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    Posted: 08 Jun 2010 at 5:01pm
Hello, I am new to the DS Forums, and I have been browsing the website for a while, and I am stuck on what to get!

I have a configuration I really like and i5 rig,
http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsaved.asp?id=41287
PRICE:$1,800

Also, I have an i7 rig customized,
http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsaved.asp?id=412327
PRICE:$1,931

I need help on what to get Processor-wise, because I am going to be running a single GPU, where i5 would be better for, but I want fast (1600) RAM, but i5 doesn't support it easily.

I am just looking for a gaming computer that will run games like "Half-Life 2" or "Battlefield: Bad Company 2"

I would like this rig to be below $2,000, and to preferably have an ATI Radeon 5870 Vapor-X Edition, but it doesn't really matter, because any video card will get the job done, as long it gets good fps'.

If any of you guys have any ideas on the rig i should choose, or even design one for me (lol) but I an just looking for a cost-efficient, gaming rig.

EDIT: What cooling should I get? Ive heard that the i5 Doesn't get as hot as other processors.

Thanks,
Austin

Edited by AustinHiggs - 08 Jun 2010 at 8:01pm
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what res you gonna be gaming at?

Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers
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I will be gaming at 1900x1200 (or the closest possible resolution)
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ALSO: I will edit the first post after,

I really don't care about the video card if it makes it any easier to recommend things, because it really doesnt matter. If it gets the job done, then its ok :D
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this will more than fill your needs. if you really want an i5 it will probably fill your needs, but for the money you are spending, you might as well step it up to x58.
 
the 5870 is not worth it. for the $34 difference, you are much better off with the 480
 
 
$1876
http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsaved.asp?id=413201
 
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - HAF 922
Processor: Intel Core i7 930 2.8GHz (Quad Core)
Motherboard: EVGA X58 LE Edition SLI (Intel X58 Chipset) (Supports SLI or CrossFire)
System Memory: 6GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested)
Power Supply: 750W Corsair TX (Dual SLI Compatible)
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x)
Video Card: 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 1.5GB (Includes PhysX Technology)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 1: Noctua Dual 120mm Fans High Performance Cooler
Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Boost Processor: FREE: Stage 1: Overclock the processor between 3.3GHz to 3.9GHz (Cooling Upgrade Recommended)
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (64-Bit Edition)
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
Exclusive T-Shirt: FREE: Digital Storm T-Shirt - Black (Large)
Warranty: 3 Year Limited Warranty with Life-Time Customer Support (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Parts)


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Now with that build, should I get the "Disable and Tweak all of the non-crucial services in the OS"? Or will I be better off without it?

Why Windows 7 Pro? Is there any major difference between Home Premium and Professional?

Also, I dont need more than 500gb of hard drive space, but the 500gb only has a 16mb cache, while the 1tb has 32mb cache. What would be better? Is the cache really necessary?

Thanks,
Austin
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Posts: 4219 		  Quote !ender_ Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 09 Jun 2010 at 6:28am
the os tweak is kinda over the top in my personal opinion, youre better off not getting it, this way your "recovery disk" will come with normal windows, and you can make changes you want, but have the option of going back to default

the reason most suggest pro is becuase of "xp mode" supposively, this makes it much easier to run anything that you have that is much older, such as older games

there really wouldnt be much difference, especially for your purposes. its more about how much space you will fill up, you always want to have plenty of extra hdd space
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Ok, thanks !ender_, I will probably buy the rig you suggested, but it won't be for a month or so, until i make the money necessary, but I like the idea of not having to upgrade my hard drive in the near future, so I will go with the 1TB hard drive (I mean, $40 more, why not?)

And as for the CD Drives, I will probably get a second, and are all of the parts compatible? But it doesn't matter right now, because digital storm tests each system, so...

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Will a 750 Watt PSU be enough for the GTX 480?
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Originally posted by AustinHiggs

Will a 750 Watt PSU be enough for the GTX 480?

Yes, that is plenty for a PC with a single GTX 480. But know that it isn't enough for two GTX 480s, so you won't be able to add a second one in the future to run in SLI. Not that this is too much of an issue you can just replace the single 480 with a better card some day down the road instead.
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Posts: 4219 		  Quote !ender_ Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 09 Jun 2010 at 9:59pm
id get a second optical too, i find it very handy, i think it looks better too, and its $29 Cool
 
as many will tell you, you dont watn to get an HDD that you will fill up, not even a majority of it
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Yeah, I'm not going SLI any time soon :D I thought the 480 drew power by itself, just think of SLI...

So yeah, I will add the 2nd optical drive, and the 1TB hard drive.

Should I get the HAF-922 or -932? Ive seen reviews saying that the -932 doesn't have dust filters on the intake fans, but I wouldn't mind paying the extra amount for it

Edited by AustinHiggs - 10 Jun 2010 at 3:50pm
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HAF-X has filters but don't think the HAF-X is really available yet we shall see, otherwise you can get a HAF 932 and order some DemCiflex Filters for it here
 
 
 
 
 
 
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I know that the HAF-922 has filters, so does the HAF-X But the only HAF that doesn't is the -932. Sadly I like the -932 the best in looks, but I can get filters...

Im stuck. If anyone can post personal reviews of each case, that would be great :D

I mean, dust is bad for computers, but i can air-dust them, so I dont Know :O
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id pick the 932, i just think the case is designed better personally, i mean.. an exhaust fan over the optical drives? =/
 
plus if youre really into filters, check out the panty hose mod on oc.net Smile it seems funny but appearently he got great results
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HAHAH. I cant believe how easy and cheap that is... Why didn't I think of that? LOL
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dont get me wrong i love these forums but that oc.net has some real geniuses that laugh at the concept of "thinking outside the box".
they overclock the box, custom paint it, and cool it with liquid nitrogen
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Off-topic, but, is it possible to underclock a cpu?
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Originally posted by AustinHiggs

Off-topic, but, is it possible to underclock a cpu?

Not that I would recommend it, but yes. You can underclock most components.
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Hmm, I guess that if you had REALLY high temps it may be a possibility...
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