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Post Date: 2012-06-30

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  Quote BandGap Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Topic: Please check this configuration
    Posted: 30 Jun 2012 at 3:01pm
Please check my build below.

Use: Mostly for smooth (but not necessarily maxed out) gaming. 
Budget: under $3000.
Resolution:1920 x 1080, with possibility of upgrading to 2560 x 1600. So should be SLI upgradeable.
Special needs: as quiet as possible consistent with budget and performance.   

Total Price with Instant Savings: $2,707.00

Specifications:
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Corsair Obsidian 550D
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7 3770K 3.50 GHz (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core) (Requires Z77 Motherboard)
Motherboard: ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE (Intel Z77 Chipset) (Higher Overclocks and Unique Wi-Fi Features) <b></b>
System Memory: 16GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested) <b></b>
Power Supply: 800W Corsair GS (Dual SLI Compatible)
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (240GB Solid State (By: Corsair) (Model: Force GT Series CSSD-F240GBGT-BK) (SATA 6Gbps) <b></b>
Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: 1x (1TB Western Digital Caviar (7200 RPM) (Model: Black Edition) <b></b>
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 670 4GB (Includes PhysX) <b></b>
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex 240mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler (Extreme-Performance Edition) <b></b>
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: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Red) <b></b>
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/Deluxe/Sabertooth 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 Professional (64-Bit Edition) <b></b>
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 10-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Customer Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty

An alternative configuration would be the same hardware except I'd change the case to the HAF X and the Noctua D14. Asangard's review suggests it would also be pretty quiet.

Is the Advanced Recovery Kit a good idea? Can it be installed on the HDD instead of the SSD?

Can the GS 800 be installed such that the light faces upwards into the case?

Thanks to those who have already helped me and for any other advice!
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  Quote bprat22 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 01 Jul 2012 at 6:26am
Hi BandGap.......Great build.Big%20Smile
 
For me, the alternate HafX with Noctua D14 cooler would be the way to go.  The HafX is the best for max airflow and the D14 is tops in cooling and dependability.  The 550D with Vortex240mm rad is also good and would be a little quieter I believe, but that's because of fewer fans. 
I vote the HafX.  No surprise there.Hahaha
 
The single 670 will play on the 1920x1080 real nice, maxing alot of games and others on High.  The 4GB vram version might be nice if you up the resolution. Lots of debates on the benefits.  For the 2560x1600 you'd want to go sli as you already mentioned and this rig does allow it.  If in the budget I would up the psu to the 1050HX for 7 year warranty and more headroom for sli, etc.
 
The problem with the 40GB partition for Advanced recovery is that if the drive fails you have no discs to fall back on.
 
The power supply lighting I'm not sure but would say it can't .
 
Grab the free t-shirt.
 
Good Luck and stay in touchBig%20Smile
 
 


Edited by bprat22 - 02 Jul 2012 at 4:13am
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  Quote BandGap Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 01 Jul 2012 at 4:14pm
Thanks again bprat22! I may indeed go with the HAF after all.

Another small question: can you confirm that DS sends all the necessary bits and pieces for the various components with the machine? E.g. the wireless antenna for the P8Z77 board? I'm sure they do - just checking.

Am getting closer....Smile 
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  Quote bprat22 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 01 Jul 2012 at 5:19pm
Can't say every nut and bolt, but the WiFi antenna for sure.    That is a big plus for the Z77 Deluxe.      They usually send whatever isn' t used.       
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