Component Feedback (Build Questions)Post Date: 2009-02-25 |
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angler 
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 Topic: Component Feedback (Build Questions)Posted: 25 Feb 2009 at 8:45pm |
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Okay - I am ready to pull the trigger but wanted to get some forum feedback on a few things before I do. I have appreciated all the information I have found here so thanks in advance for the feedback. My build is below... here are my questions:
#1 The salesperson told me today she reccommended the 920 chip over the 940 as they were able to overclock it higher than the 940. She stated that they typically get 3.4 to 3.8 on the 920 with it leaning to the high end and they only get 3.2 to 3.3 on the 940. At a savings of over $300 bucks this sounds like a slam dunk choice. Any feedback on this?
#2 Power supply - she suggested the 1000w PC Power and Cooling over the Silverstone that I chose but from what I read online the PC Power and Cooling is much louder. I am way into quiet so I want to stick with the Sileverstone. Any feedback?
#3 I am thinking about sticking with XP until the new version of windows comes out as some of buddies are still having problems with Vista. Would love some input on your experiences on this also.
A couple of quick other notes. I have some points built up on a credit card that I am going to use to add a sound card so I left motherboard audio on here although I hear on-board audio is pretty cool now-a-days. I will also add a "bulk" drive down the road when/if I need it. She suggested a 1TB Western Digital but from what I read on the fiorums I should stick with a raptor exsecially since my current system has raptors in Raid config. I picked this case because I think it will be the quitest. Any feedback on any level is appreciated. Thanks again.
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Chassis Model: Digital Storm 950Si 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 1600MHz 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: - 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: - 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: AIR: Stage 2: Cooler Master V8 (Compatible With 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 (Blue) 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 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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e06028
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Posted: 25 Feb 2009 at 9:25pm |
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Definitely go with the 920, DS does the overclocking for you and it is under warranty for 3 years. The silverstone is quieter and should work just fine. As for XP, I have Vista and I never have a problem with it, I guess it will depend on what you will use the PC for, are you a gamer or into multimedia?
A friend of mine has XP 64bit and he always has problems with the blue screen of death for multiple reasons. You are getting 6gb of ram so will need to get a 64bit operating software to be able to use it all, go with vista or get dual boot and have both. Good Luck |
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e06028
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Posted: 25 Feb 2009 at 9:27pm |
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DST4ME can give you more details when he/she returns. Welcome to the forums.
Edited by e06028 - 25 Feb 2009 at 9:27pm |
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Samael
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Posted: 25 Feb 2009 at 9:54pm |
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I got a dual boot system XP 32bit/Vista 64bit that way I can play DX 10 on the Vista and for other things like old games (I still play Grim Fandango) on the XP.
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warlock
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Posted: 25 Feb 2009 at 10:34pm |
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I got dual boot XP/Vista-64 I can tell you I hardly ever use XP any more. Vista 64-bit is a pretty solid OS. The problems your friends have are more likely due to drivers or hardware than Vista. I create and edit video on this machine and use it to game. Of course I encounter occasional problems and crashes, but that happens with any system that you tweak and tax. Whether it's a new driver that was released and installed before it was ready, a bad web page or just a random Windows whim....these things happen. They will happen with XP too.
Oh yeah. I do still boot into XP on occasion to run some OLD games that Vista won't play nice with. e06028 is correct though. If you are putting in 6GB of RAM, you're wasting your money unless you also put in Vista-64. XP-64 will only cause you headaches. |
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Richsi
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Posted: 25 Feb 2009 at 11:26pm |
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I thought Alex said i7 920 chip can only use 1333 MHz memory? Right or wrong?
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DST4ME
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Posted: 26 Feb 2009 at 12:27am |
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If you choose xp then you will only use total of 4Gb out of your 8GB total ram.
to use all of your 8GB of ram you have to go vista 64bit, what problems are your friends having? maybe they just don't know their way around, most people here with vista 64bit are very happy with it. when you OC a 920 or 940 you can use faster ram then 1066MHz which is what intel supports. PC Power and Cooling is a better PSU. we have seen the 920 OC to 3.2 and we have seen it OC to 3.8, DS does not guarantee any OC speeds ahead of time, so you need to take that into consideration but the 920 has earned everybody's respect, it does OC very well even on air. your build looks great, I would go with 6GB of 1333MHz ram since you will never notice the difference between 1333 and 1600MHz, and I would go with vista 64bit so that you can use all of your system's resources. |
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angler
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Posted: 26 Feb 2009 at 12:44am |
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Thanks for the responses! Regarding the PSU - I understand that the PC Power and Cooling may be a better unit but is it substantially louder? And just what exactly makes it a better unit?
And to answer a previous question... I use my PC for business and pleasure but am building it with these components to "get my game on"! I am an avid gamer. Edited by angler - 26 Feb 2009 at 12:50am |
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DST4ME
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Posted: 26 Feb 2009 at 1:06am |
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well our members have been saying that their's is quiet, and also PC power and cooling is a better brand. you can check their specs on newegg.
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angler
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Posted: 26 Feb 2009 at 1:52am |
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Switching gears slightly... any reason why the Corsair 750W wouldn't be a good choice? I can see myself adding another GTX 295 down the road and another hard drive or two. The 750W should be plenty of power correct? Was just reading some of the reviews on this product and it has me intrigued. |
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<8) slunK parade
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Posted: 26 Feb 2009 at 2:25am |
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nope lol the 750w would crap out with 2 295's
2 x295 is like having four cards in a system youd need 1000+ the build looks good as it is |
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DST4ME
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Posted: 26 Feb 2009 at 3:51am |
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to future proof your pc a 1000w is the best option
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angler
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Posted: 27 Feb 2009 at 12:52am |
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Just curious DST4ME do you work for Digital Storm?
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DST4ME
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Posted: 27 Feb 2009 at 1:23am |
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nope just a customer
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