Ramdurand's system

this what you want:

here you go Ticket# 185017 --- Price: $5166 (To see this build click here)

Copy of Specifications:
Chassis: Cooler Master HAF 932
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Interior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad QX9770 Extreme 3.20GHz (1600MHz FSB) (12MB Cache)
Motherboard: nVidia 790i Ultra Core 2 Quad (nForce 790i Ultra SLI) (DDR3 Only)
System Memory: 4GB DDR3 1600MHz OCZ Platinum Edition
Card Reader: Internal Digital Media Card Reader (Black)
Hard Drive 1: 300GB Western Digital VelociRaptor (10K RPM) (16MB Cache) (Extreme Speed)
Hard Drive 2: - No Thanks
Raid Option: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 3: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: DVD-ROM/CD-ROM (DVD Reader 16x / CD Reader 40x)
Optical Drive 2: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) (LightScribe Edition)
Wireless Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: 2x SLI Dual (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280 1GB) (Includes PhysX Technology)
TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Razer Barracuda AC-1 (Recommended)
Extreme Cooling: Liquid Chilled FrostBite CPU Only
Internal Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Blue Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes)
Modifications: NVIDIA Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) System (Install, Test, Optimize Computer)
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: Yes, Overclock memory timings (Includes Memory Fan Kit Installed)
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)
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 my keyboard comes with a mouse
External Storage: - No Thanks
Warranty: 4 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty (Highly Recommended)

If i order the computer without a monitor will it be a problem hooking one up when i get the system.  I ordered a dell xps a couple of years ago without the monitor and keyboard and when i went to hook them up it wouldn't accept it.  I didn't even get the computer running and i had to send it back for a refund.  Thats why i am here.

monitor setup is so easy its not even funny, you can call DS and they will walk you thru it if you don't feel comfortable.

find your monitor at newegg, you will get a better price, check here for some recommendations

no reason to OC your graphic cards, thus no reason to liquid cool them, the HAF case has great air cooling and will keep your cards cool since the CPU is being liquid cooled.

not sure what happened with your dell, I'm an ex dell customer also and I think there was something wrong with that PC, that situation is not normal at all.

But a good think it happened because this pc will kick any xps's butt.

I would recommend if you like, for you to add a second HDD (500GB) for storing your media/personal files so that the os drive stays clean and fast

Edited by DST4ME - 20 Sep 2008 at 4:54pm

If you don't care about tweaking, I would not pay for ESA.

TL is right if you don't want to mess with stuff then remove esa

once you get the pc and runing no there is nothing to mess with.

you may want to go to your bios and write down the oc setting just incase you need them later.

but remember you can always call DS, and get an english speaking person walk you thru anything you like.

How is the corsair power unit is it quiet?  Also what about the 64 bit vista is it easy to use.  I heard there is some issues with older programs not working. 

I'm running 64 bit ultimate ed, and have had zero issues with anything. Maybe before service pack 1 there were problems, but older apps just run in 32 bit mode- again, no issues I can report here.

Edited by Tyler Lowe - 20 Sep 2008 at 4:51pm

no 1000w is perfect, 1200 is overkill and way loud.

ask as many questions as you like, its what we are hear for

Samsung.

I was just looking at newegg .   When DS overclocks the cpu do they all end up about the same speed?  or is each chip different.  Also with the dual video cards do you have to do anything with them before you play a game.  Set them up i mean.   Its been years since i have played a computer game.  I miss it

How long do you think this computer will last with out upgrading.  Right now my gateway has 512mb and a 74 gig hd

I was going to ask this before. Is 4 gigs of ram plenty?  or is more better.

I hope it lasts along time because its alot of cash.  If i got a monitor on Newegg does it come with all the cables i would need to hook it up.  The dell thing really pissed me off with the monitor and keyboard

Forget the Dell thing, like I said that is not normal.

check and see whats included with the monitor, not sure if the cabels come with it

very little maintence, you may wantto check your levels once a month, with teh haf you can just add liquid if needed.

have a look here:



other then that, you may want to clean your system every 5 years, and DS will help you with that if you like

Edited by DST4ME - 20 Sep 2008 at 5:25pm

unless you are doing heavy graphic work, (3D and etc.,) I think 4GB is plenty for a long while, but you can always buy more and add to it, your system can hold atleast 8GB of ram.

but for games and other normal stuff you should be ok

Edited by DST4ME - 20 Sep 2008 at 5:35pm

widdlecat, is our sound guru and she says razer is the way to go

Edited by DST4ME - 20 Sep 2008 at 5:40pm

Anytime boss, anytime

enjoy the pc, now to pay us back, when you get the pc, please post your review with lots of pic so we can enjoy it with you