X-cube

[theDreamer]

Question for Maingear, do you OC the cube at all?

I know it is a tight space, and very limited on what you can/'t do, but say:
~X6800
~8800GTX
~2gigs
~Sound card
~150 Raptor/250HD
~16X Lightscribe
~650w PSU

Do you OC that at all, I know all those parts already come pretty nice fitted.
Also, would it be better to say get a 6700 and OC it if you can?
Other opinions on this setup?

[theDreamer]

Since this is my question post, I will just add to it.

~On your website you say you install eTrust™ EZ Antivirus, I was wondering if when ordering that, it NOT be installed? As I do not mind it, but I prefer using my own AntiVirus/Spyware stuff.

[Plan1x]

To give you the best possible answers on the first question, I fowarded it to on of our techs and when they get back to me I will post accordingly. Although I have knowledge about our systems, I am not part of the tech team and will leave many of the indepth question to them. We just want to give you the best possible advice and answers.

As for you second questions, like I say to everyone else, call in and specify what you want. That is just a defalt. If you do not want it or you want something else all you need to do is ask. We will accomidate you as much as possible.

Can I ask you a question?

What kind of alternative antiVirus/Spyware stuff do you use? Im always curious as to what others may use.

[theDreamer]

I currently use:
AVG (free version)
Ad-ware
Spybot

Never seem to have problems, I do scans every weekend, and sometimes more if I feel the need.

[Plan1x]

That is exactly what I use on my laptop. They work great together don't they.

[theDreamer]

Yep, love them.

~Even though, Ad-ware or Spybot is causing me to lose my task bar when I run them. I believe they are thinking that Window Blinds is something bad, cause every time I do a scan I lose it.

The them I run with Window Blinds is:
~Dreamland

Allows for transparent task bar & other things in Windows.

[Plan1x]

I never worked with Windows blinds I should check it out.


Ok...I also have the answer to your question. This is a reply from Wallace himself. I will give it to you word for word.


"We don’t OC the XCubes.



We cannot fit two hard drives with the 8800GTX in the XCube. He can only fit two hard drives if he uses an 8800GTS.



That setup sounds real good."

[theDreamer]

I am not to surprised about not being OC, small case/heat/etc. Unless I use an outside WC rig, and cut down on what I want then maybe, but that is fine.

Only one hard drive though...oooOOooo that one might be iffy...

Well, if that is the question then how would this work, I have never really used a large HD outside of the computer.

~Same specs
~150g Raptor
~250-500g External HD

How well would be an external HD drive? I have a small 40g for work, but it just runs of the USB without any extra power. I assume it would be the same, but does it require extra power? How well would an external be on running files off of it. Just keep my music, data files, etc. on, would it slow me down at all?

Thanks for all the help. :D