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    Posted: 18 Mar 2008 at 9:52am
hey heres my build # 133286  the reason i didnt get high end video cards is because i have 2 nvidia 8800 GTSs from my old rig.

and is not getting vista a good choice or bad one because ive herd alot of problems with vista and games.

also what about my cooling with an OC prossesor will i need to go up to liquid cooled i have an AC in my computer room so during the summer the room dosent get too hot

 how does my power look do i need to upgrade or not

im also a huge gamer mostly strategys like SC, C&C, and World in conflict, and also any shooter lol

and what about my motherboard im deffinatly going to be upgrading / expanding the future

i also didnt get a monitor because i have 1 from my old rig
also im trying not to break 2k

btw all/any feedback is muchly appreciated


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DSO really needs to make "No Video Card" an option. It's silly to have to buy any card when you don't need it. That aside....
 
Of course, the 650i motherboard can only take one video card. If that's all you want, fine. Otherwise, talk to DSO about installing two 8800 GTSs in the 750si case. It's doable, but maybe not advisable. At least, they may recommend an extra fan or two.
 
I think XP is still the right choice for now. Vista is a crap shoot. Others disagree.
 
You don't need to liquid cool the Q6600.
 
Power is okay, I think....
 
You're still a long way from $2K. I'd get a better motherboard.


Edited by Bill the Cat - 18 Mar 2008 at 10:30am
3.6 GHz E6850,       4 GB RAM, GTS 250,   TJ9, Win 7 64-bit
4.4 GHz i7 3930K, 16 GB RAM, GTX 670, 550D, Win 7 64-bit
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k ty very much witch, motherboard do u sugest? and i am going to install both 8800s

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You might wanna check to see if that 620W PS is enough with 2 GTS cards the various other things youve selected.
 
http://educations.newegg.com/tool/psucalc/index.html  I put your stuff (except with a high end mobo instead and it was saying around 707W. Who knows if this stuff is correct though..lol.
 
 
The 780i is a good mobo ive been hearing, its not too much more expensive from the 680 LT...only 107 bucks more. Well within your current budget.
 
Tyler answered a question of mind in 780i vs 680i in my some questions topic in this forum, you should read that, it gives good info on the 780.
 


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so an 850W should be good giving me some slack for future upgrades

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k how does this look?
 
Case: Digital Storm 750Si (Black Anodized Aluminum Finish)
Power Supply: 750W Corsair HX (Dual SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz (1066MHz FSB) (8MB Cache)
Motherboard: nVidia 680i LT Core 2 Quad (nForce 680i SLI)
Memory: 2GB DDR2 Corsair at 800MHz XMS2 (Dual Channel) (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±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x)
Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks
Network Card: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: nVidia GeForce 8500GT 256MB (PCI-Express)
TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Motherboard Multi-Channel High Definition Audio
Physics Card: - No Thanks
Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 3 WindTunnel (Copper Heatpipe Heatsink & Zalman Case Fans)
Case Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Green Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes)
Round Cables: Enhanced Interior Air Flow (Optical Drive & Floppy Cables (Blue Cables)
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: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Overclock Memory: Yes, Overclock the memory timings (Includes Corsair Dominator Airflow Fan)
Tweak Windows: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home (Includes Service Pack 2)
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
Protection: McAfee Internet Security (Includes: AntiVirus, FireWall and AntiSpyware)
Office: - No Thanks
Benchmarking: - No Thanks
Pre-Install Game: Crysis (Pre-Install, apply updates, and test gameplay with my system)
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


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Originally posted by Bill the Cat

DSO really needs to make "No Video Card" an option. It's silly to have to buy any card when you don't need it. That aside....
 
Of course, the 650i motherboard can only take one video card. If that's all you want, fine. Otherwise, talk to DSO about installing two 8800 GTSs in the 750si case. It's doable, but maybe not advisable. At least, they may recommend an extra fan or two.
 
 
This is an important post for me about the 750i and the 2 8800GT's.  This is what I was eventually going to do with this case, but is there room to add any other fans?  I think it's only got the 1 120 in the front and 1 in the back.  That throws a wrench in my master plan!
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If you already own the system, it's possible to modify the case to mount additional case fans. You can also simply replace the stock fans with higher CFM models, and use a PCI expansion slot fan or two if modifying the case is something you don't think you are able, or want, to tackle.

If you have yet to order, order with stage 3 air cooling, and DSO will modify the case with an additional front intake 120mm fan, and replace the stock fans with premium models. IMO, if you are going to use the 750, you should seriously consider purchase of the 8800GTS over the 8800GT. The built in exhaust fans will help considerably.
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Another thing to consider is going with the 680i A1 Revision MOBO as it will provide a better overclock of the CPU then the 680i LT MOBO.
850W PSU/Pro Case
Q6600-G0 2.7GHz
nVidia 680i A1 Revision
4GB 800MHz XMS2
1x500 GB WD, 2x500GB WD RAID-1
2x500GB Ext
nVidia GeForce 8800GTX 768MB
ATI TV Wonder 650
Air Cooled Stage 3
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how much of a diffrence?
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  Quote Fubar Frenzy Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 18 Mar 2008 at 12:47pm
Originally posted by Tyler Lowe

IMO, if you are going to use the 750, you should seriously consider purchase of the 8800GTS over the 8800GT. The built in exhaust fans will help considerably.
 
Thanks for the advise, but wondering about the statement above about going with the GTS over the GT, I don't think the frame increase justify's the cost. 
 
When you say exhaust fan, do you mean that this card will suck/blow the air out of the slot? 
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Originally posted by Fubar Frenzy

Originally posted by Tyler Lowe

IMO, if you are going to use the 750, you should seriously consider purchase of the 8800GTS over the 8800GT. The built in exhaust fans will help considerably.

 

Thanks for the advise, but wondering about the statement above about going with the GTS over the GT, I don't think the frame increase justify's the cost. 

 

When you say exhaust fan, do you mean that this card will suck/blow the air out of the slot? 


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the GTS has a much much better cooler then the GT, that alone would justify the extra cost for me.
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