My final configuration

I'm getting close to being able to buy my ds computer so this will be my final configuration. Let me know what y'all think. Quick question is it worth to get the microsoft office even though its a 2010 version?

Ticket number: 744128

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 i5 3570K 3.40 GHz (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core) (Requires Z77 Motherboard)
Motherboard: ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77 (Intel Z77 Chipset) (Features Thermal Armor and Thermal Radar)
System Memory: 16GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested)
Power Supply: 750W Corsair HX (Dual SLI Compatible)
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (500GB Solid State Hybrid (By: Seagate) (7200 RPM) (Delivers SSD-like Performance)
Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: 1x (2TB Western Digital (7200 RPM) (Model: Black Edition) (SATA 6Gbps)
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: Standard Factory Chassis 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: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (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

That's a real nice build.            

Go for it.   

Yep.   We used to ask for Coolermaster MegaFlow 200 silent non-led fan but not sure if thats still what they stock.      You could ask for that and see.     DS knows what you mean either way.

Thank you. Lol yea i guess i did do my homework. But i kinda wanted a computer with lots of storage so i figured 500gb on the first hd and 2tb on the second one would do.

Edited by ArkansasWoman777 - 28 Oct 2012 at 2:06pm

I thought about it but 120gb seems not enough to me. Charlies a good name. I don't know haven't thought about it. Lol

May I ask what you primarily use your computer for?  2 TB is an awfully large storage drive in and of itself.  I can't imagine needing that much space unless I was a torrenting maniac! 

I would still opt for a higher performing SSD boot drive and fore-go the Hybrid option.  If you find yourself still craving that additional headroom for storage, you could always have them add another 2 TB HDD.  That way you get the best of both worlds and have a SSD to jump start your machine and launch it into orbit every time you turn it on. 

The difference really is huge.  Not sure if you've ever seen it first hand before. 

Your call in the end I suppose ! 

Do take into consideration that (according to our good friend Google) you can fit more than 1,048,576 pictures on a 2 TB drive.  It's absolutely ginormous! 

Either way, you will be in good hands with DS.  Are you playing WoW? 

Let me know when you pull the trigger :)  I'll be cheering for you! 

If you decide to play WoW, let me know!  I don't play either but wouldn't mind trying it. 

I think the hybrid is probably the best bang/buck.  a 500gb hybrid with 4gb nand is cost neutral to a 120gb ssd.  Since the hybrid drops most frequently used files in the nand, day-day your probably getting a near ssd-like experiance with an extra 376gb of storage. 

That's some serious storage.   

Hi ArkansasWoman777,

Very smart move dropping the Hybrid drive for a SSD. Good looking build. The only change I would make would be to choose the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 2GB (PhysX) (FTW Overclocked EVGA). It is another $127 but worth it to me.

Frank

The EVGA 670FTW vs. the reference gtx 670  .....   The FTW has the gtx680's larger circuit board for better power managment, the 680's larger cooling fan, larger exhaust vents on the back and is oc'd to 680 specs.   Not bad for $27. 

Edited by bprat22 - 29 Oct 2012 at 11:07am

Lol thanks. Good afternoon to you to

I wish. I have to wait a bit until we save up a bit more.

i kinda hope that 240gb is enough to put the os, my Microsoft security essentials and other stuff. Will updates on the virus protection affect the 240gb? That was kinda my main concern.

Edited by ArkansasWoman777 - 29 Oct 2012 at 1:51pm

arkansas woman,

Hi ArkansasWoman777,

The saved $$$ will help pay for that SSD you opted for.