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this is the comp i'm getting for my 18th b-day

Chassis: Cooler Master HAF 932
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Interior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible)
Processor: AMD Phenom 9750 (2.4GHz) (Quad Core) (2 MB Cache) AM2+
Motherboard: NVIDIA 750a SLI (Chipset: nForce 750a SLI)
System Memory: 4GB DDR2 800MHz Corsair Dominator DHX (High-Performance)
Card Reader: - 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: - No Thanks
Wireless Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: 2x SLI Dual (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280 1GB) (Includes PhysX Technology)
TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Razer Barracuda AC-1 (Recommended)
Extreme Cooling: Liquid Chilled FrostBite CPU & Dual Video Cards
Internal Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Red Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes)
Modifications: NVIDIA Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) System (Install, Test, Optimize Computer)
Boost Processor: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability
Boost Video Card: Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability
Boost Memory: Yes, Overclock memory timings (Includes Memory Fan Kit Installed)
Tweak Windows: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
Protection: - No Thanks
Office: - No Thanks
Benchmarking: 3D Mark Vantage Advanced Edition (By: Futuremark) (Pre-Install) (Vista Compatible Only)
Install/Test Game: Crysis (Pre-Install, apply updates, and test gameplay with my system)
LCD Display: Acer 19 inch (Widescreen) (Black Edition) (High-Value Display)
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: Logitech 2.1 System (Black Edition) (Model S220) (Includes Subwoofer)
Keyboard: Wolf King Timber Wolf Gaming Keyboard (Black and White)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Gaming Mouse (High-Speed Gaming Grade)
External Storage: - No Thanks
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty

what would be my processor,memory, and graphics be overclocked too?

does anyone know how i can get the comp delivered to me inside of a crate

how fast would i be able to run crysis with your setup

what would your setups processor be overclocked to

crate is an extra 250. you request it when you call to place your order.

each processor is different so I can't tell you a clock speed, the q9550 I have see here are around 3.2 or 3.4. but the ones we see here are a small number of their customers.

you can go with 2 x gtx 280 if you like but the difference is very small, but the price will still be lower that your setup you have posted.

look at the top of the chart here:

you see how close the 2 x gtx 260 nad gtx 280 are.



Edited by DST4ME - 26 Sep 2008 at 5:12pm

MarkNY, the ram is not the same speed as the fsb.

if he wants 2 cards he needs the psu IMO.

but you are right, I his monitor resolution is not 1680 x 1050 or higher then he only needs one gpu.

he can find better price for monitor other places

Edited by DST4ME - 26 Sep 2008 at 5:23pm

the only problem is that i don't know where to put the graphics card if i did want to upgrade it

@ will, Its very easy to add a GPU. DS phone support can help you, we can help you. its takes 2 seconds.

MarkNY, but that is a waste of ram, cause when no OC the extra speed can't be used but the price is much higher, it will not make a big enough difference in the q9550's OC speed.

yes you are right this not an extreme chip.

Edited by DST4ME - 26 Sep 2008 at 5:39pm

go with mine but MarkNY has a good point, which I missed, if you resolution-is not at or over what we discussed go with one card, again your choice between 260 and 280 gtx, you should not see the difference.

here you go Ticket# 187664 --- Price: $2953 (To see this build click here)

Copy of Specifications:
Chassis: Cooler Master HAF 932
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Interior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz (1333MHz FSB) (12MB Cache)
Motherboard: nVidia 790i Ultra Core 2 Quad (nForce 790i Ultra SLI) (DDR3 Only)
System Memory: 4GB DDR3 1333MHz OCZ
Card Reader: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 1: 300GB Western Digital VelociRaptor (10K RPM) (16MB Cache) (Extreme Speed)
Hard Drive 2: - No Thanks
Raid Option: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 3: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) (LightScribe Edition)
Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks
Wireless Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 896MB (Includes PhysX Technology)
TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Razer Barracuda AC-1 (Recommended)
Extreme Cooling: Liquid Chilled FrostBite CPU Only
Internal Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Blue Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes)
Modifications: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability
Boost Video Card: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Boost Memory: Yes, Overclock memory timings (Includes Memory Fan Kit Installed)
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
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
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty

now that price can be lower, if you lower the cpu but I left the 1000w in there since you said you would add another one.

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use the money saved to add a 500GB second HDD for media/personal files.

here is the same setup with 2HDDs

here you go Ticket# 187665 --- Price: $3027 (To see this build click here)

Copy of Specifications:
Chassis: Cooler Master HAF 932
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Interior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz (1333MHz FSB) (12MB Cache)
Motherboard: nVidia 790i Ultra Core 2 Quad (nForce 790i Ultra SLI) (DDR3 Only)
System Memory: 4GB DDR3 1333MHz OCZ
Card Reader: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 1: 300GB Western Digital VelociRaptor (10K RPM) (16MB Cache) (Extreme Speed)
Hard Drive 2: 500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
Raid Option: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 3: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) (LightScribe Edition)
Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks
Wireless Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 896MB (Includes PhysX Technology)
TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Razer Barracuda AC-1 (Recommended)
Extreme Cooling: Liquid Chilled FrostBite CPU Only
Internal Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Blue Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes)
Modifications: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability
Boost Video Card: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Boost Memory: Yes, Overclock memory timings (Includes Memory Fan Kit Installed)
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
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
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty

Edited by DST4ME - 26 Sep 2008 at 6:53pm

We can help you with configuration of your monitor, and settings you do need help with that, my work number is in my signature if you have any questions you'd like to ask next week.

Yes, you would notice at 1900x1200 increase in performance there.

would i have to worry about my system being damaged if i don't let it get delivered in a crate?

no, my setup has a faster drive and a better case, go with mine, I'm telling you, check out our review section to see the HAF



like I said get your monitors and keyboard stuff from newegg you will find better prices.

go with vista premium not ultimate.

also if anything happens to your case during shipping you just send it back and they will fix it.

Edited by DST4ME - 26 Sep 2008 at 8:31pm

all i really want to play when i get the comp is crysis sandbox mod

Hahaha! I'm certain now that you're getting kickbacks for the HAF DST... LOL! 
Seriously though, that HAF is one nice case. It is well engineered for cooling and usability.
If you're truly concerned about shipping damage, you can talk with DSO over the phone and they can crate the box. Others have done this in the past, and the crate is solid! Extra charge for the crate of course.