This is what I'm getting!Post Date: 2012-06-09 |
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whammo11224
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Topic: This is what I'm getting! Posted: 09 Jun 2012 at 10:20pm |
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I've decided on this config. Bought and paid for, should be here by the end of the month. This machine will be used for FSX!
Thanks for all the suggestions! System Configuration: Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Cooler Master 942 HAF X Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i7 3930K 3.2GHz (Unlocked CPU for Extreme Overclocking) (Six-Core) Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth X79 (Intel X79 Chipset) (Features USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gb/s) System Memory: 16GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested) Power Supply: 1050W Corsair Pro Silver 1050HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible) Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (240GB Solid State (By: Corsair) (Model: Force GT Series CSSD-F240GBGT-BK) (SATA 6Gbps) Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: 1x (2TB Hitachi/Seagate (7200 RPM) (32MB Cache) Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: - No Thanks Optical Drive 1: Blu-Ray & DVD Writer/Reader (Burn + Play Blu-Ray & DVDs) (12x BD-R) Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Video Card(s): 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB (Includes PhysX) Add-on Card: - No Thanks Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H100 Liquid CPU Cooler (240mm Radiator) (Extreme-Performance Edition) H20 Tube Color: - Not Applicable, I do not have a FrostChill or Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System Selected Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans Internal Lighting: - No Thanks Enhancements: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: - No Thanks LaserMark: - No Thanks CPU Boost: Stage 1: Overclock CPU 4.0GHz to 4.4GHz <b></b> Graphics Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) Memory Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory OS Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit Edition) Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows 7 CD) Virus Protection: - No Thanks Office: - No Thanks Game: - No Thanks Display: - No Thanks Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: - No Thanks Keyboard: - No Thanks Mouse: - No Thanks External Storage: - No Thanks Exclusive T-Shirt: FREE: Digital Storm T-Shirt - Black (Extra Large) Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 10-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed Warranty: Life-time Expert Customer Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty |
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jun 2012 at 5:12am | |
Congrats and happy gaming.
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Asangard
DS Veteran Joined: 21 Aug 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2209 |
Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jun 2012 at 5:22am | |
Congrats and post pics when you get it. We love to see pics.
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FrankW
DS Veteran Joined: 22 Feb 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2254 |
Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jun 2012 at 5:58am | |
Hi whammo11224,
Nice build. I wonder why you went stage 1 OC with your cooler. You could go stage 2 OC with no problems. Frank |
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whammo11224
Newbie Joined: 02 Oct 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 48 |
Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jun 2012 at 10:16am | |
That was recommended from the tech people. Thanks |
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Bobby
Groupie Joined: 16 May 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 322 |
Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jun 2012 at 10:58am | |
Very cool config. Judging by your specs, FSX should run silky smooth and free of stutters. I like your storage set up. I'm having an x17 laptop built for me exclusively for FSX. I got two 750GB drives rather than the SSD. Please let us know how FSX worked on the SSD and if pulling addon scenery from the secondary worked well. I'm getting the laptop because of space issues but eventually I'd like DS to build me a desktop for FSX so I'm very curious how your config works for FSX. A sceenshot on final to 25L at LAX would be wonderful Bobby
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FrankW
DS Veteran Joined: 22 Feb 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2254 |
Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jun 2012 at 1:35pm | |
Hi whammo11224,
I would be very surprised that you talked to a tech about a new system. I suspect you are speaking to a sales person or we might call them a sales tech? I am thinking that unless during assembly and testing someone called you, you didn't speak to a technical person. That doesn't mean they don't know computers but there have been times that a customer gets questionable advise from the sales people. If you want stage 2 OC with the Vortex I am pretty sure DS will do it. What they will do is OC as high as they can with good temps and stability. Frank Edited by FrankW - 10 Jun 2012 at 1:37pm |
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whammo11224
Newbie Joined: 02 Oct 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 48 |
Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jun 2012 at 4:27pm | |
I plan on doing an un-edited video. I can't wait. Originally, I was going to get 2 SSD drives, but it went over my budget. So I got the larger one, I figure that's more than enough room! Thanks |
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whammo11224
Newbie Joined: 02 Oct 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 48 |
Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jun 2012 at 4:28pm | |
I suspect you are right, I will call tomorrow! Thanks |
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whammo11224
Newbie Joined: 02 Oct 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 48 |
Quote Reply Posted: 11 Jun 2012 at 9:37am | |
Called, and upgraded to Stage 2 overclocking! Thanks for the advice!
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Orange7
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Quote Reply Posted: 11 Jun 2012 at 3:49pm | |
Nice rig! That is going to be one amazing system. Be sure to post plenty of pictures when you get it.
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 11 Jun 2012 at 5:08pm | |
whammo11224. Congrats on stage 2 oc. Good catch by Frank.
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whammo11224
Newbie Joined: 02 Oct 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 48 |
Quote Reply Posted: 11 Jun 2012 at 9:40pm | |
Thanks guys, just got an email. I'm up to stage 5. Can't wait!
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whammo11224
Newbie Joined: 02 Oct 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 48 |
Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jun 2012 at 5:36pm | |
Haven't heard anything else since stage 5. The wait is killing me!
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whammo11224
Newbie Joined: 02 Oct 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 48 |
Quote Reply Posted: 20 Jun 2012 at 7:13pm | |
Order has shipped! Est. date of delivery, 6-27-12!
Can't wait. |
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whammo11224
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Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jun 2012 at 12:59pm | |
My beast of a machine has arrived! I didn't realize that it was so big. A lot of furniture moving to get this thing to fit somewhere!
Thank you DigitalStorm! |
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jun 2012 at 1:07pm | |
Congrats on your new rig. Enjoy
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Teemberland
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Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jun 2012 at 2:25pm | |
congrats dude!
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whammo11224
Newbie Joined: 02 Oct 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 48 |
Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jun 2012 at 2:40pm | |
Thanks all. I appreciate everyone's input in helping with my selection.
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Alex
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Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jun 2012 at 5:13pm | |
Glad to hear! Make sure you post pics and a review!
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whammo11224
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Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jun 2012 at 6:47pm | |
I'm gonna get on that review as soon as possible! I can tell you right now, that I am EXTREMELY happy with the way FSX performs on this rig. I hope I can tear myself away!
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