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Voodoo RAGE f:5 FX-55

Voodoo RAGE f:5 FX-55

REVIEW

Voodoo Computers certainly makes a fast, pretty computer. The newest iteration of the RAGE f:5 ($5,900 as tested) has the same water-cooled setup as the system we reviewed last November, but that machine had an Intel Xeon chipset and motherboard, so it was essentially a workstation masquerading as a gaming desktop. The new RAGE f:5 is a true single-CPU dual-graphics gaming box based on the nForce 4 chipset and GeForce 6800 Ultra graphics cards. The new AMD Athlon 64 version of the RAGE f:5 also costs over $1,000 less than the Xeon version. The water cooling certainly makes the RAGE f:5 the quietest in this roundup, though there are still several cooling fans in the system. The elimination of fans for the CPU and GPU means that those components make no noise whatsoever.

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Company

Voodoo Computers Inc

http://www.voodoopc.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $5,900.00 Direct
  • Type: Gaming
  • Processor Family: AMD Athlon 64 FX
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • Storage Capacity: 320 GB
  • RAID: Yes
  • Graphics Card: nVidia GeForce 6800 Ultra
  • Primary Optical Drive: Dual-Layer DVD+/-RW
  • Secondary Optical Drive: None
  • Monitor Type: None

Bottom Line

The Voodoo RAGE f:5 could be a top choice for well-heeled gamers who want a sexy machine as well as one of the fastest out there. But in view of its steep price, the lack of a keyboard, mouse, and monitor is puzzling.

Pros

Cool case. Water cooling is quieter than air cooling and gives users potential for overclocking beyond shipping configuration. Voodoo GameDoctor software update service targets gamers. Plenty of expansion space. Neatly routed cables and cooling tubes are pleasing to the eye and promote cooling airflow.

Cons

No speakers, monitor, keyboard, or mouse included for the $5,900 price.

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