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Post Date: 2009-11-27
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    Posted: 27 Nov 2009 at 4:53pm
I have decided to get a custom rig from DS, but need some help as I have space issue.  I need a chassis that will fit in a desk that is no bigger than 18 inches tall and 21 inches deep.  In addition, the space it will go in has no airflow so I am very concerned about cooling. 
I am thinking of an i7 CPU (2.66 GHz overclocked to 3.9), a GTX285 1 or 2 GB GPU (1920x1080), 4-6 GB 1600MHz RAM with a 750W power supply.
Any suggetions on a chasis and cooling system that will work well?
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if the space has no ariflow, all case's ariflow is gonna do is flow hot air.

find a bigger, more open spot to put the pc, otherwise you gonna have all kinds of problems down the road.

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OK I have the storage situation resolved.  Now on to the fun part.  Ticket #359800 $1,818

Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - HAF 922
Processor: Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz (Quad Core)
Motherboard: EVGA X58 Micro Edition SLI (Intel X58 Chipset) (Supports SLI or CrossFire)
System Memory: 6GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified by mushkin enhanced (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested)
Power Supply: 750W Corsair TX (Dual SLI Compatible)
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (1TB Seagate/Western Digital (7200 RPM) (32MB Cache) (SATA) (Extreme Speed)
Set 1 Raid Options: - Not Available
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: H20: Stage 2: Asetek Liquid CPU Cooler (120mm Radiator)
H20 Tube Color:- Not Available
Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: - No Thanks
Enhancements: - Not Available
Chassis Mods: - Not Available
Noise Reduction: - Not Available
Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock the processor between 3.3GHz to 3.9GHz (Requires Air Cooling Upgrade)
Boost Video Card: - Not Available
Boost Memory: - Not Available
Boost OS: - Not Available
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit Edition)
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
Virus Protection: - Not Available
Office: - Not Available
Benchmarking: - Not Available
Install/Test Game: - Not Available
Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: - No Thanks
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty

Usage:  Gaming on a 23" @ 1920 x 1080, hobby DVD editing (nothing serious)
Budget ~$2,000

Additional questions:
1.) What's the better choice? 2x5750, 1x 5850, 1xGTX285 1GB or 2GB, 1x GTX275 or something else.
2.) Better cooling option, noise is an issue where I am setting up (quieter the better)?  Noctua Air or Asetek liquid 120mm or 240mm.
3.) If air cooling are the zalman upgrades worth it?
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Looks like a great setup.  I would personally recommend the 1x5850, though you may have to add one in the future when the DX11 games start appearing.

If you are concerned about noise get the Noctua and don't get the fan upgrades.  I wouldn't recommend the noise suppression thing as I think it would be a waste of money in your case (if you are considering it).

I would also recommend the EVGA x58 LE motherboard as it has more slots for future upgrades/add-ons.
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Here you go Ticket# 359852 --- Price: $2055 (To see this build click here) Price after current promotion $2055

Copy of Specifications:
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - HAF 922
Exterior Finish: - Not Available
Trim Accents: - Not Available
Processor: Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz (Quad Core)
Motherboard: EVGA X58 LE Edition SLI (Intel X58 Chipset) (Supports SLI or CrossFire)
System Memory: 6GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified by mushkin enhanced (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested)
Power Supply: 750W Corsair TX (Dual SLI Compatible)
Expansion Bay: - Not Available
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (1TB Seagate/Western Digital (7200 RPM) (32MB Cache) (SATA) (Extreme Speed)
Set 1 Raid Options: - Not Available
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 ATI Radeon HD 5850 1GB
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 1: Noctua Dual 120mm Fans High Performance Cooler (Compatible With ONLY i7 Processors)
H20 Tube Color:- Not Available
Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: - No Thanks
Enhancements: - Not Available
Chassis Mods: - Not Available
Noise Reduction: - Not Available
Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock the processor between 3.3GHz to 3.9GHz (Requires Air Cooling Upgrade)
Boost Video Card: - Not Available
Boost Memory: - Not Available
Boost OS: - Not Available
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (64-Bit Edition)
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
Virus Protection: - Not Available
Office: - Not Available
Benchmarking: - Not Available
Install/Test Game: - Not Available
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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Thanks Venom and DST.  Should be buying soon.
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congrats on coming to a decision, remember pics ! never get tired of lookin at these sexy pc's DS makes
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good luck don't forget the pics and specs as kyu said

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Can the Internal Lighting be turned on/off?  I like the look, but my wife doesn't.
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depends where they get theirs from, and which you're speaking about

If you're talking about the CCLF lighting, some brands do package them with a little on and off switch. but some don't
if you're talking about the Fans, then most likely no, unless you unplug something (some fans w/ lights come with a seperate power plug for the lighting)
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the internal lighting can be turned off yes, the front led fan, no, but you can replace it with a non led fan if you wanted to.

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Posts: 8 		  Quote zaz Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 03 Dec 2009 at 2:03pm
Let the waiting begin
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did you buy it or waiting to buy it?

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Bought itAngry
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Congrats Let the torture begin

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The wait continues.  There was a problem w/ the RAM (6GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified by mushkin enhanced) during testing and they're all out so they're giving me a free upgrade.
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free upgrade is always nice

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Best problem you ever had, huh?Ouch
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Now if it would only get here
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