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Post Date: 2009-05-17
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    Posted: 17 May 2009 at 4:05pm

Well, my sample system is ticket # 283653.  I'll be looking to game in as high resolution as possible spending under 4k, likely picking up a 24" monitor to go with the system.  However, I would prefer getting a SSD now rather than waiting, because I'll end up not getting one down the line if I don't start with one now (assuming that's the best option for the OS).  Thanks for any advice!
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here you go Ticket# 283686 --- Price: $2988 (To see this build click here) Price after current promotion $2888

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: EVGA X58 3X SLI (Intel X58 Chipset) (Supports Triple SLI or CrossFire)
System Memory: 6GB DDR3 1333MHz Mushkin (Highly Recommended) (Digital Storm Certified)
Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible)
Card Reader: Internal Digital Media Card Reader (Black)
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (120GB Solid State (By: OCZ) Vertex Series (Model: OCZSSD2-1VTX120G)
Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: 1x (500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) (LightScribe Edition)
Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: 2x SLI Dual (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 275 896MB (Includes PhysX Technology)
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Noctua NH-U12P High Performance Cooler (Compatible With ONLY i7 Processors)
Liquid Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a H20: Stage 3 Cooling System Selected
Chassis Airflow: Upgrade Chassis With Zalman Performance Fans (Up to 6 Fans)
Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Red)
Enhancements: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock the processor between 3.3GHz to 3.9GHz (Requires Air Cooling Upgrade)
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, Ship Within 5-10 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty

I would wait and get a ssd later this when there are faster drives out

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Posts: 1150 		  Quote Bill the Cat Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 17 May 2009 at 9:02pm

DST4ME,

In the good old days, like 18 months ago, we had lots of stuff to debate about. There was a range of CPUs to choose from, and cases, and motherboards and even operating systems
 
Is it my imagination, or has the hardware situation changed to the point where there's only one logical choice for CPU (the i7 920),  case (the HAF), motherboard (the EVGA X58) and OS (64-bit Vista). Your video card choice is dictated by your screen resolution, and there are really only two choices there (275 or 285 with or without SLI). Your only real choice is whether or not you spring for an SSD.
 
Oh yeah, and water cooling really isn't necessary anymore.
 
All your other choices are just window dressing.
 
Am I imagining this or what?
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Posts: 136 		  Quote NullForce Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 17 May 2009 at 9:09pm
Originally posted by Bill the Cat

Am I imagining this or what?


No.
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Posts: 36758 		  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 17 May 2009 at 11:02pm
evga x58 or classified depends on the user's needs, 920 (oced), 64-bit is not by choice but by nessesaty, gpu basically 275(with or without sli) or 295, LC is always a great idea depends on the budget and the build, the haf is the best band for the buck and you can't really get any better as far as airflow, only if it had 8 expansion slots.

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