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Post Date: 2012-06-06
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    Posted: 06 Jun 2012 at 10:57am
Hello, I have had a Digital Storm computer for almost three years, and I love it. My new configuration is 696432

I really like this case. I am recently physically disabled and to have this type of access to the cables is fantastic (although, I do love my old Digital Storm system).

I am planning to run World of Warcraft (and will be getting the new Mists expansion when it comes out) and Diablo 3 games, along with iTunes listening and burning. I am concerned about only having 8GB of memory. Also, I have an existing "clean, out of the box" Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s that I want to have Digital Storm install for me if possible. However, it looks like, with this case, that I may be able to install my personal drive myself.

So, I guess, here are my questions.

1) Is 8GB of memory at 2000 enough for what I want to do? Or can I get by with the 16GB at 1600?
2) Will Digital Storm install my separately purchased drive to the computer I'm buying from them?
3) Is the configuration I picked out going to last me 2 to 3 years like my old Digital Storm computer?
4) If I install my own drive, will it void any warranty I have with Digital Storm if I have problems?

Thank you all in advance for any comments or suggestions you may have!
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Hi lsutow....Welcome
 
That build looks good.  To answer your questions.
 
1...8GB at 1600Mhz is all you need .  The higher speed you'll never see.
 
2.   DS, I believe , will install parts you send them for a price.
 
3... For longevity with this build the only suggestion I would make is to change the gtx 570 for a gtx 670 for another $98 if it is in the budget.  The 570 is a great card but the 670 is newer, faster, less heat going into the case and will be supported for a longer period.
 
4.  Installing a hard drive yourself won't void warranty  as long as nothing else is damaged in the process.  They won't cover in warranty parts you install however.
 
Hope this helps.Big%20Smile


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Posts: 3 		  Quote lsutow Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 06 Jun 2012 at 11:49am
Thank you bprat22

Okay, so 8GB at 1600Mhz is it? LOL! It just doesn't seem like enough. If I go with the 16GB at 1600Mhz would I see any difference?

I've also decided to just get an external enclosure for my WD SATA drive and use it to hold a backup of all of my music (via USB 3.0).

Also, what is the difference between the free OS Boost Disable and Tweak and the $35 OS Boost Disable and Tweak. I've looked all over the DS website, and they look identical.

Thanks again for your help!
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For gaming, the 8GB is all it will use.  Even 8Gb is more than most if not all games use.  Some for just a 50 bucks more throw the 16GB in the pc "just-in-case", I guess meaning you never know what 3-5 years will bring.  8GB is good to go.
Those OS tweeks we never recommend.  The pc comes bloat free, and I just think you're better off deciding for yourself what you want and don't want.  Why one if free and the other $35 is something DS would have to answer.
  
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