New Trading Computer

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by ElectricSavant, Jul 26, 2003.

  1. The repair shop called me today.....need a new hard drive for that old pentium 2.....I said ok fix it....but I am still going to build this puter right here live!

    Cost : $234.64.

    Michael B.
     
    #91     Jul 30, 2003
  2. This mother board is nice

    Michael B.


    P.S. Since I am using this system for charting program and datefeed I have reconsiders the SCSI size....I will get the 17 gig 15k RPM. I can always add another hard drive later for data files.

    Michael B.
     
    #92     Jul 30, 2003
  3. BKuerbs

    BKuerbs

    Are you sure? These SCSI drives usually are designed for file/database servers, i.e. they make a lot of noise. So, if you do not have an extra server room, think twice.

    I once used a SCSI drive (7kRPM), I was happy to dump it when I bought a new computer.

    regards

    Bernd Kuerbs
     
    #93     Jul 30, 2003
  4. Antec Cobra A36 UV Activated Round 133 ATA Cable Model 77237 Retail
    Specifications:
    40-pin 80-conductor cable, ATA133/100/66/33 compliant for high speed data transfer
    Highly flexible 36" round cable with two device connections, one motherboard connector.
    Wrapped with nylon mesh plastic tubing for maximum air flow improvement.
    Shielded with aluminum foil and braided silver mesh with ground, for maximum shielding. more info-> N82E16812105006 $15.00 $15.00


    SCSI, ROUND, Internal, Ultra 320 Cable with 6 68-Pin Heads. 35". No Terminator. For 4 SCSI devices. Backward compatible. Please see images. WR19-06-03035 more info-> N82E16812119112 $25.99 $25.99


    ASUS Motherboard for Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron Processors, 800Mhz FSB Model# P4C800-E DELUXE Retail
    Specifications:
    Supported CPU:p478 Pentium 4 / Celeron
    Chipset: Canterwood 875P + ICH5R
    FSB:800/533/400 MHz
    RAM:2 Channel (dual channel) DDR400/333/266 Max 4GB
    IDE:Dual Ultra DMA ATA100/66 up to 4 Devices
    RAID: Dual Channel 133/100/66/33 up to 4 Devices & SATA
    Slots:1x AGP (8X) 5x PCI
    Ports:2xPS2, 1xCOM,1xLPT,1x Audio, 1xLAN,2x IEEE, 8xUSB20
    Onboard Audio:AD 1985 6 Channel Codec
    Onboard LAN:Intel CSA Gigabit LAN 1000/100
    Onboard SATA: Dual Channel Serial ATA up to 150MBs
    Onboard Firewire: 2 1394 Firewire ports
    built-in Intel PAT (Intel Performance Acceleration Technology) It helps to boost performance by 3~5%. more info-> N82E16813131464 $188.99 $188.99


    TEKRAM ULTRA 160 SCSI ADAPTER CARD DC390U3W RETAIL BOXPart #DC-390U3W. Ultra160 LVD SCSI3 controller, up to 160 MB/s, LDD 2 Device Cable 68pins & 2 device of 50-pins LVD Terminator 68-50. more info-> N82E16816103308 $145.00 $145.00


    Intel Pentium 4 / 2.6CGHz 512k socket 478 Hyper Threading Technology 800 MHz FSB - RETAIL
    Specifications:
    CPU: 2.6GHz
    Type: Pentium 4 Northwood
    Cache: 512K
    BUS: 800 Mhz
    Socket: 478
    Retail box (with Heatsink and Fan)
    3-year MFG. Warranty- more info-> N82E16819116159 $216.00 $216.00


    SEAGATE SCSI 18.4GB 15,000RPM, MODEL# ST318453LW -X15 OEM, DRIVE ONLY
    Cheetah 15K.3
    Specifications:
    Size: 18.4 Gigabytes
    Interface: SCSI Wide 68 Pin Ultra320
    Seek time: 3.6ms
    Transfer Rate: 320MB/Sec
    RPM:15,000
    Cache: 8MB
    OEM(Drive alone) 5 Year Manufacturer Warranty more info-> N82E16822111126 $209.00 $209.00


    Microsoft Optical Mouse BLUE - RETAIL Turn any desktop into a bright vibrant space. Optical Mouse Blue offers a fun design with a wider clear scroll wheel and a signature red optical glow. Roll and scroll in style! Ergonomic design. Dazzling looks. Faster wheel scrolling. Unique clear scroll wheel. Customizable buttons. Left or Right handed. PS/2 or USB. more info-> N82E16826105128 $30.00 $30.00


    Optorite DVD+-RW Dual Retail Drive Model DD0203 BLACK Retail
    Specifications:
    Black Color
    Drive Type: Internal
    Read/Write Speed: Read (DVD+R): 4X,
    DVD+RW:4X;DVD-R:4X;DVD-RW:4X;DVD-ROM:12X
    CD-R:40X;CD-RW:40X WRITE
    (DVD+R:4X;DVD-R:4X;DVD-RW4X,
    DVD+RW:2.4X;CD-R:24X;CD-RW:12X)
    STORAGE CAPACITY: UP TO 4.7GB(DVD)
    Buffer Memory: 8MB
    Interface: IDE/ATAPI (ULTRA DMA MODE 2)
    Retail Box (See pictures for details) more info->



    Total cost 999.97 plus I got to get RAM, m550 card, win Xp pro ($150.00), and 2 samsunG 191T monitors. I found 2 of monitors on EBAY ($1,000.00)


    MICHAEL B
     
    #94     Jul 31, 2003
  5. TGregg

    TGregg

    My last (also happened to be my first and only) SCSI drive wasn't too noisy. But in general, they aren't worth the extra cost for trading systems.
     
    #95     Jul 31, 2003
  6. Cables
    1 SCSI, ROUND, Internal, Ultra 320 Cable with 6 68-Pin Heads. 35". No Terminator. For 4 SCSI devices. Backward compatible. ! N82E16812119112 $25.99

    Cables - Round
    1 Antec Cobra A36 UV Activated Round 133 ATA Cable Model 77237 Retail
    Specifications:
    40-pin 80-conductor cable, ATA133/100/66/33 compliant for high speed data transfer
    Highly flexible 36" round cable with two device connections, one motherboard connector.
    Wrapped with nylon mesh plastic tubing for maximum air flow improvement.
    Shielded with aluminum foil and braided silver mesh with ground, for maximum shielding.more info-> -See It! N82E16812105006 $15

    Cases (Computer Cases, ATX Form)
    1 ANTEC Performance PLUS Model PLUS1080AMG- with Antec Original TRUE 430W P4 Power Supply ATX12V Retail
    Specifications:
    Case type: SOHO File Server
    Case Color: Antec Metalic Gray
    Case Dimensions: 20.6" x 8.1" x 18.6" (H/W/D)
    Drive bays: 10
    Front accesible 4x 5.25, 2x 3.5" Internal 4x 3.5"
    Expansion Slots: 3 Short 4 Full Length
    2 Rear Standard Fans 1 Side fan
    Washable Air Filter in frontmore info-> -See It! N82E16811129115 $115

    CD/DVD Burners (RW Drives)
    1 Optorite DVD+-RW Dual Retail Drive Model DD0203 BLACK Retail
    Specifications:
    Black Color
    Drive Type: Internal
    Read/Write Speed: Read (DVD+R): 4X,
    DVD+RW:4X;DVD-R:4X;DVD-RW:4X;DVD-ROM:12X
    CD-R:40X;CD-RW:40X WRITE
    (DVD+R:4X;DVD-R:4X;DVD-RW4X,
    DVD+RW:2.4X;CD-R:24X;CD-RW:12X)
    STORAGE CAPACITY: UP TO 4.7GB(DVD)
    Buffer Memory: 8MB
    Interface: IDE/ATAPI (ULTRA DMA MODE 2)
    Retail Box (See pictures for details)more info-> -See It! N82E16827182014 $169.99

    Controller, Panels, Add-On Cards, etc.
    1 TEKRAM ULTRA 160 SCSI ADAPTER CARD DC390U3W RETAIL BOXPart #DC-390U3W. Ultra160 LVD SCSI3 controller, up to 160 MB/s, LDD 2 Device Cable 68pins & 2 device of 50-pins LVD Terminator 68-50.more info-> -See It! N82E16816103308 $145

    Hard Drives
    1 FUJITSU SCSI HARD DRIVE 18.4GB 15,000RPM MODEL # MAS3184NP- DRIVE ONLY
    Specifications:
    Size: 18.4 Gigabytes
    Interface: SCSI Ultra 320 68 Pin
    Seek time: N/A
    RPM:15,000
    Data Transfer: 320MB/sec
    Cache 8MB
    OEM(Drive alone) 5 Year Manufacturer Warranty:more info-> -See It! N82E16822116138 $188

    Memory (System Memory)
    1 KINGSTON HyperX 184-pin 1GB Kit (2x 512MB) DDR400 (PC3200) DDR RAM modules, Model# KHX3200AK2/1G
    Specifications:
    Type: Kingston HyperX
    Capacity: 1GB (2x 512MB
    Speed: DDR 400 (PC 3200)
    Latency: CAS Latency 2 (2-3-2-6-1T)more info-> -See It! N82E16820144114 $249

    Motherboards - Intel
    1 ASUS Motherboard for Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron Processors, 800Mhz FSB Model# P4C800-E DELUXE Retail
    Specifications:
    Supported CPU:p478 Pentium 4 / Celeron
    Chipset: Canterwood 875P + ICH5R
    FSB:800/533/400 MHz
    RAM:2 Channel (dual channel) DDR400/333/266 Max 4GB
    IDE:Dual Ultra DMA ATA100/66 up to 4 Devices
    RAID: Dual Channel 133/100/66/33 up to 4 Devices & SATA
    Slots:1x AGP (8X) 5x PCI
    Ports:2xPS2, 1xCOM,1xLPT,1x Audio, 1xLAN,2x IEEE, 8xUSB20
    Onboard Audio:AD 1985 6 Channel Codec
    Onboard LAN:Intel CSA Gigabit LAN 1000/100
    Onboard SATA: Dual Channel Serial ATA up to 150MBs
    Onboard Firewire: 2 1394 Firewire ports
    built-in Intel PAT (Intel Performance Acceleration Technology) It helps to boost performance by 3~5%.more info-> -See It! N82E16813131464 $188.99

    Mouse
    1 Microsoft Optical Mouse BLUE - RETAIL Turn any desktop into a bright vibrant space. Optical Mouse Blue offers a fun design with a wider clear scroll wheel and a signature red optical glow. Roll and scroll in style! Ergonomic design. Dazzling looks. Faster wheel scrolling. Unique clear scroll wheel. Customizable buttons. Left or Right handed. PS/2 or USB. more info-> -See It! N82E16826105128 $30

    Processors
    1 Intel Pentium 4 / 2.6CGHz 512k socket 478 Hyper Threading Technology 800 MHz FSB - RETAIL
    Specifications:
    CPU: 2.6GHz
    Type: Pentium 4 Northwood
    Cache: 512K
    BUS: 800 Mhz
    Socket: 478
    Retail box (with Heatsink and Fan)
    3-year MFG. Warranty-more info-> -See It! N82E16819116159 $216


    Subtotal » $1342.97
     
    #96     Jul 31, 2003
  7. Does anybody know what the difference is between these:

    XP PRO FULL VERSION
    XP PRO OEM SFT VERSION
    XP PRO OEM VERSION

    From what I can figure out is the full version includes 1-year of support

    The OEM SFT version has no support or fancy box but has a more comprhensive manual

    The OEM version has a small little 4 or 5 page manual and a generic type box with no support.

    Did I get this right?

    Michael B.
     
    #97     Jul 31, 2003
  8. What is the DSP version?

    and the ACADEMIC version?



    Michael B.
     
    #98     Jul 31, 2003
  9. A 15,000 SCSCI Drive and the controller card that goes with it is gonna cost you over $500.00

    Why not buy Western Digital's 10,000 RPM Serial ATA "Raptor" Drive for $137.00 on NewEgg.Com?

    Since your motherboard has Serial ATA support, you won't even need to purchase a controller card.

    Besides, the "Raptor" puts in some incredible performance numbers, runs much cooler than a 15,000 SCSI, has a 5 YEAR WARRANTY and only needs a little less than 10 watts of power!

    Check out the performance test from Tom's Hardware Guide:

    http://www6.tomshardware.com/storage/20030501/index.html
     
    #99     Aug 1, 2003
  10. nkhoi

    nkhoi

    academic like university get academic deal, you must be qualify as staff/faculty to get it for example I get academic win20 upgrade for $20 but I think they don't have that deal any more.
     
    #100     Aug 1, 2003