Just ordered...Post Date: 2007-09-11 |
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Jingping 
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 Topic: Just ordered...Posted: 11 Sep 2007 at 9:20pm |
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Thoughts on the new config, all? It's the first gaming PC which I have laid down a considerable (for me) amount, and I'm hoping it lives up to expectations! I've heard a lot of good things about Digital Storm and hope it works out :)
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- Digital Storm Desktop 39620 Quantity: 1 $2,498.00 System Configuration: Case: Digital Storm Twister PRO (Black Anodized Aluminum Finish) Power Supply: 620W Corsair HX (SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition) (High-Quality Unit) Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz (1066MHz FSB) (8MB Cache) Motherboard: nVidia 680i LT Core 2 Quad (By: eVGA) (nForce 680i SLI) Memory: 2GB DDR2 Corsair at 800MHz XMS2 (Dual Channel) (Extreme-Performance) Floppy / Media: Sony 1.44MB Floppy (Black Edition) Hard Drive 1: 500GB (Western Digital / Seagate) (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA) Hard Drive 2: - No Thanks Raid Option: Setup my two hard drives in a Raid 0 Stripe (Read and Write Performance Boost) Optical Drive 1: DVD-ROM/CD-ROM (DVD Reader 16x / CD Reader 40x) Optical Drive 2: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) (LightScribe Edition) Network Card: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Modem: - No Thanks Video Card: nVidia GeForce 8800GTX 768MB (By: eVGA / Asus) (PCI-Express) TV Tuner: - No Thanks Sound Card: Motherboard Multi-Channel High Definition Audio (7.1 Channel) Physics Card: - No Thanks Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 3 (Silent Artic Cooling (TwisterBoost Overclocked) Case Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Blue Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes) Round Cables: Enhanced Interior Air Flow (Optical Drive & Floppy Cables (Black Edition) User Manual: Personalized Platinum Digital Storm Binder (Includes Paperwork/Benchmarks/CDs/Manuals) Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based) Protection: - No Thanks Office: - No Thanks LCD Display: Samsung 20 inch (Widescreen) (Black) (High-Performance Gaming Display) Surge Shield: APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7 (7 Outlet) 120V Surge Protector Speakers: Logitech 2 Piece (Black Edition) Amplified Speaker Set Keyboard: Microsoft Multimedia Desktop 2.0 (Multimedia Keyboard + Optical Wheel Mouse) 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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Bill the Cat
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Posted: 11 Sep 2007 at 9:51pm |
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The only glaring problem is that you've only ordered one hard drive so you can't request a RAID array.
The power supply is probably on the small side for an overclocked system with a 8800 GTX video card
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sundowner
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Posted: 11 Sep 2007 at 10:15pm |
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Upgrade the PSU and dump the 2nd drive I would think. |
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Quad Q6600 2.4 OC'd 3.1! Nvidia 8800GT Asus Maximus Formula Mobo 2xgb 800mhz corsair xfire - xuntiltheendx |
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Jingping
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Posted: 11 Sep 2007 at 10:21pm |
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Gah, you're totally right; RAID 0 should not be selected. How much power do you think will be necessary? The 850W Thermaltake should be enough I imagine, as it is listed as '8800 GTX SLI Compatible'. Kenny/Alex, any advice here? Also, if I need to make the changes (such as to the 850W), is there anything in particular I need to do, or is informing you guys here enough? Thanks! |
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sundowner
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Posted: 11 Sep 2007 at 10:28pm |
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http://www.slizone.com/object/slizone_build_psu.html
if you're going to add a 2nd GTX later check that site out for a proper PSU. Edited by sundowner - 11 Sep 2007 at 10:28pm |
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Quad Q6600 2.4 OC'd 3.1! Nvidia 8800GT Asus Maximus Formula Mobo 2xgb 800mhz corsair xfire - xuntiltheendx |
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Jingping
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Posted: 11 Sep 2007 at 10:32pm |
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Probably not going to add anything else for a good long time.
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Alex
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Posted: 11 Sep 2007 at 10:53pm |
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Yeah, drop the Raid selection since you do not have a second hard drive. If you are going to stick with only one GTX the entire time, you can keep your selection, Corsair's power supplies are excellent (made by SilverStone if I can recall), and they can handle the load. If you are planning to upgrade to a second card, go with a 850W power supply. Everything else looks good!
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Jingping
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Posted: 11 Sep 2007 at 10:56pm |
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Raid selection was up because I was playing around with the settings at first; I forgot to delete it.
I might or might not get a second card, but like you said, to be on the safe side, I should probably go with the 850W.
What's the process for changing orders? I had already placed the order via the website, with credit card info and everything. Will you take care of it for me (and correspondingly just slap a higher than original estimation), or should I resubmit the config for purchase, or what?
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Sonofek
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Posted: 11 Sep 2007 at 11:01pm |
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Give them a call in the morning. That's what I did, and it was definitely a painless (atleast for me :P) process.
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Alex
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Posted: 11 Sep 2007 at 11:09pm |
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Call us, 1-866-817-8676, and we will update your order and bill accordingly.
I would love to call you right now and do it for you, *I am still in the building* but the machines used to do this stuff are off. Edited by Alex - 11 Sep 2007 at 11:09pm |
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Larry
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Posted: 12 Sep 2007 at 8:46am |
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Get the 850 Thermaltake. When NVidia releases the next set of Graphic Cards you will be able to pick up another 8800 at a good price point and set up a SLI config. I have used ThermalTake in all of my rigs with great success.
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tummy
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Posted: 12 Sep 2007 at 8:53am |
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Alex, quick question here... When you purchase a 850w power supply.. Does that mean that it is 850w capable but only draws as much power as is needed by the system or does it mean it is always operating at 850w... I leave my machine on quite a bit and dont wanna get smacked with a high energy bill.
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Jingping
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Posted: 12 Sep 2007 at 1:22pm |
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I've taken your advice and upgraded to the Thermaltake. Thanks all!
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Alex
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Posted: 12 Sep 2007 at 10:14pm |
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Tummy, it will only use as much power as it needs. |
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Jingping
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Posted: 13 Sep 2007 at 2:10pm |
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I'm beginning to reconsider Vista Basic...the Aero glass effects look pretty darn cool, and it's only an extra 33 bucks.
I'm a bit concerned, though, as I hear it is more taxing on the system. Granted, I have (I think) a pretty darn good system, but anything that detracts too heavily from resources that could be devoted to gameplay isn't good.
What do you guys think?
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Bill the Cat
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Posted: 13 Sep 2007 at 2:41pm |
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Aero isn't available under Vista Home Basic.
I think Vista Home Basic is a steaming turd.... Well, you asked.
Check out the following M$ link for a Vista version feature comparison:
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Jingping
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Posted: 13 Sep 2007 at 2:54pm |
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Right, I know it's not available, that's why I'm considering upgrading to Premium. Did I forget to mention that? Oops!
I've read Microsoft's feature comparison, but I'm primarily interested more from a 'how much of a systems/video card hog' standpoint :)
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Posted: 13 Sep 2007 at 5:07pm |
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Vista utilizes memory 10x better than any windows to date.
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Bill the Cat
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Sorry, I misunderstood what you wrote. I thought you were considering switching to Vista Basic. Anyway....
My uneducated guess is that when you're playing bleeding edge games in full screen mode, the Vista GUI has pretty much unloaded and given up all its video RAM. When you're not playing full screen games, it's actually kind of nice that Aero gives your expensive hotrod video card something to do.
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Jingping
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Posted: 13 Sep 2007 at 9:44pm |
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Upgraded to Vista Premium. Really looking forward to this baby.
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