Speed, Productivity, Moderate GamingPost Date: 2013-01-21 |
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Jimmin 
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 Topic: Speed, Productivity, Moderate GamingPosted: 21 Jan 2013 at 10:07pm |
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I'd like input on the configuration I've chosen for my next Digital Storm PC. Primary use for this PC will be productivity apps (including very large datasets, Photoshop CS6), moderate gaming (COD: BO2, Skyrim, WoW). Biggest investment over base machine is the Corsair 480GB SSD. I have a 120GB SSD in my old rig and the speed of SSD has spoiled me. I plan to run everything (OS, apps, games, files) off of the SSD. I have a large library of datasets and I plan to keep the ones I use most often on the SSD and the ones I use less on the hard drive. I have a 3TB external drive and am religious about backups going there. For graphics, I don't think I need SLI so not worried about that limitation. Hoping the config I've chosen is adequate. Am curious as to whether PSU and my Fan upgrade look good for this. Optical drive choices seemed very limited to me. I went with the premium choice offered. Any input appreciated, as always thanks in advance to the great Digital Storm community. Specifications: Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Corsair Carbide 300R (With Window) Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i7 3770K 3.50 GHz (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core) <b></b> Motherboard: ASUS P8Z77-V LX (Intel Z77 Chipset) (Does Not Support SLI) System Memory: 8GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested) Power Supply: 800W Corsair GS (Dual SLI Compatible) Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (480GB Solid State (By: Corsair) (Model: Neutron GTX Series) (SATA 6Gbps) <b></b> Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: 1x (1TB Western Digital Caviar (7200 RPM) (Model: Black Edition) <b></b> Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: - No Thanks Optical Drive 1: Blu-Ray & DVD Writer/Reader (Burn + Play Blu-Ray & DVDs) (12x BD-R) <b></b> Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Video Card: 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB (Includes PhysX) Add-on Card: - No Thanks Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex 120mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler (High-Performance Edition) H20 Tube Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a FrostChill or Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System Selected Chassis Airflow: Upgrade All Fans to Corsair Airflow 120mm Performance Edition (Up to 6 Fans) <b></b> Internal Lighting: - No Thanks Enhancements: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: - No Thanks LaserMark: - No Thanks Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU 4.0GHz to 4.4GHz Boost Video Card: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) Boost Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory Boost OS: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit Edition) Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows CD) |
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bprat22
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Posted: 22 Jan 2013 at 3:35am |
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Hi jimmin... Thats a nice build.
Just another way to go is this config. The 500r case with its side panel 200mm fan doesn't need the added fans. Better cooling and a nice case. The X79 Sabertooth motherboard is a quad memory mobo compared to the Z77 dual channel ram. For CS6 you might find the much wider ram bandwidth helpful for your apps. The Sabertooth is a quality board with 5 year warranty. Also with the Hyper 212 air cooler for cpu. Very reliable and cools very good with a bit less noise. But, the Vortex units have a very good reputation so your call of course. I can't cut/paste right now so just put in config #. Config # 778622 Cost $ 2396 Hope this helps and good luck. 
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Asangard
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Posted: 22 Jan 2013 at 4:48am |
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Here is the config bpratt22 put together so everyone can see it.
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Corsair Carbide 500R (Black Finish)
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i7 3820 3.6GHz (Turbo Mode up to 3.8GHz) (Quad Core) Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth X79 (Intel X79 Chipset) (Features USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gb/s) System Memory: 16GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested) Power Supply: 800W Corsair GS (Dual SLI Compatible) Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (480GB Solid State (By: Corsair) (Model: Neutron GTX Series) (SATA 6Gbps) Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: 1x (1TB Western Digital/Seagate/Hitachi/Samsung (7200 RPM) (32MB Cache) Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: - No Thanks Optical Drive 1: Blu-Ray & DVD Writer/Reader (Burn + Play Blu-Ray & DVDs) (12x BD-R) Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Video Card: 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB (Includes PhysX) Add-on Card: - No Thanks Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 1: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO (High Performance Cooler) H20 Tube Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a FrostChill or Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System Selected Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans Internal Lighting: - No Thanks Enhancements: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: - No Thanks LaserMark: - No Thanks Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU 4.0GHz to 4.4GHz Boost Video Card: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) Boost Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory Boost OS: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit Edition) Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows CD) Virus Protection: - No Thanks Office: - No Thanks Game: - No Thanks 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 10-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed Warranty: Life-time Expert Customer Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty Edited by Asangard - 22 Jan 2013 at 4:49am |
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bprat22
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Posted: 22 Jan 2013 at 7:21am |
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Thanks, Asangard.
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Jimmin
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Posted: 23 Jan 2013 at 12:16pm |
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Thanks much, this is especially helpful for me in regard to motherboard, case/chassis, and cooling options. Thanks again for the help.
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bprat22
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Posted: 23 Jan 2013 at 12:43pm |
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You're welcome. Need anything, one of us can hopefully help.
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