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Post Date: 2008-10-11
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    Posted: 11 Oct 2008 at 9:19pm
I'm am considering the system below and would like some feedback.  This is my first time buying a custom system.  I am new to gaming but have always had a week spot for electronics, computers, audio/video.  Let me know your thoughts.  Any item needed upgraded or is something excessive? 
 
Thank you!
 
 
Chassis: Digital Storm 950Si
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Interior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Power Supply: 1200W PC Power & Cooling (Turbo-Cool Edition) (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 3.0GHz (1333MHz FSB) (12MB Cache)
Motherboard: nVidia 790i Ultra Core 2 Quad (nForce 790i Ultra SLI) (DDR3 Only)
System Memory: 4GB DDR3 1600MHz Corsair DHX (High-Performance)
Card Reader: Internal Digital Media Card Reader (Black)
Hard Drive 1: 500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) (LightScribe Edition)
Wireless Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280 1GB (Includes PhysX Technology)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: Liquid Chilled FrostBite CPU Only
Internal Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Blue Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes)
Modifications: NVIDIA Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) System (Install, Test, Optimize Computer)
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 Ultimate (64-Bit Edition) (For Enthusiasts)
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty
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i would look at the differences from vista ultimate vs home 64(there really isnt alot of different things)  I would also say since your spending this amount of money it may be beneficial to get a velicraptor 

Edited by RiceEatin2000GT - 11 Oct 2008 at 9:39pm
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Originally posted by harleyman

I agree with Rice above...Look at the V-Raptor...
 
You have a hugh PSU..Planning to SLI later?
 
Its a nice solid build.......The main advantage of Vista Ultimate is that you can burn a backup to disk not just a drive..And extra games.....

Dead if you dont plan on going SLI in the near future and cant spend any more money i would sooner get rid of the overkill PSU and pick up the better drive for now.  You can always gets the PSU when you go SLI if you dont mind swapping it out
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can I get youe budget please, and your ticket number.

welcome aboard you are at the right place.

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Thank you for the feedback.  I am trying to stay under $4k for my budget.
 

Ticket Number: 193934

 
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this is a beast, you can add another 280 gtx in there.

here you go Ticket# 193944 --- Price: $3384 (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: 1000W Corsair HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 3.0GHz (1333MHz FSB) (12MB Cache)
Motherboard: nVidia 790i Ultra Core 2 Quad (nForce 790i Ultra SLI) (DDR3 Only)
System Memory: 4GB DDR3 1333MHz OCZ
Card Reader: Internal Digital Media Card Reader (Black)
Hard Drive 1: 300GB Western Digital VelociRaptor (10K RPM) (16MB Cache) (Extreme Speed)
Hard Drive 2: 500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
Raid Option: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 3: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) (LightScribe Edition)
Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks
Wireless Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: 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

now what resolution are you gonna be gaming at?

Edited by DST4ME - 11 Oct 2008 at 10:01pm

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Yea gotta know the max rez of your monitor first before people can say really if the GPU you need is the one you should get.

Plus keep in mind your 1200W power supply is enough for 3 GTX 280s. So you better plan on adding a card later or two later otherwise you overspent in that field of play =P
E8500@ 4.03Ghz
XFX 790i Ultra
1000W Corsair HX
2 280 GTX EVGA FTW
4GB OCZ Reaper 1800Mhz
250-80-300GB VR HD
Logitech Z-2300 2.1 Speakers
Asus Xonar 7.1
Hanns-G HG 281D 28" HDMI Monitor
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Couple other questions:
 
1.  Do the diferent chasis' allow for different configurations?  Outside of the number of bays and the air flow, why would I pick HAF932 versus the 950si? 
 
2.  I need to upgrade my monitor.  I'm considering the Gateway XHD3000 Monitor (30-inch); max resolution is 2560 x 1600.  It'll be a couple months after I get this PC though.  Is this setup a good fits for this monitor/resolution?  Any other suggestions for monitors?  More bang for buck?
 
Thanks!
 
 
 
 
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Also, is the price differential jumping to one of the extreme processors worth the gain?  Would I notice the difference?  If I want to hang on to this PC for at least 4 to 5 years, is it worth jumping up?   Any new processor coming out soon that I should wait on?
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Originally posted by grantross

Also, is the price differential jumping to one of the extreme processors worth the gain?  Would I notice the difference?  If I want to hang on to this PC for at least 4 to 5 years, is it worth jumping up?   Any new processor coming out soon that I should wait on?



yes there is a new processor comeing out and I think the prices will drop.

HAF can hold totall of 11 drives, and for the money its a great case .

as for waiting for the new one or jumping higher, thats a personal decision, all I can tell you is that I'm waiting

Edited by DST4ME - 12 Oct 2008 at 4:16pm

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