New rig configuration.

Hey. Looking to get a new gaming rig for some time, As my curent comp is pretty out dated now (Geforce 7 series GPU, and AMD Athlon CPU lol)

 

I'm NOT looking to play the apsolute newest and most graphicly demanding games (EX. Crisis high res. and maxed out.)

 

 

My goal is to play games like 

 

TES4 Oblivion

 

COD.4

 

& Left 4 dead

 

at high to maxed settings, with no framerate isues!  Heres my configuration (Well the importent parts of it)  I'd like to know what kind of proformence I can expect. And I am open to ANY and ALL sugestions and recommendations, as long as it duznt put up the $$ too much (Intel fans that means you!) 

 

I'm not looking for the BEST hardwere on the market, Just a very good rig for sub $3000 That will handle any games I want to throw at it.    

 

 

Price range $3000 MAX

 

THANX!

 

PS I am transplanting my own drives, as well as 2nd 500GB HD

 

PSS All games are gunna be played at 1600x1200 Res. AAx4 MAX

nothing big and fancy.

 

 

 

this is the most performance for your money:

here you go Ticket# 275439 --- Price: $2428 (To see this build click here) Price after current promotion $2328

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 920 2.66GHz (Quad Core)
Motherboard: EVGA X58 3X SLI (Intel X58 Chipset) (Supports Triple SLI or CrossFire)
System Memory: 6GB DDR3 1333MHz Mushkin (Highly Recommended) (Digital Storm Certified)
Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition)
Card Reader: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks
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 20x / CD-Writer 48x)
Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 275 896MB (Includes PhysX Technology)
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Razer Barracuda AC-1 (Recommended)
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 3: High-Performance Liquid Chilled FrostBite System For CPU
Liquid Color:UV Redish Pink: Medium Glowing Non-conductive Fluid (Requires H20: Stage 3 & UV Lighting)
Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Red)
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, Ship Within 5-10 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty

this will eat your config alive and has room for upgrades

Yeah, Intel is rocking it when it comes to their processors and results with overclocking as well. The build DST4ME put together looks great, when you are ready to purchase your system, give me a call and I will take care of you myself.

for every AMD you can show me at a clock I can show you ten Intels at that clock with better temps.

Intel owns the OC record for a reason, you think AMD does not want that title?

Edited by DST4ME - 29 Apr 2009 at 8:09pm

Have dial up. No can watch youtube..

I never recommend something because I like them, the things you see me recommend are things that are facts, only 1% of the time I use my opinion, and thats because there would be no facts on a subject.


does i7 920 stock perform better then phenomII? stock no, but it would be foolish to not oc a 920 as it ocs very well and at the end with the oc you will beat the amd.

what will happen is that the amd won't oc as high so the 920 will endup faster then you will be stock with a senario like this:

DST's configs usually come "satisfaction guaranteed".   

Although I understand why looks are important, performance is almost always more important in my opinion.

The HAF offers considerably more airflow and room for components, and allows for easier future upgrades on your system. Although the final decision is your own, the HAF is definitely the case to get if you want the best bang for your buck in performance! :D

Plus the HAF case doesn't look all too bad, and I personally think it looks really awesome with the blue led fans!

Remember a lot more heat is going to be generated by other components such as the GPU, so airflow is still very important.

The cards will fit, but it will be very tight and your computer will get very warm fast. Like I said, most people will HIGHLY recommend you go with the HAF, but it is your decision.

The LC will also be easier to maintain with the HAF, and much much easier to do any upgrades yourself.

If you like the Antec 902, another option could be going with the Antec 1200. Remember, DS will be able to order any component you want, even if it's not on the config list! :]

You should try calling them tomorrow for details. And I am fairly certain you can get any upgrade with it still.

Basically if it exists, and it's doable, digitalstorm will be able to get it and do it for you! :D

True. As just stated is it true I could have DS configure it with a antec 1200?? And if so would that take care of any problems over the 902?

DST4ME,

Originally posted by Bill the Cat DST4ME,   Why did you suggest a 1000W PSU in you config? Was it just for future expandability? The current config doesn't need anything like that, does it?   I've gotten kind of out of touch lately, and I'm just asking.....

yes for future upgrades. now in days all the GPUs power requirements are 500w and above.

Originally posted by Zurginator DST4ME, you still completely ignored my post.You said you would match an AMD clock on an intel at the same speed and lower temp. It's a PII x4 running at 6.7 ghz in XP stable. Highest I've seen is 10, but that was only stable in BIOS.

I'm talking about real world use not some over priced cooling that is not for everyday use. but still a p4 holds the stable record at 8.9Ghz I believe if you want to go there, but again I'm not discussing crazy cooling and over the top system, I'm talking about systems that regular users use, the i7 will clock better then the dying in Q4 PII x4 for regular users. give it time that 8.9 record will be blown away by another Intel

we can go back and forth on this, there are a few people that got the 920 to 4.5 or 4.0 on air, but at the end of the day, you have a much better OC with an Intel then you will with an AMD as an average user.

where did 5ghz and $700 come in? I'm talking about a $2300 i7 system here that beats a $2200 ph II here, in gaming and other tasks.

I don't' consider average user at 5GHz and $700 or at 6.3GHz with an unreal nitrogen cooling, and by unreal I mean its not possible to own that ph II oced to 6.3 on a regular basis and not spend an arm and a leg not to mention the headaches that go with it, so I keep saying average user and yet you bring up something not average again.

my $2300 i7 system with 6GB of DDR3 here will beat your 4GB having, lower OCing, Q1 ending, DDR2, $2200 ph II system 8 out of 10 times, and its the new platform and not dying in 3 month unlike ph II.

now let me see, do I want to spend $2300 on a brand new car that is faster and is new model, or do I want to spend $2200 on a new car that is an old model that is being discontinued, I don't' know it kinda answers itself.

Edited by DST4ME - 30 Apr 2009 at 8:28pm

I will build you the same system here everything duplicate but the AMD will have 4gb the i7 will have 6GB triple channel, the difference will be like $100 not $700. and keep forgetting those extra 2GB of ram are not free :) why don't you compare a 6GB ph II system with a 6GB i7 system. if I do that here the ph II will be more expensive.

Our pleasure, be sure to keep us informed and when you get the PC don't' forget to post pics

I feel very honored that you are going with my config, trust me when I tell you its the best bang for your buck

at the end you gonna spend little and OC the 920 and end-up faster then a i7 965, and its a good possibility that the 6 core gulftown will work on these x58 mobos that we are getting so will a little luck our future CPU upgrade will be covered and limited to a CPU upgrade only, saving us tons of money and putting us back on top of the performance chart with little money.

BTW have checked out the new ATCS 840? its basically the slick version of HAF, you might like that too, maybe you can use an haf side panel but painted to match the ATCS 840's color, get the best of both worlds

Edited by DST4ME - 01 May 2009 at 12:49am

If one wants to go with the dying ph II, then one is ripping themselves off