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is this a good rig for years to come?

Post Date: 2008-09-22
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    Posted: 22 Sep 2008 at 3:18pm
I am in Iraq and the dell I have at home (yeah... I know) just took a dump. So I pretty much decided to get a gaming setup for the wife to use until I get home and fix the POS dell for her... I mean us... there are a few updates to this build that I was considering the main one was the PSU to the 750W instead of the 650W. I was wondering if I should get a chunkier cooling system or if what I got should be good. Any advice would be great, I am not a computer genius but I am not a guy who would say "im not a computer guy"... I am just looking for a good setup that will keep me up to par for the next few years or so. Thank you for your comments! DSO I have kicked myself for not looking for you sooner!

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Specifications:
Chassis: Cooler Master HAF 932
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Interior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Power Supply: 650W Corsair HX (Dual SLI Compatible)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 2.5GHz (1333MHz FSB) (6MB Cache)
Motherboard: NVIDIA 750i SLI Core 2 Quad (Chipset: nForce 750i SLI)
System Memory: 2GB DDR2 800MHz XMS2 Corsair
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±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: 2x SLI Dual (NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX 512MB) (Includes PhysX Technology)
TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 2 (Silent Artic Cooling Heat-sink Upgrade (Copper Heatpipes)
Internal Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Green Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes)
Modifications: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my processor
Boost Video Card: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Boost Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory
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: - 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


Thanks again!   
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BTW I am not really trying to spend more than what it is here, $1640. I just want to know of any shortcomings this build might have. It appears to look like a solid build, but again I have never built a gaming machine. Thanks a Pantload!
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Solid build for the money.
 
1. Change your ram to OCZ (1333mhz)
 
2. Change your case lights to red
 
3. If youre planning to use this PC for 2-4 years, i suggest upping your ram to 4 gigs + windows vista 64 bit (premium)
 
4. 4 year warranty will keep you covered thru the life of this PC


Edited by Nomak - 22 Sep 2008 at 3:35pm
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that mobo doesn't support DDR3 1333 Ram.
 
I would upgrade to 4G of the DDR 800 though and vista 64.
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Posts: 36 		  Quote RGH Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 22 Sep 2008 at 3:43pm
OCZ you say? is that because of the processor? Why 64 bit? I like Green, other than personal oppinion why should I change? Red might frighten my kid!LOL. I heard that 32bit vista doesnt even recognize over 3 gigs of ram. when you say the life, you are saying this thing will only last 4 years? sheeeeit..
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RGH, is this PC for heavy gaming with a monitor that has a higher resolution of 1680 x 1050?

OCZ cause corsair has been crapping out alot, 64bit so you use all your total ram (sticks and GPU), 32can use a total of 4 (sticks and GPU.

he/I is saying go with 4 year warranty, the system should last you longer then that but up to 4 years anything happens you got nothing to worry about, if you go with the 4 year warranty.

now before I advise you can you answer my question, and welcome aboard

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Since you are going with Dual 9800 GTX's in SLI you will be better off with the 750 Watt PSU and it's only $19 more.
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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15 bux more for 64bit is pretty good. I am realy trying to keep it under 1700. 2gb 1066mhz will keep me at 1684. which will keep the wife at bay. Is EAS any good? I am not familiar with it.
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OCZ is being recommended b/c they have seen a higher fail rate on the Corsair RAM lately.  Go 64 bit OS...as it sits with 2gb of RAM and the 1gb in GPU RAM with your current build your OS won't address any more should you choose to bump up to 4gb in the future.  Well depending on what type of games you play and at what resolution and settings you like to play at you'll be looking to upgrade most likely in 4yrs (maybe not a whole system but parts of it at least).  The 4 year warranty is more of a security blanket. Some people love not having to worry about a computers problems for 4 years while others are pretty well looking for something new after 3.  Seems to me that you are like me and seem to run a computer until it doesn't run what you need it to anymore so the 4 year warranty is something to consider.  Not sure why he's suggesting red but if you like green go green it's all a personal preference thing. 
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Black + red = sexy!

I just tried to squeeze in a personal preference. Wink


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Well, you could always cut out the ram from DS and buy your own from newegg or something.

 
It ran amazingly well on my 680i board and a minor oc'd to 1066 didn't cause any issues or require looser timings.  I am actually going to sell it if you are interested.  I'd sell for 50 dollars (free shipping).  contact me at [email protected] if you (or anyone is looking for some cheap ram).
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im looking to play City of Heroes when I get back. Maxed of course. I have a 28 inch monitor, I would like to go dvi to HDMI for nice resolution. Someone told me SLI can be sketchy at times, one card could misread the other and the gates of hell will open... well not exactly but you get the idea. So the Cooling system should be good? Red is friggin sweet, Green is more soothing.
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OK then your config is good, go with 64bit or you are wasting your money on lot of ram that won't be used. with your setup vista 64bit is a must

you need to raise your PSU I don't' think 650 will cut it.

also am worried about your cooling, if your CPU was liquid cooled, then I would be more relaxed.

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it will definitely be gamed on. I have a 28 inch Viewsonic and the resolution goes higher then mentioned. I also have a 42 inch plasma that I might get squirly with once and a while, if doable. I do plan on upgrading to the 750w PSU. and getting the OCZ 2gb 1066MHz. Thanks for the welcome, I feel right at home. looking forward to the schooling I should be getting on here.
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64 bit for sure BTW
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yes 64bit for sure, as for psu, I think its best to call ds and see what psu you can get away with that will run those 2 cards and everything else.

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Originally posted by Nomak

Solid build for the money.
 
 
2. Change your case lights to red
 
 
Why change the case lights from Green to Red?
 
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no reason if you ask me, those are purely personal preference.

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bought it today, GREEN (its going to be like a giant emerald!) cathodes and 64 bit os. went ahead and did 2GB ram with 1033 MHz. Wife will get to enjoy it before I will, but I will get to it before I know it! COH and COV is gonna be friggin sweet on it! im going to load up on games while I am in Iraq!
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Don't forget teh pics

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