Any Suggestions on this BuildPost Date: 2009-06-14 |
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DanM103 
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i have around a $2400 budget and i don't want to do any OC, so any suggestions on the build here.
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DST4ME
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Posted: 14 Jun 2009 at 9:46pm |
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ticket number and what is the main use of this PC? and what is the resolution you want to run this monitor with?
and why don't you want to OC? |
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DanM103
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Posted: 14 Jun 2009 at 9:50pm |
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Ticket number: 293180
I will be using this comp to play mostly FPS's like the COD: Modern Warfare 1+2, Left 4 Dead 1 + 2 and some other games like Spore and TF2. For the over clock, i am just not sure how much more performance i would get out of the rig and then if it will cause an increase in heat where i would need a upgrade heat sink. |
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DST4ME
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Posted: 14 Jun 2009 at 9:52pm |
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resolution of the monitor this PC is suppose to run please
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DanM103
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Posted: 14 Jun 2009 at 9:58pm |
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sorry about that, Res is 1680 x 1050
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DST4ME
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Posted: 14 Jun 2009 at 10:03pm |
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Here you go Ticket# 294177 --- Price: $2224 (To see this build click here) Price after current promotion $2099
Copy of Specifications: Chassis Model: Cooler Master HAF 932 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: EVGA X58 3X SLI (Intel X58 Chipset) (Supports Triple SLI or CrossFire) System Memory: 6GB DDR3 1333MHz Digital Storm Certified by mushkin enhanced (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested) Power Supply: 750W Corsair TX (Dual SLI Compatible) Card Reader: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (500GB 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: 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: 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 275 896MB (Includes PhysX Technology) Add-on Card: - No Thanks Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Noctua NH-U12P 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: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Red) 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: Memory Fan Kit Only (Does not include memory overclocking service) Tweak Windows: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-Bit Edition) 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 oced, warranty and all, ready to handle what ever you throw at it at that resolution. do you see yourself going tri sli in the future with this rig? Edited by DST4ME - 14 Jun 2009 at 10:03pm |
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DanM103
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Posted: 14 Jun 2009 at 10:09pm |
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I probably will not use SLI on this because i don't play enough games to make it worth the cost. And i noticed you switched the video card from the 285 to the 275, is the 275 better at that resolution?
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DST4ME
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Posted: 14 Jun 2009 at 10:11pm |
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the difference is 4fps between 275 and 275 but the price of the 285 is much higher, so no reason to waste that much money just for 4 fps.
I also lowered your ram cause it makes zero difference in games. |
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DanM103
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Posted: 14 Jun 2009 at 10:24pm |
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ok thanks for the info on the video cards, but would i get a longer life out of the 285 vs the 275 (be able to play newer games for a longer period time without upgrading the video card)
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DST4ME
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Posted: 14 Jun 2009 at 10:25pm |
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doubt that, the difference should remain the same at that resolution.
we call the 275, the 285 killer. Edited by DST4ME - 14 Jun 2009 at 10:26pm |
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DanM103
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Posted: 14 Jun 2009 at 10:36pm |
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ok, thank you for the info
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DanM103
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Posted: 14 Jun 2009 at 10:39pm |
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oh and one last question, is there any advantage to having the killer xeno pro network card and what are the advantages for the memory fan kit?
Edited by DanM103 - 14 Jun 2009 at 10:41pm |
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e.fruman
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Posted: 14 Jun 2009 at 10:47pm |
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depends if you play wow all day then by all means get it but if you dont then no and the memeory fan kit imo is useless for memory at 1333hz.
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DanM103
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Posted: 14 Jun 2009 at 11:08pm |
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ok thanks for the info, i think i will go with this build
I think since i don't have OCed ram i would not need the memory fan kit Ticket Number: 294187 |
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DST4ME
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Posted: 14 Jun 2009 at 11:09pm |
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memory fan kit is only like $30 and well worth the price IMHO, cause it helps cool northbridge and the ram.
the killer xeno pro is a waste of money. |
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DanM103
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Posted: 14 Jun 2009 at 11:15pm |
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ok thanks, i see that it can't hurt
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DST4ME
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Posted: 14 Jun 2009 at 11:58pm |
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well the fan is not a necessity but its nice to have, but if you want to save money you can go ahead and remove it
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inferno23
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Posted: 15 Jun 2009 at 10:10am |
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may i ask y you're going to paint the hose clamps and screws, vents red?
if ure doing it cuz of the reason i wanted to dont the pics at DS can be misleading a stock HAF inteiors not black like in their pic its silver that and i dont think the haf's led fan willl show that well if u paint the grill red
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inferno23
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Posted: 15 Jun 2009 at 10:17am |
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the only other thing i would suggest is that its aways good to extend the warranty a 5 year warranty and basically you computers preety much secure.
that and if you want LC its gonna cost you 129$ more but will give you better temps you can say the 129 would be you discount so its almost like paying the reg price of your computer now. its not something thats needed your computer will run fine on air but regardless your builds good
also may i ask what u need 2 optical drive bays for
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DanM103
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Posted: 15 Jun 2009 at 6:56pm |
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i don't think its worth the money for me now to get LC and i will be switching to one optical drive
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DanM103
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Posted: 16 Jun 2009 at 12:04am |
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if I wanted to get another GTX 275 in a year should i get the 1000W PSU now and how easy is it to set it up for the SLI.
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DST4ME
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Posted: 16 Jun 2009 at 12:12am |
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the 750w I picked for you was to allow for dual sli, if you plan on going Tri sli you will need a 1000w, dual sli 750w will due.
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DanM103
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Posted: 16 Jun 2009 at 12:15am |
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ok thanks and is it easy enough to add the second card for SLI or should i have someone with more knowledge do it. I have only changed out graphics cards on on one graphics card systems.
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DST4ME
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Posted: 16 Jun 2009 at 12:22am |
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its simple, your PSU will have the the connections you need, other then that you will need the sli bridge, you can ask DS if one is included in your system, if not just ask them to include one for you.
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DanM103
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Posted: 16 Jun 2009 at 12:32am |
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this may sound stupid but what exactly is a SLI bridge
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Posted: 16 Jun 2009 at 1:10am |
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its what connects the 2 GPUs together:
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DanM103
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Posted: 17 Jun 2009 at 7:39pm |
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when i get a second GTX 275 for SLI would there be a big increase in heat in the system to where i would need LC or would i be ok.
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DST4ME
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Posted: 17 Jun 2009 at 7:41pm |
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you will be fine, there will be heat yes but you will be fine.
what is your room temp now? BTW did you notice the big new promotion going on? |
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Sarah
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Posted: 17 Jun 2009 at 7:42pm |
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Dan, if you havent done so already, and are ready to take advantage of this great deal we are having, give me a call or send me an e-mail with your number, my phone line is currently open and im ready to take that order.
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DanM103
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Posted: 17 Jun 2009 at 7:46pm |
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i will most likely be ordering this Friday or this weekend. My room is usually around 70°F and i have seen the new promo and i look to use it soon.
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Sarah
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Posted: 17 Jun 2009 at 7:53pm |
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Well I tell you what then Dan, give me a call on Friday, 1-866-817-8676 ext 115 and ask specifically for me and I will make sure you are taken care of.
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DST4ME
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Posted: 17 Jun 2009 at 8:00pm |
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ok your temps with your gpu will be fine, 70F is a good room temp to have
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DanM103
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Posted: 17 Jun 2009 at 8:09pm |
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Sara, even though i am only getting one video card, will the SLI bridge that came with the motherboard come with the system. I look to add a second video card down the road.
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DST4ME
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Posted: 17 Jun 2009 at 8:13pm |
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You have to remember DS is not getting retail parts that come with the extras, however I'm sure Sarah will be more then happy to throw one in for you
just ask her for it during ordering
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Sarah
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Posted: 19 Jun 2009 at 1:16pm |
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Yeah Dan, give me a call when you are ready, I will make sure to take care of you to ensure the bridge is in there.
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