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Post Date: 2011-07-07
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    Posted: 07 Jul 2011 at 8:24pm
Budget:
$2350.00

Expectations:
60+ Fps on most if not all games.

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Gaming, Video Editing

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Specifications: Chassis Model:Special Deal Hot Seller - Cooler Master 942 HAF X
Exterior Finish:- Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents:- Standard Factory Finish
» Core Components
Processor:AMD Phenom II X6 1100T Black Edition (3.3GHz) (6 Core) (6 MB Cache) AM3 Socket
Motherboard:ASUS Crosshair IV Formula (AMD 890X Chipset) (SATA 6 and USB 3.0) (Socket AM3)
System Memory:8GB DDR3 1600MHz Corsair Dominator DHX (High-Performance)
Power Supply:1000W Corsair (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible)
» Storage / Connectivity
Expansion Bay:- No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 1:1x (40GB Solid State (By: Intel) (Model: X-25V Edition) (Extreme Performance)
Set 1 Raid Options:Configure HDD Set 1 to a Raid 0 Config - Stripe Performance (Requires Two HDDs)
Hard Drive Set 2:1x (1TB Western Digital Caviar (7200 RPM) (64MB Cache) (Model: Black Edition)
Hard Drive Set 3:1x (1TB Western Digital Caviar (7200 RPM) (64MB Cache) (Model: Black Edition)
Optical Drive 1:DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x)
Optical Drive 2:- No Thanks
Internet Access:High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
» Graphics / Multimedia
Video Card(s):2x CrossFire Dual (ATI Radeon HD 6850 1GB)
Add-on Card:- No Thanks
Sound Card:Integrated Motherboard Audio
» Digital Storm Engineering Lab
Extreme Cooling:H20: Stage 2: Asetek Liquid CPU Cooler (240mm Radiator) (High-Performance Edition)
H20 Tube Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a FrostChill or Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System Selected
Chassis Airflow:Upgrade Chassis With LED Performance Fans (Red) (Up to 6 Fans)
Internal Lighting:Internal Chassis Lighting System (Red)
Enhancements:- No Thanks
Chassis Mod's:- No Thanks
Noise Reduction:- No Thanks
» Digital Storm TwisterBoost Technology
CPU Boost:FREE: Stage 1: Overclock the processor between 3.3GHz to 3.9GHz (Cooling Upgrade Recommended)
Video Boost:FREE: Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability
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Posts: 126 		  Quote Muddy Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 07 Jul 2011 at 8:44pm
Now, I'm not the most knowing when it comes to PC's, not even close, but are you fixed on getting an AMD? They may be cheaper, but they lack the performance of the Intels. Someone else can probably give you technical performance reasons.

Also, I wouldn't bother with that liquid cooling. Most here will tell you it's not much better than the Corsair A70 air cooling, and it costs $40 more. If you really want liquid cooling for your rig, go for Digital Storm's LC options (most will tell you Stage 4 is the best route for true LC'ng)


Again, I'm not as in the know with the hardware for rigs, but I'm just giving my 2 cents from what I've gathered on the boards. DST will pop in here and help you out soon I'm sure.



Edit- I know DST will ask, so what resolution do you intend on using? It might help everyone's suggestions knowing this.


Edited by Muddy - 07 Jul 2011 at 8:45pm
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Thanks for the quick reply! Im almost fixed on getting an AMD because they are right around my price range, but if i could find an intel equivalent or better for around the same price I would look into it.
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Also going to be playing at 1920x1080 maybe looking into 2560x1600p in the future
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I STRONGLY suggest going with a intel 2600K. a 320 model intel SSD.

I know it goes over your budget but this is what a good pc would be that should last you a while to come.

http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsaved.asp?id=574281
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For that budget and what you wanna do, ODE level 3 FTW.
I7 2600k @ 4.5 Ghz, Noctua D14
8 Gigs Corsair 1600
HAF 922
Evga Gtx 580
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ODE level 3 is around the same price range and much more power for your money.

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Hi OpticRampage,

The ODE-3 is the same price as what you are thinking about but it beats your system in most categories. Better SSD, better video cards, better processor speed and better processor cooling. Your system does have a better power supply and a better hard drive but over all the ODE-3 would be my choice.

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Do you think the ODE(3) would play most if not all games on 60+ fps?
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If I'm not mistaken, 2 570's beat 2 6850's by alot. Someone correct me if I am wrong.
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Ya I think you're correct 2 570s beat 2 6850s, but that motherboard doesn't support sli
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sli 570 will give you average of 60 fps in most games yes and it will do better then cf 6950.

what mobo does not support sli that you are talking about? ode 3's mobo does support sli? ode 3 beats your amd condfig from every aspect, other then psu.

Edited by DST4ME - 08 Jul 2011 at 1:00pm

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The one I had configured, Asus Crosshair IV Formula
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Well we are not looking at that since ode 3 for less price will beat it in every way, so I'm not sure why you would want to pay more and get less performance.

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Okay I've settled on the ODE 3, I will be placing my order in a few weeks. Thanks everyone for the input and advice. 
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Our pleasure and good luck

If you have anymore questions let us know

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Thank you very much everyone 
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thanks for choosing Digital Storm and welcome to the family!
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