RolnThunder Configuration

I don't know why everybody is fooled by the price of the HAF, just because its lower price does not mean its not a better case.

here you go Ticket# 188131 --- Price: $1910 (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: 650W Corsair HX (Dual SLI Compatible)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz (1333MHz FSB) (12MB Cache)
Motherboard: NVIDIA 750i SLI Core 2 Quad (Chipset: nForce 750i SLI)
System Memory: 4GB DDR2 1066MHz OCZ (SLI-Ready Edition)
Card Reader: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 1: 320GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
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
Wireless Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 896MB (Includes PhysX Technology)
TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Razer Barracuda AC-1 (Recommended)
Extreme Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 2 (Silent Artic Cooling Heat-sink Upgrade (Copper Heatpipes)
Internal Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Blue Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes)
Modifications: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my processor
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)
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
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty

just 2 things needed changing

You are welcome

Have you tried newegg for monitors?

well then here is a better look at haf for you:



forget response time, that is a scheme, there is no real way to do response time, now in days instead of Black to Black they are doing Grey to Grey which takes less time so it makes it look fastter.

stick with samsung you will get a better monitor for your price range I see an asus here that is recommended well a little over but see if you like that one.

Edited by DST4ME - 28 Sep 2008 at 4:07pm

Sorry boss as great of a case the 950si is, its no match for the HAF, when it comes to vents, better cooling and liquid cooling compatibility, HAF has everything 950si has and more. not only does the 950si cost more but you have to put in 80$ more just to bring its fans up to where HAF is


and I don't appreciate being called a fanboy, fanboys just follow others, I have done my home work and you gonna have to explaining to me why I should get the 950si when for less I can get the HAF that has what 950 offers and more.

Edited by DST4ME - 28 Sep 2008 at 5:11pm

It does a better job at passive cooling but it can't match HAF in keeping the component cool to begin with so you don't' have to get the case so warm that passive cooling comes into play in a big way.

Without the fans HAF has, its the best choice between the two for money, and cooling, it have more vents also.

I never said it makes the 950 foolish, I said that the 950 is great case, but the best way to deal with heat is to prevent it, as much openings and fans the HAF has, passive cooling is no issue.

It also has little features that is great, like being able to add liquid right from the front, its got a big fan for the HDDs, the 950 don't have that, I don't care how passive it is, its not gonna keep my HDDs cool like that 200mm fan will I mean look at that bad boy




again 950 is a great case but I can't say it can cool as good as HAF, I mean come on, its already in stage 3, stock.

950 has a door so you either have to keep that open or open it everytime, thats a pain, just like my old xps, what is the point of that door? drives me nuts.

Edited by DST4ME - 28 Sep 2008 at 5:51pm

isn't it the tj09?

not sure what you are installing, but look at that pick and tell me what you are installing that is a problem.

also all of the high end cases have a dedicated fan for the PSU.

the fan for the HDD in the 650 is a one fan that 120mm the HAF has a fan that is 200mm

Removable MB tray would be nice to have, I don't know what CM was thinking but its not worth no $180 extra

I never said it was the answer to all builds, but it is the answer here.

Edited by DST4ME - 28 Sep 2008 at 6:22pm

RT, the HAF is a much better case for you then the 950, If you ask me, its a mistake to go with the 950 and a bigger mistake to go with the creative sound card

I said my peace, now later you can't say, "I wish somebody had told me", cause somebody did.

good luck

Edited by DST4ME - 28 Sep 2008 at 6:24pm

TL, you have read my mind, that is a great build and as TL said, you can go with a GTX 260 now and with that PSU you can go dual GTX 260 later and there is no resolution or game that you should not be able to cut throw like hot knife on butter.

down the road you may even drop a veloci raptor or a SSD in there

you won't notice the difference in speed between 800 and 1066, but if you are over clocking the 1066 allows you to achive higher speeds.

well theoretically it would make it easier to achieve those numbers with a higher ram. in this case

8.5 x 500

vs

8.5 x 400

but that as I said before is if you are going to OC which you are not, but if you change your mind, that would be the difference.

I never said you would do any of that, all I said was if you can reach 3.2 you will have an easier time maintaining it with ram at 1066 then 800.

I also said theoretically

I also said your build was a nice build, and you know if money was not an issue the 1066 is a better choice.

in this case with this budget this build is a good build

cool don't forget to post pics