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Post Date: 2008-11-24

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    Posted: 24 Nov 2008 at 11:00pm
im new to building a gaming computer and was wondering if i could get some help. im wanting something that will have no problem running any game i throw at it and also games to come. heres the build i put together its a little pricey for me so i was wondering if u guys could help me out. i dont know anything about most of this stuff like cooling, oc, sli, etc.. lol so help me out lol heres what i got http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsaved.asp?id=210429

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  Quote jtspectra2 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 24 Nov 2008 at 11:20pm
The setup you configured is ok , but may i suggest intels new chip , i7. for about the same price you can get a better performing machine.

i set this one up for you , check it out


Ticket Number:
210457

http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsaved.asp?id=210457

Chassis Model: Digital Storm 950Si
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: ASUS P6T Deluxe (Intel X58 Chipset) (Supports Dual SLI or CrossFire)
System Memory: 6GB DDR3 1333MHz OCZ
Power Supply: 860W PC Power & Cooling (ESA Edition) (Dual SLI Compatible)
Card Reader: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 300GB Western Digital VelociRaptor (10K RPM) (16MB Cache) (Extreme Speed)
Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: 500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) (LightScribe Edition)
Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280 1GB (Includes PhysX Technology)
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 3: High-Performance Liquid Chilled FrostBite System For CPU
Liquid Color:UV Red: Glowing Non-conductive High-Performance Fluid (Requires H20: Stage 3 & UV Lighting)
Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (UV) (Creates Glowing Effect For H20: Stage 3 UV Fluid)
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
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty



Edited by jtspectra2 - 24 Nov 2008 at 11:24pm
Q9650 @ 4.2Ghz( Liquid Cooled), 4GB 1600Mhz DDR3, GTX280 SLI, VRaptor,HAF 932
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  Quote skyR Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 24 Nov 2008 at 11:23pm
$2487

http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsaved.asp?id=210458

GTX 280 doesn't justify the $200 over GTX 260+.

You can get SLI GTX 260+ if you play at 1920x1200 resolution or above.
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  Quote Acei Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 24 Nov 2008 at 11:29pm
ok i looked at both of the comps u guys put together and u both added a 2nd harddrive is just curious why? and also lowered the power supply? and in one added liq cooling should i be worried about it getting to hot cause when i game i usually game for long periods of time lol sorry im really new to this i usually just go out and get a computer without really caring about whats in it but im tired of wanting to play something and not being able to lol for example i went out and got age of conan and was excited and got it installed and was getting 2fps lol talk about sh*tty Sleepy
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  Quote skyR Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 24 Nov 2008 at 11:39pm
You said your current config was a little too pricey for you but you didn't mention a budget so I kept the costs down.

Liquid cooling isn't necessary as air does just fine in cooling components as long as you don't cover your pc in a blanket. It's totally up to the user if they want to spend the extra for liquid cooling.

750W is enough to power a single GTX 260+ and gives you room to add another one if you decide to. Even 650W is enough for a single card.

Having two drives is ideal for data security. One for the operating system / software while the other one keeps data. If something went wrong with your operating system, you can reformat without losing all your data. It's totally up to you again, you can use one drive if you don't have a lot of important data to store =p
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  Quote jtspectra2 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 24 Nov 2008 at 11:59pm
only reason i chose LC is cause you will get a better overclock with it. It is not necessary and is total the customers choice, it will just increase your OC speed thats all. 
Q9650 @ 4.2Ghz( Liquid Cooled), 4GB 1600Mhz DDR3, GTX280 SLI, VRaptor,HAF 932
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  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 25 Nov 2008 at 12:34am
here you go Ticket# 210469 --- Price: $3208 (To see this build click here)

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 940 2.93GHz (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS P6T Deluxe (Intel X58 Chipset) (Supports Dual SLI or CrossFire)
System Memory: 6GB DDR3 1333MHz OCZ
Power Supply: 750W Corsair TX (Dual SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition)
Card Reader: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 300GB Western Digital VelociRaptor (10K RPM) (16MB Cache) (Extreme Speed)
Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: 500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) (LightScribe Edition)
Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260+ 896MB (Includes PhysX Technology)
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 3: High-Performance Liquid Chilled FrostBite System For CPU
Liquid Color:UV Red: Glowing Non-conductive High-Performance Fluid (Requires H20: Stage 3 & UV Lighting)
Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (UV) (Creates Glowing Effect For H20: Stage 3 UV Fluid)
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
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty
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  Quote Acei Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 25 Nov 2008 at 6:29am
ok thanks alot guys now it could be a little bit before i get my gaming computer so price could drop on somethings or could get higher lol but what about that esa software is that worth getting and also is that haf case better than the 950i?
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  Quote jtspectra2 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 25 Nov 2008 at 11:28am
the HAF has more airflow then the 950i. also, the ESA. i dont know about it. to monitor my system i use freeware such as nvidia system monitor, HWmonitor, Real Temp , Core Temp, stuff like that 
Q9650 @ 4.2Ghz( Liquid Cooled), 4GB 1600Mhz DDR3, GTX280 SLI, VRaptor,HAF 932
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  Quote Acei Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 25 Nov 2008 at 11:49am
cool that saves some money on the case now about the ram is 1600 MHz to much or could i just go with the 1333MHz and just over clock it? and is it really that big of a difference between the two?     thanks alot for all the help im trying to learn as much about this as i can before i make any decisions
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  Quote skyR Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 25 Nov 2008 at 12:53pm
Not much of a difference.

ESA is only available on nvidia chipsets so that's out of the question with a core i7 build.
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  Quote jtspectra2 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 25 Nov 2008 at 1:08pm
you wont see a noticeable difference in those ram speeds. Its up to you man .
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  Quote Acei Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 25 Nov 2008 at 2:10pm

does over clocking ur gpu and ram improve ur gaming a enough to notice a change or is just the cpu the main one to oc

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  Quote Acei Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 25 Nov 2008 at 2:22pm
and also when if i oc the intel i7 920 what would it be at?
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  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 25 Nov 2008 at 3:08pm
gpu and ram help but very little, you can oc your gpu yourself its very easy.

the ram is not so important.

DS does not garuntee any OC speeds but I think they said upto 3.5GHz possible with 920
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  Quote Rad!caL Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Nov 2008 at 12:58am
GPU overclocking isn't going to show noticeable increases if you game at under 1920x1200.
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