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    Posted: 14 Jan 2008 at 2:37am
For now I have a dream machine that I want. Can anyone give a comment on my config? The estimated cost is 11,500 USD. I was also wondering if I should just wait for DDR3 mobo compatible and from there start configuring my gaming rig. Thanks.

Specifications: 
Case: Cooler Master Cosmos (Aluminum Edition)
Power Supply: 1000W PC Power & Cooling (Dual SLI Compatible) (Turbo-Cool Edition)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad QX9650 Extreme 3.00GHz (1333MHz FSB) (12MB Cache)
Motherboard: nVidia 780i Core 2 Quad (nForce 780i SLI)
Memory: 2GB DDR2 Corsair at 1250MHz Dominator (Dual Channel) (Extreme-Performance)
Floppy / Card: Sony 1.44MB Floppy (Black Edition)
Hard Drive 1: 150GB Western Digital Raptor (10K RPM) (16MB Cache) (SATA) (Extreme Speed)
Hard Drive 2: 150GB Western Digital Raptor (10K RPM) (16MB Cache) (SATA) (Extreme Speed)
Raid Option: Setup hard drive 1 and 2 in a Raid 0 Stripe (Read and Write Performance Boost)
Hard Drive 3: 750GB Western Digital (7200 RPM) (SATA) (Extreme Speed)
Optical Drive 1: BLU-RAY/DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (BLU-RAY / DVD Writer 18x / CD-Writer 48x)
Optical Drive 2: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) (LightScribe Edition)
Network Card: Bigfoot Killer Network Card (Features MaxFPS and UltimatePing Technology)
Video Card: 3x SLI Triple (nVidia GeForce 8800ULTRA 768MB (By: eVGA) (PCI-Express)
TV Tuner: ATI TV Wonder 650 (HDTV, Video Recording, FM Radio, Video Input and Capture) 
Sound Card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer (Up to 7.1 Channel)
Physics Card: Ageia PhysX P1 128MB
Cooling: Liquid Chilled Dual Loop System for CPU & Triple SLI
Case Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Green Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes)
Round Cables: Enhanced Interior Air Flow (Optical Drive & Floppy Cables (Red Edition)
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: Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability
Overclock Memory: Yes, Overclock the memory clock speed (Includes Corsair Dominator Airflow Fan)
Tweak Windows: Yes, Disable and tweak all of the non-crucial services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (64-Bit Edition) (For Enthusiasts)
Benchmarking: 3D Mark 2006 Advanced Edition (By: Futuremark) (Pre-Install and apply updates)
Pre-Install Game: Crysis (Pre-Install, apply updates, and test gameplay with my system)
LCD Display: Samsung 24 inch (Widescreen) (Black) (High-Performance Gaming Display)
Surge Shield: APC 1200VA Uninterruptible Backup Power Surge Conditioner (Highly Recommended)
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Posts: 4219 		  Quote !ender_ Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 14 Jan 2008 at 9:23am
did you just go through the list and pick the most expensive choice on everything?
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I picked all the possible parts for a super fast comp. Is there something wrong with overkill?
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Nothing wrong with it, its encouraged for the most part.  It is an awful lot of money though, but you get what you pay for I suppose.
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wow, how much did all of that come up to>?
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All in all including tax it sum up to 12, 500 USD.
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All that and no speakers??
 
Well all I can say is that I am jealous.
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Wanna buy me one?
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I usually just use heaphones so a regular speaker is ok with me. Anyway... do you guys think I should wait for ddr3 mobo compatible? and should I still overclock gpu, cpu and memory? Thanks.
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DDR3 mobo's should be out within the next month, assuming you want SLI the 790 should be out by the end of the month I believe.
 
As far as I've seen their's no real difference between DDR2/DDR3, although alot of programs/games have yet to even make any stride to use the DDR3 ram as the default.
 
Personally I wouldn't go DDR3. By 2009-10 DDR5, Windows 7, and whatever GPU/CPU's will be available.
 
And does the motherboard even have enough slots/room for all those cards?


Edited by sundowner - 14 Jan 2008 at 10:15pm
Pro case with extra fan
Quad Q6600 2.4 OC'd 3.1!
Nvidia 8800GT
Asus Maximus Formula Mobo
2xgb 800mhz corsair

xfire - xuntiltheendx
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DDR3 mobos have been widely available for a while now.
The only thing that keeps me wishing on a wishing star.
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You won't be able to fit all that stuff on one board.
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Yep, there isn't enough slots to house all those cards.

You only have space for two cards (between network, physics, or sound). You can request a pci-e 1x ati tv wonder 650 card.


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Originally posted by skyR

DDR3 mobos have been widely available for a while now.
 
I meant for the newer ones ie X48/790.
 
Also you don't have to use a PCI slot for a tuner anymore.
 
 
 
Pro case with extra fan
Quad Q6600 2.4 OC'd 3.1!
Nvidia 8800GT
Asus Maximus Formula Mobo
2xgb 800mhz corsair

xfire - xuntiltheendx
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Posts: 4219 		  Quote !ender_ Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 15 Jan 2008 at 10:14am
just seems to me that theres overkill and theres being silly
you could get the same power for half that cost, i mean are you acually going to use
 
Over a TB of HD space
 
no, unless your going to take over the world or download the internet

Optical Drive 1: BLU-RAY/DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (BLU-RAY / DVD Writer 18x / CD-Writer 48x)
Optical Drive 2: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) (LightScribe Edition)
 
The first drive is a waste, no one uses bluray and the second one, for a fraction of a cost does all the useful things and adds a cool bonus

Network Card: Bigfoot Killer Network Card (Features MaxFPS and UltimatePing Technology)
 
unless you are tunneling T3 its unlikely youd see a change from onboard internet speed

Video Card: 3x SLI Triple (nVidia GeForce 8800ULTRA 768MB (By: eVGA) (PCI-Express)
 
I would personally guess that youd have to have at least a 3200x2400 res to see ANY amount of change over 2 ultras

Physics Card: Ageia PhysX P1 128MB
 
have you ever seen a game or program that asks for or suggests this?

Case Lighting: Green Edition
Round Cables: Red Edition
 
jingle bells? was that on intentional?

Benchmarking: 3D Mark 2006 Advanced Edition (By: Futuremark) (Pre-Install and apply updates)
 
your getting everything overclocked anyway, unless you were planning to refine DSO's choices i dont see a need for this either

LCD Display: Samsung 24 inch (Widescreen) (Black) (High-Performance Gaming Display)
 
I'd have to say im shocked that someone ready to drop 12k on a computer doesnt have the best monitor around already
 
Obviously the build is completely up to you, I guess im just shocked by the fact that you seem more happy to spend $12,500 when you could get the same for $7400
 
oh yea, +150 for tv tuner
 


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Thanks for the feedback !ender. Could you check now my built please. Thanks...

Total Price with Instant Savings: $8,256.00
Specifications:
Case: Digital Storm Twister EXTREME (Exotic Blue StormPaint Finish)
Power Supply: 1000W SilverStone Strider (Dual SLI Compatible) (Model: ST1000) (Silent)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad QX9650 Extreme 3.00GHz (1333MHz FSB) (12MB Cache)
Motherboard: nVidia 780i Core 2 Quad (nForce 780i SLI)
Memory: 4GB DDR2 Corsair at 1066MHz Dominator (Dual Channel) (Extreme-Performance)
Floppy / Card: Digital Media Card Reader (Black)
Hard Drive 1: 150GB Western Digital Raptor (10K RPM) (16MB Cache) (SATA) (Extreme Speed)
Hard Drive 2: 150GB Western Digital Raptor (10K RPM) (16MB Cache) (SATA) (Extreme Speed)
Raid Option: Setup hard drive 1 and 2 in a Raid 0 Stripe (Read and Write Performance Boost)
Hard Drive 3: 750GB Western Digital (7200 RPM) (SATA) (Extreme Speed)
Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) (LightScribe Edition)
Optical Drive 2: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) (LightScribe Edition)
Network Card: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: 2x SLI Dual (nVidia GeForce 8800ULTRA 768MB (By: eVGA) (PCI-Express)
TV Tuner: ATI TV Wonder 650 (HDTV, Video Recording, FM Radio, Video Input and Capture)
Sound Card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty FPS (Up to 7.1 Channel) (Includes I/O Unit)
Physics Card: Ageia PhysX P1 128MB
Cooling: Liquid Chilled Dual Loop System for CPU & Dual Video Cards
Case Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Blue Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes)
Round Cables: Enhanced Interior Air Flow (Optical Drive & Floppy Cables (Blue Edition)
Overclock Processor: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability
Overclock Video Card: Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability
Overclock Memory: Yes, Overclock the memory timings (Includes Corsair Dominator Airflow Fan)
Tweak Windows: Yes, Disable and tweak all of the non-crucial services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (64-Bit Edition) (For Enthusiasts)
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
Surge Shield: APC 1200VA Uninterruptible Backup Power Surge Conditioner (Highly Recommended)
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Posts: 4219 		  Quote !ender_ Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 16 Jan 2008 at 10:08am
just post the link to the set up number, like this
makes things much faster
 
ok when i picked all that i ended up at $7703
 
in any case, my personal refinements would be
if it were me, i would:
drop the physics card
go to 320GBx2 / raid 0 ( i bet you never fill up one )
go down to the ultra case
drop to 32 bit windows
go to 2gb ram @ 1250
 
use the extra cash to add up to 9 total optional fans on the Ultra case
I think you could bring the PSU down a step if you make those changes, not sure
 
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Your revised setup is much better. I would drop the physics card though, also you really dont need 2 lightscribe drives. Get one and then for the second one get a normal burner.

What I am looking at it your dual loop liquid system.. I have been kicking around the idea of rerouting my own to incorporate that. (although I am not having heat issues, it would be nice to have em seperate)
 
Some folks DO need over a terabyte of HDD space. If you do video editing/record tv space can become short really fast! Even with all the space my own has I got an external 500 gig!
 
Trust me when I tell you, you wont really be prepared the first time you see it... pics dont do the paint justice...its amazing. Oh.... and its BIG!
 
You should understand that they wont build that overnight... it is WELL WORTH the wait.
Silverstone TJ-10
INTEL 4790K
16 gigs ddr3
ssd and such
liquid cooled cpu
2080 RTX Super
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