ODE Level 1 DVD to Blu-Ray

Only DS can say for certain, but that's my understanding as well.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=-1&isNodeId=1&Description=oem+blu+ray

yeah, you'll save money too as an OEM DVD drive is only $20.00

Yeah, I found the same or similar Blu-Ray for ~$80 on newegg.

So then adding that $80, plus $180 for the SSD, plus the $65 for shipping, puts this hypothetical ODE1 at $1865.

Is this the best bang for the buck, or does DS have a custom-build that opens up a pathway for SLI down the line (given that the ODE1 doesn't have that capability)?

Mind you, if I did wait to add a 2nd gpu, it would probably be for a couple of years, to give a bit of time for prices to drop off.

I guess right now my decision is whether I want SLI or not? If not, the ODE1 with the bits of hardware I throw in would be enough. But if I did want SLI, then time to clean the slate and go back to the drawing board. Does this sound about right?

Good point. Waiting 2 years to add a 2nd GPU would be too long of a wait.

I think it all boils down to whether I could get a comparable SLI-capable system to the ODE1 I spec'ed out for almost the same price.

If I'm thinking of upgrading the GPU on that ODE1, I'd have to also think about upgrading the PSU (which adds cost on the backend).

Just saw your reply in another thread regarding the PSU in the ODE1, DST4ME. So it looks like I definitely need to keep that in mind as another added cost. :)

Edited by manuel-mg - 10 Jan 2012 at 7:35pm

Originally posted by DST4ME Well then also keep in mind that the price of the ode is so low because of the parts it has, and thus its price is impossible to beat with a custom config, so the short answer to your question is no you can't find a custom config for the same price as ode 1. sli capable system will go for around $2000

Around $2000 with comparable hardware to the ODE1?

Thanks for the rough outline, bprat.

This shines a bright light on the difference between going SLI and not going SLI.

config 642347 would still be almost 2300 by adding a 120gb intel 320 ssd and lite-on blu-ray player/dvd writer combo DIY-style.

config 642352 would be a little over 2400 by doing the same as above.

And both of these configs would still need a 2nd GTX570 (currently at $340 at newegg).

Decisions, decisions, decisions. *sigh*

Originally posted by bprat22  Ya I don't have DST's finesse and configs down to a science , but it does give ya something to ponder   For that kind of money why not ODE 3?, but then you get the hydro not air cooler and the ps isn't as beefy but ya do get sli 570's..    Tough call.  Good luck.

Heh, I was looking at the ODE3 once I found the custom-builds would be at around the same price, but the ODE3's SSD solution is the Corsair as opposed to the Intel320, and I would still need to throw the Blu-Ray player into the ODE3 (adding $80 onto the $2340 that the ODE3 runs), and what you mentioned: the hydro vs air cooler, and the lower-powered PSU.

OK, went with bprat22's 2nd build (with the 1050W PSU). only change I made was oc to stage 2. new build #642489.

the ssd, I would do it myself (120gb intel 320).

but to be honest, with the res and gaming I do, SLI would be overkill.

worse comes to worse, in 2+ years, I can upgrade the GPU to something a couple of steps up from the gtx570.

Build #642489 would be my SLI solution:
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Cooler Master 942 HAF X
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7 2600K 3.40GHz (Unlocked CPU for Extreme Overclocking) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS P8P67 Deluxe (Intel P67 Chipset) (New & Improved B3 Revision Without SATA 3G Issue)
System Memory: 8GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested)
Power Supply: 1050W Corsair Pro Silver 1050HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible)
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (500GB Western Digital Caviar (7200 RPM) (16MB Cache) (Model: Blue Edition)
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 24x / 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 570 1.2GB (Includes PhysX Technology) (EVGA Edition)
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Corsair A70 Dual 120mm Fans High Performance Cooler
H20 Tube Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a FrostChill or Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System Selected
Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: - No Thanks
Enhancements: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: Stage 2: Overclock CPU 4.5GHz to 4.8GHz (Requires Pro or Deluxe Series Motherboard)
Boost Video Card: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Boost Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory
Boost OS: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows 7 CD)
Virus Protection: - No Thanks
Office: - No Thanks
Game: - No Thanks
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 5-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Customer Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty

So, what would I be able to cut down on this build to lower the price and be a single GPU solution? First thing to go would be the 1050W PSU, lower to the Corsair 750HX?

Hi DST4ME,

hmm, looked into it, and yeah, having DS pay to change the PSU would be cheaper than doing it myself. wow. nice looking out, sensei! ($50 for the change and $85 for the price delta between the cx600 and the 750hz in the configurator, while $145 to buy it and then I'd have to do the hardware swap myself.)

But like you said in a different thread, the PSU upgrade can be done down the line as opposed to Day 1.

So: $1539 for the ODE1, $65 for shipping = $1604 for the ODE1, out the door.

Then throw in a 120gb for ~$170 sometime in 2012, and an ~$80 Blu-Ray player if I ever want to do Blu-Ray on it. ~$145 for the PSU once it craps out. That's two kilobucks total.

For $400 more, I'd have the build bprat22 configured with SLI capabilities, the SSD and the Blu-Ray.

Yeah, the budget doesn't permit going the custom-build route just yet. Maybe in 2017.

Originally posted by bprat22 If ya don't care or can't afford slr, then ODE1 is the way to go. Get a warranty upgrade to 5 yr labor / 3yr parts and worry about Ps much later. Custom configure does give ya better components but with the warranty let DS pay for future problems minus shipping.     The ODE case has good cooling as-is for single gpu.    Just my thoughts and Best of Luck.

Given the warranty upgrade to 5/3 is $200, and shipping each way would be $65, I think I'll take my chances on the 3/1 warranty.

Now all I need to wait for is some funds to get transferred from one account to the other and I'll give DS a call to order. Then a trip to my favorite online retailer (or whichever has the better price) for the SSD.

Thanks for the advice guys.

manuel-mg... Congrats with which ever way you go. 

Edited by bprat22 - 12 Jan 2012 at 9:27am

If you can swing it, wait the couple of months and go custom.  Time does fly.

Re-did the numbers after getting my W2's. Uncle Sam's not gonna be sending me as much as I thought, heh.

So instead of waiting for the custom build in a couple of months, I pulled the trigger on an ODE1. Called the order in today and it's currently in Stage 3.

Picked up the Intel 320 (120gb) on my way home from work. Most definitely looking forward to the faster-running computer. :)

Congrats on ODE1.