11Z")
> [@ZOMG VIDEO GAMEZ!1!!1!!! -What system should I buy?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/zomg-video-gamez-1-1-what-system-should-i-buy/36870/10): > > Our analysis computer at work is setup with raid 0. I also have a backup drive where I have all the files backed up (I back up working files probably four times a day). Is there any reason to change from raid 0? I frequently create a results file \>3GB - would the access speed help with this? I have done work on raid 0 servers and also on raid 1 and 5 servers. The performance is better on raid 0, but not worth the risk of losing everything if any one of the drives fails. If you truly could care less what is on it and can get everything back and tolerate the downtime, go for it. I would not put raid 0 on anything, it’s not worth the risk. ---
**Author:** ![whitey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/whitey/32/5911_2.png) [@whitey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/whitey)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2008, 6:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/636 "2008-06-18T06:32:45Z")
> [@Need Opinion on Wheels.....Might need Photoshop Help](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-opinion-on-wheels-might-need-photoshop-help/36848/10): > > I have done work on raid 0 servers and also on raid 1 and 5 servers. The performance is better on raid 0, but not worth the risk of losing everything if any one of the drives fails. If you truly could care less what is on it and can get everything back and tolerate the downtime, go for it. > > I would not put raid 0 on anything, it’s not worth the risk. I am with you on that one, RAID 0 blows… But I guess a RAID 1+0 would be a little excessive for a home machine to get the same performance and redundancy. ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2008, 6:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/637 "2008-06-18T06:44:27Z")
dude… raid 0 is garbage and this is a home machine LOL do some iop counters and report back :kekegay: ---
**Author:** ![JackdUp](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jackdup/32/6015_2.png) [@JackdUp](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JackdUp)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2008, 6:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/638 "2008-06-18T06:45:49Z")
> [@Need Opinion on Wheels.....Might need Photoshop Help](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-opinion-on-wheels-might-need-photoshop-help/36848/10): > > The performance is better on raid 0, but not worth the risk of losing everything if any one of the drives fails. > > I would not put raid 0 on anything, it’s not worth the risk. It is when the amount of money you make is dependent on the job getting completed and MTBF of greater than one year on those drive arrays. Say you can complete 30 analysis jobs a year on RAID 1 and 35 on RAID 0. Say each job makes the company on average $100,000. I find that to be worth the risk if you back up the job files frequently and you’re only down a day to rebuild the system if it does crash… ---
**Author:** ![SK360](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sk360/32/5933_2.png) [@SK360](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SK360)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2008, 6:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/639 "2008-06-18T06:49:04Z")
RAID 1+0 is a bit excessive for my home use, just to run windows and games from. ---
**Author:** ![4doors5gears](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/4doors5gears/32/6006_2.png) [@4doors5gears](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4doors5gears)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2008, 7:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074/640 "2008-06-18T07:45:34Z")
Looks like some cool hardware. I always enjoy new computer builds. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074.md?page=31) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-latest-purchase/195074.md?page=33)