Config opinions pls.

ticket number and what resolution you gonna be gaming at?

what size monitor you gonna be gaming at?

can I ask your max budget?

that is too tight boss, honestly if you save a bit more and get to 2000 I can show you system that will last for years and be upgradable, instead of something that is old news already.

to correct your current system it would come close to 2000 anyways.

tell me what you think?

Edited by DST4ME - 16 Jan 2009 at 6:02pm

honestly your whole system is weak, CPU, GPU, PSU, you can't upgrade your GPU now or in the future with that PSU. you can't stick a q9300 in the 680i, your PC is not oced so you are stock at 2.5 instead of 3.0GHz or higher which makes a huge difference. the case is too small and will stop future GPU upgrades (thats if you changed your PSU)

so by the time we fix all of that you are like a 100 or 200 away from a new system that can eat this one and a system that can be upgraded for years to come, so you don buy a new PC next year or two but can upgrade and handg with the PCs that will be out in a year or two.

One thing to know about me is that I don't do overkill, so if I recommend something, the one thing you can bet on is that its not gonna be overkill, what I recommend is the most for your money.

go with this:

here you go Ticket# 231020 --- Price: $1995 (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: 1000W Corsair HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible)
Card Reader: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 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 9600GT 512MB (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 (Red)
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
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty


now as you go, down the line, add another 3GB of ram to it, upgrade to a veloci raptor, and upgrade your gpu to a 260+ or 285 gtx, which ever's price is right for you.

this system can take the next round of cpus that are not out yet, which means in a couple of years you can easily upgrade to the next round of i7 that come out this year for a great price.

you got a 1000w psu, this can run 3 x 280 gtx so as far as gpu upgrades go, the sky is the limit.

you got a core i7 920 which oced will beat a qx9770 is most anything and since it is oced you will have a pc that has a speed of around 3.5 to 3.8GHz which is a huge difference from 2.5 or 2.66GHz and all of that for $50.

with the corrent promotion you will get another $100 off the price that is listed above, makeing the final price $1895.

this system can be updated for many years to come.

Edited by DST4ME - 16 Jan 2009 at 7:45pm