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Post Date: 2012-08-19
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    Posted: 19 Aug 2012 at 1:17pm
Hi i was wondering if this configuration would be good?


Budget:
Less than 3,000

Usage:
Internet surfing and gaming such as Skyrim, COD, etc...

Saved Ticket #: 719937

Specifications:

Specifications:
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Cooler Master 942 HAF X
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7 3770K 3.50 GHz (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core) (Requires Z77 Motherboard)
Motherboard: ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77 (Intel Z77 Chipset) (Features Thermal Armor and Thermal Radar)
System Memory: 8GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested)
Power Supply: 800W Corsair GS (Dual SLI Compatible)
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (180GB Solid State (By: Intel) (Model: 520 Series)
Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: 1x (1TB Western Digital Caviar (7200 RPM) (Model: Black Edition)
Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x)
Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 2GB (Includes PhysX)
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 Extreme Performance
H20 Tube Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a FrostChill or Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System Selected
Chassis Airflow: Upgrade Chassis With LED Performance Fans (Red) (Up to 6 Fans
Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Blue)
Enhancements: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: Stage 2: Overclock CPU 4.5GHz to 4.8GHz (Requires Pro/Deluxe/Sabertooth Motherboard)
Boost Video Card: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Boost Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory
Boost OS: FREE: Yes, Disable and tweak all of the non-crucial services on the operating system.
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows 7 CD)
Virus Protection: - No Thanks
Office: - No Thanks
Game: - No Thanks
Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: - No Thanks
External Storage: - No Thanks
Exclusive T-Shirt: Exclusive Premium Digital Storm T-Shirt - Black (Large)
Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 10-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Customer Care with 4 Year Limited Warranty.
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Posts: 20391 		  Quote bprat22 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 19 Aug 2012 at 2:11pm
Hi ArkansasWoman777....   Welcome to the forums.    You put together a great build.    Pretty much right on.    But, I would suggest dropping the LED fan upgrade.    They are 120mm fans and the Hafx case has a front 230 mm fan and a top and side 200mm fans.   Don't know where DS would use them but why mess with a great case with great cooling.     You picked blue color internal lights and the front fan is red. I think it would look nice but just checking.     Real nice rig and I say, go for it.   Good luck and stay in touch.
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Posts: 4314 		  Quote ArkansasWoman777 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 19 Aug 2012 at 2:15pm
Thank you, i think i'll drop the led fan upgrade now that i know the front is red. Hope to buy it later on when we save up enough.
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Posts: 4314 		  Quote ArkansasWoman777 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 19 Aug 2012 at 2:18pm
Will the logitech k800 wireless illuminated keyboard be good a good choice as well the the acer 23 lcd vepeat monitor?
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Posts: 20391 		  Quote bprat22 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 19 Aug 2012 at 2:21pm
Check back whenever you're ready and we'd be happy to help if you'd like.    

Edited by bprat22 - 19 Aug 2012 at 2:21pm
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Posts: 20391 		  Quote bprat22 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 19 Aug 2012 at 2:26pm
I don't know the keyboard but alot of us use the Dell UltraSharp U2312hm monitor.    Its a real nice screen.   There are other very good IPS monitors out there.   They go for around $250 give or take if its in the budget.
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Posts: 776 		  Quote Orange7 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 19 Aug 2012 at 6:36pm
Also, because you have a relatively fast and relatively large secondary drive in addition to your regular hard drive, you may want to consider going into expert mode and changing the 180GB Intel 520 to 120GB. It's your choice, but you could pretty easily save some cash.

Edited by Orange7 - 19 Aug 2012 at 6:37pm
DS xm15 Stage 4
i7-3820 (2.7GHz/3.7GHz)
16GB 1600MHz DDR3
GT 630, 1GB
240GB Intel 520
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Posts: 105 		  Quote SpicierMire Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 19 Aug 2012 at 10:35pm
Word of advice: Don't get a wireless keyboard/mouse for gaming
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Posts: 4314 		  Quote ArkansasWoman777 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 20 Aug 2012 at 4:13am
Thanks orange7 and spiciermire
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Posts: 4314 		  Quote ArkansasWoman777 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 22 Aug 2012 at 3:54pm
if i change the OS to professional do i need to change the system memory from 8 to 16? And use the 180 hard drive?
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