Lastest config and about to order.Post Date: 2010-01-28 |
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Asangard 
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 Topic: Lastest config and about to order.Posted: 28 Jan 2010 at 11:07am |
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I can pull the trigger on my order anytime now. Here is my latest config. I play RPG type games like Dragon Age Origins and DDO Online. Resolution will be 1920 x 1200.
Ticket Number: 378349 Total Price with Instant Savings: $3,796.00 Direct Load URL: http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsaved.asp?id=378349 Specifications: Chassis Model: Digital Storm HailStorm (Black OPS Edition) Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz (Quad Core) Motherboard: EVGA X58 3X SLI (Intel X58 Chipset) (Supports Triple SLI or CrossFire) System Memory: 6GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested) Power Supply: 1000W Corsair (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible) Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (150GB Western Digital VelociRaptor (10K RPM) (16MB Cache) (SATA) (Extreme Speed) Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: - No Thanks Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 22x / CD-Writer 48x) Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks Internet Access: Video Card: 1x ATI Radeon HD 5870 1GB Add-on Card: - No Thanks Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 6: Sub-Zero LCS Dual H20 Tube Color:Red Tubing with High-Performance Fluid (UV Lighting Reactive) Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (UV) (Creates Glowing Effect for H20 Tubes) Enhancements: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: - No Thanks Boost Processor: FREE: Stage 1: Overclock the processor between 3.3GHz to 3.9GHz (Requires Air Cooling Upgrade) Boost Video Card: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) Boost Memory: Memory Fan Kit Only (Does not include memory overclocking service) Boost OS: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (64-Bit Edition) Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based) Virus Protection: - No Thanks Office: - No Thanks Benchmarking: - No Thanks Install/Test Game: FREE: Please include a free copy of a hot-selling game Display: - No Thanks Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: - No Thanks Keyboard: - No Thanks Mouse: - No Thanks External Storage: - No Thanks Exclusive T-Shirt: FREE: Digital Storm T-Shirt - Black (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 |
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justin.kerr
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Posted: 28 Jan 2010 at 11:11am |
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I would get the 300GB raptor, a lot faster, allows more storage, should be very small price add.
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DST4ME
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Posted: 28 Jan 2010 at 12:17pm |
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looks good small changes to save money and get better performance:
Here you go Ticket# 378375 --- Price: $3788 (To see this build click here) Price after current promotion $3488 Copy of Specifications: Chassis Model: Digital Storm HailStorm (Black OPS Edition) Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz (Quad Core) Motherboard: EVGA X58 3X SLI (Intel X58 Chipset) (Supports Triple SLI or CrossFire) System Memory: 6GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested) Power Supply: 1000W Corsair (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible) Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (300GB Western Digital VelociRaptor (10K RPM) (16MB Cache) (Extreme Speed) Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: - No Thanks Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 22x / CD-Writer 48x) Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Video Card: 1x ATI Radeon HD 5870 1GB Add-on Card: - No Thanks Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 6: Sub-Zero LCS Dual Loop: CPU & Single Video Card H20 Tube Color:Red Tubing with High-Performance Fluid (UV Lighting Reactive) Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (UV) (Creates Glowing Effect for H20 Tubes) Enhancements: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: - No Thanks Boost Processor: FREE: Stage 1: Overclock the processor between 3.3GHz to 3.9GHz (Requires Air Cooling Upgrade) Boost Video Card: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) Boost Memory: Memory Fan Kit Only (Does not include memory overclocking service) Boost OS: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (64-Bit Edition) Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based) Virus Protection: - No Thanks Office: - No Thanks Benchmarking: - No Thanks Install/Test Game: FREE: Please include a free copy of a hot-selling game Display: - No Thanks Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: - No Thanks Keyboard: - No Thanks Mouse: - No Thanks External Storage: - No Thanks Exclusive T-Shirt: FREE: Digital Storm T-Shirt - Black (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 |
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Asangard
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Posted: 28 Jan 2010 at 2:21pm |
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Ok I pulled the trigger on this configuration. Thanks again to everyone for the help. |
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DST4ME
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Posted: 28 Jan 2010 at 5:30pm |
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Congrats
 Let the torture begin 
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Asangard
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Posted: 03 Feb 2010 at 4:40pm |
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My Rig just entered Stage 5 today. Yippy.
The best price I found for the Dell Ultrasharp U2410 Monitor is 530.99 from Buy.com and you can get free shipping. Ordered 1/29/10 (with free shipping), shipped 2/1/10 and received it on 2/2/10. I have it hooked up to my current system and WOW what a monitor.
Also if you are looking for the Logitech G9 Gaming Mouse, Best Buy has them on line for 53.51 (while supplies last, normal price 99.99) and that includes the shipping. Just received it today.
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Frozen Anvil
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Posted: 05 Feb 2010 at 4:12pm |
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I thought that LC wasn't really necessary for one GPU and that the Noctua's should do the cooling nicely. Am I mistaken?
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Asangard
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Posted: 05 Feb 2010 at 8:43pm |
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Since I ordered stage 1 overclocking, I could have gone with air cooling. the LC though gives better temps and is quiter. Also the stage 1 OC was free and since this system is Liquid Cooled, if I want to I can increase the OC any time I want. With the lower temps comes more longevity (although there is a mild debate on this). I wanted a system that would last a long time and have upgradability. I believe I accomplished these with my order.
I originally was going to go with the EVGA X58 3x Classified mobo. I have to admit that I really like this board. But, I don't see me ever needing more than 2 graphics cards so the EVGA X58 3x board should be just fine for me.
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DST4ME
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Posted: 06 Feb 2010 at 11:55am |
no you are not mistaken. both air or lc you cpu should last you at least 8 years. if somebody wants to play with their oc and push it past 3.8GHz, its best to have LC. |
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Asangard
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Posted: 07 Feb 2010 at 4:55pm |
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Hit stage 7 last Thursday. Here is the report I received on the OC:
Overclocked Processor Settings Processor Speed GHz: 3.9 CPU Multiplier: 21 Voltage CPU VCore: 1.35 VDroop Control: Yes i7 - BCLK MHz: 186 i7 - Voltage QPI\DRAM: i7 - Voltage QPI\PLL: i7 - Voltage CPU VTT: 150 i7 - Voltage IOH Vcore: i7 - Voltage ICH Vcore: i7 - Voltage IOH/ICH I/O: i7 - PWM Frequency: 780i/790i - Memory Clock Mode: 780i/790i - CPU FSB MHz: 780i/790i - Voltage FSB: 780i/790i - Voltage SPP: 780i/790i - Voltage MCP: Motherboard BIOS: SZ2Z Video Card Driver: 10.1 Chipset Driver: CD Sound Card Driver: CD I am please to see they achieved the max for stage 1 OC.
The system I ordered is liquid cooled so I was hoping for this result.
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DST4ME
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Posted: 07 Feb 2010 at 6:33pm |
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dang thats is pretty good, what is your load temp?
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Asangard
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Posted: 07 Feb 2010 at 10:27pm |
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That is the report I received from DS with the stage 7 notice. It hasn't shipped yet. I am thinking it should ship sometime this comming week. |
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DST4ME
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Posted: 08 Feb 2010 at 5:59pm |
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lol contact them and see what your load temp was, I'm very interested to see.
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Asangard
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Posted: 08 Feb 2010 at 6:50pm |
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I called DS and they gave me the following for temps:
Processor temps
Idle 43c
Overnight load 63c
Graphics Card 100% load 40c
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DST4ME
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Posted: 08 Feb 2010 at 7:43pm |
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wow you got a good chip man, nice oc with good low temps
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Asangard
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Posted: 08 Feb 2010 at 8:10pm |
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I couldn't be more pleased with the OC and temps. Now just need to get it from CA to MI.
I added the wooden crate for shipping when I called them about the temps. I wasn't aware of it until I read a post in another thread. The tech on the phone stated DS considers the wooden crate virtually a must have for those that get Stage 6 Liquid Cooling.
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DST4ME
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Posted: 10 Feb 2010 at 3:03am |
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Ya I got it too, its a good investment.
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