Digital media software demands simultaneous processing of data streams,
the perfect use for the incredible multi-tasking power of AMD64
dual-core technology. The Athlon 64 X2 6400+ runs at 3.2GHz per
core with each core’s power bolstered by 1MB of L2 cache.
Running 4GB of Corsair Dominator DDR2 800 RAM at 3-4-3-9 speeds
along with a GeForce 8800GTX 768 MB video card may be considered
a bit much, so we balanced it with three 250 GB hard drives along
with a 150GB 10,000 rpm Raptor. This is one serious system!
Specifications
AMD® Athlon 64 X2 6400 – 3.2
GHz
GeForce 8800GTX 768 MB Video
ADI AD1988B Audio – 8
Channel
Antec 900 Mid Tower Steel
Case
4GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 800 (3-4-3-9)
RAM
DVD Burner w/lightscribe
3 - 250GB HD
150 GB Raptor HD
This system does not
include keyboard, mouse, monitor or speakers
AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ Windsor
3.2GHz
Just like the Windsors rule England, AMD’s Windsor processors
may rule the computer world. The Athlon 64 X2 6400+ runs at 3.2GHz per
core, and each core’s power is bolstered by 1MB of L2 cache. The
dual core architecture means multi-tasking and multi-threading without
sharing clock cycles, so you get faster performance. Individual L1 and
L2 caches for each core along with HyperTransport technology increase
performance by giving each core a dedicated cache of memory and reducing
I/O bottlenecks by increasing bandwidth and reducing latency.
The 64-bit design keeps you going now and into the future. The AMD64
technology is compatible with existing software and enables a seamless
transition to the 64-bit applications of the future. This technology
allows end users to take advantage of new innovations such as real-time
encryption, more life-like games, accurate speech interfaces, cinema-quality
graphic effects, and easy-to-use video and audio editing.
This processor is an integral part of AMD LIVE! This new feature from
AMD will turn your PC into an entertainment platform second to none.
Watch videos or TV in one room while streaming music into another. Your
system will become a true media center with music, movies, and photos
all organized and able to be shared amongst all of your connected equipment.
AMD64 Dual-core Technology
AMD64 is designed to enable simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing with
no degradation in performance. With dual-core technology there are
two complete processor cores in one physical package running at the
same frequency to deliver TRUE multi-tasking power, allowing users
to switch from one program to another without pausing for the computer
to catch up and reducing annoying processing pauses.
HyperTransport Technology
HyperTransport Technology (HT or HTT) is a high-speed, low latency and
point-to-point link designed to increase communication speeds between
integrated circuits in computers, servers, embedded systems and networking
and telecommunications equipment. The Athlon 64 X2 3800+ AM2 processor
is equipped with HT technology to enable a system bus speed of up to
2000MHz, delivering a maximum of 8GB/s I/O bandwidth.
AMD Virtualization
Virtualization on desktop computers allows a single PC to act like multiple
virtual machines. AMD Virtualization can enable client computers to
seamlessly support multiple operating environments. And it also helps
make it easier for PC enthusiasts to upgrade and maintain their PCs
through emulation.
CNQ: Cool'n'Quiet Technology
AMD's Cool'n'Quiet technology is an innovative solution available on
AMD Athlon 64 processor-based systems that can effectively lower power
consumption and enable a quieter-running system while delivering performance-on-demand.
Enhanced Virus Protection
All AMD processors equipped with AMD64 technology are Enhanced Virus
Protection-enabled. Enhanced Virus Protection acts as a preventative
measure causing viruses to be localized, short-lived, and non-contagious,
eventually being flushed from system memory.
Just like corsairs once dominated the seas as the fastest
ships around, Corsair Dominator memory is the fastest memory around.
This 2GB kit of PC2 6400 memory will handle anything you can throw at
it. Each set is tested together, so you know there will be no problems
running them in dual-channel mode. This is the ultimate kit for gamers
and others that need the best memory out there for their 64-bit systems.
To keep everything running cool these modules use DHX (Dual-path Heat
eXchange) technology. The patented heat removing PCB is surrounded by
Corsair's signature heat sink with fins and ribs for maximum surface
area for heat dissipation. The set comes with the optional AirFlow fan
system just to keep things as cool as possible. These combine to give
you cool running memory even under heavy loads. So game hard, game long,
your memory can handle it.
CORSAIR Dominator Series DDR2 SDRAM
The DOMINATOR family of memory represents the ultimate in performance
technology engineering from Corsair. The DOMINATOR DDR2 SDRAM memory
modules were designed with the highest performing IC for maximum over-clocking
capability.
Dual-path Heat eXchange Technology
Corsair-exclusive Dual-path Heat eXchange (DHX) technology utilizes two
methods to effectively remove heat from the memory circuit board for
maximized heat dissipation, resulting in enhanced reliability, stability
and performance capability even in the most extremely overclocked memory
module.
Enhanced Performance Profiles Enabled
Enhanced Performance Profiles, or EPP, which allows consumers to easily
expose new, advanced performance memory settings built into high performance
memory DIMMs for even higher levels of overall PC system performance.
DDR2 800
DDR2 800 delivers incredible performance and platform compatibility with
up to 6.4GB/s per channel memory bandwidth for the ultimate work and
gaming power
BFG NVIDIA GeForce
8800 GTX OC 768MB PCIe
Redefine your gaming reality with the BFG NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800
GTX OC™ 768MB PCI Express® graphics card featuring the world’s
first DirectX® 10 GPU and a powerful unified architecture that delivers
an incredibly true-to-life gaming experience. Power through games at
record speeds and charge through game maps with vividly realistic, sun-up
to sun-down HDR lighting effects while steering clear of mind-blowing
physics effects such as explosions, fire, and smoke. Crank up 16x full-screen
anti-aliasing without missing a beat – no jaggies, no worries.
And when you’re not destroyingthe enemy, relax watching your favorite
movies with NVIDIA PureVideo™ technology.
NVIDIA Unified Architecture with UltraThread
Technology
The Fully-unified shader core dynamically allocates processing power
to geometry, vertex, physics and pixel shading operations, delivering
incredibly true-to-life 3D graphics. In addition, the massively multi-threaded
architecture supports thousands of independent, simultaneous threads,
providing extreme processing efficiency in advanced, next generation
shader programs.
Full Microsoft DirectX 10 Support
The world's first DirectX 10 GPU with full Shader Model 4.0 support delivers
unparalleled levels of graphics realism and film-quality effects.
NVIDIA Lumenex Engine
The NVIDIA Lumenex Engine supports 128-bit and 64-bit floating point
HDR with up to 16x anti-aliasing, delivering vividly realistic lighting
effects while obliterating “jaggies”.
NVIDIA SLI Technology
Delivers up to 2x the performance of a single GPU configuration for unmatchable
gaming experiences. The must-have feature for PCI Express graphics,
NVIDIA SLI technology allows two graphics cards to run in parallel
and dramatically scales performance on today's hottest games.
NVIDIA PureVideo HD Technology
The combination of high-definition video decoding acceleration and post-processing
delivers unprecedented picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color
and precise image scaling for all video content, especially movies.
Built for Microsoft Windows Vista
Built for Windows Vista, NVIDIA's fourth-generation GPU architecture
offers users the best possible experience using the Windows Aero 3D
graphical user interface available in Microsoft latest operating system.
HDCP Capable
Designed to meet the output protection management (HDCP) and security
specifications of the Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD formats, allowing the
playback of encrypted movie content on PCs when connected to HDCP-compliant
displays. GigaThread™ Technology Massively multi-threaded architecture supports thousands of independent,
simultaneous threads, providing extreme processing efficiency in advanced, next
generation shader programs.
NVIDIA Quantum Effects™ Technology
Advanced shader processors architected for physics computation enable
a new level of physics effects to be simulated and rendered on the GPU-all
the while freeing the CPU to run the game engine and AI.
NVIDIA ForceWare® Unified Driver Architecture (UDA)
Delivers a proven record of compatibility, reliability, and stability
with the widest range of games and applications. ForceWare provides
the best out-of-box experience for every user and delivers continuous
performance and feature updates over the life of NVIDIA GeForce GPUs.
OpenGL® 2.0 Optimizations and Support
Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for OpenGL applications.
NVIDIA nView® Multi-Display Technology
Advanced technology provides the ultimate in viewing flexibility and
control for multiple monitors. PCI Express Support
Designed to run perfectly with the PCI Express bus architecture, which
doubles the bandwidth of AGP 8X to deliver over 4 GB/sec. in both upstream
and downstream data transfers.
ADI AD1988B Audio – 8 Channel
The AD1988 family of audio CODECs
and SoundMAX® software provides superior HD Audio quality that exceeds
Vista Premium performance requirements. The AD1988A and AD1988B have
10 DACs and 6 ADCs, 3 stereo headphone ports, peripheral sensing, jack
retasking, microphone array capture, and S/PDIF in and out, making AD1988
the right choice for desktop PC's where performance is the #1 consideration.
The jack re-tasking feature supports various configurations including
platforms for 7.1 on 5 jacks, 5.1 on 3 jacks and front panel jack retasking.
3 - Western Digital
Caviar 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA HD’s
Reliability in high duty cycle environments - Utilizing
enterprise-class manufacturing processes, these drives are designed
with enhanced reliability in a 24x7, high duty cycle environment. Built
to last - Made for years of high-performance operation around the clock.
Reliability demonstration testing indicates a mean time between failure
(MTBF) of one million hours.
RAID-specific time limited error recovery - Improves error handling coordination
with RAID adapters and prevents drive fallout caused by extended drive
error-recovery processes. Fluid dynamic bearing (FDB) motor - Improves
hard drive reliability; reduces heat, vibration, and noise. Improved
power controller - Consumes less power and generates low heat. FlexPower
- Connector technology that accepts power from either industry-standard
or new SATA power supplies. Hot plug support - Allows swapping of hard
drives without having to power down the system or reboot; promotes system
design flexibility, data availability, and serviceability. Backplane
compatibility - Uses the SATA industry standard connector which includes
alignment ears and 3-stage electrical mating sequence, designed specifically
for backplanes and hot pluggability
Western
Digital Raptor X WD1500AHFD 150GB10,000 RPM 16MB
Cache Serial ATA150 HD
Western Digital has meant bleeding-edge hard drive
development, and the Raptor X is a killer example. As they like to say,
it’s the first drive with a view! Why? To let see the 10,000 RPM
spindle speed and learn the real meaning of “motion blur” as
it zips by faster than you can see. The drive uses state-of-the-art
technology, with special polycarbonate lenses and carbon nanotube fasteners
to allow you to be in on the action.
Why is this speed increase so important? Any time you perceive a slow
down in your system, it’s mostly likely due to the seek time in
getting your HD to find whatever it is that’s asked for, either
by you, or some game or video. While manufacturers have been building
larger and larger drives, they weren’t any faster, and so it was
taking longer and longer to search through them. Western Digital has
offered a solution – use smaller drives at faster rates! When you
combine the reliability and speed of the new WD drives, you see an unbeatable
combination certain to be wanted by every computer enthusiast around!
Face it: you want it for the cool value, but do you need it? Yes!
Crystalline polycarbonate lens
The WD Raptor X W1500AHFD features a large, crystal-clear crystalline
polycarbonate lens to reveal the inner workings and the drive in action.
A world’s first, the lens provides structural integrity, electrostatic
discharge (ESD) protection, durability and chemical neutrality necessary
for the highest performance and reliability
10,000 RPM and 16 MB Cache
Featuring an industry-leading 10,000 RPM spindle speed and 16 MB cache,
the WD Raptor X WD1500AHFD delivers killer speed and enterprise-class
reliability.
SATA 1.5 Gb/s with NCQ
Next-generation SATA interface supports up to 1.5 Gb/s data transfer
rates, Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot-pluggable point-to-point
connections to allow the WD Raptor X WD1500AHFD to deliver optimum
performance, efficiency, convenience and flexibility
WD SecureConnect Ready
The WD Raptor X WD1500AHFD supports the WD SATA drive-exclusive SecureConnect
SATA cable to greatly strengthen the drive-to-cable connection with
added physical stability.
LITEON 20X DVD+/-R 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner
This Lite-On 20x LH-20A1L drive writes 4.7GB of data
in about 5.5 minutes to DVD+R, and supports all DVD formats. Intelligent
features such as a 2 MB buffer, Smart Burn buffer under-run protection,
and Smart Write dynamic calibration of write speed work together to
ensure that you get accurate, working copies every time, instead of
wasting disc blanks on failed write attempts.
Playback is just as reliable with Smart-X technology for smooth, stable Audio
CD, VCD, and DVD playback; and high-performance DAE, VCD, and DVD data extraction.
This high-performance SATA drive supports Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, and Vista.
In dual-layer format, you'll be able to store 8.5 GB of data, photos, music,
or games on one dual-layer disc.
LightScribe technology lets you flex your creative muscles and bid farewell to
sticky, messy paper labels! Dress your media in custom artwork, etched directly
onto the LightScribe blank. You'll be creating amazing and creative projects
in no time!
DVD Multi Recorder
The LITE-ON LH-20A1L-05 DVD burner enables users to burn any DVD+R/-R, DVD+RW/-RW
or DVD-RAM disc and supports the dual-layer function allowing up to 8.5GB data
to be burned and saved on a single dual-layer disc. Burn your own DVD/VCD movies
or backup data with ease!
20X Ultra High Writing Speed
With advanced burning technology, the LITE-ON LH-20A1L-05 DVD burner delivers
a class-leading DVD+R/-R writing speed of 20X. The super fast burning speed
enables users to write a whole DVD+R/-R disc in about 5.5 minutes!
LightScribe technology lets you flex your creative muscles and bid farewell
to sticky, messy paper labels! Dress your media in custom artwork, etched
directly onto the LightScribe blank. You'll be creating amazing and creative
projects in no time!
High-quality Disc Burning
The LITE-ON LH-20A1L-05 DVD burner is equipped with advanced burning technologies
including the SMART-BURN technology to avoid Buffer UnderRun errors and automatically
adjust writing strategy and running OPC for the best burning quality, the SMART-X
function to adjust CD-DA/VCD/DVD data extraction to the fastest allowable speed
according to both data request rate from the host and disc quality, and the
ABS mechanism to reduce vibration and noise while the disc is rotating at a
high speed.
LightScribe Technology
Say goodbye to adhesive labels, paint or ink! With the innovative LightScribe
technology, the LITE-ON LH-20A1L-05 DVD burner burns any image or text directly
onto the surface of LightScribe-compatible CDs or DVDs to create your own publication-like
disc collection.
SATA Interface
With the next-generation SATA interface, the LITE-ON LH-20A1L-05 DVD burner supports
up to 1.5 Gb/s bandwidth to provide more stable and speedy data transfer for
faster and smoother read and write performance.
XION Supernova XON-600F14R-201
ATX12V 800W Power Supply
Features
Independent QUAD 12V Rail-Design: offers
unflappable & Clean
current delivery under heavy load and provide stable voltage output.
Advance Modular Cabling Support with unique LED design function.
Over Current Protection
Over Voltage Protection
Short Circuit output protection
Up to 85% efficiency
Titanium Nickel Coated Housing
140mm Silent Blue LED Fan with Auto. Temp. Control
XION_Supernova 800W Modular-Power, Complies
with ATX 12V & EPS
12V v2.91 with QUAD 12V Rails & 6 x SATA,
115
Antec 900 Black Steel ATX
Mid Tower Case
Introducing the Antec Nine
Hundred hardcore gaming case. Now you can own all the competition
with this ultra-mean case in classic black finish. We know your
gaming hardware produces a lot of heat, and that's why the case
is built for maximum cool with a perforated front bezel, three 120mm
fans with mounts for even more fans, and a monster top-mounted 200mm
fan—that's right, we
said 200mm! The versatile Nine Hundred is maximally customizable
to fit your needs. The modular design lets you modify the placement
of the front fans and hard drive cages. There's even a tray on top
for your mp3 player, digital camera, or that spare illudium Q-42
explosive round that you have lying around. Be the envy of everyone
at your next LAN party, impress your friends, and show everyone that
you are the ultimate master of all time with the Antec Nine Hundred!
Ultimate gamer case? Just maybe. With a partially perforated package
that still finds room for four huge yet quiet fans, you have a seriously
cool gaming case, and that's no joke. You expect the Antec Nine Hundred
to be ready for lift off, especially with the 200mm TriCool exhaust
fan and perforated port atop this stylish case. You can even mount
a 120mm fan on the side panel! Contrary to some expectations, this
case is very quiet, unless you have all the fans going at their highest
settings, at which point you might hear . . . something.
The side window into the case, in addition
to letting you show things off, provides additional ventilation,
either by way of the vented screen, or by the fourth fan in the
box, mounted into clear plastic, for a clear and elegant mounting.
This is a sturdy case built of steel, with enough cooling technology
to keep things frosty in the hottest action. Take one home today
and build yourself the "coolest" rig
around!
200mm TriCool Fan
The Antec Nine Hundred features a unique top-mounted 200mm TriCool exhaust
fan to cool even the hottest systems.
Convenient Top I/O Panel and Top Power Switch
The Antec Nine Hundred’s top I/O panel delivers remarkably convenient
access to two USB 2.0 ports, one IEEE 1394 port and two audio ports.
The blue LED power and reset switches on the top provide convenient
access when the case is placed on the floor.
Extreme Airflow and Cooling
The Antec Nine Hundred features one 200mm TriCool fan on the top, two
120mm front blue LED fans, one 120mm rear fan and optimized internal
airflow for peerless cooling performance.
Transparent Side Panel Window
The Antec Nine Hundred's transparent side panel window provides a direct
view of the inner system and a 120mm fan can be installed on the side
panel for maximum heat dissipation.
~ System does not include monitor, mouse, keyboard or speakers ~