My gaming cfgPost Date: 2009-04-15 |
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blatty 
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 Topic: My gaming cfgPosted: 15 Apr 2009 at 11:31am |
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Hi. This is my first time here, I am posting because I am interested in buying a new gaming computer. I am a pure gamer and my priority is to have a computer with fastest load times possible.
Here is what I have come up with so far : Ticket Number: 270426 As you can see I am interested in a Vertex so I can install windows and games on it and have fastest load times, and also I am going to stick with windows XP because I just hate vista. Any comment or advice is welcome, I am an expert at video games but I am a real beginner at computer configurations, so feel free to guide me please ! Also I am interested in overcloacking as much as possible what do you think my overall temps will be with that kind of air cooling? Concerning my gaming habits, I play on a 21 CRT monitor, and usually never play above 1024, so I am not sure if I should go for the 295 or 2x275 SLI. Edited by blatty - 15 Apr 2009 at 12:33pm |
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Kaleliar
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Posted: 15 Apr 2009 at 12:32pm |
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First: skip the SSD. when the Vertex II comes out go for that.
Second: either go XP or Vista 64. you already have 3GB System RAM and 32 bit OS's only see 3GB it would subtract your Video RAM from the system to make up for it. I suggest Vista. its far less buggy then it was when it first came out. Third: with the money you save from skipping the SSD you can get 6GB instead. Fourth: get a DVD burner. Do you have a specific budget in mind i.e. under $3k? this build will be $2587 after discount. Ticket Number: 270443 Copy of Specifications: Chassis Model: Cooler Master HAF 932 Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Interior 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 1333MHz Mushkin (Highly Recommended) (Digital Storm Certified) Power Supply: 1000W Silverstone OP1000-E (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition) Card Reader: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA) 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 20x / 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 295 1.792GB (Includes PhysX Technology) Add-on Card: - No Thanks Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Cooler Master V8 (Compatible With i7 Processors) Liquid Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a H20: Stage 3 Cooling System Selected Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Blue) Enhancements: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Boost Processor: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability Boost Video Card: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) Boost Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory Tweak Windows: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-Bit Edition) (For Enthusiasts) Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based) Virus Protection: - No Thanks Office: - No Thanks Benchmarking: - No Thanks Install/Test Game: - No Thanks LCD Display: - No Thanks Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: - No Thanks Keyboard: - No Thanks Mouse: - No Thanks External Storage: - No Thanks Exclusive T-Shirt: - No Thanks 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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blatty
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Posted: 15 Apr 2009 at 12:38pm |
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Yes my budget is under $3k. So how long should I wait for the vertex II you think? and what will be the price range of it?
What about velociraptor? Edited by blatty - 15 Apr 2009 at 12:41pm |
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Kaleliar
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Posted: 15 Apr 2009 at 12:41pm |
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For times and prices we dont know. it will however blow all current consumer SSD's out of the water. it maxes out SATA 2. once its out and if its well priced, its not hard to clone the OS onto it. DST4ME has a link to some cloning software that is good.
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DST4ME
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Posted: 15 Apr 2009 at 2:15pm |
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you got some problems, first off your system has over 4GB of ram and xp can't run more then total of 4GB, you have no choice you have to go vista 64bit so you can take advantage of all of your system's resources otherwise you are basically cutting off an arm and a leg off your system.
Have you ever used vista? its nothing but xp with a bit of a different look, what is there to hate? we are not sure when vertex 2 comes out but don't think vertex 1 is anything like the second version. I would wait cause there is going to be lot of fast ssds comeing out that will beat the pants off of what ever is out now, so wait and see what comes out you can upgrade your HDD1 one anytime you like. ok here is my idea: here you go Ticket# 270555 --- Price: $2408 (To see this build click here) Price after current promotion $2258 Copy of Specifications: Chassis Model: Cooler Master HAF 932 Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Interior 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 1333MHz Mushkin (Highly Recommended) (Digital Storm Certified) Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition) Card Reader: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA) 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 20x / 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 275 896MB (Includes PhysX Technology) Add-on Card: - No Thanks Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Cooler Master V8 (Compatible With i7 Processors) Liquid Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a H20: Stage 3 Cooling System Selected Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Red) Enhancements: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Boost Processor: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability Boost Video Card: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) Boost Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory Tweak Windows: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-Bit Edition) (For Enthusiasts) Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based) Virus Protection: - No Thanks Office: - No Thanks Benchmarking: - No Thanks Install/Test Game: - No Thanks LCD Display: - No Thanks Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: - No Thanks Keyboard: - No Thanks Mouse: - No Thanks External Storage: - No Thanks Exclusive T-Shirt: - No Thanks Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 5-10 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty Edited by DST4ME - 15 Apr 2009 at 2:16pm |
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blatty
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Posted: 15 Apr 2009 at 5:00pm |
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thanks a lot for the advice DTS4ME, though I will change the 275 into a 295, I just want the latest video card right now, even if I don't play with high resolutions :P
And I guess I'll have to try vista out after all ! So when the vertex II will be out it will be available here ? I am guessing it's price will be extremely high though? I was thinking maybe I should stick with a velociraptor instead |
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DST4ME
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Posted: 15 Apr 2009 at 5:20pm |
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OK well first a 295 is nothing but 2 x 260+ and its meant only for high resolutions cause in low resolutions you will never notice a difference between say 1 x 260+ and 1 x 295.
the 275 GTX is the latest and newest card out, and for low resolution it will do better then 1 x 260+ also if you get one 275 now and then later when you need more GPU power add another 275, then you got 2 x 275 which is better then 1 x 295, look at far cry 2 at 1280 x 1024 for example: 
first keep in mind that 60fps means smooth game play at high settings so anything over 60fps and you will notice very little difference in the game playing, now lets see: 295 = 100fps 285 = 66fps 275 = 61fps all 3 will play the game smooth at high settings but look at the price: 295 = $540 285 = $350 275 = $250 as you see the 275 has the best performance vs price. with 2 x 275 price will be $40 lower then 1 x 295 but your performance will be higher then 1 x 295. just something to think about  I'm sure you are like me, you want every bit of performance your money can buy
vertex 2 was suppose to come out already, but it has not with no word, some of us are a bit pissed as you can imagine, however there are other SSDs coming out, not as fast as vertex but faster then what is out now at least twice as fast as a veloci which used to be my favorite HDD, I have some now, but if there is a good enough SSD that is faster then I would want that  as long as the price is not crazy, if we knew the prices I could give you better recommendation but right now all we have to go on is performance and no prices, which makes it difficult to tell what is worth it and what is not.
upgrading HDD and moving OS to a different HDD is real easy as long as its in the same system, so we can get our system now and wait for a good HDD to upgrade to later. I have a nice clone guide for moving OS from one HDD to another if you ever need it, its here: you can follow my clone guide here Edited by DST4ME - 15 Apr 2009 at 5:20pm |
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aias49
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Posted: 16 Apr 2009 at 7:12am |
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I to did not like vista. but that was with it when it was first released. and has DST states it has been fixed. And I actually find my self in love with vista 64bit. (once i got used to the layout. Which is similar but not identical to xp.
Edited by aias49 - 16 Apr 2009 at 7:13am |
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HAF 932 Case Core I7 920 @ 3.4 GHz GTX 295, 500 GB HDD 6 GB Mushkin Ram |
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DST4ME
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Posted: 16 Apr 2009 at 2:23pm |
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You are not alone aias49, everybody I know that tried vista, once they got used to it, they love it, specially 64bit as it can do some thing faster.
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PerryC
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Posted: 16 Apr 2009 at 10:21pm |
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DST4ME, that vid card post was very informative and made one decision that much easier for me.
Edited by PerryC - 16 Apr 2009 at 10:21pm |
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DST4ME
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Posted: 17 Apr 2009 at 1:43am |
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ya since the 275 came out, I have been recommending to everybody, its the best band for the buck IMO.
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