Pros and Cons of my Config

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   Copy of Specifications:

            Case: Digital Storm 750Si (Black Anodized Aluminum Finish)
Power Supply: 550W Corsair HX (Dual SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.66GHz (1333MHz FSB) (12MB Cache)
Motherboard: nVidia 650i Core 2 Quad (nForce 650i Ultra)
Memory: 4GB DDR2 Corsair at 667MHz
Floppy / Card: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 1: 750GB Western Digital (7200 RPM) (16MB Cache) (SATA) (Extreme Speed)
Hard Drive 2: - No Thanks
Raid Option: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 3: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x)
Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks
Network Card: D-Link Wireless-G 54Mbps (Supports 802.11g/b)
Video Card: nVidia GeForce 8600GTS 512MB
TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Motherboard Multi-Channel High Definition Audio
Physics Card: - No Thanks
Cooling: Liquid Chilled FrostBite CPU Only (Blood Red Liquid)
Case Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Red Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes)
Round Cables: Enhanced Interior Air Flow (Optical Drive & Floppy Cables (Black Cables)
User Manual: Personalized Platinum Digital Storm Binder (Includes Paperwork/Benchmarks/CDs/Manuals)
Overclock Processor: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability
Overclock Video Card: Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability
Overclock Memory: Yes, Overclock memory timings (Includes Corsair Dominator Airflow Fan Upgrade)
Tweak Windows: Yes, Disable and tweak all of the non-crucial services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
Protection: - No Thanks
Office: - No Thanks
Benchmarking: 3D Mark Vantage Advanced Edition (By: Futuremark) (Pre-Install) (Vista Compatible Only)
Pre-Install Game: - No Thanks
LCD Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: - No Thanks
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty
Support: Lifetime Toll-Free Platinum Care Technical Support

Ok, so that is the config I have been planning on ordering.  If anyone has comments on the pros and cons of what I have, please post them.  I am very good with computers, but lacking on the hardware side.

I appreciate the help!

Kody 

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kclemens Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 19 May 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 147	Quote Reply Topic: Pros and Cons of my Config Posted: 19 May 2008 at 11:46pm
	Copy of Specifications: Case: Digital Storm 750Si (Black Anodized Aluminum Finish) Power Supply: 550W Corsair HX (Dual SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition) Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.66GHz (1333MHz FSB) (12MB Cache) Motherboard: nVidia 650i Core 2 Quad (nForce 650i Ultra) Memory: 4GB DDR2 Corsair at 667MHz Floppy / Card: - No Thanks Hard Drive 1: 750GB Western Digital (7200 RPM) (16MB Cache) (SATA) (Extreme Speed) Hard Drive 2: - No Thanks Raid Option: - No Thanks Hard Drive 3: - No Thanks Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks Network Card: D-Link Wireless-G 54Mbps (Supports 802.11g/b) Video Card: nVidia GeForce 8600GTS 512MB TV Tuner: - No Thanks Sound Card: Motherboard Multi-Channel High Definition Audio Physics Card: - No Thanks Cooling: Liquid Chilled FrostBite CPU Only (Blood Red Liquid) Case Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Red Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes) Round Cables: Enhanced Interior Air Flow (Optical Drive & Floppy Cables (Black Cables) User Manual: Personalized Platinum Digital Storm Binder (Includes Paperwork/Benchmarks/CDs/Manuals) Overclock Processor: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability Overclock Video Card: Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability Overclock Memory: Yes, Overclock memory timings (Includes Corsair Dominator Airflow Fan Upgrade) Tweak Windows: Yes, Disable and tweak all of the non-crucial services on the operating system Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based) Protection: - No Thanks Office: - No Thanks Benchmarking: 3D Mark Vantage Advanced Edition (By: Futuremark) (Pre-Install) (Vista Compatible Only) Pre-Install Game: - No Thanks LCD Display: - No Thanks Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: - No Thanks Keyboard: - No Thanks Mouse: - No Thanks Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty Support: Lifetime Toll-Free Platinum Care Technical Support Ok, so that is the config I have been planning on ordering. If anyone has comments on the pros and cons of what I have, please post them. I am very good with computers, but lacking on the hardware side. I appreciate the help! Kody

skyR Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Digital Storm Apprentice Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2220	Quote Reply Posted: 19 May 2008 at 11:58pm
	I'd suggest the Radeon 3870 or 3850 for a budget GPU under $150. I would lower your processor to Q9300 or Q6600 since the overclock you will be receiving won't be that high.. the higher multiplier on the Q9450 isn't worth $100 more. If you want to achieve a better overclock, upgrade the mobo to a 780i or x38 or x48 and upgrade to 800mhz ram. I'd get rid of the 4gb of ram since it looks like you're on a budget. Edited by skyR - 19 May 2008 at 11:59pm
	The only thing that keeps me wishing on a wishing star.

kclemens Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 19 May 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 147	Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 2008 at 12:00am
	I am on a budget, your correct. How much RAM would you recommend? And would lowering my processor effect any game play at all?

skyR Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Digital Storm Apprentice Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2220	Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 2008 at 12:06am
	If you are getting this computer for gaming. I'd recommend getting: 2GB 800MHz ram Q6600 overclocked 8800 GT
	The only thing that keeps me wishing on a wishing star.

kclemens Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 19 May 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 147	Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 2008 at 12:09am
	I appreciate the help!

kclemens Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 19 May 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 147	Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 2008 at 12:12am
	Here is my updated config: http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsaved.asp?id=150289

SunfighterLC Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS Veteran Joined: 18 Feb 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1527	Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 2008 at 12:12am
	If you mostly game you can save cash by getting a dual core instead of a quad core, as the majority of games dont use quads yet. Though you wont be as 'futureproofed'. Then again, who knows how long it would take for them to convert anyways. There are many freebie programs out there that let you manually overclock your GPU using slider bars, its extremely easy to do yourself, the only downside is that you have to reset it every time you restart your computer. Luckly they offer 'profiles' where it saves your various settings, which allows you to set up specific overclocks for various games. So if you want that, you can save some extra cash there as well. Though a DS Vid overclock will be a perminate one where you dont have to worry about profiles or resetting and what have you. So basiclaly what you are paying for is the convience. But then again, you dont control how much overclock youll have and you wont have custom overclocks for each game. But hey thats up to you. With the ram and mobo you wont be able to get a major overclock which I believe warrents using liquid cooling. You can save more money just getting air cooling. You have one CD drive, so that enhanced air cable option will only get you one cable in your computer, if you think one cable is worth the price youre paying for it, then by all means go with it, you will get extra cables from DS too, but youll only have one cable within your box. I know DS probably hates me for this, but futuremark's website sells downloadable versions of Vantage for 19.95. I believe DS charges 29 for it. So there is 10 bucks there. If youre on a budget do you really need to spend 10 bucks on a light for your computer? it has no effect other then bling...
	E8500@ 4.03Ghz XFX 790i Ultra 1000W Corsair HX 2 280 GTX EVGA FTW 4GB OCZ Reaper 1800Mhz 250-80-300GB VR HD Logitech Z-2300 2.1 Speakers Asus Xonar 7.1 Hanns-G HG 281D 28" HDMI Monitor

kclemens Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 19 May 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 147	Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 2008 at 12:20am
	Sunfighter, Thanks for clarifying about the Enhanced Cable Option. I took it off. Benchmarks off too. Thanks lol. And I put on the Air Cooling option 3. I think I will keep the overclocking and let the experts do it. And the light makes me looking at it reassure me that my PC is sweet! I appreciate your advice it saved me like 200$ Thanks!

kclemens Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 19 May 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 147	Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 2008 at 11:41am
	Updated Config: Case: Digital Storm 750Si (Black Anodized Aluminum Finish) Power Supply: 620W Corsair HX (Dual SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition) Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 3.16GHz (1333MHz Front Side Bus) (6MB Cache) Motherboard: nVidia 780i Core 2 Quad (nForce 780i SLI) Memory: 4GB DDR2 Corsair at 800MHz Dominator DHX (High-Performance) Floppy / Card: - No Thanks Hard Drive 1: 750GB Western Digital (7200 RPM) (16MB Cache) (SATA) (Extreme Speed) Hard Drive 2: - No Thanks Raid Option: - No Thanks Hard Drive 3: - No Thanks Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks Network Card: D-Link Wireless-G 54Mbps (Supports 802.11g/b) Video Card: nVidia GeForce 8800GT 512MB TV Tuner: - No Thanks Sound Card: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer (Recommended) Physics Card: - No Thanks Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 3 WindTunnel (Copper Heatpipe Heatsink & Zalman Case Fans) Case Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Red Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes) Round Cables: - No Thanks User Manual: Personalized Platinum Digital Storm Binder (Includes Paperwork/Benchmarks/CDs/Manuals) Overclock Processor: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability Overclock Video Card: Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability Overclock Memory: Yes, Overclock memory timings (Includes Corsair Dominator Airflow Fan Upgrade) 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) 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 Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty Support: Lifetime Toll-Free Platinum Care Technical Support Comments welcome please!

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