Chillblast Fusion Swift review

overclocking

I am quite an amateur, but have long been interested in Chillblast. I am going to be replacing my current desktop in next few months. I want a desktop that can do all the admin (word processing/spreadsheets etc...usual stuff) but can handle most top spec games as well, which my current computer can't.

I have a fear of overclocked computers because of the danger of overheating/burnout. I am assuming as overclocked computers are widely available, that they are safe enough. I guess my big fear is that their lifespan may be shorter than otherwise, because of danger of overheating, even with increased cooling.

Any help appreciated. Thanks.

By stormN on 28 Sep 2010

@stormN - general thinking is that overclocking doesn't seriously impinge on component life (unless you're talking about SERIOUS overclocking using liquid nitrogen and huge amounts of extra voltage, etc.) so long as the cooling components are capable of keeping temperature under control. Modern CPUs are actually very good at protecting themselves from overheating, so if it overheated the most likely result would be that it would automatically reduce its own clock speed (throttling).

In any event, because this system is factory overclocked, Chillblast will have to honour their guarantee for the first year even though it is overclocked, so long as you haven't tampered with it (i.e. tried to increase the overclock yourself). I suspect if the chip did get fried, Chillblast would have to take the hit, because Intel won't guarantee chips that have been run 'out of specification' (i.e. overclocked) so Chillblast wouldn't be able to get a refund from Intel.

Hope this helps!

By flyingbadger on 28 Sep 2010

This system isn't available for sale yet

Check the Chillblast website. How annoying is that? This is becoming a bad PC Pro habit.

By lumino on 28 Sep 2010

Online Now :)

System is now available to buy! Sorry for the delay guys - it's not at all PC Pro's fault! :-)

By Chillblast on 29 Sep 2010

@flyingbadger

Thanks for reply, much appreciated. I kind of assume nowadays that if there was any major problem with overclocking that there would at least be publicity about it and reviewers would highlight this. The lack of such publicity makes me think its safe enough, so long as the company is reputable.

Haven't quite decided what to go for yet but not so 'fearful' of overclocking.
Thanks again, appreciated.

By stormN on 30 Sep 2010

I bought an overclocked Pentium 4, 3Ghz to 3.8Ghz about 5 years ago. I've finally upgraded the motherboard and processor but had no problems with it. I recommend getting a system like Chillblast if you're not too sure about overclocking because they'll make a stable and cool system. Cool as in chilly I'd like to add. Not as in drool over the blue LED fan :P

By TimoGunt on 30 Sep 2010

is firewire included on reviewed model or not?

The review states this machine as reviewed has firewire, however the chillblast site does not state that it does, and indeed offers a motherboard upgrade to add it. Can someone confirm whether or the the modle as reviewed, and the default options version on the chillblast site does indeed have firewire or not?
Thanks! :)

By Inspector_Gadget on 3 Oct 2010

Firewire Confirmation

Hi Guys

The firewire port stated in the spec section of the PC Pro review is an error as the standard board - the P7P55D-E LX -does not have this port. However we want to ensure 100% customer delight with any purchase from us, so if you input code PCPF101 you will get a free upgrade to the P7P55D-E motherboard which does have this functionality :)

By Chillblast on 18 Oct 2010

Great system

just recieved this system from chillblast,good communication from staff and well put together system.Quiet and fast.I went for 8g ram and no monitor as i had just purchased a new 1 a couple months back .... recommend.

By alexguinty on 4 Nov 2010

Placed an order for this PC on the 18th November. Received an email confirmation... then nothing.

Have sent two email already asking for an update amd still heard nothing.

I thought these guys were supposed to have good customer service.

By mrportman on 29 Nov 2010

Motherboard design fail!

Why is it okay for Motherboard designers to continue to ignore the fact that CPU coolers often overhang dimm slots and resolve this!? I do understand the reasons for memory and CPU to be in close proximity but it is oversights like this which discourage upgrading and hint at lazy development, and not just in this PC either.

By wrathgar11 on 29 Nov 2010

Motherboard design fail!

Why is it okay for Motherboard designers to continue to ignore the fact that CPU coolers often overhang dimm slots and resolve this!? I do understand the reasons for memory and CPU to be in close proximity but it is oversights like this which discourage upgrading and hint at lazy development, and not just in this PC either.

By wrathgar11 on 29 Nov 2010

Can't adjust Monitor Angle

Does anyone who has this system with the monitor know how to adjust the angle of the screen, its stuck at a really annoying 2 degree tilt forward.

I've tried to follow the instructions of:

“It’s the screen itself you want to move, as the tilt is at the end of the stand that meets the screen. Put one hand on the stand, and then pull the bottom of the screen away from the stand and it should tilt back.”

However when I try this it just doesn't seem to move at all.

By StoneFree on 6 Dec 2010

Which Windows 7 OS

The spec sheet does not state the version of the operating system. The machine can have all the RAM in the world but anything less than a Win 64 bit OS will only be able to use 3GB.

By Reem_151 on 16 Dec 2010

Windows 7 OS

Reem_151 - thanks for pointing that out and sorry for not including it in the review. It's Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, so all of the RAM can be used properly.

In fact, aside from nettops, I can't remember the last time I saw a desktop machine with 32-bit Windows at all.

Cheers,

Mike

By Mikey_Jennings on 16 Dec 2010