Please Help. My 1st DS Rig

what's up everyone!

Newbie here and fairly new to custom building a pc. I have a $1400-$1550 budget and would like to get the most bang for my buck. I'm local so i don't have to worry about shipping. I tried several configurations but i don't have the experience to know whats best. I basically just want to be able to play any game out there and not have to upgrade too soon.

Here is a ticket # i tried let me know what you guys think.
Ticket # 229014

Thanks in advance!!!!!!!

Chassis Model: Antec 900
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Interior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.00GHz (1333MHz Front Side Bus) (6MB Cache)
Motherboard: CLEARANCE HOT SELLER: NVIDIA 650i Core 2 Quad (Chipset: nForce 650i Ultra)
System Memory: 2GB DDR2 667MHz Corsair
Power Supply: 550W Corsair HX (Dual SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition)
Card Reader: Internal Digital Media Card Reader (Black)
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 320GB 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: 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280 1GB (Includes PhysX Technology)
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Cooler Master V8 (Compatible With 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: 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
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: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty


Edited by blk331 - 13 Jan 2009 at 9:16pm

dam another $500  yea I thought i would hear something like that..
Thanks for the help!


Edited by blk331 - 13 Jan 2009 at 9:33pm

This is what you need

How about the new AMD chip, it's pretty cheap.

Originally posted by blk331 ^ Thanks for the help! but that's another $500 on top of what DST4ME said. I guess my pc is going to have to wait.. what do you think of this one?? http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsavedsd.asp?id=213239

Originally posted by blk331 ^ Thanks for the help! but that's another $500 on top of what DST4ME said. <span id="userPro59928" title="View Drop Down"></span> I guess my pc is going to have to wait..what do you think of this one??http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsavedsd.asp?id=213239

I was going to recommend the special but to be honest, it comes with a v8 cooler for ocing but its does not come with oc, so if you know how to oc yourself then it would be good for you, the other thing is that it comes with vista 32bit instead of 64bit.

and the problem with the special is that you can change anything in the config.

this is the best I can do

here you go Ticket# 229084 --- Price: $2081 (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 920 2.66GHz (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS P6T Deluxe (Intel X58 Chipset) (Supports Dual SLI or CrossFire)
System Memory: 3GB DDR3 1333MHz Corsair Dominator DHX (High-Performance)
Power Supply: 750W Corsair TX (Dual SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition)
Card Reader: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 320GB 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: 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260+ 896MB (216 Streams) (Includes PhysX Technology)
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Cooler Master V8 (Compatible With 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: 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: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty

I would feel more comfortable with a 1000w psu

Edited by Dsnewb210 - 13 Jan 2009 at 11:21pm

Originally posted by DST4ME Originally posted by blk331 ^ Thanks for the help! but that's another $500 on top of what DST4ME said. <span id="userPro59928" title="View Drop Down"></span> I guess my pc is going to have to wait..what do you think of this one??http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsavedsd.asp?id=213239 I was going to recommend the special but to be honest, it comes with a v8 cooler for ocing but its does not come with oc, so if you know how to oc yourself then it would be good for you, the other thing is that it comes with vista 32bit instead of 64bit. and the problem with the special is that you can change anything in the config. this is the best I can do here you go Ticket# 229084 --- Price: $2081 (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 920 2.66GHz (Quad Core) Motherboard: ASUS P6T Deluxe (Intel X58 Chipset) (Supports Dual SLI or CrossFire) System Memory: 3GB DDR3 1333MHz Corsair Dominator DHX (High-Performance) Power Supply: 750W Corsair TX (Dual SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition) Card Reader: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 320GB 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: 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260+ 896MB (216 Streams) (Includes PhysX Technology) Add-on Card: - No Thanks Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Cooler Master V8 (Compatible With 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: 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: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty I would feel more comfortable with a 1000w psu

This looks a little better thanks DST4ME for the help and time i appreciate it! Looks like im going to have to save some more moola and i will continue to review more options. This site rocks!

My pleasure and good luck

Originally posted by Onkel_Ken I put the last ticket that dst4me built in my cart to see what the spedial price today was and it was cheaper because of an ongoing promotion.   105950 Digital Storm Desktop 94347 < = value=1 name=quantity1>1 $2,081.00 $2,081.00 < = value=yes name=ed2>101944 -- PROMOTIONAL LIMITED TIME BONUS DISCOUNT: $125 < = value=1 name=quantity2>1 ($125.00) ($125.00)       Sub-Total: $1,956.00

I think you forgot taxes.. around $172.00 here

I am pretty lucky about online taxes since I live in Illinois.  Most of the stuff I buy is out of state and gives me a good break when I buy online. Anyhow, it seems that the gap of affordability is narrowing and your dream machine will be heading your way pretty soon.

ya unless you live in California I don't think you will pay taxes, not sure about this tho.

Makes me happy i don't live in cali anymore.. I get to escape sales tax, traffic and endless smog. Yay me!

Originally posted by Dsnewb210 Makes me happy i don't live in cali anymore.. I get to escape sales tax, traffic and endless smog. Yay me!

yup, traffic sucks big time and smog every two years. That's the reason i had to get rid of my modified Mustang.

 I was talking about the air quality out there, they are tough on emissions though.

how much will it cost you to drive to Texas and back? isn't' that gonna cost more then the taxes?

just send him the money have him pay for it then pick it up "for him"