Getting Ready for a New Rig

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   Well, I know that the time for upgrading will be here within the year, and am looking into a complete new rig, I've had my old one for about 5 years, got it through a local company but they've gone out of business and have been researching all the custom built computer sites and stores, and really am glad I stumbled upon Digital Storm. Every comment about Digital Storm's computers, and or customer support, even when the comment might not be positive to begin with, always seems to be resolved with the customer ending up being content. So I've decided to build a test rig, and see how it looks for now, and for the coming months (I won't be buying for another couple months because I'm pretty sure my computer can still handle the newer games coming out, and if it ain't broke, don't fix it!) pick away at it until I find the perfect one for me. So I just wanted to see what type of input everyone has, from the community and the Digital Storm force. Thanks in advance.

Case: Digital Storm Twister VALUE (Black Edition) 
Power Supply: 620W Corsair HX (SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition) (High-Quality Unit)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz (1066MHz FSB) (8MB Cache)
Motherboard: nVidia 680i LT Core 2 Quad (By: eVGA) (nForce 680i SLI)
Memory: 2GB DDR2 Corsair at 667MHz (Dual Channel)
Floppy / Media: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 1: 320GB (Western Digital / Seagate) (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
Hard Drive 2: - No Thanks
Raid Option: - No Thanks
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)
Modem: - No Thanks
Video Card: nVidia GeForce 8800GTS 320MB (By: eVGA / Asus) (PCI-Express) 
TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer (Up to 7.1 Channel) (Recommended)
Physics Card: Ageia PhysX P1 128MB
Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 1 (Certified Digital Storm Heat-sink)
Case Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Green 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)
Windows OS: - No Thanks, Please test my memory, I will be responsible for software based support
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
Protection: - No Thanks
Office: - No Thanks
LCD Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: - No Thanks
Warranty: 4 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty (Highly Recommended)
Lifetime Toll-Free Platinum Care Technical Support

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New To DS Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest	Quote Reply Topic: Getting Ready for a New Rig Posted: 24 Sep 2007 at 8:27pm
	Well, I know that the time for upgrading will be here within the year, and am looking into a complete new rig, I've had my old one for about 5 years, got it through a local company but they've gone out of business and have been researching all the custom built computer sites and stores, and really am glad I stumbled upon Digital Storm. Every comment about Digital Storm's computers, and or customer support, even when the comment might not be positive to begin with, always seems to be resolved with the customer ending up being content. So I've decided to build a test rig, and see how it looks for now, and for the coming months (I won't be buying for another couple months because I'm pretty sure my computer can still handle the newer games coming out, and if it ain't broke, don't fix it!) pick away at it until I find the perfect one for me. So I just wanted to see what type of input everyone has, from the community and the Digital Storm force. Thanks in advance. Case: Digital Storm Twister VALUE (Black Edition) Power Supply: 620W Corsair HX (SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition) (High-Quality Unit) Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz (1066MHz FSB) (8MB Cache) Motherboard: nVidia 680i LT Core 2 Quad (By: eVGA) (nForce 680i SLI) Memory: 2GB DDR2 Corsair at 667MHz (Dual Channel) Floppy / Media: - No Thanks Hard Drive 1: 320GB (Western Digital / Seagate) (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA) Hard Drive 2: - No Thanks Raid Option: - No Thanks 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) Modem: - No Thanks Video Card: nVidia GeForce 8800GTS 320MB (By: eVGA / Asus) (PCI-Express) TV Tuner: - No Thanks Sound Card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer (Up to 7.1 Channel) (Recommended) Physics Card: Ageia PhysX P1 128MB Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 1 (Certified Digital Storm Heat-sink) Case Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Green 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) Windows OS: - No Thanks, Please test my memory, I will be responsible for software based support Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based) Protection: - No Thanks Office: - No Thanks LCD Display: - No Thanks Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: - No Thanks Keyboard: - No Thanks Mouse: - No Thanks Warranty: 4 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty (Highly Recommended) Lifetime Toll-Free Platinum Care Technical Support

skyR Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Digital Storm Apprentice Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2220	Quote Reply Posted: 24 Sep 2007 at 8:32pm
	What do you plan on doing and what is your budget? A physics card is useless.
	The only thing that keeps me wishing on a wishing star.

sundowner Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 501	Quote Reply Posted: 24 Sep 2007 at 9:11pm
	change the ram to at least 800mhz future sli? from the spec sizes of all the cases i'd assume either getting a step up case wise or getting stage 2 cooling would be a smart idea.
	Pro case with extra fan Quad Q6600 2.4 OC'd 3.1! Nvidia 8800GT Asus Maximus Formula Mobo 2xgb 800mhz corsair xfire - xuntiltheendx

New To DS Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest	Quote Reply Posted: 24 Sep 2007 at 9:39pm
	I've been debating about the case ever since I first posted and was wondering if an Ultra Case might be the way to go, but then again, maybe I can stick with the stage 2 cooling and be OK. RAM was definitely needing an upgrade, thanks for catching that, can't believe I didn't see that, and I always thought physics cards added just a little something extra? And this machine is going to be for gaming, especially for the next gen games like Crysis, and BIA:HH, and I'm beginning programming and a little bit of work with graphics, then mostly just work and such. Can spend up to $3,000 but don't want to go too much over that, and if I can keep it cost low that would be an extra.

sundowner Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 501	Quote Reply Posted: 24 Sep 2007 at 9:48pm
	http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsaved.asp?id=82751 Beautiful rig for under $2500 that will last you at least 2-3 years before you have to start upgrading. Only thing I would consider changing is the ram to 1066mhz for another $384, or getting 4gb at 800mhz for another $156. I take it you have a Monitor/OS/Etc already? Edited by sundowner - 24 Sep 2007 at 9:49pm
	Pro case with extra fan Quad Q6600 2.4 OC'd 3.1! Nvidia 8800GT Asus Maximus Formula Mobo 2xgb 800mhz corsair xfire - xuntiltheendx

Jeff Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 03 Sep 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 68	Quote Reply Posted: 24 Sep 2007 at 10:07pm
	Drop the Physics card -$216, bump up to 800mhz ram +$56, and go with the 640Mb 8800GTS +$106, and go with Stage 3 w/Twister Boost +$74. If my math is right it will only cost you $20 more and be a smoke'n system. My 2 cents Edited by Jeff - 24 Sep 2007 at 10:09pm

skyR Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Digital Storm Apprentice Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2220	Quote Reply Posted: 24 Sep 2007 at 10:11pm
	8800 gts 640mb is a waste of money, go with the GTX.
	The only thing that keeps me wishing on a wishing star.

New To DS Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest	Quote Reply Posted: 24 Sep 2007 at 10:11pm
	Ya I already got a vista home premium, good gaming monitor, G5 mouse, etc. will just need the tower when I do upgrade. Hmm, well I know the RAM is def. already upgraded to the 800 mhz in my books, and upgrading everything else sounds pretty damn good.

Jeff Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 03 Sep 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 68	Quote Reply Posted: 24 Sep 2007 at 10:24pm
	Original Post by skyR 8800 gts 640mb is a waste of money, go with the GTX. I wouldn't call any 8800 series a waste of money. I was thinking New to DS was working with a budget in mind, thats why I recommended that card. My bad, I failed to notice the 3 grand budget, skip the GTX get the Ultra. Edited by Jeff - 25 Sep 2007 at 12:22am

Tyler Lowe Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 14 May 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Quote Reply Posted: 24 Sep 2007 at 11:06pm
	My two bits: http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsaved.asp?id=82767 Edited by Tyler Lowe - 24 Sep 2007 at 11:10pm

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