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zootelevision that case is not gonna allow you to upgrade in the future.

here you go Ticket# 257164 --- Price: $1956 (To see this build click here) Price after current promotion $1831

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: CLEARANCE HOT SELLER: 3GB DDR3 1333MHz Corsair XMS3
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±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: - No Thanks
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

zootelevision, I'm gonna try to make this short, me and the rest of the members here, already know about all the other builders that on paper look like they have the same system for cheaper, and yet we are going to buy here.

the reason is that those builders are not as quality as DS and the parts they use is not the same, its says HAF case, but don't be surprised when you get your HAF and it has none of the fans it comes with for example. I would not use a system from ibuypower or cyberpower if you paid for it then paid me to use it.

its your money, but I wouldn't trust anybody else with my money, I'm not just gonna give it to anybody, DS has proven to me they put out quality systems and bent over back wards to make sure customer is happy.

I too first went to ibp to build me a system. I was a customer of their's 3 years ago and never had a problem.

However, before I found this place I did a little digging. - Outside Link Removed - and the BBB showed that ibuypower had a dodgy track record. Rumors of badly damaged parts, missing parts and even refurbished equipment everywhere. So looking through their warranty info I found this:
 

"iBUYPOWER warrants this product and its parts against defects in materials or workmanship for three years labor and one year parts from the original date of invoice. During this period, iBUYPOWER will repair or replace defective parts with new or reconditioned parts at iBUYPOWER option, without charge to you. All original parts replaced by iBUYPOWER or its authorized service centers, become the property of iBUYPOWER. You are responsible for the payment, at current rates, for any service or repair outside the scope of this limited warranty."

 

That was all I needed to see.

 
So tomorrow is pay day and after paying bills I will be able to place my order with Digital Storm.

Now I just have to figure out how much credit I'm going to need to dip into...

Edited by issues1975 - 12 Mar 2009 at 10:05pm

Like so many others here I love DS because of their customer service and the quality of their machines. Those here who have had problems and voice them on this forum are also being taken care of or have been taken care of. I was a customer of CP in January and will never go back there again even if they were the only ones selling computers and even if they were the only way to get a computer. I would go without before paying for a headache. I have read their forums also and its seems that when customers post computer problems they are not taken care of. Very few seem to get the help they seek. That's my thoughts on at least two of the other companys that are related.

Thank you all for the advice and input.  You've made my decision pretty easy and will now go with DS.  However, my above build, plus the HAF case, is at about the max for my budget.  DST4ME recommended a similar build with a GTX 260, but that and the other recommendations put me over my limit.  What's the best bang for the buck as far as video cards go?  Should I stick with the 8800GT?  My $ limit is about $1,650.

Thanks again for all the advice, and future help/responses.

Unless I can find a friend to build me a pc, DS is going to be my top choice.

toms hardware is really old and does not show current drives either.

to be honest its not that close to the 285 or 295, the 260+ does much better also. you might be better off going with 8800 ultra

Edited by DST4ME - 14 Mar 2009 at 8:03pm