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    Posted: 21 Jan 2009 at 1:30pm
I have a gateway right now and i play a lot of games like BF2, Cod4, Crisis, I'm looking for a computer that will not take a long time to load, For an example when i try to load BF2 i can go get something to drink/eat and watch TV then come back and play, I'm posting here cause i have been looking on this site for about 5 Month's, My brother got a computer here and he LOL it, This will be my first online buy i normally buy from BESTBUY but everyone has told me to get one from here or some type of custom computer, Here is the ticket number of the computer i customized, I'm open to others that have more knowledge or suggestions..


Ticket Number: 232991

Total Price with Instant Savings: $1,369.00   I would like to stay under $1,500 or maybe under $1,699.99

Direct Load URL: http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsaved.asp?id=232991

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 2 Quad Q9300 2.5GHz (1333MHz FSB) (6MB Cache)
Motherboard: CLEARANCE HOT SELLER: NVIDIA 650i Core 2 Quad (Chipset: nForce 650i Ultra)
System Memory: 2GB DDR2 667MHz Corsair
Power Supply: 550W Corsair HX (Dual SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition)
Card Reader: Internal Digital Media Card Reader (Black)
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 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±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: CLEARANCE HOT SELLER: 1x NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTS 512MB (Includes PhysX Technology)
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: CLEARANCE HOT SELLER: Razer Barracuda AC-1 (Recommended)
Extreme Cooling: Standard Factory Heat-sink and Fan
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: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my processor
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
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty


Thanks for all the help.

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  Quote Kliebor2 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 21 Jan 2009 at 4:07pm
I think you would be much happier here:

http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsaved.asp?id=233362

This will kick the butt of what you configured and after discounts still be less than 1500 dollars. Quite a bargain and it will seriously outperform in every way that old 8800 GTS

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 2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz (1333MHz FSB) (12MB Cache)
Motherboard: CLEARANCE HOT SELLER: NVIDIA 650i Core 2 Quad (Chipset: nForce 650i Ultra)
System Memory: 2GB DDR2 800MHz OCZ
Power Supply: 650W Corsair TX (Dual SLI Compatible)
Card Reader: Internal Digital Media Card Reader (Black)
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 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±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 Streams) (Includes PhysX Technology)
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 1: OCZ Vanquisher (Not 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: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my processor
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
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty

Dave Ouch
Digital Storm 950Si - Q9450 Quad Core @ 3 Ghz
Dual PNY OC2 GTX 560Ti
8 Gigabytes DDR2/800
2 Western Digital 500 GB SATAII 7200 RPM HD
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  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 21 Jan 2009 at 4:48pm
Zacch88 for about 300 to 400 (total price about $2000) more I can show you an upto date system that can each both of above systems and be something you can upgrade later and have new stuff in and it will have a 260+ gpu.

both your builds will not work, you can't use a 650i with the q9300 or q9550.

your own build does not have a big enough psu and not enough ram. by the time we fix all of that you will be close to $2000, why spend that much on an outdated system when I can put you in a new system for that much.

Edited by DST4ME - 21 Jan 2009 at 4:55pm
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  Quote Zacch88 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 21 Jan 2009 at 5:37pm
Thanks for all the replies, what if i keep what kliebor2 made and just changed the processor to the Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.00GHz? and change the Ram to 4GB DDR2 800MHz

That would put me at   
Sub-Total:$1,353.00


I'm doing my taxes tomorrow and i should get it within 2 in a half weeks so she said,

I should get about $1,100.00 or so and i was going to put some in with my paycheck, sorry about the hassle, I kind of have a limit and i really want a computer but i don't want to spend a lot, but if sh*t can't be done i guess it's saving time, i have been waiting for a new computer for about 1 year now....thanks for all the help guys
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  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 21 Jan 2009 at 5:41pm
ok good luck, I have been waiting for more then a year but I won't settle for anything but my moneys worth.

good luck
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  Quote Zacch88 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 21 Jan 2009 at 5:52pm
OK wow, Thanks for all your help...........
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  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 21 Jan 2009 at 5:54pm
My pleasure
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  Quote Zacch88 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 21 Jan 2009 at 6:24pm
OK well maybe i said it the wrong way or you took it the wrong way or mostly i said it the wrong way, i just don't want to spend more then $1,600.00 I do want a computer from here i may have to just get the pre made "power and value for $996
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  Quote Zacch88 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 21 Jan 2009 at 6:35pm
Originally posted by harleyman

Get what you can afford ...They sell computers all the time...there will still be plenty in a few years when you are better suited to spend more....Ouch




Good thinking thanks.Ouch
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  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 21 Jan 2009 at 6:39pm
I understand, if something I said cameout the wrong way I appologize, the build you have with the changes I discussed is a great build, don't get me wrong.

however I don't know how to put this to be honest.

its kinda like would you pay $1600 for a 2005 toyota with zero miles, or $2000 for its brand new model 2009 with zero miles.


having said all that, I'm just trying to paint a clear picture, in no way shape or form am I trying to get you to buy anything other then what you want.

if you have a budget and dont' want to go over 1600, the build you have is a great build and nothing wrong with it.

I hope that kind of clears it up and again I have been there when there is a budget and even tho something higher might make sense, I'm limited to my budget and if your budget is 1600 then the build you have is great.

Just make sure you change the os to vista 64bit and upt the psu to 750w

also like to point out to you that you can get this for $1686, you will get another $100 off the listed price when you press submit:

here you go Ticket# 233522 --- Price: $1786 (To see this build click here)

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: 650W Corsair TX (Dual SLI Compatible)
Card Reader: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 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±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: CLEARANCE HOT SELLER: 1x NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX 512MB (Includes PhysX Technology)
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 2 (Silent Artic Cooling Heat-sink Upgrade (Copper Heatpipes)
Liquid Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a H20: Stage 3 Cooling System Selected
Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: - No Thanks
Enhancements: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my processor
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
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty
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  Quote Zacch88 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 21 Jan 2009 at 6:47pm
Originally posted by DST4ME

I understand, if something I said cameout the wrong way I appologize, the build you have with the changes I discussed is a great build, don't get me wrong.

however I don't know how to put this to be honest.

its kinda like would you pay $1600 for a 2005 toyota with zero miles, or $2000 for its brand new model 2009 with zero miles.


having said all that, I'm just trying to paint a clear picture, in no way shape or form am I trying to get you to buy anything other then what you want.

if you have a budget and dont' want to go over 1600, the build you have is a great build and nothing wrong with it.

I hope that kind of clears it up and again I have been there when there is a budget and even tho something higher might make sense, I'm limited to my budget and if your budget is 1600 then the build you have is great.

Just make sure you change the os to vista 64bit and upt the psu to 750w

also like to point out to you that you can get this for $1686, you will get another $100 off the listed price when you press submit:

here you go Ticket# 233522 --- Price: $1786 (To see this build click here)

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: 650W Corsair TX (Dual SLI Compatible)
Card Reader: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 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±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: CLEARANCE HOT SELLER: 1x NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX 512MB (Includes PhysX Technology)
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 2 (Silent Artic Cooling Heat-sink Upgrade (Copper Heatpipes)
Liquid Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a H20: Stage 3 Cooling System Selected
Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: - No Thanks
Enhancements: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my processor
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
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty





Thanks you so much you guys here at digitalstorm are to nice and kind putting, This looks like a great computer and may be the one i get, Thanks again.
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  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 21 Jan 2009 at 6:53pm
Its my pleasure, again I'm not trying to get you to buy one or the other, I'm just trying to build as much a clear pick as I can.

what I really like for you to do is pick the one you like the most and are comfortable with, at the end of the day, its gonna be your PC and should be what you love the most

Edited by DST4ME - 21 Jan 2009 at 6:55pm
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  Quote Zacch88 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 21 Jan 2009 at 7:01pm
I like the one you made with the Intel i7, And thanks for making it more clear, like i said this will be my first order over the netz and i just want something that i can play BF2 and other games on, i was looking and seen the 64bit... will that or will this  work with my games i have on my 32bit gateway? i would think not but i just thought i would ask the dumb question.
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  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 21 Jan 2009 at 7:09pm
I believe all your games will play on there, only 16bit apps can't run on 64bit vita.

now the system I posted is expandable, first thing I would recommend is adding 3 more GB of ram down the road.

after that for more gpu power you can add a second 9800gtx.

but again down the road, if you want much more gpu power, you just swap the psu, with a 1000w and then you can go 2 x 295 gtx if you wanted to.
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  Quote Zacch88 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 21 Jan 2009 at 7:16pm
ok awesome now all i have to do is wait for my tax return, i just call the phone number and tell them everything on the list? and thanks again for all the help i got today i will not forget it,      Now i will just wait.
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  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 21 Jan 2009 at 7:37pm
when you are ready to order come back and reconfig, these saved tickets will not reflect any price drops, when you call just give them the ticket number, they can see it from over there.

No need to thank me, its truly been my pleasure

Edited by DST4ME - 21 Jan 2009 at 8:21pm
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