Building my first rig, ever :)

[jazzy]

Don't bother buying SSD's as of yet, from what I've heard the software for them is unbelievably broke and that the SSDs are prone to failures. I'd wait it out and just buy the fastest HDD you can find a SATA 6GB/S HDD, they are pretty fast, and I believe your motherboard is compatible with the tech.

 

I might as well but myself into your Headphone conversation too, I was actually looking for new headphones but decided against it, but I talked with some friends (I was actually looking at HD201s, my friend quickly raped me with his audiophile skills). I was recommended http://www.gradolabs.com/product_pages/sr60.htm or Grando SR60's. I actually use Sony MDR V-150 (this is my second pair, the last one survived about

Another person recommended me some Sennheiser headphones that are apparently "the best headphones in the world", ill have to dig up the name for you.

But whatever, just make sure you buy quality headphones, and not some walmart brand shit!

[KScorp]

Screen: BenQ 24in LED Lcd Widescreen (5 mil contrast ratio :o)

 

You wish. That's a lie that a lot of (most) screen manufactures put out there, which uses some queer system to measure contrast. They compare the darkest black that their screen can attain (which would be when the backlight is OFF and black screen), to the brightest white (when the backlight is fully lit, and white screen).

 

You probably have 1:1000 like almost everyone else. Blacks are pretty much impossible to attain on today's LCD screens.

 

*Patiently waits for OLED screens...*

[PotshotPolka]

SSDs are prone to failures

Really?

 

A little reading, last of the three the most informative. Addresses your concern over the FIRMWARE and drivers as well.

http://www.networkcomputing.com/backup-recovery/ssd-failure-rates.php

http://www.storage-switzerland.com/Articles/Entries/2009/8/24_FLASH_SSD_is_Reliable_NOW.html

http://www.storagesearch.com/bitmicro-art3.html

 

 

Statistic many papers put out there.

http://hothardware.com/News/SSDs-Have-High-Failure-Rate/

says 10-20% DOA, that's no worse than my experience with HDDs.

 

Article countering above article.

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/03/20/1_in_3_ssd_failure_rate_unfounded/1

 

 

So where the hell do you find come up with these statements Jazzy? It wasn't google, that's for sure so I can only guess your rectum is a likely suspect.

[jazzy]

Really?

 

A little reading, last of the three the most informative. Addresses your concern over the FIRMWARE and drivers as well.

http://www.networkcomputing.com/backup-recovery/ssd-failure-rates.php

http://www.storage-switzerland.com/Articles/Entries/2009/8/24_FLASH_SSD_is_Reliable_NOW.html

http://www.storagesearch.com/bitmicro-art3.html

 

 

Statistic many papers put out there.

http://hothardware.com/News/SSDs-Have-High-Failure-Rate/

says 10-20% DOA, that's no worse than my experience with HDDs.

 

Article countering above article.

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/03/20/1_in_3_ssd_failure_rate_unfounded/1

 

 

So where the hell do you find come up with these statements Jazzy? It wasn't google, that's for sure so I can only guess your rectum is a likely suspect.

Various recent firmware updates for SSDs actually stated in the changelog the data on the SSD would be wiped.

 

So if you want to buy a SSD, fine! Just remember that updating firmware is about as dangerous as flashing bios. Oh, and you're paying a lot more! What is it now, $2/gb for a SSD and 20 cents/gb for a HDD. Wow.

 

I've looked at graphs before, in fact I even compared two articles on tomshardware and a 2008 article actually had SSDs ranked better than the 2009 article. There is definitely mixed reviews on what is truly happening in the SSD vs HDD world. But i just cant see justifying 300$ just for a SSD for 100gb compensation.

Sure you'll see a increase in performance, but is it worth the price gap?

[Zealot]

My HDD is a Sata 6gb/s one, I got it for $87.

 

Anyways some pics.

 

[jamison.webster]

wow, thats a nice rig dude, Phenom II's are awesome, i really like my 940 x4.(got her to 4ghz on the same cooler as you). really impressive build, im envious lol

[PotshotPolka]

Various recent firmware updates for SSDs actually stated in the changelog the data on the SSD would be wiped.

 

So if you want to buy a SSD, fine! Just remember that updating firmware is about as dangerous as flashing bios. Oh, and you're paying a lot more! What is it now, $2/gb for a SSD and 20 cents/gb for a HDD. Wow.

 

I've looked at graphs before, in fact I even compared two articles on tomshardware and a 2008 article actually had SSDs ranked better than the 2009 article. There is definitely mixed reviews on what is truly happening in the SSD vs HDD world. But i just cant see justifying 300$ just for a SSD for 100gb compensation.

Sure you'll see a increase in performance, but is it worth the price gap?

 

They are expensive, there is no doubt there, but the read/write times of higher quality SSDs are simply phenomenal. If I wasn't going to be inactive for a year I'd definitely consider upgrading to one, the idea of booting windows in four seconds interests me.

 

 

Also, sexy rig zealot.

[trakaill]

They are expensive, there is no doubt there, but the read/write times of higher quality SSDs are simply phenomenal. If I wasn't going to be inactive for a year I'd definitely consider upgrading to one, the idea of booting windows in four seconds interests me.

 

 

Also, sexy rig zealot.

 

^ my buddy just got one its fucking awesome I mean his computer is up and done loading everything in 7 seconds!

[Zealot]

Omfg stop reminding me. The store I bought from had OCZ Sandforce 2 SSD 60GB for $100 as a door crasher to their new retail store. People lined up the night before and I had to work on the gran opening

[trakaill]

Omfg stop reminding me. The store I bought from had OCZ Sandforce 2 SSD 60GB for $100 as a door crasher to their new retail store. People lined up the night before and I had to work on the gran opening

 

thats sadface!!