What's the SMP scene like DownUnder?

dweebmeister · 19th May 2002, 2:09 PM

Greetings folks!

Having just arrived in downunder, being a long time SMP supporter, I am wondering what's the scene like here in Australia? What's the typical configuration here? Also, where would one source for hardware in Australia?

Cheers!

SpecGen · 19th May 2002, 2:36 PM

I don't think too many people use SMP systems here. Its just too expensive. I'm sure pretty much every person in these forums would want a dual Athlon or Dual Xeon system, but price is a big limiting factor.

You can get dual stuff from OCAUs major sponsers, Computer Alliance, Altech Computers and Plus Corporation.

dweebmeister · 19th May 2002, 2:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SpecGen
I don't think too many people use SMP systems here. Its just too expensive. I'm sure pretty much every person in these forums would want a dual Athlon or Dual Xeon system, but price is a big limiting factor.

You can get dual stuff from OCAUs major sponsers, Computer Alliance, Altech Computers and Plus Corporation.

Hi,

What would be a typical benchmark figure for the following configuration?

MSI 694D Master-S
2 x P3 1Ghz
4 x 512 ECC

I paid less than AUD$1500 for the above 6mths back.

D_Web · 19th May 2002, 5:15 PM

I'm running dual 866's at 900, so I'd be pretty close to you.

Have a look at www.goldcoast4wdclub.org.au/ben/benchmarks.htm

Check my PCDB entry for more info on my system; http://pcdb.overclockers.com.au/view...Web&page=stats

MichaelMR2 · 19th May 2002, 6:33 PM

If your wondering about availabuility, it usually takes about an extra month to get the latest and greatest from america, that and the price is about double +10% for parts..

what exact benchmarks are you after?, just how one compares in specific performance?

Most ppl in these forums would be errmm... wasting their time with dual machines, as there is really very little that a dual can do(normal applications) quicker than a single with a similar amount of money poured into them.

However I may be going way overboard for what your askin...?

Fodder · 19th May 2002, 6:36 PM

I think he means a benchmark price, ie. what he should expect to pay. Of course, I could be wrong.

MichaelMR2 · 19th May 2002, 6:48 PM

Ahhh, excuse me for wasting your time, I just noticed your sig on a few of the other threads.(ignore the performace related stuff)

dweebmeister · 19th May 2002, 6:48 PM

Fodder is correct, I'm not asking about performance benchmarks, but price benchmarks as currently I'm having my hardware shipped in from Singapore.

EazyduzIt · 19th May 2002, 9:56 PM

It seems by your sig, that you are well sorted in the SMP department. I'm sure hardware bought in Singapore is less expensive than Australia where high premiums are attached to computer products.

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I am wondering what's the scene like here in Australia? What's the typical configuration here? Also, where would one source for hardware in Australia?

I don't think there is such thing as typical configuration. Specs for systems are broad, from people running PPros to people such as yourself running dual P4 Xeons. That puts you in the minority here btw.

Just about any decent computer vendor could obtain products for your needs, but may vary in price and service.

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Speewa · 19th May 2002, 11:00 PM

http://forums.overclockers.com.au/an...?s=&forumid=18

Bloody huge list of vendors.

More and more of them are starting to stock dual boards, someone should have comparative gear to yours.

overl0ad · 20th May 2002, 8:41 PM

good place to look for smp rigs,

the OCAU database

wipeout · 23rd May 2002, 9:04 AM

Like others have said, there's no real typical configuration, but with PC purchased over 6 months ago, most are PIIIs in the 700MHz-1GHz range. Currently, the most popular enthusiast-level SMP platform is the dual Athlon (or Duron), on either the MP or MPX chipsets.

To get an idea of pricing in .au, you could visit the following online stores:

http://www.eyo.com.au/
http://www.perplus.com.au/
http://www.auspcmarket.com.au/

These are not the cheapest stores, but neither are they the most expensive, and they have good service and returns policies.

ToranaGuy · 27th May 2002, 3:20 PM

Welcome to OCAU dude!!!

There isn't too many SMP rigs here on OCAU, as most people don't really have the "need" for them.

I run a dual pII 350, 192mb ram , 4.3gb UW scsi hdd, 24x scsi cdrom, 2x scsi burner, Adaptec 2940UW scsi card, Matrox M2 8mb, VooDoo 2 12mb and a crappo ISA sound card. In a full tower ATX case.

I also have a single c300a @ 450 as well, which i do most of my gaming on. My SMP rig is used for uni work mostly, web dev, application dev and so on.....

Btw, i'm only a uni student. When i can save the $$$ i'm going for a dual duron rig if i can get one @ the time.

ToranaGuy

overl0ad · 27th May 2002, 7:23 PM

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Originally posted by dweebmeister
Fodder is correct, I'm not asking about performance benchmarks, but price benchmarks as currently I'm having my hardware shipped in from Singapore.

i suspect that you forgot about TAXES.

i'm singaporean. and i built my system from auzzie parts.

would have been cheaper to buy back home and post it, but the taxes are nuts. the bloody asked me for AUD$40 to get my phone back from warranty!!! damm auzzie tax system

dweebmeister · 27th May 2002, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by overl0ad

i suspect that you forgot about TAXES.

i'm singaporean. and i built my system from auzzie parts.

would have been cheaper to buy back home and post it, but the taxes are nuts. the bloody asked me for AUD$40 to get my phone back from warranty!!! damm auzzie tax system

I have no problems with taxation over the items I brought over, personally and thru cargo services.

19th May 2002, 2:09 PM	#1
dweebmeister Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 27	What's the SMP scene like DownUnder? Greetings folks! Having just arrived in downunder, being a long time SMP supporter, I am wondering what's the scene like here in Australia? What's the typical configuration here? Also, where would one source for hardware in Australia? Cheers!

19th May 2002, 5:15 PM	#4
D_Web Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Gold Coast, Sunny Qld Posts: 1,543	I'm running dual 866's at 900, so I'd be pretty close to you. Have a look at www.goldcoast4wdclub.org.au/ben/benchmarks.htm Check my PCDB entry for more info on my system; http://pcdb.overclockers.com.au/view...Web&page=stats __________________ CBG: Do I detect a note of sarcasm? Frink: (With sarcasm detector) Are you kidding? This baby is off the charts mm-hai. CBG: A sarcasm detector, that's a real useful invention. (Sarcasm detector explodes) imagestore.ugbox.net - smilies.ugbox.net - irc.oz.org #ugbox

19th May 2002, 6:33 PM	#5
MichaelMR2 Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,137	If your wondering about availabuility, it usually takes about an extra month to get the latest and greatest from america, that and the price is about double +10% for parts.. what exact benchmarks are you after?, just how one compares in specific performance? Most ppl in these forums would be errmm... wasting their time with dual machines, as there is really very little that a dual can do(normal applications) quicker than a single with a similar amount of money poured into them. However I may be going way overboard for what your askin...? __________________ Currently watching the last season of SG1

19th May 2002, 6:48 PM	#7
MichaelMR2 Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,137	Ahhh, excuse me for wasting your time, I just noticed your sig on a few of the other threads.(ignore the performace related stuff) __________________ Currently watching the last season of SG1

19th May 2002, 11:00 PM	#10
Speewa Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Whyalla, South Australia Posts: 75	http://forums.overclockers.com.au/an...?s=&forumid=18 Bloody huge list of vendors. More and more of them are starting to stock dual boards, someone should have comparative gear to yours. __________________ Caesar si viveret, ad remum dareris.

19th May 2002, 2:36 PM	#2
SpecGen Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brisbane Posts: 514	I don't think too many people use SMP systems here. Its just too expensive. I'm sure pretty much every person in these forums would want a dual Athlon or Dual Xeon system, but price is a big limiting factor. You can get dual stuff from OCAUs major sponsers, Computer Alliance, Altech Computers and Plus Corporation.

19th May 2002, 6:36 PM	#6
Fodder (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sunny Melbourne Posts: 10,662	I think he means a benchmark price, ie. what he should expect to pay. Of course, I could be wrong.

20th May 2002, 8:41 PM	#11
overl0ad Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: melbourne Posts: 769	good place to look for smp rigs, the OCAU database __________________ SETI Classic 20,000 Club

23rd May 2002, 9:04 AM	#12
wipeout Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,645	Like others have said, there's no real typical configuration, but with PC purchased over 6 months ago, most are PIIIs in the 700MHz-1GHz range. Currently, the most popular enthusiast-level SMP platform is the dual Athlon (or Duron), on either the MP or MPX chipsets. To get an idea of pricing in .au, you could visit the following online stores: http://www.eyo.com.au/ http://www.perplus.com.au/ http://www.auspcmarket.com.au/ These are not the cheapest stores, but neither are they the most expensive, and they have good service and returns policies. __________________ CoolerMaster 830\|Corsair HX750\|Asrock Z68 Ext7 G3\|2500k\|16GB G.Skill RipjawsX 1600\|Gigabyte GTX670 OC\|240GB OCZ Vertex 3 LT\|60GB OCZ Agility 3 (Intel RST cache)\|2x2x2TB Seagate SATA2 in RAID1\|Pioneer DVR219d\|Dell U2410\|Dell 2407FPW\|Razer Mamba 4G\|Logitech G15, G27 & X-540 F@H: 6500 Club, 400000 Points Canon 5D\|Canon BG-E4\|Cosina 19-35/3.5-4.5\|Canon 50/1.8\|Canon 85/1.8\|Canon 90-300/4.5-5.6\|Canon 400D\|Canon BG-E3\|Canon 18-200/3.5-5.6\|Canon 580EXII\|Canon CP-E4

27th May 2002, 3:20 PM	#13
ToranaGuy Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: In the Shed Posts: 4,378	Welcome to OCAU dude!!! There isn't too many SMP rigs here on OCAU, as most people don't really have the "need" for them. I run a dual pII 350, 192mb ram , 4.3gb UW scsi hdd, 24x scsi cdrom, 2x scsi burner, Adaptec 2940UW scsi card, Matrox M2 8mb, VooDoo 2 12mb and a crappo ISA sound card. In a full tower ATX case. I also have a single c300a @ 450 as well, which i do most of my gaming on. My SMP rig is used for uni work mostly, web dev, application dev and so on..... Btw, i'm only a uni student. When i can save the $$$ i'm going for a dual duron rig if i can get one @ the time. ToranaGuy __________________ \| Time for a Sig Update - old one was very old! \|Still folding on, now a 9,000ppw member!\| Currently on ADSL 2+, 5mbit/900kbit speed. Thanks TPG ADSL @+ \| There's no replacement for displacement, but you can always compliment it with BOOST! \|