AVADirect Custom Computers Forum http://www.avadirect.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; AVADirect Custom Computers Forum : Last 10 Posts Thu, 15 May 2008 01:06:57 +0000 Wed, 14 May 2008 19:34:22 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.08 30 www.avadirect.com/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp AVADirect Custom Computers Forum http://www.avadirect.com/forum//images/logo-5.gif http://www.avadirect.com/forum/ Video Cards : Palit 9600 gso http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=145&PID=288#288 Author: Misfate
Subject: Palit 9600 gso
Posted: 14 May 2008 at 7:34pm

Is AVAdirect planning to make this card available? I heard it has a good price/performance ratio.

Edited by Misfate - Yesterday at 9:44pm]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 19:34:22 +0000 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=145&PID=288#288 New Systems and Hardware : New Updates To Our Tyan Server Line http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=144&PID=287#287 Author: MattSlagle
Subject: New Updates To Our Tyan Server Line
Posted: 14 May 2008 at 3:36pm

New Updates To Our Tyan Server Line

We like to keep our servers updated with fresh new hardware all the time.  Problem is with so much hardware that we carry, seems impossible to let our customers know all the latest and greatest new models.  So for everyone that is into server tech, here are all the new Tyan servers and server packages.

Socket 1027

1U:
#10818 - Transport GT14 (B2933G14S2M) Dual Opteron™ SATA Series
#10808 - Transport GT24 (B2932G24V4H) Dual Opteron™ SATA Series
#10832 - Transport GT24 (B2912G24V4H) Dual Opteron™ SATA Series
#10811 - Transport GT24 (B3992G24V4H) Dual Opteron™ SATA Series
#10810 - Transport GT24 (B2932G24W4H) Dual Opteron™ SAS Series
#10784 - Transport GT26 (B4987G26W3H) Quad Opteron™ SAS Series
#10785 - Transport GT24 (B4980G24V4H) Quad Opteron™ SATA Series

2U:
#10833 - Transport TA26 (B3992T26V8H) Dual Opteron™ SATA Series
#10850 - Transport TA26 (B2932T26W8H) Dual Opteron™ SAS Series
#10841 - Transport TA26 (B3992T26V8H) Dual Opteron™ SAS Series
#10845 - Transport TX46 (B4985T46V2H) Quad Opteron™ SATA Series

 

Socket 771

1U:
#10910 - Tank GT24 (B5383G24W4H) Dual Xeon™ 5300 SAS Series 1U Rack Server
#10404 - Tank GT25 (B5381G25W4H) Dual Xeon™ 5400 SAS Series 1U Rack Server
#10395 - Tank GT20 (B5375G20V4H) Dual Xeon™ 5400 SATA Series 1U Rack Server
#10400 - Tank GT20 (B5372G20V4H) Dual Xeon™ 5400 SATA Series 1U Rack Server
#10912 - Tank GT24 (B5377G24V4H) Dual Xeon™ 5400 SATA Series 1U Rack Server

2U:
#10928 - Tank TA26 (B5380T26V8H) Dual Xeon™ 5400 SATA Series 2U Rack Server
#10927 - Tank TA26 (B5397T26W8H) Dual Xeon™ 5400 SAS Series 2U Rack Server
#10929 - Tank TA26 (B5380T26V8H) Dual Xeon™ 5400 SAS Series 2U Rack Server
 

4U:
#10933 - Tank FT48 (B5382F48W8H) Dual Xeon™ 5300 SATA Series 4U Rack Server
#10934 - Tank FT48 (B5382F48W8H) Dual Xeon™ 5300 SAS Series 4U Rack Server



Edited by MattSlagle - Yesterday at 3:39pm]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 15:36:27 +0000 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=144&PID=287#287 Hard Drives : WD Enterprise-class HDDs http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=142&PID=286#286 Author: MattSlagle
Subject: WD Enterprise-class HDDs
Posted: 14 May 2008 at 2:20pm

Since you are worried about heat, we can always install a fan to keep those hdds nice and cool.  Also, if you need quick access to these drives, we can also install a front mounted or inside mounted hot swap bay so that you change those hdds as fast as possible.
 
And if you call our sales reps and give them the specs that you need, they can usually be ready with a quote for you in usually the same day.  Like I said earlier, we can order those drives in for you. 
 
Usually it takes a few days to load up a new hardware on our site so that people can select them as options.  However if you call with that request, it can be fulfilled instantly.
]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 14:20:40 +0000 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=142&PID=286#286 Technology News : Microsoft has release Service Pack 3 for XP http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=115&PID=285#285 Author: MattSlagle
Subject: Microsoft has release Service Pack 3 for XP
Posted: 14 May 2008 at 1:32pm

Yes, we always install the latest and greatest service packs and updates for all software and hardware for all systems.]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 13:32:08 +0000 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=115&PID=285#285 Technology News : Microsoft has release Service Pack 3 for XP http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=115&PID=284#284 Author: memoryleak
Subject: Microsoft has release Service Pack 3 for XP
Posted: 14 May 2008 at 1:01pm

Originally posted by MattSlagle

The third and final service pack for Windows XP has recently been released to the public.


So will AVA install SP3 in mavchines that are in process if XP Pro was specified in the configuration?. Curious minds...
]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 13:01:56 +0000 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=115&PID=284#284 Showroom Floor : Eye Candy - Older Builds http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=143&PID=283#283 Author: MattSlagle
Subject: Eye Candy - Older Builds
Posted: 14 May 2008 at 12:18pm

Eye Candy - Older Builds

Well, I was going through the database of older pictures and I came across a few good builds.  There are tons and tons of pictures that we have taken over the years.  Some of these systems may very well be over three years old.  You just might see an older style case or type of component.

You can click any picture for a bigger view

 
Lets us know what you think of these older builds. 
]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 12:18:13 +0000 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=143&PID=283#283 Hard Drives : WD Enterprise-class HDDs http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=142&PID=282#282 Author: M0rph3uS
Subject: WD Enterprise-class HDDs
Posted: 14 May 2008 at 11:38am

I appreciate your quick response.

I have surfed the WD site and seems like the RE(1) series are indeed EOL, but they still produce, deliver and support the RE2 and RE2-GP series (the specs for the RE2 series were updated Feb. 2008), so why do you consider these drives old?

Would be nice too see some of these enterprise-class HDDs on the site sometime:

WD RE2-GP
WD1000FYPS (SATA 3 Gb/s, 1 TB, 8.9 ms 16 MB)
WD7500AYPS (SATA 3 Gb/s, 750 GB, 8.9 ms, 16 MB)
WD5000ABPS (SATA 3 Gb/s, 500 GB, 8.9 ms, 16 MB)

WD RE2
WD7500AYYS (SATA 3 Gb/s, 7200, 750 GB, 8.9 ms, 16 MB)
WD5001ABYS (SATA 3 Gb/s, 7200, 500 GB, 8.9 ms, 16 MB)
WD4001ABYS (SATA 3 Gb/s, 7200, 400 GB, 8.9 ms, 16 MB)
WD3201ABYS (SATA 3 Gb/s, 7200, 320 GB, 8.9 ms, 16 MB)

If the 320 / 400 GB are indeed old, as you say, probably they should be replaced by the newer higher-capacity ones.

Personally, I will order a dual Xeon workstation, and I am searching for enterprise-class HDDs for higher reliability in a 24/24h 7d/week duty cycle. I would also want to install these drives in a RAID5 array, so TLER would be a nice feature, since I saw many (many) drives fail in the networks I'm responsible of - so this one I'd want to be reliable.

Also, for the case I'm considering, the temperature reviews for the HDD cage weren't so optimistic, and the Seagate drives I owned and tested so far are disipating somehow more power in the drive case, making them heat more.

So what would your suggestions be for these considerations?
]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 11:38:55 +0000 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=142&PID=282#282 Hard Drives : WD Enterprise-class HDDs http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=142&PID=281#281 Author: MattSlagle
Subject: WD Enterprise-class HDDs
Posted: 14 May 2008 at 10:45am

From what I could gather, these drives were introduced sometime 2005 Q3.  Seems to me that these drives are quite old and are being replaced by newer technologies.
 
And by disappear, do you mean from our website or from the marketplace as a whole.  If you desire to have one of these drives, we can still special order it for you if you like.
]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 10:45:57 +0000 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=142&PID=281#281 System Reviews and Awards : Reseller Ratings http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38&PID=280#280 Author: MattSlagle
Subject: Reseller Ratings
Posted: 14 May 2008 at 10:29am

The reason why I did not include them in the ratings is because of google.  Google with add value to their names, and thus when people search for "custom computer", google will list them first instead of us.

And about the 6-month ratings, those are the most important.  Sure a business can have a great start, but then fall apart and offer horrible support.  Dell is a great example of this.  They started off strong and offered excellent support.  Now that the organization has gotten so big, they changed their business practices to offer the lowest price, at the cost of quality and customer support.
 
Its all in how you look at the numbers.  Sure some of our competitors may have just as high or higher scores than us.  But they offer a very limited amount of options and choices.  They also charge more than us for the same options and configs.  Sure people are happy because they can spit out these systems fast, and they know they work.
 
Our systems are completely different for every system we build.  We have no idea what our next order is going to be.  Sometimes components just do not want to work together and sometimes they work together the first time.  But we always strive to make sure the customer gets a working computer that is trouble free at the lowest price.
]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 10:29:24 +0000 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38&PID=280#280 Showroom Floor : Customer System - Antec P182/Intel Q9450/9800 GX2/Acoustic Foam http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=129&PID=279#279 Author: MattSlagle
Subject: Customer System - Antec P182/Intel Q9450/9800 GX2/Acoustic Foam
Posted: 14 May 2008 at 10:21am

Jeff, with our fans maximum package starting at $36, we will replace all the stock case fans throughout the case with better fans.
 
This will help cool your system better than those stock fans.
 
As for putting a fan in the drive cage, that can be arranged.  Price will depend on where and how you want the fan placed.  For a price, I would recommend calling our sales department on that matter.
]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 10:21:02 +0000 http://www.avadirect.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=129&PID=279#279