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Post Date: 2007-10-12
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    Posted: 12 Oct 2007 at 10:59pm

Ordered The following build. Want to talk about some of the things on this build with DSO on monday on phone and put in some special requests too. All in all it cost me a little more than what I expected but its very future proof. I put in some questions at checkout on the optional comments page and hope to get them resolved, not to mention the 3 way conference call with my bank Big%20smile.

Do 2 Ultras need a bigger power supply than a 850? That's what I heard and that is why I went with a 1000 for later proofing etc. If not, I will request a change to a 850 power supply Big%20smile.

Accidently ordered the non lightscribe drive Big%20smile. Need to change that too.

Hope to hit the 3.0 Ghz overclock mark with this from DSO. Made sure to put in components that will make it easier for them to do so.

I also put in a request for a G0 stepping. I recall some of you also asked for that in a different topic. Did you guys get it? Did it cost you anything. I might pay 35 dollars extra for it. That's what Alex said it would cost me.

System Configuration:

Case: Digital Storm Twister EXTREME (Black Anodized Aluminum Finish)
Power Supply: 1000W Thermaltake (8800 GTX SLI Compatible) (Silent Toughpower Edition)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz (1066MHz FSB) (8MB Cache)
Motherboard: nVidia 680i Core 2 Quad (By: eVGA) (nForce 680i SLI) (A1 Revision)
Memory: 4GB DDR2 Corsair at 1066MHz Dominator (Dual Channel) (Extreme-Performance)
Floppy / Media: Digital Media Card Reader (Black)
Hard Drive 1: 250GB (Western Digital / Seagate) (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA) Hard Drive 2: - No Thanks
Raid Option: - 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)
Network Card: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Modem: - No Thanks
Video Card: nVidia GeForce 8800ULTRA 768MB (By: eVGA / Asus) (PCI-Express)
TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer (Up to 7.1 Channel) (Recommended)
Physics Card: - No Thanks
Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 3 (Silent Artic Cooling (TwisterBoost Overclocked)
Case Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Blue Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes) Round Cables: Enhanced Interior Air Flow (Optical Drive & Floppy Cables (Black Edition)
User Manual: Personalized Platinum Digital Storm Binder (Includes Paperwork/Benchmarks/CDs/Manuals)
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
LCD Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: Microsoft Multimedia Desktop 2.0 (Multimedia Keyboard + Optical Wheel Mouse)
Mouse: - No Thanks my keyboard comes with a mouse
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty
Support: Lifetime Toll-Free Platinum Care Technical Support



Edited by Rexxaran - 14 Oct 2007 at 4:41pm
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No comments? :O Come on guys, I need your input :D. Kelly, Dave, Alex :D


Edited by Rexxaran - 13 Oct 2007 at 3:50am
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Originally posted by Rexxaran

No comments? :O Come on guys, I need your input :D. Kelly, Dave, Alex :D


Yeah, if you have 1x8800GTX Ultra, you need only 850w PSU... But you have to email us anytime or call us on Monday for your order change.
Have a great weekend.
We're here with you !    &(*_~)&
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Originally posted by Rexxaran

Accidently ordered the non lightscribe drive Big%20smile. Need to change that too.

Hope to hit the 3.0 Ghz overclock mark with this from DSO. Made sure to put in components that will make it easier for them to do so.

I also put in a request for a G0 stepping. I recall some of you also asked for that in a different topic. Did you guys get it? Did it cost you anything. I might pay 35 dollars extra for it. That's what Alex said it would cost me.

System Configuration:

Case: Digital Storm Twister EXTREME (Black Anodized Aluminum Finish)
Power Supply: 1000W Thermaltake (8800 GTX SLI Compatible) (Silent Toughpower Edition)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz (1066MHz FSB) (8MB Cache)
Motherboard: nVidia 680i Core 2 Quad (By: eVGA) (nForce 680i SLI) (A1 Revision)
Memory: 4GB DDR2 Corsair at 1066MHz Dominator (Dual Channel) (Extreme-Performance)
Floppy / Media: Digital Media Card Reader (Black)
Hard Drive 1: 250GB (Western Digital / Seagate) (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA) Hard Drive 2: - No Thanks
Raid Option: - 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)
Network Card: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Modem: - No Thanks
Video Card: nVidia GeForce 8800ULTRA 768MB (By: eVGA / Asus) (PCI-Express)
TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer (Up to 7.1 Channel) (Recommended)
Physics Card: - No Thanks
Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 3 (Silent Artic Cooling (TwisterBoost Overclocked)
Case Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Blue Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes) Round Cables: Enhanced Interior Air Flow (Optical Drive & Floppy Cables (Black Edition)
User Manual: Personalized Platinum Digital Storm Binder (Includes Paperwork/Benchmarks/CDs/Manuals)
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
LCD Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: Microsoft Multimedia Desktop 2.0 (Multimedia Keyboard + Optical Wheel Mouse)
Mouse: - No Thanks my keyboard comes with a mouse
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty
Support: Lifetime Toll-Free Platinum Care Technical Support



Lightscribe ?? You could get an Epson CD/DVD printer that can print full colors on cd/dvd instead of the gray graphic on a lightscribe disc Tongue

Don't hold your breath on the G0 stepping, i requested it when my system was being built but didn't get it Cry

With your config, i think DS can hit 3.0Ghz easily.
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Posts: 129 		  Quote Rexxaran Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 13 Oct 2007 at 4:47am
Originally posted by commast

Originally posted by Rexxaran

Accidently ordered the non lightscribe drive Big%20smile. Need to change that too.

Hope to hit the 3.0 Ghz overclock mark with this from DSO. Made sure to put in components that will make it easier for them to do so.

I also put in a request for a G0 stepping. I recall some of you also asked for that in a different topic. Did you guys get it? Did it cost you anything. I might pay 35 dollars extra for it. That's what Alex said it would cost me.

System Configuration:

Case: Digital Storm Twister EXTREME (Black Anodized Aluminum Finish)
Power Supply: 1000W Thermaltake (8800 GTX SLI Compatible) (Silent Toughpower Edition)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz (1066MHz FSB) (8MB Cache)
Motherboard: nVidia 680i Core 2 Quad (By: eVGA) (nForce 680i SLI) (A1 Revision)
Memory: 4GB DDR2 Corsair at 1066MHz Dominator (Dual Channel) (Extreme-Performance)
Floppy / Media: Digital Media Card Reader (Black)
Hard Drive 1: 250GB (Western Digital / Seagate) (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA) Hard Drive 2: - No Thanks
Raid Option: - 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)
Network Card: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Modem: - No Thanks
Video Card: nVidia GeForce 8800ULTRA 768MB (By: eVGA / Asus) (PCI-Express)
TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer (Up to 7.1 Channel) (Recommended)
Physics Card: - No Thanks
Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 3 (Silent Artic Cooling (TwisterBoost Overclocked)
Case Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Blue Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes) Round Cables: Enhanced Interior Air Flow (Optical Drive & Floppy Cables (Black Edition)
User Manual: Personalized Platinum Digital Storm Binder (Includes Paperwork/Benchmarks/CDs/Manuals)
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
LCD Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: Microsoft Multimedia Desktop 2.0 (Multimedia Keyboard + Optical Wheel Mouse)
Mouse: - No Thanks my keyboard comes with a mouse
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty
Support: Lifetime Toll-Free Platinum Care Technical Support



Lightscribe ?? You could get an Epson CD/DVD printer that can print full colors on cd/dvd instead of the gray graphic on a lightscribe disc Tongue

Don't hold your breath on the G0 stepping, i requested it when my system was being built but didn't get it Cry

With your config, i think DS can hit 3.0Ghz easily.




No Kidding. I sure hope so :D.


Edited by Rexxaran - 14 Oct 2007 at 4:42pm
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Originally posted by Kenny

Originally posted by Rexxaran

No comments? :O Come on guys, I need your input :D. Kelly, Dave, Alex :D


Yeah, if you have 1x8800GTX Ultra, you need only 850w PSU... But you have to email us anytime or call us on Monday for your order change.
Have a great weekend.


Thanks Kenny. You too. :D. I will do that first thing Monday.
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I've heard that the lightscribe drive does not like installing Vista well? Is that true? Does that mean it doesn't like to install well on Vista or the CD inside a Lightscribe drive does not read well and cannot install Vista?

Edited by Rexxaran - 14 Oct 2007 at 4:42pm
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well that's with any sata optical drive, lightscribe or not.  The reason why is when you install the OS it needs Sata optical drivers, so since there aren't any at this time on the installation discs, it's next to impossible to install windows on a sata optical drive.  I am sure SP1 will address that issue though...
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Ah, Got it. Thanks Kelly. So how do you install Windows Vista in that scenario then? I am sure I know the answer but drawing a total blank right now.

Edited by Rexxaran - 14 Oct 2007 at 4:42pm
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have more than 1 optical drive, the second being eide.
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Originally posted by Kenny

Originally posted by Rexxaran

No comments? :O Come on guys, I need your input :D. Kelly, Dave, Alex :D


Yeah, if you have 1x8800GTX Ultra, you need only 850w PSU... But you have to email us anytime or call us on Monday for your order change.
Have a great weekend.
 
With my config I ordered a GeForce 8800 ULTRA and 620w power supply. Is this not enough of a power supply for the 8800 ULTRA? 
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It's fine with a single card, insufficient for SLI Ultra.
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Originally posted by Kelly

have more than 1 optical drive, the second being eide.


DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x)

I ordered this with the other normal reader. Do i need the reader? Because ithink this is an ATAPI EIDE drive not SATA.


Edited by Rexxaran - 14 Oct 2007 at 4:43pm
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Originally posted by Rexxaran

Originally posted by Kelly

have more than 1 optical drive, the second being eide.


DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x)

I ordered this with the other normal reader. Do i need the reader? Because ithink this is an ATAPI EIDE drive not SATA.


I think all the cd/dvd reader DS offered is EIDE except for the Lightscribe Optical drive. For now.
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