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Post Date: 2010-03-29
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    Posted: 29 Mar 2010 at 2:27pm
Hello, I came here awhile back and posted a computer and received several nice responses on how to get a better deal but I ultimately decided to wait for my taxes to come back and for the GTX480 to come out. I primarily will be using this computer for WoW and playing games in 3D (I have a feeling I will be let down because I am getting more excited about checking that out by the day so if anyone has any experience with the NVidia 3d glasses and recommends for or against it any information would be very helpful).
 
The build I am looking at is this:
 
Is there anything I should add now that would make it easier to upgrade later on down the road?
 
I am also worried about the cooling and if the Stage2 air will be sufficient to keep temps down.
 
 
*EDIT* Also anyone know of a good computer desk I can order that would fit 2 computers? I am planning on using my current computer for websurfing/vent and various other utilities so that the DS rig will be purely for gaming.
 


Edited by Naptyme - 29 Mar 2010 at 2:41pm
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Here you go Ticket# 396102 --- Price: $3222 (To see this build click here) Price after current promotion $3222

Copy of Specifications:
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Cooler Master HAF 932
Exterior Finish: - Not Available
Trim Accents: - Not Available
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 1600MHz Corsair Dominator with DHX Extreme Edition
Power Supply: 1000W Corsair (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible)
Expansion Bay: - Not Available
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (1TB Seagate/Hitachi/Western Digital (7200 RPM) (32MB Cache) (SATA) (Extreme Speed)
Set 1 Raid Options: - Not Available
Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: Blu-Ray Player/DVD Writer (Play Blu-Ray and Burn DVDs)
Optical Drive 2: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 22x / CD-Writer 48x)
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 1.5GB (Includes PhysX Technology)
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Noctua NH-D14 Extreme Performance (Does NOT fit on the regular EVGA X58 3X SLI)
H20 Tube Color:- Not Available
Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Blue)
Enhancements: - Not Available
Chassis Mods: - Not Available
Noise Reduction: - Not Available
Boost Processor: FREE: Stage 1: Overclock the processor between 3.3GHz to 3.9GHz (Requires Air Cooling Upgrade)
Boost Video Card: - Not Available
Boost Memory: - Not Available
Boost OS: FREE: Yes, Disable and tweak all of the non-crucial services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (64-Bit Edition)
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
Virus Protection: - Not Available
Office: - Not Available
Benchmarking: - Not Available
Install/Test Game: FREE: Please include a free copy of a hot-selling game
Display: !PROMO BUNDLE: NVIDIA 3D Vision Kit (Samsung 22 inch 120Hz LCD + NVIDIA 3D Glasses)
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: - No Thanks
External Storage: - No Thanks
Exclusive T-Shirt: FREE: Digital Storm T-Shirt - Black (Large)
Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 5-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty

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Is there a reason you downgraded to the 920 and the 1tb hard drive?  The setup I built is slightly cheaper with 930 and 1.5tb hard drive.
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Here is what they will say:
 
He also changed the Case from 922 to 932 ($35)
For Processor you get the 920 and pay $27 less to OC to the same results.
HD... I don't know why lets see what he says (bet it was to save money).
 
 
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no difference what so ever between 920 @ 3.7GHz and 930 @ 3.7GHz.

rule for HDD is

HDD1 = fast drive: os/apps/games

HDD2 = regular large drive: media/personal/work file storage

Don't fill up your HDD1 more then 50%, if think you will need more room for it then pick a bigger one.

In a few month buy a ssd and use that for HDD1 for OS/Games/Apps, and push the 1TB to HDD2 and use it for storage.

to move your os and everything in one shot from the 1TB HDD to the new ssd you can checkout my clone guide.

you can follow my clone guide here

keep in mind how long it takes to defrag/scan/search/backup/manage a 1.5TB HDD, you don't need that much room, all you need is the 1TB HDD, its only gonna be for file storage anyways.

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Originally posted by DST4ME

no difference what so ever between 920 @ 3.7GHz and 930 @ 3.7GHz.

rule for HDD is

HDD1 = fast drive: os/apps/games

HDD2 = regular large drive: media/personal/work file storage

Don't fill up your HDD1 more then 50%, if think you will need more room for it then pick a bigger one.

In a few month buy a ssd and use that for HDD1 for OS/Games/Apps, and push the 1TB to HDD2 and use it for storage.

to move your os and everything in one shot from the 1TB HDD to the new ssd you can checkout my clone guide.

you can follow my clone guide here

keep in mind how long it takes to defrag/scan/search/backup/manage a 1.5TB HDD, you don't need that much room, all you need is the 1TB HDD, its only gonna be for file storage anyways.
 
I see, I assumed that by getting the 930 it would OC higher than the 920.
 
I also planned on getting a SSD later so thank you much for the clone guide.
 
I now have 5 questions:
 
1. Is there a flaw in the case I picked? I prefer the looks of the 922  to the 932 but if it is too small or has issues with temps then I would definitely choose the 932.
 
2. What will be the difference between windows7 home/professional/ultimate? I see where you upgraded it to professional and was wondering what benefits it brings.
 
3. Would you recommend that mobo or should I upgrade it to a different one?
 
4. Should I use my current monitor and get the SSD now and the NVIDIA glasses/samsung monitor later when there are more 3d games to choose from?
 
5. Should I get the dedicated PhysX card for the 3d glasses or will the GTX480 handle it by itself?
 
Thank you both for the advice and info by the way. I plan to order today or tomorrow as soon as I find out the answers to those 5 questions.
 
 


Edited by Naptyme - 30 Mar 2010 at 9:37am
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1. 922 is a midtower, 932 is a full tower, for the 480 and future upgrades you want room, the 932 gives it to you.

2. win7 pro has xp mode that allows you to run apps that may not run in win7 in xp mode, there are other minor differences, you can check them out here.

3. I think the mobo you have is fine.

4. this one is upto you, I can't really say. but waiting will have better options and prices probably.

5. not sure about this one, I know the 480 does 2.5 times the physx than the 285, but I'm not sure about specifics on 3D and physx.

Edited by DST4ME - 30 Mar 2010 at 5:30pm

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Posts: 14 		  Quote Naptyme Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 30 Mar 2010 at 11:01pm
Thank you much for all the info I plan on ordering tomorrow morning. I would have ordered today but no one returned my call this morningWink.
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My pleasure and good luck

call Sarah at 1-866-817-8676 Extension: 115 and she will set you up

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[QUOTE=DST4ME]My pleasure and good luck

call Sarah at 1-866-817-8676 Extension: 115 and she will set you up

or email her:

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Yeah, I noticed quite a few people have recommneded talking to her.
 
It is sad I live on the east coast so having to wait for them to open to place my order is killing me at the moment.
 
 
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We are open now, you should call me and I can get your order placed for you!
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Got my order in! Heart Now to pray the 480 comes in quickly.
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Congrats Let the torture begin

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