Opinions on my new build, pleasePost Date: 2009-01-15 |
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gigi
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Topic: Opinions on my new build, pleasePosted: 15 Jan 2009 at 10:50am |
Okay, here is my latest configuration. I know this is a little over the top, but I want to play games with all the eye candy on with a 24" monitor. Plus, my computer sits upstairs where it gets very warm, especially in the summer. About 85 degrees before the computer is turned on, and that is why I have the water cooling. I would like to have left it out because I like simple, but right now I can only use my computer for gaming in the winter and that is ridiculous. I do a lot of gaming, plus photography with some adobe programs, plus the usual stuff. I was going to go with one video card and upgrade later, but why? I don't like tweaking and fiddling. I like to get it set up and then use it, hopefully with little or no problems. I am concerned the 1000w power supply will not be enough with two of the big GTX 295's. As for the OS, I will upgrade to Windows 7 when it comes out, IF it is an improvement over Vista. So, what do you think? |
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DST4ME
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Posted: 15 Jan 2009 at 3:41pm |
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ticket number please and tell us what resolution you are gaming at
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gigi
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Posted: 15 Jan 2009 at 6:16pm |
Ticket Number: 229813 |
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DST4ME
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Posted: 15 Jan 2009 at 7:49pm |
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needs to be this:
here you go Ticket# 230323 --- Price: $4815 (To see this build click here) 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 Extreme Edition 965 3.2GHz (Quad Core) (Extreme Performance) Motherboard: EVGA X58 3X SLI (Intel X58 Chipset) (Supports Triple SLI or CrossFire) System Memory: 6GB DDR3 1866MHz OCZ Platinum Edition (Extreme-Performance) Power Supply: 1000W PC Power & Cooling (Turbo-Cool Edition) (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible) Card Reader: Internal Digital Media Card Reader (Black) Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 300GB Western Digital VelociRaptor (10K RPM) (16MB Cache) (Extreme Speed) Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: 500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA) 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: Blu-Ray Player & DVD Reader (Play Blu-Ray & Read DVD Media) Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Video Card: 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 1.792GB (Includes PhysX Technology) Add-on Card: - No Thanks Sound Card: Asus Xonar D2X (PCI-Express Slot Based) (Recommended) Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 3: High-Performance Liquid Chilled FrostBite System For CPU Liquid Color:UV Blue: Medium Glowing Non-conductive Fluid (Requires H20: Stage 3 & UV Lighting) Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (UV) (Creates Glowing Effect For H20: Stage 3 UV Fluid) 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 Warranty: 4 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty (Highly Recommended) I know you got questions, so go ahead
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Dredoric
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Posted: 15 Jan 2009 at 7:57pm |
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What DST just posted for ya is almost exactly what I ordered for myself last week. It looks like he dropped you down to a single 295GTX since you aren't gaming at 2560x1600... and you could always add a second 295GTX down the line if you switch over to a 30" monitor. Suppose you could change the DVD to a Lightscribe... but really no need.. That'll be one beasty rig. Edited by Dredoric - 15 Jan 2009 at 7:59pm |
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Dsnewb210
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Posted: 15 Jan 2009 at 8:14pm |
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Nice config! |
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gigi
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Posted: 15 Jan 2009 at 11:11pm |
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Thanks DST4ME! I do have a couple of questions...why no water cooling for the video card? The temps get unreal here in the summer. Plus, why the change in hard drives?
Also, I did not choose 64 bit because Adobe Photoshop Elements isn't 64 bit compatible. I love to game, but my techie skills are on the lighter side and I have heard of lots of people still struggling to get everything to run on 64 bit. Thanks for all the input everyone!! |
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DST4ME
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Posted: 15 Jan 2009 at 11:57pm |
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LC on the cards means, anytime something goes wrong you will need to send it to DS to fix, and also if you want to upgrade. if you don't mind that then go with LC on gpu.
1TB HDD is too big to manage, scan etc, the veloci is faster. there are very few things that don't run on 64bit however, you can install it as a 32bit app, vista 64bit has a folder for 64bit apps and one for 32bit apps, most apps run in the 32bit. or you can install something like vmwareand then install xp in it and run your adobe out of that, and you would be doing all that right from your vista desktop. |
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gigi
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Posted: 16 Jan 2009 at 8:46am |
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I know what you are saying about the LC on the gpu's. I thought about that, but honestly, there is no one around here who can work on a gaming rig even if it didn't have LC. I had some one help me build the gaming rig I have now and a few years later when I wanted to get a new video card put in(my computer friend was busy with his software design career and couldn't help me anymore, sniff), I took it to a famous electronics store with a computer repair center. When i got it back, it was all messed up and I had to fix it myself, If you knew how slight my tech skills were, that would frighten you. That is one of the major reasons I am going with DS this time.
Thanks for all the help!!! I am going back and doing some reconfiguring and hopefully have my order in today. Look out Crysis, here I come..... |
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DST4ME
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Posted: 16 Jan 2009 at 3:24pm |
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gigi, replacing/adding ram or gpu is very easy, and I mean very easy, a 12 year old can do it.
I'm sure if we showed you, then you would realize how easy it is. its just a matter of disconnecting the power, pulling the card out, put the new card back in, plug the power cable/s. have a look here and tell me if this looks hard to you, remember we can guide you thru it and answer any questions you have. |
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