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    Posted: 11 Aug 2009 at 1:07am
I'm looking to buy my very first gaming computer. I'm on a bit of a budget and can only spend $1500 at the very most. I really like the feel of Digital Storm and would love to buy from them. I'm going to be using this computer for mostly gaming (FPS and MMO). It will also be used for some highschool homework (nothing too fancy). I know it seems like a lot less than most of the computers here and I don't want to be insulting to Digital Storm because their prices seem fair. I was just wondering what is the best set up I could get for $1500 because I'm totally new at this.



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One more thought, do gaming laptops even compare to their desktop counterparts? I only ask because one may be more flexible for school.
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try the best bang for the buck at the bottom of the page

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Thats the one I've been thinking about. Would it handle a game like Crysis? Thanks for the quick reply too!
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At resolution of 1600 x 1200 or less yes but keep in mind that its not able to do sli in the future.

if you want one that can be upgraded down the road and can do sli and is oced for faster speeds, it will be around $1700 -$1800

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Best bang for the buck is a good choice.That's what i started out with and over time i upgraded little by little till i had what i really wanted.
INTEL I7 920 OCED 3.5 GHZ
6 GB DDR3 MUSHKIN RAM 1333 MHZ
DUAL GTX 275 SLI
750 WATT PS
500 GB WD HDx2 RAID 0
WINDOW'S VISTA HOME premium
ANTEC 902 TOWER
ACER 23IN 1920/1080 rez
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What would be a computer that could do SLI for that 1700-1800 range?

Sorry about all the questions. I'm a total noob at this.

Edited by Lukrieg - 11 Aug 2009 at 2:13pm
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Here you go Ticket# 320087 --- Price: $1895 (To see this build click here) Price after current promotion $1795

Copy of Specifications:
Chassis Model: Cooler Master HAF 922
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Interior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz (Quad Core)
Motherboard: XFX X58 3X SLI (Intel X58 Chipset) (Supports Triple SLI or CrossFire)
System Memory: 3GB DDR3 1333MHz Digital Storm Certified by mushkin enhanced (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested)
Power Supply: 750W Digital Storm Certified (Dual SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition Recommended)
Card Reader: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (320GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x)
Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 275 896MB (Includes PhysX Technology)
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: V8 Cooler Master High Performance Cooler (Compatible With ONLY i7 Processors)
Liquid Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a H20: Stage 3 Cooling System Selected
Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: - No Thanks
Enhancements: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock the processor between 3.3GHz to 3.9GHz (Requires Air Cooling Upgrade)
Boost Video Card: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Boost Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory
Tweak Windows: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-Bit Edition) With Windows 7 Upgrade Coupon
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
Virus Protection: - No Thanks
Office: - No Thanks
Benchmarking: - No Thanks
Install/Test Game: - No Thanks
LCD Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: - No Thanks
External Storage: - No Thanks
Exclusive T-Shirt: - No Thanks
Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 5-10 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty

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You may not need to worry about SLI capability. What size monitor are you using?
 
My rig is using a GTX 285 with a 22" monitor (1680X1050) and runs Crysis and everything else fine.
 
That "best bang for the buck" system is no slouch, and gives you room to easily upgrade video card and RAM as you need it later on.. 
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the need for sli would be if in the future, he/you want to get a bigger monitor, say a 24" with 1900 x 1200.

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what resolution does a ASUS 23.6 inch wide 16:9 5 ms response time 20000:1 smart contrast ratio lcd monitor play? That's the most information I can leech off my computer because I have no clue where the manual is Big%20smile
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Your ASUS monitor has a resolution of 1920x1080.
The only thing that keeps me wishing on a wishing star.
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thank you :)
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Thank you for all the help DST4ME! I'm looking for a rig that I won't have to upgrade much for a couple years but then able to upgrade down the road. Also i'll probably only be on a screen around 22 inches.
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Originally posted by DST4ME

the need for sli would be if in the future, he/you want to get a bigger monitor, say a 24" with 1900 x 1200.
   
I'm aware of that, that's why I asked the OP what size monitor he is using.
 
I was also adressing his original statement of having a max budget of $1500, but I missed where it's now $1900, so...Unhappy


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Originally posted by lgm25c

Originally posted by DST4ME

the need for sli would be if in the future, he/you want to get a bigger monitor, say a 24" with 1900 x 1200.


    

I'm aware of that, that's why I asked the OP what size monitor he is using.

 

I was also adressing his original statement of having a max budget of $1500, but I missed where it's now $1900, so...Unhappy


Don't worry about it lgm25c. I'm probably going to keep under my budget but I was just wanting to explore options for a bit more money. And as for a monitor I haven't gotten one yet but it will be in the low 20's inch wise.
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perhaps you didn't notice but the price is not 1900 its $1795 and the reason for the extra money is that in the future he can make his PC handle much more then the 1500 prebuild if needed.

in short in the long run my config will cost alot less then the $1500.

I understand people's budget however when they are informed about how in the long run the cheaper PC will cost more then they sometimes stretch the budget since its worth it.

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It sounds like it may be wisest to try and pull some extra money in this weekend and go for the more expensive set up because I don't want to feel like I have to upgrade right when I get a new computer.
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Well in all fairness, if you don't see yourself going sli in the future the 1500 is great, however if you want to game at highest settings, with a high AA and AF then sli is what you want and 2 x 275 is much cheaper then 2 x 285 but the difference between them is very very little and not worth the extra money.

if the mobo of the $1500 system could do sli, which from what I understand it can't, pushing 2 x 285 on a 750w PSU is not the best idea, but a 750w can easily handle 2 x 275.

but take your time, consider both sides and then go with what is best for you, we are just providing info thats all, I'm not trying to push you one way or another, I just want to make sure you know all the facts before you make your decision

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