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Posted: 20 Sep 2008 at 2:38pm

looks ok you didn't post the price of your build.

DS has some special offers one for $3099 which is very nice with dual 280 GTX video card, it only has 850W power guess it's OK but from what I gather that's close to the dual 280 GTX need.

the special build only had air cool but it's got a high Over clock 3.2 GHz, I am not sure what you would get with liquid cool, but might look at the thread special offer ships today.

Also, you could find a better or cheaper monitor if you look to buy separate, I found the same 24" DS sells for $200 less (with rebate).

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Posted: 20 Sep 2008 at 2:47pm

If I were going to liquid cool the CPU, I would overclock it. Otherwise there is probably no need to liquid cool it.

I'd consider the 64 bit OS. Only 15 more dollars.

Looks awesome.

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Posted: 20 Sep 2008 at 3:03pm

guys please include your ticket numbers.

this is a much better system:

here you go Ticket# 185020 --- Price: $2828 (To see this build click here)

Copy of Specifications:
Chassis: Cooler Master HAF 932
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Interior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz (1333MHz FSB) (12MB Cache)
Motherboard: nVidia 790i Ultra Core 2 Quad (nForce 790i Ultra SLI) (DDR3 Only)
System Memory: 4GB DDR3 1333MHz OCZ
Card Reader: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 1: 300GB Western Digital VelociRaptor (10K RPM) (16MB Cache) (Extreme Speed)
Hard Drive 2: - No Thanks
Raid Option: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 3: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) (LightScribe Edition)
Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks
Wireless Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 896MB (Includes PhysX Technology)
TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: Liquid Chilled FrostBite CPU Only
Internal Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Blue 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 Home Premium (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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Posted: 20 Sep 2008 at 3:08pm

think i just found my next PC thanks guys . ill make sure to post ticket # and price next time i post on the forums about a rig

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Posted: 20 Sep 2008 at 3:13pm

make sure you make my adjustments, you got some problems with your config

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Posted: 20 Sep 2008 at 3:16pm

dtsme4 looks good could get 4-year was only thing I'd add now

I have a similar build on the way now, with one 260 video card but getting a second card shortly will try to get an idea if it's even necessary

I hope to run Crysis benchmark to see what gain I get form the second video card.

Edited by rai-zero - 20 Sep 2008 at 3:17pm

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Posted: 20 Sep 2008 at 3:29pm

yes four year warranty is my recommendation, but his build has a few issues that needs to be fixed, so if he goes with mine he is good but his own needs to be changed

I think the second card should help with resolution but please be-sure to report how if any the game's frames or any improvements you see, thank you rai-zero

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Posted: 20 Sep 2008 at 3:41pm

I have a plan, if it works, I found a Crysis benchmark. I don't know fully how to do it but hope it will be easy enough for a computer noob like me.

I plan to run the benchmark and add the second 260 card and see what it does for the performance.

I'll post the results in the review section I guess

Edited by rai-zero - 20 Sep 2008 at 3:42pm

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Posted: 20 Sep 2008 at 3:48pm

cool

the best info is always real time results

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Posted: 20 Sep 2008 at 4:37pm

Be aware that that benchmark tool does not play well with customized config files. I ended up with a game install that would not launch, and after a re-install to no effect, found it was the config file and personalized settings created by a mod. Somehow, the benchmarking tool wrote to those files in such a way as to cause extreme system instability, crashes, system freezes, and ultimately, failure to launch the application. I would create a restore point before using it, and do my benchmarking only with a standard install.

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Posted: 20 Sep 2008 at 6:05pm

thanks TL

do you think it's OK to run with the newest patch Crysis? I don't want to get wonkie.

Should I even run the benchmark?

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Posted: 20 Sep 2008 at 7:04pm

Yeh most likely be going with Dstame rig spec ..but as you said before i need 2 graphics cards to run over a 1680 resolution if so should i get 2x 9800 or the 260's or would the rig need to be changed alot from what you already have made

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Posted: 20 Sep 2008 at 7:09pm

260's

they are so close to the 280s that when going with 2 x 260 you won't be able to tell the differnce with 2 x 280

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Posted: 20 Sep 2008 at 7:10pm

alright man thanks Ouch

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Posted: 20 Sep 2008 at 7:11pm

You bet, anytime boss

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Posted: 20 Sep 2008 at 10:01pm

Originally posted by rai-zero

thanks TL

do you think it's OK to run with the newest patch Crysis? I don't want to get wonkie.

Should I even run the benchmark?

I actually did not find the benchmark all that useful in tuning my settings for the last part of the game. TBH, I probably would not bother with it unless you simply enjoy running benches. The hassles it brought were IMO not really worth the small amount of information I gained by running it.

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Posted: 23 Sep 2008 at 1:09am

Would it be better to order by phone or by internet ?

did you guys teach all your selfs about computers ?

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Posted: 23 Sep 2008 at 1:36am

I did, lol, it was a pain at first but once you get going it get really exciting, now I just can't stop

, but in all fairness, I know alot of pros in the business and they helped me understand most of the stuff

make a ticket then call and order, you can give them your ticket number and they can look at it and take that ticket or adjust it, then move forward.