Upgrade Time

smilodon · January 23, 2003, 06:08:49 PM

Then again it's all relative

http://www.unicef.org/noteworthy/safricacr...hofeature2.html

Gandalf · January 24, 2003, 12:21:27 PM

Quotehttp://www.overclockers.co.uk
http://www.meshplc.co.uk http://www.evesham.com

Overclockers is good for parts.
Mesh. Not sure on, never used their systems.
Evesham. Probably one of the best manufacturers out there. The machine I've just upgraded was an Evesham PC and I never had a single problem with it.

TBH you will never get a better deal on a PC than a pre-built system from a major manufacturer as they buy all their components in bulk and can therefor charge a lot less for the systems.

And if you are researching for the future, don't bother. As any research you do now will be irrelevant in 3 months time. As is the way with technology.

Gandalf · February 10, 2003, 06:22:39 PM

ok, an update.

I've now got on order one of the following.

http://www.coolermaster.com/case/p201b.htm

And I've dissed out the geforceFX and gone for this

http://www.sapphiretech.com/vga/9700proatl.asp

sheepy · February 10, 2003, 07:03:16 PM

the coolermaster cases are good i got a m8 with one.
but i personally dont like that window

from what i have heard that grafix card is good.

Stryker · February 11, 2003, 08:54:36 AM

I've got the saphire 9000.... its a pretty nice card..... esp considering its cheapness.

TeaLeaf · February 11, 2003, 05:10:23 PM

Nice case

And I like the window too

Gandalf · February 11, 2003, 07:39:44 PM

First performance tests are good.

http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k1=5915381

Gandalf · February 20, 2003, 10:42:05 PM

well, my case has arrived

Much fun was had fitting everything in. I'll get some lights in there later and get some images up on here for you all to drool over.

Oh, and the finish is amazing. It's a black coating with tiny bits of multi-coloured glitter in it. Very subtle, and looks great. The window is cool too. And the slide out mobo tray is a fantastic idea.

Stryker · February 21, 2003, 08:34:52 AM

oh boy, is that where the motherboard along with cards all comes out in one peice?

had a server case like that, was really useful.

Yeah, get those pics in over the weekend.

Gandalf · February 21, 2003, 11:54:03 AM

yeah, thats it. You can install the mobo and cards onto the tray, then you can slide it into the case!

I'll try and do some photo's, but I have yet to get some lamps so may wait until then.