My Future Purchase Good enough???

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http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsaved.asp?id=126801

link just incase this is to much to read

Copy of Specifications:
Case: Digital Storm 850Si (Silver Anodized Aluminum Finish) 
Power Supply: 850W Thermaltake (8800 GTX SLI Compatible) **CLEARANCE PRICE** 
Processor: AMD Phenom 9600 (2.3GHz) (Quad Core) (4 MB Cache) AM2+
Motherboard: Asus M3A32-MVP Deluxe (AMD 790FX Chipset) (Supports CrossFire)
Memory: 8GB DDR2 Corsair at 800MHz XMS2 (Dual Channel) (Extreme-Performance) 
Floppy / Card: Digital Media Card Reader (Black) 
Hard Drive 1: 320GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
Hard Drive 2: 160GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA) 
Raid Option: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 3: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) (LightScribe Edition) 
Optical Drive 2: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x)
Network Card: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 1GB (PCI-Express) 
TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Motherboard Multi-Channel High Definition Audio 
Physics Card: Ageia PhysX P1 128MB 
Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 3 WindTunnel (Copper Heatpipe Heatsink & Scythe Case Fans) 
Case Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Blue Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes)
Round Cables: Enhanced Interior Air Flow (Optical Drive & Floppy Cables (Blue Cables) 
User Manual: Personalized Platinum Digital Storm Binder (Includes Paperwork/Benchmarks/CDs/Manuals)
Overclock Processor: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability 
Overclock Video Card: Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability 
Overclock Memory: Yes, Overclock the memory timings (Includes Corsair Dominator Airflow Fan) 
Tweak Windows: Yes, Disable and tweak all of the non-crucial services on the operating system 
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
Protection: - No Thanks
Office: - No Thanks
Benchmarking: - No Thanks
Pre-Install Game: - No Thanks
LCD Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
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

OK a few things:
Amd CPU because Intel will be releasing a new socket in november AM2+ will be around MUCH longer Dont want to buy a new MoBo and EXPENSIVE INTEL in 1-2 years want to Upgrade till dead AMD all the way for that
Only one 3870x2 will buy a second when drivers mature and price drops 100$
PHysX card because Nvidia bought them I have 8 games that support it and well if the 8800 will be getting the ageia sofware then possibly in the future with Intel having Havok now this physics will be going mainstream faster then we think....FUTURE PROFING and it fits my $3000 budget wife aproved....

Everything else is UP for DEBATE 

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Sharariebrum Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 Feb 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 74	Quote Reply Topic: My Future Purchase Good enough??? Posted: 28 Feb 2008 at 2:48am
	http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsaved.asp?id=126801 link just incase this is to much to read Copy of Specifications: Case: Digital Storm 850Si (Silver Anodized Aluminum Finish) Power Supply: 850W Thermaltake (8800 GTX SLI Compatible) CLEARANCE PRICE Processor: AMD Phenom 9600 (2.3GHz) (Quad Core) (4 MB Cache) AM2+ Motherboard: Asus M3A32-MVP Deluxe (AMD 790FX Chipset) (Supports CrossFire) Memory: 8GB DDR2 Corsair at 800MHz XMS2 (Dual Channel) (Extreme-Performance) Floppy / Card: Digital Media Card Reader (Black) Hard Drive 1: 320GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA) Hard Drive 2: 160GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA) Raid Option: - No Thanks Hard Drive 3: - No Thanks Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) (LightScribe Edition) Optical Drive 2: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) Network Card: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 1GB (PCI-Express) TV Tuner: - No Thanks Sound Card: Motherboard Multi-Channel High Definition Audio Physics Card: Ageia PhysX P1 128MB Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 3 WindTunnel (Copper Heatpipe Heatsink & Scythe Case Fans) Case Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Blue Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes) Round Cables: Enhanced Interior Air Flow (Optical Drive & Floppy Cables (Blue Cables) User Manual: Personalized Platinum Digital Storm Binder (Includes Paperwork/Benchmarks/CDs/Manuals) Overclock Processor: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability Overclock Video Card: Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability Overclock Memory: Yes, Overclock the memory timings (Includes Corsair Dominator Airflow Fan) Tweak Windows: Yes, Disable and tweak all of the non-crucial services on the operating system Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based) Protection: - No Thanks Office: - No Thanks Benchmarking: - No Thanks Pre-Install Game: - No Thanks LCD Display: - No Thanks Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: - No Thanks 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 OK a few things: Amd CPU because Intel will be releasing a new socket in november AM2+ will be around MUCH longer Dont want to buy a new MoBo and EXPENSIVE INTEL in 1-2 years want to Upgrade till dead AMD all the way for that Only one 3870x2 will buy a second when drivers mature and price drops 100$ PHysX card because Nvidia bought them I have 8 games that support it and well if the 8800 will be getting the ageia sofware then possibly in the future with Intel having Havok now this physics will be going mainstream faster then we think....FUTURE PROFING and it fits my $3000 budget wife aproved.... Everything else is UP for DEBATE
	If you Fail to Plan....Plan to FAIL!!! The Past is History, The Future is a Mystery, But Today is a GIFT - That is why we call it the Present

Tyler Lowe Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 14 May 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Quote Reply Posted: 28 Feb 2008 at 3:08am
	It looks like you're pretty settled on the exact composition of this system, so I will decline comment on build itself, but I will suggest that you check with DSO and make sure that the power supply you have selected is equiped with 2x PCI-e 6+2pin +12V power rails. The HD3870x2 can function on 2x PCI-e 6 pin +12V rails, but it works best when a 6pin and 8 pin power connection combination is used.

Sharariebrum Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 Feb 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 74	Quote Reply Posted: 28 Feb 2008 at 3:28am
	Well if thats the case then the thermaltake 1000w would be it but they sell 2 versions Only if DS uses the Thermaltake Toughpower W0156RU ATX12V / EPS12V 1200W Power Supply 100 on there 1200 w selection would I go for it if not then I will stick with the 850 one cause Unless I KNOW there is no reason for me to spend that cash right now Upgrade latter with a Part from newegg. The 850 will be enough with Adaptors as well to make some 2pin. Hence why I did the 850
	If you Fail to Plan....Plan to FAIL!!! The Past is History, The Future is a Mystery, But Today is a GIFT - That is why we call it the Present

gdhart Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 131	Quote Reply Posted: 28 Feb 2008 at 8:30am
	In order to see more then about 2.8 Gig of that 8 Gig of RAM you have included in your specs you will need to get 64Bit Vista Home Premium. The 32 Bit version can only address 4 Gig of total address space and this includes things like your 1 GB Video card and other hardware, not just the RAM.
	850W PSU/Pro Case Q6600-G0 2.7GHz nVidia 680i A1 Revision 4GB 800MHz XMS2 1x500 GB WD, 2x500GB WD RAID-1 2x500GB Ext nVidia GeForce 8800GTX 768MB ATI TV Wonder 650 Air Cooled Stage 3

Sharariebrum Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 Feb 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 74	Quote Reply Posted: 28 Feb 2008 at 6:38pm
	DERRR totally forgot about the 32 bit ram 4gig limitation Thx!! still under 3000 with windows ultimate 64Bit thx for that catch!!!
	If you Fail to Plan....Plan to FAIL!!! The Past is History, The Future is a Mystery, But Today is a GIFT - That is why we call it the Present

Sam Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest	Quote Reply Posted: 29 Feb 2008 at 9:12am
	I would suggest throwing in a $90 upgrade to an Xfi audio card - the quality difference is significant on all fronts: music, gaming, movies. Just my 2c. :-)

Sharariebrum Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 Feb 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 74	Quote Reply Posted: 29 Feb 2008 at 11:13pm
	Thats easy I rip out my X-Fi fatality from my present rig problem solved...Well sort of I dont use it but when the wife is out shopping. I use my Gamming headset USB with build in SRS (simmulated realistic suround) Audio by plantronics and they work really well surprisingly and only 58$. But ya sound is not an issue.
	If you Fail to Plan....Plan to FAIL!!! The Past is History, The Future is a Mystery, But Today is a GIFT - That is why we call it the Present

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