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Post Date: 2008-02-19
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    Posted: 19 Feb 2008 at 2:02pm
Thoughts?  Comments?  Recommendations?
 
Case: Digital Storm 950Si (Black Anodized Aluminum Finish)
Power Supply: 750W Corsair HX (Dual SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz (1066MHz FSB) (8MB Cache)
Motherboard: nVidia 780i Core 2 Quad (By: eVGA) (nForce 780i SLI)
Memory: 2GB DDR2 Corsair at 1066MHz Dominator (Dual Channel) (Extreme-Performance)
Floppy / Card: Digital Media Card Reader (Black)
Hard Drive 1: 500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
Hard Drive 2: 500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
Raid Option: Setup hard drive 1 and 2 in a Raid 1 Mirror (Hard Drive Cloning For Data Backup)
Hard Drive 3: 80GB Western Digital (8MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) (LightScribe Edition)
Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks
Network Card: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: 2x SLI Dual (nVidia GeForce 8800GTS 512MB (By: eVGA) (PCI-Express)
TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer (Recommended)
Physics Card: - No Thanks
Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 3 WindTunnel (Copper Heatpipe Heatsink & Scythe Case Fans)
Case Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Blue Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes)
Round Cables: Enhanced Interior Air Flow (Optical Drive & Floppy Cables (Blue Cables)
User Manual: Personalized Platinum Digital Storm Binder (Includes Paperwork/Benchmarks/CDs/Manuals)
Overclock Processor: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability
Overclock Video Card: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Overclock 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
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
Protection: - No Thanks
Office: - No Thanks
Benchmarking: - No Thanks
Pre-Install Game: - No Thanks
LCD Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: - No Thanks my keyboard comes with a mouse
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Whats the 3rd tiny hard drive gonna be used for?

I never really understood the purpose or differences from 800 vs 1066 MHz Memory. I still get confused about it. 800 would be fine as long as you arnt planning to super overclock things.
 
Personally i dont see a reason to dump more money for a 780i MB right now.
 
Im a cheapo so spending 10 bucks for some interior lighting is a no-no for me. I got a flashlight and i tend to work in well lighted areas when I open up my computers..and i really am not into the impress my friends with my computer type deal lol.
 
I assume you have some good speakers already 5.1 surround or higher to make good use of that soundcard or some nice headphones.
 
Save the 25 bucks on the round cables IMHO. By the description I assume it only applies to floppy and CD drives, and since you only have 1, youre gonna pay 25 bucks for one cable. Up to you though.
 
Id ask also if maybe you could get by with a 620W PS instead of a 750, though its pushing it probably.
 
I like all the other stuff though. Wish i could afford the case and gfx get up.
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Posts: 19 		  Quote ColoradoKevin Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 19 Feb 2008 at 3:07pm
Thanks for the input.

Rounded cables - Good point.
Int Lighting - Another good point.  Not in to impressing anyone, so I agree not needed. 
Third Drive - I was planning on installing my OS on the small drive and use the other two for storage.  While I like games, I am also a photographer and need the space for images.  So the other two drives are for storage, music and programs, etc.  If this is not a good solution let me know.  Also know that I have several backups of all these pictures.
 
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Be sure to let us know you want the OS installed on the small drive if/when you order. 
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Posts: 62 		  Quote cronedog Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 19 Feb 2008 at 8:14pm
Originally posted by SunfighterLC

I never really understood the purpose or differences from 800 vs 1066 MHz Memory. I still get confused about it. 800 would be fine as long as you arnt planning to super overclock things.
 
 


I agree.  A 667 is enough for base FSB speeds as I understand it.  If you have the ram faster then the processor, I dont think it will do much good as the ram would have to wait for instructions.  Even the 800 ram would be good enough to bring the e6850 from a 3.0GHz to a 3.6GHz.  The 1066 would (as I understand it, but I'm not an expert) bring you to a 4.8GHz on the same chip.
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Posts: 19 		  Quote ColoradoKevin Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 19 Feb 2008 at 10:15pm
So getting the 1066 memory is basically a waste at this point and I could save a few bucks and get the 800 mem? 

I have been reading a bit on the net and I am getting conflicting stories about the processor.  Most of what I read says the Q6600 gets you the most bang for the buck and anything better than that is not recommended since the increase in performance is not enough to justify the extra price at this point. 
 
Anyone have any comments?
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1066 RAM allows you to set tighter timings once you find the speed you want to run the RAM at for a given overclock. RAM timings affect latency and bandwidth of the RAM, and this will have an effect on overall performance.

PC6400 is pretty good RAM for overclocking a Q6600. PC8500 is about as good as you will ever need for the same purpose. IMO, a high grade PC6400 is the best bang for the buck. The Dominator 800Mhz would be my top pick for overclocking that chip.
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I would take the 160 HD and partition it so you have a 60gb OS partition and ~100gb for programs, that way you still have a clean OS partition, you gain 80gb extra space, you get a 16mb cache instead of 8mb and it costs you $4.
 
Put the small drive as drive 1 to avoid confusion as to where the OS goes and add a note telling them to partion it 60/100.
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Posts: 19 		  Quote ColoradoKevin Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 20 Feb 2008 at 3:18pm
Thanks for the tips.  I am a just about ready to order and you guys have been very helpful.
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