Any help is appreciated!

Budget:

I am willing to pay up to $4000. But if I don't have to pay $4000 for a setup that doesn't lack in performance and saves a buck or two is obviously optimal.

Expectations:

I am looking for a PC that will play Battlefield 3 and other high end graphics games on the market to their fullest potential.

Usage:

I plan on using this as my gaming computer solely, as i already have a laptop for general purpose activities.

Special Needs:

A relatively quiet machine that won't overheat and won't need considerable upgrades for several years is what I am looking.

Saved Ticket #: 603727

Specifications:

My main concern with this setup that I have built is that I have heard about SSD's causing problems for people while gaming. As I am an avid gamer looking to come back to PC's, I wish to avoid problems like what I have heard. Please let me know what specs here you would consider changing or modifying so that my gaming experience will be maximized. I appreciate any and all advice offered and will take all opinions with an open mind as I wish to have no surprises when I go to play my first game on this rig.

Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Black OPS Enix Edition
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: Paint Chassis Vents and Grills (Blue)
Processor: Intel Core i7 2600K 3.40GHz (Unlocked CPU for Extreme Overclocking) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS P8P67-M PRO (Intel P67 Chipset) (New & Improved B3 Revision Without SATA 3G Issue)
System Memory: 8GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested)
Power Supply: 800W Corsair GS (Dual SLI Compatible)
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (120GB Solid State (By: Intel) (Model: 510 Series) <b></b>
Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: 1x (120GB Solid State (By: Intel) (Model: 510 Series) <b></b>
Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) (Slim Slot Loading Edition)
Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 1.5GB (Includes PhysX) (Overclocked EVGA Edition)
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio <b></b>
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Corsair A70 Dual 120mm Fans High Performance Cooler
H20 Tube Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a FrostChill or Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System Selected
Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Blue)
Enhancements: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: Noise Suppression Package Stage 1 (Optimized Airflow & Fan Speeds Only)
LaserMark: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: FREE: Overclock the processor between 3.3GHz to 3.9GHz
Boost Video Card: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Boost Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory
Boost OS: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows 7 CD)
Virus Protection: - No Thanks
Office: - No Thanks
Install/Test Game: FREE: Batman: Arkham City (Available only with NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphic cards)
Display: !PROMO BUNDLE: Acer 22 inch LCD + Logitech (Keyboard + Mouse) + Logitech Speakers <b></b>
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks <b></b>
Keyboard: - No Thanks <b></b>
Mouse: - No Thanks
External Storage: - No Thanks
Exclusive T-Shirt: - No Thanks
Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 5-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Customer Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty

Discoern's build is ok but the noise package is pointless, it makes your airflow less and will not have anything to do with most of your noise that comes from the gpu's fan.

other then that don't get your monitor here, Most important thing about a monitor is its panel, right now there are 2 major ones, TN and IPS, IPS has superior picture quality/clarity.

all the ones here on DS are TN.

here are some good monitors:

Dell UltraSharp U2410

Dell UltraSharp U2410M

Dell UltraSharp u2312

all ssds are not the same and the good ones will give you better performance in games, not hurt it.

FrankW good build its pretty much the same thing Discoern made for him.

you guys are really helpful and I appreciate the assistance. i did some more tinkering and shopping around comparing. i built this rig for even cheaper and i am happy with the price and parts however i looked into some alienware customs and could build one with a bigger harddrive and RAM for about 300 more than this one. do you guys have any past experience with alienware or know about their quality or reliability? I have never owned one and only recently found out about this site, just curious what options I have out on the market. Don't get me wrong though I have been thoroughly impressed with DS and the level of customization available. Not to mention that you guys have been very helpful. thank you

Specifications:
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Black OPS Enix Edition
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: Paint Chassis Vents and Grills (Blue)
Processor: Intel Core i7 2600K 3.40GHz (Unlocked CPU for Extreme Overclocking) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS P8P67-M PRO (Intel P67 Chipset) (New & Improved B3 Revision Without SATA 3G Issue)
System Memory: 8GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested)
Power Supply: 800W Corsair GS (Dual SLI Compatible)
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (120GB Solid State (By: Intel) (Model: 510 Series)
Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: - No Thanks <b></b>
Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) (Slim Slot Loading Edition)
Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 1.5GB (Includes PhysX) (Overclocked EVGA Edition)
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Corsair A70 Dual 120mm Fans High Performance Cooler
H20 Tube Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a FrostChill or Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System Selected
Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Blue)
Enhancements: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: Noise Suppression Package Stage 1 (Optimized Airflow & Fan Speeds Only)
LaserMark: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: FREE: Overclock the processor between 3.3GHz to 3.9GHz
Boost Video Card: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Boost Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory
Boost OS: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows 7 CD)
Virus Protection: - No Thanks
Office: - No Thanks
Install/Test Game: FREE: Batman: Arkham City (Available only with NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphic cards)
Display: !PROMO BUNDLE: Acer 22 inch LCD + Logitech (Keyboard + Mouse) + Logitech Speakers
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 5-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Customer Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty

foodman98,

Where ever you buy your computer take the time to visit the Better Business Bureau and check out any company you are interested in.

Alienware is sold by Dell and I quote from the BBB about Dell's history of problems:

"11483 complaints closed with BBB in last 3 years | 2356 closed in last 12 months."

Now here it is for DS and I quote again:

"23 complaints closed with BBB in last 3 years | 4 closed in last 12 months."

The people who are trying to help you on this forum are all DS computer owners. We have dealt with DS and know that you are getting a superior product. I really urge you to reread this thread before you make some mistakes with your purchase.

In your last build you have the case, PSU, MoBo, video card, Windows verson and OC wrong. Your system will play games but expect to be disappointed if you decide to buy a second video card or expand the memory.

With what I see you doing I now think you would be better off with the ODE-3 than what you are building. At $2300 with SLI 570's it would out perform what you are doing.

Frank

Edited by FrankW - 09 Oct 2011 at 4:02pm

also the reason i didn't change the tower was because of the specific customization tab i was under or something that only had that particular type available, wasn't trying to be picky or bias. more room, better airflow, and upgrade room are welcome

Hi Foodman98,

I was getting worried that our comments had run you off. Glad to see you back. The important thing is you get a computer that you are happy with. We are just providing information and suggestions that will help you do that. You are at the right place to buy a great gaming computer.

I have owned four Dell computers and the last one lasted me for six years. I won't ever buy another one. The DS experience is just so much better with service and performance.

I don't have a Dell monitor. I have a NEC IPS with the same screen that the Dell monitors use. The IPS screens are really the way to go. They are more money than the TN screens but worth it to me.

Like DST4ME, I don't know much about key boards or mouses. I have always had good service from Microsoft and Logitech. My present keyboard has buttons for the Internet, Email Phone and a few more that I never used. They looked cool when I got the keyboard but I can't remember the last time I used them.

Frank

Edited by FrankW - 11 Oct 2011 at 6:36am

foodman98, that sounds good. I know you won't be sorry going with DS. By the end of the year you may have some new video cards and CPU's to choose from. DS sells a bunch of computers to military personnel. They have even shipped them over seas to duty locations.

Frank