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Post Date: 2007-12-13
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    Posted: 13 Dec 2007 at 11:09am
Hey all.

New to DS and I like what I'm seeing so far.

Question: What do you all think about this setup?

http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsaved.asp?id=101475
Thanks :-)

Edit:
I am buying it! :)

Case: Digital Storm Twister EXTREME (Black Anodized Aluminum Finish)
Power Supply: 850W SilverStone Decathlon (Dual SLI Compatible) (Model: DA850) 
(Silent)
Processor: AMD (Quad Core) Athlon FX-74 3.0GHz (4MB Cache Total) 
w/HyperTransport
Motherboard: Asus L1N64-SLI WS (Chipset: nForce 680a SLI)
Memory: 4GB DDR2 Corsair at 1066MHz Dominator (Dual Channel) 
(Extreme-Performance) 
Floppy / Card: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 1: 320GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA) 
Hard Drive 2: - No Thanks
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)
Network Card: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network 
Connections)
Video Card: nVidia GeForce 8800ULTRA 768MB (By: eVGA) (PCI-Express) 
TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer (Up to 7.1 Channel) 
(Recommended)
Physics Card: - No Thanks
Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 2 (Silent Artic Cooling Heat-sink (Copper Heatpipes)
Case Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Blue Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes)
Round Cables: - No Thanks
User Manual: Personalized Platinum Digital Storm Binder (Includes 
Paperwork/Benchmarks/CDs/Manuals)
Overclock Processor: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my processor
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 (64-Bit Edition) (For 
Enthusiasts) 
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: Microsoft Multimedia Desktop 2.0 (Multimedia Keyboard + Optical Wheel 
Mouse)
Mouse: - No Thanks my keyboard comes with a mouse
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty
Support: Lifetime Toll-Free Platinum Care Technical Support



Edited by Sillen - 13 Dec 2007 at 12:26pm
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nice rig, what was the total price if you dont mind me asking?
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 3.15 GHz
MB: nVidia 680i Core 2 Quad(A1 revision)
Memory: 2GB DDR2 Corsair at 1333MHz Dominator
Video: nVidia GeForce ULTRA 768MB
Sound: X-Fi Fatal1ty FPS
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Posts: 32 		  Quote Sillen Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 13 Dec 2007 at 12:20pm
Originally posted by Cr8ton

nice rig, what was the total price if you dont mind me asking?


The link should take you to the setup and price. Let me know if it doesn't.

Its over $3k thou and from reviews on these boards I sense I will be happy when it arrives :)
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Posts: 395 		  Quote Solo Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 13 Dec 2007 at 3:04pm
Nice system.  I recommend a better mouse/keyboard combo to go along with the system though :)
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Originally posted by Solo

Nice system.  I recommend a better mouse/keyboard combo to go along with the system though :)


Yeah, I like old fashioned Mice and Keyboards, but may go get something new once the system arrives. Never know :)
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Nice rig, welcome to DS family.
If you are looking for a gaming system, you should go with Intel CPU.
We're here with you !    &(*_~)&
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Originally posted by Kenny

Nice rig, welcome to DS family.
If you are looking for a gaming system, you should go with Intel CPU.


I've had both. I've had no problems with either in the past.

Why Intel in your opinion? I'd like to know what you know :)


Edited by Sillen - 14 Dec 2007 at 11:48am
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Update:  Thanks Kenny

Did a little more tweaking and peaking and decided to change my order.
Now from stage 1 to zero Ouch

Oh well, its worth it Big%20smile

Copy of Specifications:
Case: Digital Storm Twister ULTRA (Silver Anodized Aluminum Finish)
Power Supply: 850W SilverStone Decathlon (Dual SLI Compatible) (Model: DA850) (Silent)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad QX6850 Extreme 3.00GHz (1333MHz FSB)
Motherboard: nVidia 680i LT Core 2 Quad (By: eVGA) (nForce 680i SLI)
Memory: 4GB DDR2 Corsair at 1066MHz Dominator (Dual Channel) (Extreme-Performance)
Floppy / Card: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 1: 150GB Western Digital Raptor (10K RPM) (16MB Cache) (SATA) (Extreme Speed)
Hard Drive 2: - No Thanks
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: - No Thanks
Network Card: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: nVidia GeForce 8800ULTRA 768MB (By: eVGA) (PCI-Express)
TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Motherboard Multi-Channel High Definition Audio (7.1 Channel)
Physics Card: - No Thanks
Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 2 (Silent Artic Cooling Heat-sink (Copper Heatpipes)
Case Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Blue Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes)
Round Cables: Enhanced Interior Air Flow (Optical Drive & Floppy Cables (Blue Edition)
User Manual: Personalized Platinum Digital Storm Binder (Includes Paperwork/Benchmarks/CDs/Manuals)
Overclock Processor: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my processor
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 (64-Bit Edition) (For Enthusiasts)
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
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty
Support: Lifetime Toll-Free Platinum Care Technical Support


Edited by Sillen - 14 Dec 2007 at 1:05pm
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Posts: 395 		  Quote Solo Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 15 Dec 2007 at 12:39am
Yes Sillen you just did quite an upgrade there :)
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Originally posted by Solo

Yes Sillen you just did quite an upgrade there :)


Yep.

Worst part of this entire process is me waiting for it to arrive, but we all know that taking time helps achieve quality.

If the engineers are reading this...take all the time you need to ensure my jaw drops when I start her up after it arrives. Big%20smile
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