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    Posted: 26 Mar 2009 at 12:51am
Hello everybody, im here today to ask your opinion on a config...my budget is..well me personally id like to keep it maybe 900-1,100 bucks so...im gunna be designing small flash games and gaming just to give you an idea what ill be doing with it, i was getting ready to order from ibuypower.com untill i read all the nasty reviews.....they had a nice pc on there for about 1,000 bucks
so please reply with some nice configs for a cheap price, thanks =)
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  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Mar 2009 at 12:53am
you looking for i7 platform? thats a very tight budget, and if you don't want to waste your money, I suggest you don't buy from them, just because they look like the same system on paper, it does not mean they are

also for that buget, its not gonna be a system that you can upgrade.

Edited by DST4ME - 26 Mar 2009 at 12:53am
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  Quote Amyrildora Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Mar 2009 at 12:35pm
Ookay my new budget is 1,700 bucks.....any configs for that? im willing to go up to 2,000 but id like to stay under 1,700
 
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  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Mar 2009 at 1:24pm
here you go Ticket# 263670 --- Price: $1997 (To see this build click here) Price after current promotion $1872

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: 3GB DDR3 1333MHz Mushkin (Highly Recommended) (Digital Storm Certified)
Power Supply: 750W Corsair TX (Dual SLI Compatible)
Card Reader: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
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 260 896MB (216 Cores) (Includes PhysX Technology)
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 1: Cooler Master GeminII S (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 (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

upgrade to 3 more GB of ram in a few month or go with 6GB of ram now and add it in:

here you go Ticket# 263673 --- Price: $2216 (To see this build click here) Price after current promotion $2066

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 Mushkin (Highly Recommended) (Digital Storm Certified)
Power Supply: 750W Corsair TX (Dual SLI Compatible)
Card Reader: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
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 260 896MB (216 Cores) (Includes PhysX Technology)
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 1: Cooler Master GeminII S (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 (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



Edited by DST4ME - 26 Mar 2009 at 1:26pm
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  Quote Sodius Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Mar 2009 at 1:30pm
This system has the room for many upgrades down the road when your budget allows. It is 1890.00 after promo.
 
 
Ticket Number: 263678
 
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: 3GB DDR3 1333MHz Corsair Dominator DHX (High-Performance)
Power Supply: 750W Corsair TX (Dual SLI Compatible)
Card Reader: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (320GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
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-ROM/CD-ROM (DVD Reader 16x / CD Reader 40x)
Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 896MB (216 Cores) (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 (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

 

Your upgrades would be at least 3gig more ram, at least a 1000w PSU, and possibly a better video card or two or three. Ermm


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  Quote Sodius Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Mar 2009 at 1:32pm
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  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Mar 2009 at 1:40pm
thanks you too
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  Quote Amyrildora Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Mar 2009 at 3:16pm
whats it mean to overclock my procceser? is that something that i will want to do?
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  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Mar 2009 at 3:20pm
you bet, CPU speed is the most important thing, 920 speed is at 2.66GHz, over clocking (OC) the CPU sets the speed on it faster, you can expect between 3.3GHz to 3.8GHz after the OC, and that is a huge speed difference and faster then the 965.

its all covered under warranty, so you got nothing to worry about.
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  Quote Amyrildora Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Mar 2009 at 3:27pm

well after thinking about it...im gunna go to tigerdirect.com and see how much it will cost to just but all the parts on there and build it my self...if its cheaper i just might build it my self, if not then i will most likely be buying from you guys,

 

thanks you guys have been a big help thanks

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  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Mar 2009 at 3:49pm
Well of course its going to be cheaper if you buy it yourself, but its not gonna have the same warranty, testing, etc.

Also I don't work for DS, I'm just a customer I'm thinking it should be between 2 to 4 hundred cheaper, but then you are gonna build it yourself and I don't enjoy that headache anymore

its been great talking to you, if you have anymore questions let us know, even if its about your own build

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  Quote Amyrildora Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Mar 2009 at 4:10pm
Yeah i know it will be a headache but for 600 bucks cheaper, for all the same stuff i think im willing to do it, but if my friends are ever gunna buy a pc online ill def tell them to come here...thanks everybody u guys have been a great help if i ever do buy a pc online ill def come here first =)
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  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Mar 2009 at 4:18pm
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