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    Posted: 27 Aug 2008 at 9:59pm
I am still hoping for an eSATA port from this config but I have not called DS yet.  What do you think?  Is the Cosmos Chassis worth the $180 over the Antec?
 
I was hoping to stay under $2K and this is much more power than I need as I will do mainly surfing the web and playing a few games and some minor programming.Embarrassed  Anyway, I guess I am indulging myself.

Total Price with Instant Savings: $2,757.00

Specifications:

Chassis: Cooler Master Cosmos S Edition

Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish

Interior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish

Power Supply: 750W Corsair HX (Dual SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition)

Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.66GHz (1333MHz FSB) (12MB Cache)

Motherboard: NVIDIA 780i Core 2 Quad (Chipset: nForce 780i SLI) System Memory: 4GB DDR2 Corsair at 800MHz XMS2

Card Reader: - No Thanks

Hard Drive 1: 160GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)

Hard Drive 2: 500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA) Raid Option: - No Thanks Hard Drive 3: - No Thanks Optical Drive 1: DVD-ROM/CD-ROM (DVD Reader 16x / CD Reader 40x)

Optical Drive 2: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) (LightScribe Edition) Wireless Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Video Card: CLEARANCE PRICED: 2x SLI Dual (NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT 512MB)

TV Tuner: - No Thanks

Sound Card: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer

Extreme Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 3 WindTunnel (Copper Heatpipe Heatsink & Additional Case Fans)

Internal Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Red Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes)

Modifications: - 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: Yes, Overclock memory timings (Includes Memory Fan Kit Installed)

Tweak Windows: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (64-Bit Edition) (For Enthusiasts) Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)

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

Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty

 

Thanks All!
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I'm going blind, where is the ram?

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The load is #178500.  It should be 4GB Corsair 800.
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I like the 950si or the 850si better, I think duke told me he likes the 850si best.

change your first HDD to a 300GB velociraptor


I made these changes my price is 2911 but now you have liquid cooling, getting you much higher OC speeds ;)

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The memory is hiding out in plain sight in the same line as the motherboard Wink.
 
Here's a slightly different version of your very solid config:
 
 
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Posts: 36758 		  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 27 Aug 2008 at 11:27pm
lol I told you guys, I'm going blind

thanks TL

btw your config is pretty close to mine

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Posts: 0 		  Quote Tyler Lowe Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 27 Aug 2008 at 11:44pm
I noticed the similarity. Smile
 
I figure with the dual slot cooling of the 8800GTS, kingconfig could get away with a slightly weaker case cooling, particularly considering the liquid CPU cooling. It just seemed a better use of $180 to me. If the budget has a little room to grow, I wouldn't hesitate to recomend  the 950, the Cosmos, or the 850 in conjunction with the liquid cooled CPU. I really don't think there is a way to choose poorly when considering one of those cases. I really think it's down to a preference of the appearance once you get into that league of chasis.
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Cosmos S is one of the best cases for liquid cooling or probably THE best for it, with liquid cooling it has SO MUCH free room for airflow, but its HUGE HUGE HUGE HUGE!

Airflow on that baby is amazing, I fit around 9 fans in mine(6 on the top, 1 on the botton, 1 on the left, and one in the front by the HDD[This is not including the huge radiator!]) and I never get any over temp on load on my 280 GTX with 50% fan speed =P


But I have some minor issues with the Cosmos S edition also the new Cosmos is coming out soon so maybe wait for that? the 950Si is probably my favorite case at the moment.
               
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I have to agree with you on the cases TL, all 3 are nice and it comes down to the personal choice

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I'd recommend the ASUS D2X sound card if you want the best audio, particularly for listening to music. If that's beyond your budget, I'd go for the Razer Barracuda over the Creative cards. Creative just has too many issues with driver support. Also, IMO it's number three of those 3 cards for audio quality.
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If I can get my nerve and indulge my latest is #

http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsaved.asp?id=178819

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Copy of Specifications:
Chassis: Cooler Master Cosmos S Edition
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Interior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Power Supply: 750W Corsair HX (Dual SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.66GHz (1333MHz FSB) (12MB Cache)
Motherboard: NVIDIA 780i Core 2 Quad (Chipset: nForce 780i SLI)
System Memory: 4GB DDR2 Corsair at 800MHz Dominator DHX (High-Performance)
Card Reader: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 1: 150GB Western Digital Raptor (10K RPM) (16MB Cache) (SATA) (Extreme Speed)
Hard Drive 2: 500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
Raid Option: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 3: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: DVD-ROM/CD-ROM (DVD Reader 16x / CD Reader 40x)
Optical Drive 2: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) (LightScribe Edition)
Wireless Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: CLEARANCE PRICED: 2x SLI Dual (NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT 512MB)
TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Razer Barracuda AC-1 (Recommended)
Extreme Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 3 WindTunnel (Copper Heatpipe Heatsink & Additional Case Fans)
Internal Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Green Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes)
Modifications: - 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: Yes, Overclock memory timings (Includes Memory Fan Kit Installed)
Tweak Windows: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (64-Bit Edition) (For Enthusiasts)
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
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
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty
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so no liquid cooling?

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http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsaved.asp?id=179086

I guess the frugal side got me againWink
 
Do I need to go to 1000W PSU or could I get away with the 750W?
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Originally posted by kingconfig

http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsaved.asp?id=179086

I guess the frugal side got me againWink
 
Do I need to go to 1000W PSU or could I get away with the 750W?


You could easily get away with 750W.
The only thing that keeps me wishing on a wishing star.
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You sure skyr? he has 2 dvd drives, 2 HDDs, 2 gpu-s, I know the 750w will run it but isn't better if he stays with 1000w? that way he can add stuff later without worrying?

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