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   Hello everyone!  So I'm shopping around for a new computer and had heard of DSO.  I wasn't too sure, but my brother pushed me towards it so I said sure, why not?  And after two computers with Alienware, I figured, it can't be worse than that.  

This computer will be used primarily for gaming, mainly WoW.  But also looking at some TF2, Mass Effect, Diablo 3.  I'm currently using a 22 inch monitor at 1680 x 1050 and planning on getting a second, slightly larger monitor down the road. 

This is the config I've built right now.  I'm not looking at going crazy, but do want to see some eye candy.  Currently sitting at $2600 and I would like to keep it around there or lower if there are some components I'm including which are unnecessary.  All advice is appreciated.  If I've left out some info please let me know.  If it's easier to just post the full config on here, let me know.

Ticket number: 758439

And after looking through the forums, I did figure out this is already a better experience than Alienware.  

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Rubio Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 Dec 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Quote Reply Topic: Advice on new config Posted: 03 Dec 2012 at 10:15pm
	Hello everyone! So I'm shopping around for a new computer and had heard of DSO. I wasn't too sure, but my brother pushed me towards it so I said sure, why not? And after two computers with Alienware, I figured, it can't be worse than that. This computer will be used primarily for gaming, mainly WoW. But also looking at some TF2, Mass Effect, Diablo 3. I'm currently using a 22 inch monitor at 1680 x 1050 and planning on getting a second, slightly larger monitor down the road. This is the config I've built right now. I'm not looking at going crazy, but do want to see some eye candy. Currently sitting at $2600 and I would like to keep it around there or lower if there are some components I'm including which are unnecessary. All advice is appreciated. If I've left out some info please let me know. If it's easier to just post the full config on here, let me know. Ticket number: 758439 And after looking through the forums, I did figure out this is already a better experience than Alienware.

HockeyBuck Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS Veteran Joined: 27 Jul 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1608	Quote Reply Posted: 04 Dec 2012 at 1:31am
	Hi Rubio. That's a nice build in a great air case, but it sounds like your budget is a priority. I wondered if you considered the Ode Level 4? A couple hundred dollars less expensive at $2499, and you get a 240 rad and SLI 670's. The Ode systems are the best bang for the buck.

Rubio Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 Dec 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Quote Reply Posted: 04 Dec 2012 at 5:57am
	I did look at the ODE systems, as it was mentioned throughout various posts in other config questions. It may sound silly, but no sound card is a deal breaker for me. Unless I missed something, I couldn't customize the ODE builds?

ArkansasWoman777 Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS Veteran Joined: 19 Aug 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4314	Quote Reply Posted: 04 Dec 2012 at 6:14am
	They have a black 600t. Ticket Number: 758578. At the bottom i think you can ask for the white case instead of black. Edited by ArkansasWoman777 - 04 Dec 2012 at 6:17am

bprat22 Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS ELITE DigitalStorm East -- (Unofficially!) Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20391	Quote Reply Posted: 04 Dec 2012 at 8:00am
	Hi Rubio... That config you put together is real nice. My suggestion would be to change the Vortex 120 to the Noctua D14 if you could. It is a bigger unit but is quiet and very dependable. No pumps, etc to go wrong. The Vortex units do have a decent reputaton so your call as alway. I believe, and you'd need to email or talk to DS to make sure, they will install the sound card into the ODE 4 for the price of the unit plus $50 for changing a pre-built system.. You could also save $100 plus by going with the gtx 670, or 670FTW, for almost the same gaming as the 680. within 5-10%., the FTW about equal. But, can't knock the 680, it is a nice card. Drop the ram to 1600Mhz to save another $53, You'll never see the difference unless its for looks with tall heat spreaders. Config # 758605 Cost $ 2450 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 3770K 3.50 GHz (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core) Motherboard: ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77 (Intel Z77 Chipset) (Features Thermal Armor and Thermal Radar) System Memory: 16GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested) Power Supply: 800W Corsair GS (Dual SLI Compatible) Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (120GB Solid State (By: Corsair) (Model: Neutron GTX Series) (SATA 6Gbps) Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: 1x (1TB Western Digital Caviar (7200 RPM) (Model: Black Edition) Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: - No Thanks 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) Video Card: 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 2GB (PhysX) (FTW Overclocked EVGA) Add-on Card: - No Thanks Sound Card: Creative Labs X-Fi Titanium HD 24-bit 96KHz 7.1 Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 Extreme Performance 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 Boost Processor: Stage 2: Overclock CPU 4.5GHz to 4.8GHz (Requires Pro/Deluxe/Sabertooth Motherboard) Boost Video Card: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) Boost Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory Boost OS: - 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 (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 Warra Good luck. Edited by bprat22 - 04 Dec 2012 at 8:15am

Rubio Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 Dec 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Quote Reply Posted: 04 Dec 2012 at 10:49am
	Awesome! Thanks for the reply. I like your suggestions. I was already debating whether to go with the 670 or 680 as they seemed pretty close and I didn't think I would notice a difference of 5 - 15 FPS. The other change I'm considering involves the soundcard. I've always used Creative, however, I'm thinking of not inlcuding a soundcard in the build and ordering separately and installing myself. I'm looking at the ASUS Sonar Essence ST or STX. Has anyone had any experience with any of these cards? I've read several reviews and everyone gushes about them. Thanks for your all's feedback. Love it!

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