New to DS, PLs check my Build for errorsPost Date: 2009-07-23 |
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Deltafox2 
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 Topic: New to DS, PLs check my Build for errorsPosted: 23 Jul 2009 at 7:50pm |
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Hi all,
After ghosting around the DS discussion boards and comparing apples to apples i've decided to buy instead of build. (wifes happy to) I know nothing of building a system and i would have had a friend help w/ the build but "what if". Not questioning my friends level of expierence just stuff happens. I game to relax, and currently use a 19" and will update in the future to a 22". In reading the discussion boards and waht was advised there this is what ive come up with. I would like to play maxed out res. Any thoughts and comments welcome.
Thnx in advance
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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 Digital Storm Certified by mushkin enhanced (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested) Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition) Card Reader: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (160GB 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: 2x SLI Dual (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 275 896MB (Includes PhysX Technology) Add-on Card: - No Thanks Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Noctua NH-U12P High Performance Cooler (Compatible With ONLY i7 Processors) Liquid Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a H20: Stage 3 Cooling System Selected Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Blue) Enhancements: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock the processor between 3.3GHz to 3.9GHz (Requires Air Cooling Upgrade) 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) With Windows 7 Upgrade Coupon 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 |
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Kryhavoc
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Posted: 23 Jul 2009 at 8:16pm |
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I can only see two possible changes. 1: Reduce down to a single GTx 275, you won't need more than that for a 19" or 22" monitor. You would only need dual GPU if you are using a 24" or larger monitor. Entirely your choice, if you plan on getting a larger monitor down the road within, say, the next 6 months to a year, keep the dual GPU for easier futureproof options.
2: Add a Memory Fan Kit in the Boost Memory, this will cool the CPU even more.
Edit: Just saw a third item.
3: You may want to add a second hard drive, say, 500GB Western Digital for storage space. Edited by Kryhavoc - 23 Jul 2009 at 8:17pm |
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Mikey14
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Posted: 23 Jul 2009 at 9:02pm |
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@ Deltafox Any reason for only going with a 160GB HDD? That isn't a lot of space and costs a tiny bit less then a 500GB. Other then the suggestions Kryo listed it looks good.
EDIT: Another thing, if you want all blue be sure to request a blue front fan for the HAF. Otherwise there will be a mix of colors. Your choice  Edited by Mikey14 - 23 Jul 2009 at 9:04pm |
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Deltafox2
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Posted: 23 Jul 2009 at 9:14pm |
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Thanx, i guess trying to save money (tight wad) i guess i need to loosen up a bit and get the 500gb. as far as the 2x 275's i just want a kick ass system under 2,500 after rebates
 also any suggestions on sound cards. i currently got Boston 5.1 speakers i'd take from my old system and use, never have used on board before
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DST4ME
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Posted: 23 Jul 2009 at 9:16pm |
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If your resolution is 1600 x 1200 then you won't notice a performance gain from a second 275 GTX.
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Mikey14
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Posted: 23 Jul 2009 at 9:16pm |
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I'd say take the money from your extra GTX275 and put it toward a 500GB drive now and in the future when SSD's drop in price on of them.
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Deltafox2
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Posted: 23 Jul 2009 at 9:23pm |
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w/ the monitor sizes i mentioned i could still max out game settings at high res. w/ 1 gtx 275??
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Mikey14
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Posted: 23 Jul 2009 at 9:24pm |
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yes max settings with 60+ fps.
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DST4ME
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Posted: 23 Jul 2009 at 9:28pm |
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yes, that is why we are saying 1 x 275 is what you need
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Deltafox2
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Posted: 23 Jul 2009 at 9:29pm |
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i feel humbled
 i thought i had researched things out when i was fix'n to build a pc. glad i came to the DS forums, i really feel owned
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DST4ME
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Posted: 23 Jul 2009 at 9:33pm |
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don't feel that way, we are here because this type of info is hard to find
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zmank
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Posted: 23 Jul 2009 at 9:55pm |
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Out of curiosity, what are you using this pc for, gaming?
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Deltafox2
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Posted: 23 Jul 2009 at 10:15pm |
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digging on the net, listening to music, make a cd now and then, mostly gaming, wanting to get into cod4, cod modernwarfare2, diablo3 (if it ever comes out) my current system sucks (i guess i cant say that enough)
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Deltafox2
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Posted: 23 Jul 2009 at 10:20pm |
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thnx DST4ME, glad i came to the forums and talk w/ people in the "know" about things
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DST4ME
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Posted: 24 Jul 2009 at 1:14am |
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Our pleasure, we are all just users like yourself who want to make sure everybody gets the most performance for their money
seen how great a company DS is, lots of us are more then happy to help around here. besides we are just doing what we wish others would do for us in other parts of life 
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