It's hideous and their performance numbers are all bullshit.
They used gcc to compile their test programs which totally handicaps the P4 as it ignores much of the processor's feature set while using an updated gcc compiler for the G5. The actual Spec numbers for a Dell P4 3GHz box are in excess of 12000, dwarfing the capabilities of these new machines.
They're gaming scores are laughable too. Check out the specs on the other hardware sites for running Q3 in that config on a 3GHz box. With a 9700pro graphics card, a considerable step down from what they claimed to be using, you should actually get above 400fps. I've no idea what they did to that box to reduce its capabilities so much.
And I'm terrified by the sound of this box at full load. 9 fans is a lot of cooling, especially considering that I can build a box with a couple of panaflos and still be comfortably cool.
Regards,
Semi
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