Main Table, more valuable systems listed first. Use price differences and later tables to calculate alternative configurations, or just contact me for a quote. Note that all systems now include a 36GB 15000rpm disk at a minimum (Fujitsu MAS3367NC, almost the fastest 80pin disk for access time I've found so far, and also a very quiet drive). Also, all systems come fitted with a new XBow fan, to maximise system lifespan.
Ref No. RAM Banks Disk GFX XBow Mbd/PSU Cost
No. CPU Type CPUs MHz L2 (MB) Used Size/RPM Type Type Type (UKP) System Type / Skins Note Refs
1 R14000 2 600 2MB 8192 4 3x36/15K V12 V1.4 Newer 4452 [Octane2, blue]
2 R14000 2 600 2MB 2048 1 36GB/15K V12 V1.4 Newer 3330 [Octane2, blue]
3 R14000 2 600 2MB 2048 1 36GB/15K V10 V1.4 Newer 2640 [Octane2, blue]
4 R14000 2 600 2MB 2048 1 36GB/15K V8 V1.4 Newer 2545 [Octane2, blue]
5 R14000 2 600 2MB 2048 1 36GB/15K MXE V1.4 Newer 2580 [Octane2, blue]
6 R14000 2 600 2MB 2048 1 36GB/15K V6 V1.4 Newer 2305 [Octane2, blue]
7 R14000 2 600 2MB 2048 2 36GB/15K V6 V1.4 Newer 2240 [Octane2, blue]
8 R14000 2 600 2MB 2048 1 36GB/15K SSE V1.4 Newer 2280 [Octane2, blue]
9 R14000 2 600 2MB 2048 2 36GB/15K SSE V1.4 Newer 2215 [Octane2, blue]
10 R14000 2 600 2MB 2048 4 36GB/15K SSE V1.4 Newer 2130 [Octane2, blue]
11 R14000 2 600 2MB 2048 4 36GB/15K SI V1.4 Newer 2070 [Octane2, orig green] [#1]
11 R14000 2 600 2MB 1024 2 36GB/15K SI V1.4 Newer 2025 [Octane2, blue] [#1]
12 R14000 1 550 2MB 1024 2 36GB/15K V12 V1.4 Newer 1895 [Octane2, blue]
13 R14000 1 550 2MB 1024 2 36GB/15K MXE V1.4 Newer 1505 [Octane2, blue]
14 R14000 1 550 2MB 1024 2 36GB/15K V6 V1.4 Newer 1230 [Octane2, blue]
15 R14000 1 550 2MB 1024 2 36GB/15K SI V1.4 Newer 1160 [Octane2, blue]
16 R12000 2 400 2MB 2048 1 36GB/15K V12 V1.4 Newer 3170 [Octane2, blue]
17 R12000 2 400 2MB 2048 1 36GB/15K V10 V1.4 Newer 2240 [Octane2, blue]
18 R12000 2 400 2MB 2048 1 36GB/15K V8 V1.4 Newer 2145 [Octane2, blue]
19 R12000 2 400 2MB 2048 1 36GB/15K V6 V1.4 Newer 1905 [Octane2, blue]
20 R12000 2 400 2MB 2048 2 36GB/15K V6 V1.4 Newer 1835 [Octane2, blue]
21 R12000 2 400 2MB 2048 1 36GB/15K MXE V1.4 Newer 2115 [Octane2, blue]
22 R12000 2 400 2MB 2048 2 36GB/15K MXE V1.4 Newer 2045 [Octane2, blue]
23 R12000 2 400 2MB 1024 1 36GB/15K MXE V1.4 Newer 1945 [Octane2, blue]
24 R12000 2 400 2MB 1024 2 36GB/15K MXE V1.4 Newer 1785 [Octane2, blue]
25 R12000 2 400 2MB 1024 2 36GB/15K MXI V1.4 Newer 1686 [Octane2, blue]
26 R12000 2 400 2MB 1024 2 36GB/15K V6 V1.4 Newer 1625 [Octane2, blue]
27 R12000 2 400 2MB 1024 2 36GB/15K SSE V1.4 Newer 1600 [Octane2, blue]
28 R12000 2 400 2MB 1024 2 36GB/15K SI V1.4 Newer 1555 [Octane2, blue]
29 R12000 1 400 2MB 1024 2 36GB/15K V12 V1.4 Newer 1895 [Octane2, blue]
30 R12000 1 400 2MB 1024 2 36GB/15K V10 V1.4 Newer 1325 [Octane2, blue]
31 R12000 1 400 2MB 1024 2 36GB/15K V8 V1.4 Newer 1230 [Octane2, blue]
32 R12000 1 400 2MB 1024 2 36GB/15K MXE V1.4 Newer 1265 [Octane2, blue]
33 R12000 1 400 2MB 1024 2 36GB/15K MXE V1.4 Newer 1250 [Octane2, later green]
34 R12000 1 400 2MB 1024 2 36GB/15K MXI V1.4 Newer 1170 [Octane2, blue]
35 R12000 1 400 2MB 1024 2 36GB/15K MXI V1.4 Newer 1150 [Octane2, later green]
36 R12000 1 400 2MB 1024 2 36GB/15K V6 V1.4 Newer 990 [Octane2, blue]
37 R12000 1 400 2MB 1024 2 36GB/15K V6 V1.4 Newer 970 [Octane2, later green]
38 R12000 1 400 2MB 1024 2 36GB/15K SSE V1.4 Newer 950 [Octane2, later green]
39 R12000 1 400 2MB 1024 2 36GB/15K SSI V1.4 Newer 925 [Octane2, later green]
40 R12000 1 400 2MB 1024 2 36GB/15K SE V1.4 Newer 875 [Octane2, later green]
41 R12000 1 400 2MB 1024 2 36GB/15K SI V1.4 Newer 835 [Octane2, later green]
42 R12000 2 360 2MB 1024 2 36GB/15K SSE V1.4 Newer 1230 [Octane2, later green]
43 R12000 1 360 2MB 1024 2 36GB/15K SSE V1.4 Newer 960 [Octane2, later green]
44 R12000 2 300 2MB 2048 1 36GB/15K V12 V1.4 Newer 2865 [Octane2, blue]
45 R12000 2 300 2MB 2048 1 36GB/15K V10 V1.4 Newer 1930 [Octane2, blue]
46 R12000 2 300 2MB 2048 1 36GB/15K V8 V1.4 Newer 1835 [Octane2, blue]
47 R12000 2 300 2MB 2048 2 36GB/15K V6 V1.4 Newer 1530 [Octane2, blue]
48 R12000 2 300 2MB 1024 2 36GB/15K MXE V1.4 Newer 1660 [Octane2, later green]
49 R12000 2 300 2MB 1024 2 36GB/15K V6 V1.4 Newer 1385 [Octane2, later green]
50 R12000 2 300 2MB 1024 2 36GB/15K SI V1.4 Newer 1315 [Octane2, later green]
51 R12000 1 300 2MB 512 1 36GB/15K V12 V1.4 Newer 2275 [Octane2, later green]
52 R12000 1 300 2MB 512 1 36GB/15K V10 V1.4 Newer 1345 [Octane2, later green]
53 R12000 1 300 2MB 512 1 36GB/15K V8 V1.4 Newer 1250 [Octane2, later green]
54 R12000 1 300 2MB 512 1 36GB/15K V6 V1.4 Newer 1010 [Octane2, later green]
55 R12000 1 300 2MB 512 2 36GB/15K MXE V1.3 Older 1285 [Octane, orig green]
56 R12000 1 300 2MB 512 2 36GB/15K MXI V1.3 Older 1190 [Octane, orig green]
57 R12000 1 300 2MB 512 2 36GB/15K SSE V1.3 Older 985 [Octane, orig green]
58 R12000 1 300 2MB 512 2 36GB/15K SSI V1.3 Older 960 [Octane, orig green]
59 R12000 1 300 2MB 512 2 36GB/15K SE V1.3 Older 950 [Octane, orig green]
60 R12000 1 300 2MB 512 2 36GB/15K SI V1.3 Older 910 [Octane, orig green]
61 R12000 1 270 2MB 512 2 36GB/15K SI V1.4 Newer 950 [Octane2, later green]
62 R10000 2 250 1MB 512 2 36GB/15K SI V1.3 Older 830 [Octane, orig green]
63 R10000 1 250 2MB 512 2 36GB/15K SI V1.3 Older 685 [Octane, orig green]
64 R10000 1 250 1MB 512 2 36GB/15K SI V1.3 Older 680 [Octane, orig green]
65 R10000 1 225 1MB 512 2 36GB/15K SI V1.3 Older 570 [Octane, orig green] [#2]
66 R10000 2 195 1MB 512 2 36GB/15K SI V1.3 Older 625 [Octane, orig green] [#2]
67 R10000 1 195 1MB 512 2 36GB/15K SI V1.3 Older 555 [Octane, orig green] [#2]
68 R10000 1 195 1MB 512 4 36GB/15K SI V1.3 Older 525 [Octane, orig green] [#2]
69 R10000 1 175 1MB 512 2 36GB/15K SI V1.3 Older 550 [Octane, orig green] [#2]
70 R10000 1 175 1MB 512 4 36GB/15K SI V1.3 Older 520 [Octane, orig green] [#2]
See the keyboards/mice page for pricing of these items.
NOTES:
#1: An example number-crunching system, ie. best possible CPUs, but with
minimal graphics, reasonable disk, cheap skins, and good but inexpensive RAM.
#2: Skins have scratches, etc.
WARRANTY | <---------- System Value (UKP) -------->
TABLE | Under 150 | 150 to 499 | 500 to 999 | 1000+
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Default cover | 30 days | 60 days | 90 days | 90 days
Extend to 60 days | +60 | - | - | -
Extend to 90 days | +115 | +90 | - | -
Extend to 6 months | +260 | +210 | +150 | +300
Extend to 1 year | +600 | +480 | +360 | +780
NOTE: These configurations are not fixed. I can upgrade/downgrade as required,
eg. R10K/250 V12. Use the upgrade prices below or price differences above to
calculate other combinations, or feel free to email me or call if you're
interested in a configuration not shown above. I also have several 'special' systems available,
ie. with original professional software setups (Alias/Maya); email for details.
Example Graphics Upgrades (easy to calculate: find the difference between various single-R12K/400 configs).
For other examples, eg. V6 -> MXE, just negate the opposite option already shown, ie. V6 -> MXE = +100.
From / To: Add From / To: Add From / To: Add From / To: Add
SI -> SE: 40 SSI -> SSE: 25 SE -> SSE: 35 V6 -> V10: 335
SI -> SSI: 50 SSI -> MXI: 160 SI -> V6: 60 V6 -> V8: 240
SI -> SSE: 75 MXI -> MXE: 165 SSE -> V6: 220 V6 -> V12: 895
SI -> MXI: 210 SSE -> MXE: 300 MXI -> V6: 10 V8 -> V10: 95
SI -> MXE: 375 SE -> SSI: 10 MXE -> V6: -155 V8 -> V12: 655
SI -> SI+Tex: 90 SE -> SE+Tex: 150 MXE -> V8: 85 V10 -> V12: 560
Here is a graph showing how much faster SE, SSI and SSE are compared to SI for geometry performance.
The Geometry Engine used in E-series graphics options is 40% faster and the Raster Engine is 15% faster.
For an extra disk with sled, select the disk required from the SCSI Disks Table and add
the current cost of a sled.
See the Parts/Spares page for a full list of extras, options and upgrades.
In general, the faster the CPU module in a system, the better the
base RAM/disk will be and the more extras will be included. Price
differences are then tied to the choice of graphics to make things
consistent. Thus, given a particular budget, consider a better CPU
option first because, for just a little extra, a system may have much
better RAM/disk by default. The table is ordered in terms of CPU
speed, dual-CPU configurations shown first. Choose the example
closest to your needs in the table, then add on any extras as
required (or discounts) - see the list of example optional
extras/upgrades after the table, or the Parts/Spares page for the full list. If
you're not sure, feel free to email or call me. Widen your browser
window to see the full table.
Please see the Octane section of the Parts/Spares page for a full list of available upgrades and extras for Octane, eg. PCI option cards, etc. Further items such as DVDROM/CDROM/CDRW/DAT units, SCSI cables, etc. can be found on the SCSI Items page.
Please see my Octane Architecture page for details on the Octane system, aswell as the other information available on the main Octane index.
See the shipping costs page for details of
postage charges to the UK, mainland Europe and beyond. Alternatively, a
personal collection is welcome; I live in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Monitors and monitor cables are also available - please see the monitor page for details.
Detailed Notes
All Octanes include a locking bar and power cable.
Most Octane2 systems have a few minor marks, but nothing serious.
If you require a hinv output of any configuration, let me know and I will send it to you. Similarly, I can send any photos required of any system or part.
All systems have a full installation of IRIX 6.5.30m (my own special installation with lots of extras such as Blender, BMRT, Ayam3D, mplayer, OpenOffice, Freeware, Nekoware, Quake, Quake2, Quake3, etc.) Adobe Premiere 4.2 is installed, plus many other items, including a good custom desktop layout. A typical installed software list in Software Manager looks like this, though I can of course customise in any way required, or even just put on a default installation with no extras if preferred.
All systems come with the Octane/Octane2 demos CD, my custom SGI Nekoware split (8 CDs) and my SGI Gifts CDs. See the IRIX CDs page for details of these CDs. Alternatively, I can include a full 6.5.30 CD set for +50 (email for details).
Dual-CPU systems offer significantly better responsiveness than a single-CPU machine, faster performance for applications that can exploit 2 CPUs (eg. animation programs, compression, movie playback, etc.) aswell as greater flexibility (render on one CPU, continue working on the other). For single-threaded applications though, eg. OpenOffice and Firefox, higher-clocked single-CPU systems are faster.
V12 graphics is the best graphics option available. V12 has 128MB combined VRAM/TRAM (up to 108MB for textures), is 2X faster than V6/V8 for geometry processing, supports many more resolutions and has extra advanced features, though V8 does have the same amount of memory as V12. Note that all VPro systems have Quake3 installed aswell as Quake1 and Quake2.
V6 graphics is valued less than MXI or MXE, even though V6 is faster and has up to 4X more texture memory. This is partly due to the use of MXI/MXE in professional video editing systems, and thus higher demand for them. It is also because V6 does not support 1280x1024 at 72Hz, 75 or 76Hz; on older monitors, V6 must run at a reduced frame buffer depth at 60Hz if using 1280x1024. To get the most from V6, it must be run at 96Hz, eg. by using a newer monitor such as the GDM5411, or one can instead use 1600x1200 at 72Hz which works ok. V10 does not have this restriction. Here is a summary:
CAD-oriented, fewer GIS, imaging, heavy texture hw features, not so oriented, complex animation, much VRAM or TRAM. more features, dual-head, etc. Old Series VPro V6 (32MB RAM) V8 (128MB RAM) Original GE speed New Series VPro V10 (32MB RAM) V12 (128MB RAM) 2X Faster GE speed
Remember that many tasks are often pixel-fill bound, so V12 may not offer that much of a performance increase over V8 for complex tasks. V8 is an excellent solution for most users; indeed, my main desktop system used to be a V8 before I switched to using a Fuel (one would rarely notice the difference between a V8 and a V12, except for when the wider resolution support of V12 is a factor).
Extras/Upgrades
See the Octane section of the Parts/Spares page for a full list of options, extras, upgrades, etc. If you're interested in a configuration not listed on my site, please contact me for details.