OK So this is what I ordered

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   My son is old enough to have his own computer so I decided that I would give him my current DSO system and order myself a new one. So this is what I ordered. 

Chassis: Digital Storm 850Si
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Interior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.66GHz (1333MHz FSB) (12MB Cache)
Motherboard: nVidia 790i Ultra Core 2 Quad (nForce 790i Ultra SLI) (DDR3 Only)
System Memory: 4GB DDR3 Corsair at 1600MHz DHX (High-Performance)
Card Reader: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 1: 300GB Western Digital VelociRaptor (10K RPM) (16MB Cache) (Extreme Speed)
Hard Drive 2: - No Thanks
Raid Option: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 3: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: DVD-ROM/CD-ROM (DVD Reader 16x / CD Reader 40x)
Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card(s): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280 1GB
TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Razer Barracuda AC-1 (Recommended)
Extreme Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 3 WindTunnel (Copper Heatpipe Heatsink & Additional Case Fans)
Internal Lighting: - No Thanks
Modifications: - No Thanks
CPU Boost: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability
Graphics Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) 
Memory Boost: Yes, Overclock memory timings (Includes Memory Fan Kit Installed)
Windows Boost: Yes, Disable and tweak all of the non-crucial 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)
Protection: - No Thanks
Office: - No Thanks
Benchmarking: - No Thanks
Pre-Install Game: - No Thanks
LCD Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: - No Thanks my keyboard comes with a mouse
External Storage: - No Thanks
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty

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Thomas Lindemann Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Nov 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 34	Quote Reply Topic: OK So this is what I ordered Posted: 11 Aug 2008 at 4:26am
	My son is old enough to have his own computer so I decided that I would give him my current DSO system and order myself a new one. So this is what I ordered. Chassis: Digital Storm 850Si Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Interior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible) Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.66GHz (1333MHz FSB) (12MB Cache) Motherboard: nVidia 790i Ultra Core 2 Quad (nForce 790i Ultra SLI) (DDR3 Only) System Memory: 4GB DDR3 Corsair at 1600MHz DHX (High-Performance) Card Reader: - No Thanks Hard Drive 1: 300GB Western Digital VelociRaptor (10K RPM) (16MB Cache) (Extreme Speed) Hard Drive 2: - No Thanks Raid Option: - No Thanks Hard Drive 3: - No Thanks Optical Drive 1: DVD-ROM/CD-ROM (DVD Reader 16x / CD Reader 40x) Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Video Card(s): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280 1GB TV Tuner: - No Thanks Sound Card: Razer Barracuda AC-1 (Recommended) Extreme Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 3 WindTunnel (Copper Heatpipe Heatsink & Additional Case Fans) Internal Lighting: - No Thanks Modifications: - No Thanks CPU Boost: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability Graphics Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) Memory Boost: Yes, Overclock memory timings (Includes Memory Fan Kit Installed) Windows Boost: Yes, Disable and tweak all of the non-crucial 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) Protection: - No Thanks Office: - No Thanks Benchmarking: - No Thanks Pre-Install Game: - No Thanks LCD Display: - No Thanks Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: - No Thanks Keyboard: - No Thanks Mouse: - No Thanks my keyboard comes with a mouse External Storage: - No Thanks Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty


DST4ME Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS ELITE Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 36758	Quote Reply Posted: 11 Aug 2008 at 4:32am
	Judging by your build, I think its clear to all of us that you are doing this to help your son (sure you are ;) ) OK joking aside, sounds great, only thing I would change is go with liquid cooling, get a smaller raptor, but then get a second HDD. is the sound card that important to you? if not go with an integrated one. Other then that, what a nice PC man
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Thomas Lindemann Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Nov 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 34	Quote Reply Posted: 11 Aug 2008 at 4:54am
	cmon mate, your supposed to say boy what a great dad.... hey had the sell the wife on it also anyway I have thought about thoses changes you suggested would love to have liquid cooling maybe in the future, not quite in the budget right now.


DST4ME Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS ELITE Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 36758	Quote Reply Posted: 11 Aug 2008 at 5:40am
	what a great dad The only reason I recommended liquid cooling was because you can get higher and more stable OC with liquid cooling then you can with the fan. But if thats not important right now then its not important
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Nickdapimp Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 Jun 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 324	Quote Reply Posted: 11 Aug 2008 at 6:54am
	Don't degrade the raptor! If its for his son and by the talk it says hes "old" enough. 300GB would be enough. Maybe put another SMALL HD in there for music/videos/etc... and ya go with liquid cooling since it gives MORE stability to the CPU OC and it looks cool!

OK So this is what I ordered

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