Speccing up a new PC, advice please. - Page 5

Daz · 06-03-2007, 17:58

If you're sure all hardware has the required drivers, then that will be a very impressive system indeed

Feek · 06-03-2007, 18:33

It all looks like it is. The usb key I've ordered is this one which is claimed to be one of the fastest available

Feek · 14-03-2007, 14:09

I'm all excited now, I'll probably be ordering this lot on Friday

Only difference is that I've added a SATA Samsung DVD writer, the SATA version of the one I'm currently using. Figured it's best to keep it on the same bus as the hard drive.

Mark · 14-03-2007, 14:39

SH-S183A perchance? They're good those (haven't tried writing yet but they're fast and quiet reading). I got one too for the same reason. Avoids using the crappy JMicron controller.

Robert · 14-03-2007, 14:43

Same here!! I'm using the ICH8 controller totally now (3 hard drives and the sammy).

Feek · 14-03-2007, 14:59

SH-183L I think it is. The Lightscribe version.

Mark · 14-03-2007, 17:01

Yup, that'll be the one. I passed on Lightscribe for this one as this PC is in Linux land (I haven't even figured out CD writing in Linux never mind whether Lightscribe is possible).

Daz · 14-03-2007, 17:21

k3b tbh

Feek · 14-03-2007, 17:49

I'm still humming and hawwing over 32 vs 64 bit though.

Daz · 14-03-2007, 17:53

Dont worry so much about the software (though there's a little niggle there for sure), it's all hardware. You say the core system is covered, but what about any printers you have or will buy soon (common problem I've seen)? Any cameras or whatever that connect directly via USB, or provide extra functionality above what a standard SD card can give you? Any webcams? Wireless adapter? Scanners?

Those sort of peripherals are still very much on the back foot with x64 support.

06-03-2007, 17:58	#41
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	If you're sure all hardware has the required drivers, then that will be a very impressive system indeed __________________ apt-get moo

06-03-2007, 18:33	#42
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	It all looks like it is. The usb key I've ordered is this one which is claimed to be one of the fastest available __________________

14-03-2007, 14:09	#43
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	I'm all excited now, I'll probably be ordering this lot on Friday Only difference is that I've added a SATA Samsung DVD writer, the SATA version of the one I'm currently using. Figured it's best to keep it on the same bus as the hard drive. __________________

14-03-2007, 14:59	#46
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	SH-183L I think it is. The Lightscribe version. __________________

14-03-2007, 17:21	#48
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	k3b tbh __________________ apt-get moo

14-03-2007, 14:39	#44
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	SH-S183A perchance? They're good those (haven't tried writing yet but they're fast and quiet reading). I got one too for the same reason. Avoids using the crappy JMicron controller.

14-03-2007, 14:43	#45
Robert Chump!!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North West Posts: 993	Same here!! I'm using the ICH8 controller totally now (3 hard drives and the sammy).

14-03-2007, 17:01	#47
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Yup, that'll be the one. I passed on Lightscribe for this one as this PC is in Linux land (I haven't even figured out CD writing in Linux never mind whether Lightscribe is possible).

14-03-2007, 17:49	#49
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	I'm still humming and hawwing over 32 vs 64 bit though. __________________

14-03-2007, 17:53	#50
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	Dont worry so much about the software (though there's a little niggle there for sure), it's all hardware. You say the core system is covered, but what about any printers you have or will buy soon (common problem I've seen)? Any cameras or whatever that connect directly via USB, or provide extra functionality above what a standard SD card can give you? Any webcams? Wireless adapter? Scanners? Those sort of peripherals are still very much on the back foot with x64 support. __________________ apt-get moo