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Post Date: 2008-11-19
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    Posted: 19 Nov 2008 at 3:57am
Hey all, looking for input on my config.

Questions:
What would be the performance increase I'd see if I used 1800MHz RAM?
Will the 280 handle gaming on a 32" HD 720p tv with 40fps+?

Trying to keep the system under $3800, but have a max budget of $4000.
Ticket Number: 207659
Total Price: $3,618.00
 
Direct Load URL: http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsaved.asp?id=207659
 
Specifications: 
Chassis: Cooler Master HAF 932
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Interior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible)
Processor: Intel Core i7 940 2.93GHz (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS Rampage II Extreme (Intel X58 Chipset) (Supports Triple SLI or CrossFire) 
System Memory: 6GB DDR3 1600MHz OCZ (High-Performance)
Card Reader: 1.44MB Floppy (Black Edition)
Hard Drive 1: 150GB Western Digital VelociRaptor (10K RPM) (16MB Cache) (SATA) (Extreme Speed) 
Hard Drive 2: - No Thanks
Raid Option: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 3: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: DVD-ROM/CD-ROM (DVD Reader 16x / CD Reader 40x)
Optical Drive 2: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x)
Wireless Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280 1GB (Includes PhysX Technology)
TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: Liquid Chilled FrostBite CPU Only
Internal Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Blue Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes)
Modifications: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability
Boost Video Card: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Boost Memory: Yes, Overclock memory timings (Includes Memory Fan Kit Installed) 
Tweak Windows: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-Bit Edition) (For Enthusiasts)
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
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
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty
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Posts: 36758 		  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 19 Nov 2008 at 4:16am
here you go Ticket# 207666 --- Price: $3619 (To see this build click here)

Copy of Specifications:
Chassis: Cooler Master HAF 932
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Interior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Power Supply: 860W PC Power & Cooling (ESA Edition) (Dual SLI Compatible)
Processor: Intel Core i7 940 2.93GHz (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS Rampage II Extreme (Intel X58 Chipset) (Supports Triple SLI or CrossFire)
System Memory: 6GB DDR3 1600MHz OCZ (High-Performance)
Card Reader: 1.44MB Floppy (Black Edition)
Hard Drive 1: 150GB Western Digital VelociRaptor (10K RPM) (16MB Cache) (SATA) (Extreme Speed)
Hard Drive 2: - No Thanks
Raid Option: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 3: - No Thanks
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)
Wireless Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280 1GB (Includes PhysX Technology)
TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: Liquid Chilled FrostBite CPU Only
Internal Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Blue Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes)
Modifications: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability
Boost Video Card: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Boost Memory: Yes, Overclock memory timings (Includes Memory Fan Kit Installed)
Tweak Windows: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-Bit Edition) (For Enthusiasts)
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
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
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty

as for 1800Mhz ram I'm not sure, with the penryn chip I would tell you nothing you would notice but the i7 is different, but I'm not sure how much difference it makes and if its noticeable or not.

I would say the 1600MHz for now is good

I'm not sure about your fps question.

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Will the 280 handle gaming on a 32" HD 720p tv with 40fps+?


720p is 1280x720 so yes. GTX 280 is overkill for that low of a resolution.
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Posts: 726 		  Quote XpubuX Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 19 Nov 2008 at 3:24pm

i dont know if its just me but my hd tv is not the best monitor I have 32inch 720p/1080i and I game at 1360x768 have some issues with graphics looking like stairs or or ridges when moving. I do get about 90fps avg on cod5 with just the one gt280 crysis is the only game it struggles with I average 20fps in that on very high settings on high setting I get around 35.

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Posts: 9 		  Quote Stasy Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 20 Nov 2008 at 7:07pm
Sweet.  Thanks all.  I'm really looking forward to get my hands on intel's new chip.

BTW, does anyone know if DS has any problem mailing to PO Boxes?  I never thought about that until now...

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Oh, and does anyone have info on what the Core i7 940 can OC to?

Edited by Stasy - 20 Nov 2008 at 7:09pm
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Posts: 16314 		  Quote Alex Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 20 Nov 2008 at 7:10pm
We can mail to P.O. Boxes, but, you would need to do some verification steps and it would have go out via U.S. Postal Mail. This would also have extra costs.
 
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Posts: 36758 		  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 20 Nov 2008 at 7:12pm
the 940 should go around 3.8 or higher I would assume with LC, and you are very welcome, that is a great processor

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