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    Posted: 25 Nov 2009 at 11:56am
I have the opportunity to buy a new pc. Now that I have the chance to spend 3500.00 dollars with shipping I was looking at this setup. So my question is what do you all think. I am planning on purchasing this in Febraury of next year 2010.

Total Price with Instant Savings: $3,675.00

Direct Load URL: http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsaved.asp?id=357078
 
Specifications: 
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Cooler Master CM Storm Sniper
Processor: Intel Core i7 960 3.2GHz (Quad Core)
Motherboard: EVGA X58 3X SLI (Intel X58 Chipset) (Supports Triple SLI or CrossFire) 
System Memory: 6GB DDR3 1866MHz Corsair Dominator DHX (High-Performance) 
Power Supply: 1200W Digital Storm Certified (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition Highly Recommended) 
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x)
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: 2x SLI Quad (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 1.792GB) (Includes PhysX Technology)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Asetek Liquid CPU Cooler (240mm Radiator) (High-Performance Edition)
Chassis Airflow: Upgrade Chassis With LED Performance Fans (Red) (Up to 6 Fans) 
Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Blue)
Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock the processor between 3.3GHz to 3.9GHz (Requires Air Cooling Upgrade)
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit Edition)
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
Keyboard: Lycosa Razer Gaming Keyboard 
Mouse: Razer Lachesis Gaming Mouse (High-Speed Gaming Grade) 
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty


sO what do you all think?


Edited by Haakonas - 25 Nov 2009 at 12:06pm
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Yes I do understand i went a little over my 3500 but maybe someone can help configure this better.

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drop the 960 CPU, use the 920, that will help with the price, and have zero impact on performance.
may want to change the RAM to 1600, I don't know what timings the 1866 is, so it might be worth it, might not.
your CPU cooling, I would go with the Noctua air cooling, or get a real water cooling setup.
power supply, might want to change it to the Corsair 1000 watt, very nice power supply.
the LED fans are a bit loud without a fan controller, so I would either drop them, or add a fan controller.


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Originally posted by justin.kerr

drop the 960 CPU, use the 920, that will help with the price, and have zero impact on performance.
may want to change the RAM to 1600, I don't know what timings the 1866 is, so it might be worth it, might not.
your CPU cooling, I would go with the Noctua air cooling, or get a real water cooling setup.
power supply, might want to change it to the Corsair 1000 watt, very nice power supply.
the LED fans are a bit loud without a fan controller, so I would either drop them, or add a fan controller.


Wow i originally wanted an I7 975 but was not available and you are saying I should just go with a 920? I guess I was going a bit nuts. The rest i will look and get back to you. 

I thank you most kind.


Edited by Haakonas - 25 Nov 2009 at 12:15pm
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yes do the 920 for sure.
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Do you think that by early or later next year we would need higher than a 920?
Here would be an adjustment any better?

Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Cooler Master CM Storm Sniper
Processor: Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz (Quad Core)
Motherboard: EVGA X58 3X SLI (Intel X58 Chipset) (Supports Triple SLI or CrossFire)
System Memory: 6GB DDR3 1866MHz Corsair Dominator DHX (High-Performance)
Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition)
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x)
Optical Drive 2: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x)
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: 2x SLI Quad (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 1.792GB) (Includes PhysX Technology)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 1: Noctua Dual 120mm Fans High Performance Cooler (Compatible With ONLY i7 Processors)
Chassis Airflow: Upgrade Chassis With LED Performance Fans (Red) (Up to 6 Fans)
Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Red)
Enhancements: Touch 2000 Aerocool Temperature Display & Fan Controller (Requires Chassis Airflow Upgrade)
Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock the processor between 3.3GHz to 3.9GHz (Requires Air Cooling Upgrade)
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit Edition)
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
Keyboard: Lycosa Razer Gaming Keyboard
Mouse: Razer Lachesis Gaming Mouse (High-Speed Gaming Grade)
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty

Price $3436.00


Edited by Haakonas - 25 Nov 2009 at 12:43pm
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No, the 920 will be good for a long time.. there will be a 12 thread enthusiast chip next year called the i9, but it will not be needed for gaming for a long time.. A well overclocked 920 will be good for a while. 4-5 years.
The RAM,  going down to 1600Mhz speed will show you basically the same performance, looks like the timings are the same..
Also with the 1866 RAM,  will give you an overclock of 3.9Ghz, if they run the RAM at full speed. Not sure if they do that or not.. lol
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