Need New Computer

Why I'm Posting:
- Hello, my name is Caleb and I've been surfing forums for a whole year now trying to find the most trustworthy company I could, and I think I've found it ha. The reviews look great, and the Admins are very active in the forums and over the phone it sounds like.

The Budget:
I have a budget of 2100$ Max, but I could "POSSIBLY" push it to 2200 depending on if I can borrow 100$. Right now I have 1500$, and I do understand that prices for the system build I choose could change at any time.

Options:
- The Safe Way: 17" MacPro Laptop with a HDD configuration 2500$ - 200$ discount (Don't really like the 2300$ price).

DigStorm Way:
- I Need help please. 2100$ Budget!

Computer Needs:
Games:
- Starcraft Broodwar (SC2 is about to be released).
- Diablo 3 (When it comes out).
- WoW (I own it, but doesn't work to well).
- I want to try Crisis.
Career Plan(s):
- I plan on going to school for High End Graphics.
- I will be using programs such as 3DMAX, and MAYA.
- I will be teaching before I go to college in 2 years.

Quick Question(s):
- HAF 932
- 950Si
- ANTEC 902
- 1050Si
- WHAT DOES ALL THIS MEAN!!
- RAID HELP!! 1? 2? 1+2? OMG!!
- MORE HDDs?(bet i can get 250$              loan)

What I'm looking at (You can recommend other stuff):
- Uses i7 920
- 1000 WATT (FUTURE PROOF I THINK....)
- THE 1600 DDR3 6GB IS ONLY 81$ MORE (Sounds like a steal).
- WHERE DO I GO NEXT! OMG! HELP PLEASE! WRONG FORUM?
- AM I MISSING ANYTHING?
- DO I HAVE A GOOD POST?

Sorry but my posting options are a blank tab when I click on it so I didn't know that would double post instead of edit.

I don't know yet I also need help with that.

Thats fine I said I could prob get 100-250$ loan so 2200 should do fine. Is 1900 x 1200 good?

I don't use any messenger accounts.

1900 x 1200 is a good 24".

here you go:

Here you go Ticket# 309834 --- Price: $2536 (To see this build click here) Price after current promotion $2286

Copy of Specifications:
Chassis Model: Cooler Master HAF 932
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Interior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz (Quad Core)
Motherboard: EVGA X58 LE Edition SLI (Intel X58 Chipset) (Supports SLI or CrossFire)
System Memory: 6GB DDR3 1333MHz Digital Storm Certified by mushkin enhanced (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested)
Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition)
Card Reader: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x)
Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: 2x SLI Dual (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 275 896MB (Includes PhysX Technology)
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Noctua NH-U12P High Performance Cooler (Compatible With ONLY i7 Processors)
Liquid Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a H20: Stage 3 Cooling System Selected
Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Red)
Enhancements: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock the processor between 3.3GHz to 3.9GHz (Requires Air Cooling Upgrade)
Boost Video Card: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Boost 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 (64-Bit Edition) With Windows 7 Upgrade Coupon
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
Virus 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
Exclusive T-Shirt: - No Thanks
Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 5-10 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty

now that is with 6GB of ram, for 12GB the price jump up about $200

I didn't catch were you were being rude, so don't worry about it, I didn't see anything rude.

keep in mind I'm just a customer here and I don't work for DS.

ask as many questions as you like, I got an answer for them all

I mean this is an overclocked desktop, I don't know any laptop that can compete with it.

the larger your HDD the longer and harder it is to scan and manage and backup, but if you have use for 1TB of space then yes go ahead and add it, the haf can take upto 5 HDDs, even more if you convert the 6 optical bays.

this has 2 GPUs (2 x 275 GTX) in sli they can handle anything you throw at them at 1900 x 1200, and this system has room to grow to Tri sli which then can handle 2560 x 1600

if you have a 17" then one gpu is all you need but if you gonna get a 24" this month or next month then go with the 2 gpus.

Dell 2408WFP seems to be good one or Samsung SyncMaster 245T

Edited by DST4ME - 19 Jul 2009 at 10:52am

try newegg, I'm not really good with monitors to be honest but $200 is a bit low for a good quality 24"

Samsung 2433BW 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor - 1920x1200 WUXGA, 20000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, 5ms, DVI, VGA, Tilt Mount - 269$ 1900*1200
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4226589&CatId=4420

LG W2452T 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor - 1920x1200 WUXGA, 10000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, 5ms, DVI, VGA, Vista Certified, Tilt Stand - 300$
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3828758&CatId=4420

Does anyone have an idea for monitors? anyone?

You've confused me justin.kerr!

So what would you recommend...? Thanks in advance.

I plan on playing a few game, but I'm also going to be doing some High-end Graphics in programs such as MAYA and 3DMAX, maybe even Blender. My budget is a little over 2200$ and has been used up with the rig DST4ME has designed for me. I currently have 1500$ so I'll probably have to get a nice little loan just to pay for the rig. After I pay back the loan I'll probably have to work for 1-2 months to buy that monitor.

So what makes these onces so special vs's all the other 24" 's 1920x1200?

OMG SO EXPENSIVE BUT OK THANK YOU. GOING TO TAKE MT FOREVER TO GET ALL THIS CASH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!