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Post Date: 2008-09-11
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    Posted: 11 Sep 2008 at 7:11pm
I broke down and bought it...so shoot me...

on the plus side, i am sending my old system to my mother.  hopefully she can figure out how to turn it on,,,, shes 70 Wink

System Configuration:
Chassis: Digital Storm 850Si
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Interior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz (1333MHz FSB) (12MB Cache)
Motherboard: NVIDIA 780i Core 2 Quad (Chipset: nForce 780i SLI)
System Memory: 4GB DDR2 OCZ at 1066MHz (SLI-Ready Edition)
Card Reader: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 1: 500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
Hard Drive 2: - No Thanks
Raid Option: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 3: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x)
Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks
Wireless Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card(s): NVIDIA GeForce 8500GT 512MB (Includes PhysX Technology)
TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: Liquid Chilled FrostBite CPU Only
Internal Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Blue Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes)
Modifications: - No Thanks
CPU Boost: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability
Graphics Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Memory Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory
Windows Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (64-Bit Edition) (For Enthusiasts)
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: - No Thanks
Mouse: - No Thanks my keyboard comes with a mouse
External Storage: - No Thanks
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty

I went with the NVIDIA GeForce 8500GT 512MB because I already have one, was hoping to run the two cards together.





Edited by RickinVa - 11 Sep 2008 at 7:13pm
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but they don't support directx10 right? that started with 8600?

I like to ask you to upgrade to the cosmos s case you'll thank me when you get it

have a look at it here


also Corsair has been crapping out, call them and ask them to change your ram to ocz also either ask them to over clock ram or ask them for the fan for the ocz ram (should be around $20).

Edited by DST4ME - 11 Sep 2008 at 7:20pm

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I think I am good with the way its set up now.  I got the 4 additional fan option, so ram heat shouldnt be a problem

the 8500GT supports D 10


Edited by RickinVa - 11 Sep 2008 at 7:25pm
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well change the ram, corsair has been having a high failure rate

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I didnt get corsair 
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sorry boss, my fault, I saw the psu's brand and thought it was the ram, good build

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I did send in a request to drop the 8500 and replace it with a GeForce 280 GTX
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Looks like you have a good setup there, looking forward to working on it!
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Originally posted by RickinVa

I did send in a request to drop the 8500 and replace it with a GeForce 280 GTX


lol that was a high jump

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Wise decision with the GPU. Wink
 
That's a very nice build, and I am sure you will enjoy it. I'm looking forward to seeing a review and maybe some pics (please Big%20smile)? Congrats on the new system.Clap
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Yes indeed... solid build now. I was worried about your earlier decision to SLI 8500GTs... Ermm  Let us know how good a job Sarah does for ya! Wink
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Posts: 442 		  Quote Nomak Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 12 Sep 2008 at 11:18am
I dont know if youre still taking suggestions on that build, but from other threads you were trying to keep the low costs/high performance ratio setup going.
 
- downgrade to vista home prim. 64 bit
- drop internal lighting
 
+ use saved money to have a memory fan kit installed/additional fans or 4 year plat. warranty


Edited by Nomak - 12 Sep 2008 at 7:36pm
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didn't catch that ultimate, ya vista home premium is better for you

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