Voodoo PC Rage F:1

12/11/03 - Voodoo PC is known as a prestige maker of performance PC computers. Their systems have a lot to offer in terms of performance and style, but it generally ends up costing a lot more than can be found from other suppliers. Essentially owning a Voodoo PC is like owning a Porsche.

Specifications wise, the Rage F:1 default configuration is not that much more powerful than other less expensive systems. It features an AMD Athlon64 FX-51 processor that offers excellent performance for 32-bit applications and support for future 64-bit software. Suprisingly, the system only ships with 512MB of Corsair XMS memory standard.

Storage on the system is woefully lacking for the price. The base system only ships with a 80GB Hitachi serial ATA hard drive and a Lite-On 16x DVD-ROM drive. At the very least, Voodoo should have a CD burner included.

Graphics is powered by an NVIDIA GeForceFX 5950 Ultra 256MB based video card. This offer excellent performance for both DirectX 9 and OpenGL games. Audio on the other hand is handled by the integrated AC'97 audio controller on the motherboard instead of a higher level PCI audio card.

So what does the Rage F:1 offer beyond these hardware specifications? It comes with a very stylish case that has been design for looks and a number of features for low-noise operation. Most prominent of these is the use of a liquid cooling solution over the more traditional air cooling heatsinks. Don't expect much ambient noise from the Rage F:1.