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Octane/Octane2 Systems

Last Change: 13/Sep/2022

Octane/Octane2 Parts/Spares

Octane2 Picture

I have numerous Octane/Octane2s available; too many to list, so here are some example configurations, grouped by CPU-type. See after the table for warranty information, optional discounts, extras, upgrades, notes, etc.

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+
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
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.

MGRAS GE Speed Graph

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.

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