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Post Date: 2010-02-15
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    Posted: 15 Feb 2010 at 5:29pm
Hey, I came about this site looking around for the best company for custom built computers and the reviews here seem amazing. Before I was considering an Alienware system, but I think I am going with DS now. Anyways, I need a good config for gaming and watching movies (regular dvds mainly, not blu-ray). I will probably go with a 22 inch monitor with 1680X1050 resolution, but am up for suggestions on this as well. I was considering the LG W2286L as I can't afford an ips panel monitor and want a good response time and better than average image quality. As far as games go, I play DDO and WoW, and am considering playing Age of Conan or Warhammer Online when I get a new computer. Diablo 3 will be the main game I will be playing when it comes out though. I'd like to get a sound card, but am up for suggestions if it doesn't fit in my budget. I have Logitech Z-2300 THX certified  200-watt 2.1 speakers that I bought last year and plan on using on this system. My budget is around $1800-$2000 without the monitor and can only spend around $200-$300 for a monitor. If possible I would like a build that is upgradable in the future, possible second video card, but again if it doesn't fit in my budget I am open for suggestions. Mainly wanting something that will hold up for 4-5 years and can handle games like Diablo 3 and Age of Conan on max settings. Thanks in advance!
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Here you go Ticket# 385076 --- Price: $2011 (To see this build click here) Price after current promotion $2011

Copy of Specifications:
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Cooler Master HAF 932
Exterior Finish: - Not Available
Trim Accents: - Not Available
Processor: Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz (Quad Core)
Motherboard: EVGA X58 LE Edition SLI (Intel X58 Chipset) (Supports SLI or CrossFire)
System Memory: 6GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested)
Power Supply: 750W Corsair TX (Dual SLI Compatible)
Expansion Bay: - Not Available
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
Set 1 Raid Options: - Not Available
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 5850 1GB
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 1: Noctua Dual 120mm Fans High Performance Cooler (Compatible With ONLY i7 Processors)
H20 Tube Color:- Not Available
Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Blue)
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Noise Reduction: - Not Available
Boost Processor: FREE: Stage 1: Overclock the processor between 3.3GHz to 3.9GHz (Requires Air Cooling Upgrade)
Boost Video Card: - Not Available
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Boost OS: - Not Available
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (64-Bit Edition)
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
Virus Protection: - Not Available
Office: - Not Available
Benchmarking: - Not Available
Install/Test Game: FREE: Please include a free copy of a hot-selling game
Display: - No Thanks
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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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Thanks DST4ME, looks about like the build that I had figured. One more thing before I place my order. Does the monitor I picked out seem decent or do you have any recommendations. I know you're a die-hard ips panel fan from reading other posts, but are there any tn panels you'd recommend? Looking for something in the 22-24 inch line for around 200-300 dollars. Also, will I have THX quality sound with onboard sound? I know from what I've read that there's not much difference in sound quality with onboard except to the audiophile.
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Posts: 36758 		  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 15 Feb 2010 at 6:10pm
if you don't use a sound card now then you are gonna be just fine.

but if you should decide on a sound card down the road, make sure its compatible with win7 64bit.

I'm not that familiar with tn panels, so I can't tell you, I assume going with one of the ones DS offers is a safe bet, youc an always check and see if you will save by going to newegg.

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I had one more question about overclocking. Will it significantly decrease the life of my CPU or its stability? I figure for most of the games I play overclocking isn't necessary, but I wouldn't mind having it if the risks aren't that great. Thanks again for your help.
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actually oc makes the biggest difference in everything, including games, for some a bit less but for some more.

DS does moderate ocing so your cpu should last you at least 8 years if not longer, and it won't pass DS's test if its not stable.

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Thanks for the info!
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My pleasure

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I haven't placed my order yet, and have shopping around on newegg for monitors. Found a 24" one that fits the bill. If I go to a 1920X1080 resolution, will I need to upgrade to an ATI 5870 for max settings on my games?
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I haven't placed my order yet, and have been shopping around newegg for monitors. Found a 24" Asus that looks to fit the bill. If I go to 1920 X 1080 resolution will I need to upgrade to an ATI 5870?
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sorry for the double post, my net is running slow tonight :/
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I did a little research and found that the 5850 should be just as good as the 5870 at 1920 X 1080 with the specific games I play, so I went ahead and placed my order. Thanks again.
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yes for 1900 x 1200 best option is 5870 but if the 5850 is doing the job for those particular games you play then thats a good choice.

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