Please review my build (+question)Post Date: 2009-12-17 |
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DonSasquatcho 
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 Topic: Please review my build (+question)Posted: 17 Dec 2009 at 12:23pm |
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So, this is what I just ordered. Please let me know if you have any advice for last minute changes.
The only second thoughts I'm having right now are about: OS Boost: FREE: Yes, Disable and tweak all of the non-crucial services on the operating system Would you recommend it? Has anyone done it? What exactly do they do? Can it be reversed? Thanks! System Configuration: Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - HAF 922 Processor: Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz (Quad Core) Motherboard: EVGA X58 Micro Edition SLI (Intel X58 Chipset) (Supports SLI or CrossFire) System Memory: 6GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested) Power Supply: 750W Corsair TX (Dual SLI Compatible) Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA) Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Video Card(s): 1x ATI Radeon HD 5870 1GB Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 1: Cooler Master V8 High Performance Cooler (Compatible With ONLY i7 Processors) Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Blue) CPU Boost: Stage 1: Overclock the processor between 3.3GHz to 3.9GHz (Requires Air Cooling Upgrade) OS Boost: FREE: Yes, Disable and tweak all of the non-crucial services on the operating system Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (64-Bit Edition) |
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DST4ME
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Posted: 17 Dec 2009 at 1:19pm |
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change your mobo to LE, micro has only 2 pci slot for gpus.
what is your budget? and what resolution will you be gaming at? |
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DonSasquatcho
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Posted: 17 Dec 2009 at 1:40pm |
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Thanks for the quick answer DST4ME
Budget is $2200 (which this build is very close to) Resolution, 1680x1050 But I'm hoping will get to 1900x1200 I considered the micro vs the LE. I've read somewhere that the LE has only one x16 PCI slot and the rest are x8. The Micro has 2 x16 PCI slots and I don't think I'll ever get to the x3 GPUs anyway (before I upgrade the whole computer anyway) I don't feel strongly about it though. Performance wise they both seemed to go rate very similarly. Edited by DonSasquatcho - 17 Dec 2009 at 1:48pm |
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DST4ME
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Posted: 17 Dec 2009 at 2:19pm |
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when you say hoping to get to 1900 x 1200 you are talking about purchasing a new monitor right? if so when do you plan on doing that?
with micro its not a matter of going tri sli, its a matter of if you do go dual sli/cf, you will not have anymore pci slots open for any other pci card, wireless card, estata card, sound card, tv card, etc. |
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DonSasquatcho
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Posted: 17 Dec 2009 at 2:43pm |
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I see your point about the mobo. I'm convinced.
1900x1200 is in my wish list for the few (1-3) months if the computer is able to handle it. If it is not as is, then first will come the x2 ATI... then the 1900x1200 (6mo or so then) |
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DST4ME
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Posted: 17 Dec 2009 at 2:51pm |
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this is all you need for 1900 x 1200
Here you go Ticket# 365247 --- Price: $2080 (To see this build click here) Price after current promotion $2080 Copy of Specifications: Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - HAF 922 Exterior Finish: - Not Available Trim Accents: - Not Available Processor: Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz (Quad Core) Motherboard: EVGA X58 LE Edition SLI (Intel X58 Chipset) (Supports SLI or CrossFire) System Memory: 6GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested) Power Supply: 750W Corsair TX (Dual SLI Compatible) Expansion Bay: - Not Available Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA) Set 1 Raid Options: - Not Available 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 ATI Radeon HD 5870 1GB Add-on Card: - No Thanks Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 1: Noctua Dual 120mm Fans High Performance Cooler (Compatible With ONLY i7 Processors) H20 Tube Color:- Not Available Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Red) Enhancements: - Not Available Chassis Mods: - Not Available Noise Reduction: - Not Available Boost Processor: FREE: Stage 1: Overclock the processor between 3.3GHz to 3.9GHz (Requires Air Cooling Upgrade) Boost Video Card: - Not Available Boost Memory: - Not Available Boost OS: - Not Available Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (64-Bit Edition) Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based) Virus Protection: - Not Available Office: - Not Available Benchmarking: - Not Available Install/Test Game: FREE: Please include a free copy of a hot-selling game Display: - No Thanks Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: - No Thanks Keyboard: - No Thanks Mouse: - No Thanks External Storage: - No Thanks Exclusive T-Shirt: FREE: Digital Storm T-Shirt - Black (Large) Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 5-10 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty I would change the case to 932 if I were you.  Edited by DST4ME - 17 Dec 2009 at 2:52pm |
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DonSasquatcho
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Posted: 17 Dec 2009 at 3:34pm |
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Awesome. Thanks a lot!
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DST4ME
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Posted: 17 Dec 2009 at 10:36pm |
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My pleasure
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