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Post Date: 2011-10-20
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    Posted: 20 Oct 2011 at 8:29pm
Can you post an update to the sweet spot and power builds? I am going to replace my DS Q9650, GTX 280 system. This is by far the best computer I have ever owned. The build post gives one a good place to start.
Thanks.
 
Or how is this? I do basic internet stuff, photo editing. Mainly games. I will be playing FSX about half the time and FPS and  RTS's the  the rest. I know that FSX does not support SLI but I am assuming the other games do. I will not be adding much of anything to the case over the next couple of years.
I just want the box from DS and will handle the keyboard, mouse and monitor myself. Thanks for your input.
 
 
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madmxe,
thats a decent build, but this one would be better: (606635, http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsaved.asp?id=606635)
it will give you better performance for about the same price. the A70 and the Natua 12 give you better performance than any other cooling up to stage 4 LC (double rad). since they are both air coolers, you should go with the HAF X (best air cooling). the hard drives here are also superior/have better warenties than the ones in your prior build. what res are you going to be using? would you want to upgrade the GPU's ever or not?
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miner tweak to SGW's build has this at the same price as yours but much better cpu cooler, bigger case with better airflow, better mobo, much better psu can do dual sli anything unlike the 800w:

Ticket Number: 607582

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whats different DST? oh... i forgot the OC...
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1920-1080 res. I may upgrade the GPU's unless Intel comes out with something really really good. Appreciate the advice on the power supply. I was wondering if was underpowered but said it could handle SLI. I also like the case idea. Thank very much guysExcited
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Ask DS specifically for this fan to be added to the top, so you endup with 4 x 200mm fans:

haf 200mm non led fan

Our pleasure and good luck

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