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    Posted: 17 Jan 2009 at 5:19pm

Hello All,

Finally got my refund from ibuypower and I'm ready to get my DS system!! WHOO!! 

Here's what I'm looking at.  Its a little bit over my budget but i think I can manage.  I plan to game at 1900 x 1200 res.  Also I would like to eventually throw in another 4870x2.  Maybe when the prices come down.  Does anybody know if personal upgrades void the warranty on the rest of the system?

Copy of Specifications:
Chassis Model: Cooler Master HAF 932
Processor: Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS P6T Deluxe (Intel X58 Chipset) (Supports Dual SLI or CrossFire)
System Memory: 6GB DDR3 1600MHz OCZ Platinum Edition (High-Performance)
Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible)
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 300GB Western Digital VelociRaptor (10K RPM) (16MB Cache) (Extreme Speed)
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 ATI Radeon HD 4870X2 2GB
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Cool-IT Eliminator (Thermoelectric) CPU Cooler
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: Crysis: Warhead (Pre-Install, apply updates, and test gameplay with my system)
LCD Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: Razer Tarantula Gaming Keyboard
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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give me your ticket number please.

adding GPUs and HDDs will not void warranty.

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it is 231359
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here you go Ticket# 231736 --- Price: $3170 (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: 6GB DDR3 1600MHz OCZ Platinum Edition (High-Performance)
Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible)
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 ATI Radeon HD 4870X2 2GB
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 3: High-Performance Liquid Chilled FrostBite System For CPU
Liquid Color:UV Green: High Glowing Non-conductive Fluid (Requires H20: Stage 3 & UV Lighting)
Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (UV) (Creates Glowing Effect For H20: Stage 3 UV Fluid)
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: Crysis: Warhead (Pre-Install, apply updates, and test gameplay with my system)
LCD Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: Razer Tarantula Gaming Keyboard
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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Posts: 41 		  Quote pad0 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 19 Jan 2009 at 1:46pm
So you would take the evga board over the asus?  I wasn't sure which one to take.  Also, with liquid cooling I saw something about the possibility of maintenance after a year or two, what is that about?
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The evga mobo has a good track record and has very good reivews. As for the maintenance for the liquid cooling; every now and then you will need to check the tank and refill with liquid.
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Posts: 41 		  Quote pad0 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 19 Jan 2009 at 2:19pm
Is that something I could safely do myself or will I have to send it back?  I live in PA, so its like $100 to ship one-way to CA.
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It is pretty easy to do yourself, you just buy some of the fluid and then fill it yourself. With the HAF case I think that the tank is in the drive bays so you pop open the side of the case and fill up the tank.
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Posts: 36758 		  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 19 Jan 2009 at 5:21pm
Originally posted by pad0

So you would take the evga board over the asus?  I wasn't sure which one to take.  Also, with liquid cooling I saw something about the possibility of maintenance after a year or two, what is that about?


yes evga for sure, and as mentioned you have to check your fluid level once a month and if it a bit low then you can just add a bit to it, the process is very simple.

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Well my budget is less than 3k..  more like 2800, so I think what I will do is back the HD down to 150gig 10,000 rpm.  I have an external drive that I can use for media for now.  I would like to get a solid state drive when prices come down a little bit anyway.  I think I'll also just use a regular keyboard for now.  That brings the price down to $3,003.00 and then i'll get the$175 off, which brings me to $2828.00.  Do these prices include tax?  Is there anything else applied once I check out?
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if you don't live in California then no tax and no I don't' believe there is any other fees, but then again this question is best answered by a DS employee.

I think you changes are great ideas and will not impact performance

Edited by DST4ME - 19 Jan 2009 at 10:08pm

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