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Post Date: 2009-11-07
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    Posted: 07 Nov 2009 at 6:11pm
Order Contents:
- Digital Storm Desktop 171091 Quantity: 1 $2,824.00

System Configuration:
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - HAF 922
Exterior Finish: - Not Available
Interior Finish: - Not Available
Trim Accents: - Not Available
Processor: Intel Core i7 960 3.2GHz (Quad Core)
Motherboard: EVGA X58 LE Edition SLI (Intel X58 Chipset) (Supports SLI or CrossFire)
System Memory: 6GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified by mushkin enhanced (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested)
Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition)
Card Reader: - Not Available
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (1TB Seagate/Western Digital (7200 RPM) (32MB Cache) (SATA) (Extreme Speed)
Set 1 Raid Options: - Not Available
Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: 1x (1TB Seagate/Western Digital (7200 RPM) (32MB Cache) (SATA) (Extreme Speed)
Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x)
Optical Drive 2: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x)
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card(s): 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 2GB (Includes PhysX Technology)
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 1: Asetek Liquid CPU Cooler (240mm Radiator) (High-Performance Edition)
Liquid Color: - Not Available
Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Red)
Enhancements: - Not Available
Chassis Mods: - Not Available
CPU Boost: Stage 1: Overclock the processor between 3.3GHz to 3.9GHz (Requires Air Cooling Upgrade)
Graphics Boost: - Not Available
Memory Boost: - Not Available
Windows Boost: - Not Available
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
Pre-Install Game: - Not Available
LCD Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7 (7 Outlet) 120V Surge Protector
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: Lycosa Razer Gaming Keyboard
Mouse: Razer Lachesis Gaming Mouse (High-Speed Gaming Grade)
External Storage: - No Thanks
Exclusive T-Shirt: Digital Storm T-Shirt - Black (Extra Large)
Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 5-10 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty

Sub-Total: $2,824.00

Now the waiting game Confused
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change your cpu to 920, you will never notice teh difference.

change your gpu to 275 896MB, you will never notice the difference.


change cooling to frostbite or Noctua NH-U12P.

change your HDD1 to ssd or veloci

the rest looks good.


when I say you will never notice the difference, I mean if I came in the middle of the night and change those stuff out, the next morning you would never be able to tell I did that from performance.

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Thanks, I'll think about your recommendations. The stuff I picked was more looking at the long term viability of the system.
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there will be no difference between what I'm recommending and what you have picked in both performance and long term viability.

as a matter of fact some of the things picked have better long term viability.

the 960 isn't gonna last any longer then the 920.

the 285 is not gonna out perform the 275 to the point were you would notice a difference now or in the future. the 2GB vram makes no difference, which is why I didn't recommend the 1792MB version of 275 and recommended the 896MB instead, and the 285 isn't gonna last any longer then the 275 either, all it does is cost more money then the 275.

asetek will not last as long at Noctua.

hope all that helps and good luck

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Maybe someone can answer this, but I take it my order won't show up in the tracking system till Monday. I know they're closed on weekends and I already have the confirmation email, but was just wondering that.
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I don't think it will show up, and yes I believe they are closed till monday.

but if you want to make changes then email Sarah now [email protected]and then I'm sure she will get back to you on monday, if not by mid day monday then call her, call Sarah at 1-866-817-8676 Extension: 115 and she will set you up

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Thanks, I will do that.
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congrats and good luck don't forget pics and specs

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Got in contact with Sarah and made a few changes. Configuration is the same as above, but now with a CPU to the 920 and the cooler to the Noctua, but I wanted to the keep the GTX 285. I plan on upgrading to a SSD once the prices drop more probably later in 2010.


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congrats

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Update: At stage 3 today Confused

This is like waiting at the dentists office, except it's a good thing Wink
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Let the torture begin

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Went up to stage 5 on Wednesday, but found out Thursday that the Noctua is back ordered. James said it could be swapped for a V8, but havn't heard anything since. Hopefully I'll find out more MondayWink
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don't swap, wait.

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Originally posted by DST4ME

don't swap, wait.
I was just hoping for some sort of update since the issue arose.
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you want straight info call Sarah at 1-866-817-8676 Extension: 115 and she will help you.

they are closed for the weekend but you can call her on monday.

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For some reason I never got a stage 6 email, but just hit stage 7 and it should ship soon Confused

Overclocked Processor Settings

Processor Speed GHz: 3.75
CPU Multiplier: 20
Voltage CPU VCore: 1.38125
VDroop Control: Yes
i7 - BCLK MHz: 179
i7 - Voltage QPI\DRAM: auto
i7 - Voltage QPI\PLL: auto
i7 - Voltage CPU VTT: 150
i7 - Voltage IOH Vcore: auto
i7 - Voltage ICH Vcore: auto
i7 - Voltage IOH/ICH I/O: auto
i7 - PWM Frequency: auto
780i/790i - Memory Clock Mode:
780i/790i - CPU FSB MHz:
780i/790i - Voltage FSB:
780i/790i - Voltage SPP:
780i/790i - Voltage MCP:

Motherboard BIOS: S71C
Video Card Driver: 191.07
Chipset Driver: CD
Sound Card Driver: CD

Hopefully will be here by friday, had to up the shipping since my gateway is acting wierder than usual...Sleepy
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wow that is nice oc, what was your temp?

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wow that is nice oc, what was your temp?

Doesn't say in the email, but I should find out this week when I get it.

And the final build:

Config ID: Configuration Name:

Q:
DSO-171433 Digital Storm Desktop 171433 1

Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - HAF 922
Exterior Finish: - Not Available
Interior 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 Digital Storm Certified by mushkin enhanced (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested)
Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition)
Card Reader: - Not Available
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (1TB Seagate/Western Digital (7200 RPM) (32MB Cache) (SATA) (Extreme Speed)
Set 1 Raid Options: - Not Available
Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: 1x (1TB Seagate/Western Digital (7200 RPM) (32MB Cache) (SATA) (Extreme Speed)
Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x)
Optical Drive 2: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x)
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card(s): 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 2GB (Includes PhysX Technology)
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Noctua NH-U12P High Performance Cooler (Compatible With ONLY i7 Processors)
Liquid Color: - Not Available
Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Red)
Enhancements: - Not Available
Chassis Mods: - Not Available
CPU Boost: Stage 1: Overclock the processor between 3.3GHz to 3.9GHz (Requires Air Cooling Upgrade)
Graphics Boost: - Not Available
Memory Boost: - Not Available
Windows Boost: - Not Available
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
Pre-Install Game: - Not Available
LCD Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7 (7 Outlet) 120V Surge Protector
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: Lycosa Razer Gaming Keyboard
Mouse: Razer Lachesis Gaming Mouse (High-Speed Gaming Grade)
External Storage: - No Thanks
Exclusive T-Shirt: Digital Storm T-Shirt - Black (Extra Large)
Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 5-10 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty

MISC Changed from Noctua to V8 cooler By: Harjit (Jason) 11/16/2009 1
 
 
Sub-Total: $2,433.00



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call them and ask what your load temps was.

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