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new build any suggestions??

Post Date: 2008-09-13
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Posts: 62 		  Quote skywalker Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Topic: new build any suggestions??
    Posted: 13 Sep 2008 at 7:28pm
this is my latest build been waiting for the price to drop
any help i would be grateful own a DS sysytem now
Chassis: Digital Storm 850Si
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Interior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Power Supply: 750W Corsair HX (Dual SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition)
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 Corsair at 800MHz Dominator DHX (High-Performance)
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-ROM/CD-ROM (DVD Reader 16x / CD Reader 40x)
Optical Drive 2: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x)
Wireless Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX+ 512MB (Includes PhysX Technology)
TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 3 WindTunnel (Copper Heatpipe Heatsink & Additional Case Fans)
Internal Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Blue Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes)
Modifications: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my processor
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)
Protection: - No Thanks
Office: - No Thanks
Benchmarking: - No Thanks
Install/Test Game: - No Thanks
LCD Display: Acer 22 inch (Widescreen) (Black) (High-Performance Gaming Display)
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
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Posts: 36758 		  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 13 Sep 2008 at 7:55pm
ticket number?

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Posts: 0 		  Quote Tyler Lowe Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 13 Sep 2008 at 9:33pm
http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsaved.asp?id=183060

Edited by Tyler Lowe - 14 Sep 2008 at 1:14am
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Posts: 36758 		  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 13 Sep 2008 at 9:50pm
here you go $2574

shop around for your monitor, you can find a better price I think

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Posts: 840 		  Quote widdlecat Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 14 Sep 2008 at 1:01am
DST4ME, only at 150GB raptor? I would suggest a second storage HDD... at least another 320GB. Not too pricey.
Tyler, do you think the TEC cooler is worth the extra money? I would think going either stage 3 or jump to liquid cooling. Unless DSO changed devices, that TEC cooler is like in between stage 3 and liquid, but a bit noisier.
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Posts: 0 		  Quote Tyler Lowe Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 14 Sep 2008 at 1:16am
No, that was supposed to be a liquid cooled CPU, thanks for catching that.  No, I don't think much of the TEC option TBH. I'd rather have a decent 120mm HSF to select from in the configurator than a TEC.  I also agree with DST4ME, you can do better if you buy the monitor from a regular etailer, and free up some of your budget for a better build.

Edited by Tyler Lowe - 14 Sep 2008 at 1:18am
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Posts: 36758 		  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 14 Sep 2008 at 2:46am
I gave him the raptor cause he can enjoy 10,000 rpm and in a few month he can add a second hdd and enjoy the best of both worlds, otherwise if you look at my highend recommendations they are all velociraptor or hdd1 and the 500GB for hdd2.

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