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Post Date: 2009-02-21
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    Posted: 21 Feb 2009 at 2:21pm
So I, like many it seems, came across DS through a couple of reviews on some other sites. Overall, seems like everyone here is happy and the machines appear to be very nice.

So, my question is pretty simple (I think at least). What's the best config for ~$3k?

My needs are gaming first (24" 1920x1200), music storage second. I dont need an operating system installed (which I really appreciate DS offering in the first place), I need a fair amount of space for virtualization purposes, and lastly, I'll code on the machine.

I've messed with configs from watercooled 920s to air-cooled 940s, 295s, 285s, blah blah. Wondering what others thoughts are.
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here you go Ticket# 250594 --- Price: $3185 (To see this build click here)

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 Corsair Dominator DHX (High-Performance)
Power Supply: 1000W Silverstone OP1000-E (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition)
Card Reader: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 300GB Western Digital VelociRaptor (10K RPM) (16MB Cache) (Extreme Speed)
Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: 500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
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 295 1.792GB (Includes PhysX Technology)
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 3: High-Performance Liquid Chilled FrostBite System For CPU
Liquid Color:UV Green: High Glowing Non-conductive Fluid (Requires H20: Stage 3 & UV Lighting)
Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (UV) (Creates Glowing Effect For H20: Stage 3 UV Fluid)
Enhancements: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - 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: - 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) (For Enthusiasts)
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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Posts: 6 		  Quote machonmaigle Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 22 Feb 2009 at 10:02pm
Thanks. Any idea what the upkeep is on liquid cooling?
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Change the liquid every 3-5 years and refill as needed... Very simple Ouch
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Posts: 544 		  Quote PatrickB Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 22 Feb 2009 at 10:25pm
Originally posted by Dsnewb210

Change the liquid every 3-5 years and refill as needed... Very simple Ouch



Don't you need to possibly add a little liquid every 6months or so? Or did i read this wrong somewhere?
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you check it once a month by simply looking at it inside the case if it needs refill then you just simply add a bit.

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Too bad they don't come with a dipstick so you wouldn't have to bother opening the case just to check the level. Smile
 
Wait...that's not a bad idea! Well, if I've thought of it, surely someone's already implemented it.
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the resevoir is clear, completey destroying your dipstick idea ;D
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Cool, thanks.

So the other question I would have it why the 920 water cooled vs the 940 with an air cooled upgrade?
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Posts: 36758 		  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 23 Feb 2009 at 2:56pm
thats upto you, the 920 costs less and we have seen it go as far as 3.8GHz, but we have also seen it do 3.2GHz.


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