Digital Storm Forums : Getting ready to order my build http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/ This is an XML content feed of; Digital Storm Forums : Configuration Discussion : Getting ready to order my build Copyright (c) 2006-2007 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:54:04 +0000 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:14:52 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.0 360 www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=18306 Digital Storm Forums http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/ Getting ready to order my build : Originally posted by UKCoopeRFinally... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: Tidgxor
Subject: 18306
Posted: 31 Jul 2012 at 9:14pm

Originally posted by UKCoopeR

Finally got around to re-sizing the pics and posting up a review in the general section under the title "Review of my new 'entry level rig'"


Awesome
]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:14:52 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : Finally got around to re-sizing... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: UKCoopeR
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Posted: 31 Jul 2012 at 9:05pm

Finally got around to re-sizing the pics and posting up a review in the general section under the title "Review of my new 'entry level rig'"

Thanks for the all the configuration help, really pleased with the result!

Edited by UKCoopeR - 31 Jul 2012 at 9:05pm]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:05:22 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : Review to be posted in that section... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: UKCoopeR
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Posted: 22 Jul 2012 at 12:59pm

Review to be posted in that section soon, still installing things and copying over files etc, holy crap this is a different level hahaha

entech api (required for dell power nap for the monitor) managed to trigger a RedSoD error so had to use a restore point which means my installs were a bit less clean than i like (as it left some files but removed the programs)
looks like it was all dell bloatware caused, learned my lesson there looks to be back to normal

trying to upload pics but they are too large so to be continued, the case dŒs looks pretty slick and i was not expecting leds!]]> Sun, 22 Jul 2012 12:59:31 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : I might just use it for play Solitaire.... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: xii
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Posted: 20 Jul 2012 at 6:03pm

I might just use it for play Solitaire.  Who knows!]]> Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:03:38 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : xii must have recruited and... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: Asangard
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Posted: 20 Jul 2012 at 5:52pm

xii must have recruited and trained a whole division of Black Sheep NinjasNinja for this purpose.  I don't think the division is active yet as he hasn't yet received his Black Sheep Computer being build by DS.
 
Me thinks it is going to be used for Comand and Control of the Black Sheep Ninja Division. NinjaWink
]]> Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:52:06 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : You're lucky I called them... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: xii
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Posted: 20 Jul 2012 at 5:21pm

You're lucky I called them off.. er defeated them for you.  This time.  Ninja]]> Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:21:32 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : just got an email from the front... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: UKCoopeR
Subject: 18306
Posted: 20 Jul 2012 at 1:53pm

just got an email from the front desk saying a package is waiting looks like the ninjas missed this one

to be continued, next post should be from the new rig!!!]]> Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:53:34 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : Not to make you worry but....I've... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: xii
Subject: 18306
Posted: 20 Jul 2012 at 8:09am

Not to make you worry but....


I've heard of a secret band of Ninjas that attack FedEx delivery trucks specificly for Digital Storm system confiscation purposes.

Here is the latest photo evidence: Ninja

Please ignore anything they say about "Xii sent us" should they be captured - I am just a normal citizen informing the masses. Chilling


Edited by xii - 20 Jul 2012 at 8:11am]]> Fri, 20 Jul 2012 08:09:34 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: bprat22
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Posted: 20 Jul 2012 at 6:47am

Drooling]]> Fri, 20 Jul 2012 06:47:49 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : In the truck out for delivery!!!!!!! Review... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: UKCoopeR
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Posted: 20 Jul 2012 at 6:36am

In the truck out for delivery!!!!!!!

Review and pics coming soon]]> Fri, 20 Jul 2012 06:36:41 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : Weather has been crazy. http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: xii
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Posted: 18 Jul 2012 at 8:41pm

Weather has been crazy.]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:41:46 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : the shipping estimate by fedex... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: UKCoopeR
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Posted: 18 Jul 2012 at 6:47pm

the shipping estimate by fedex got moved back to friday

looks like the storms or something slowed down the trucks as it is still a few states away]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2012 18:47:17 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : haha i will try an wrangle a telecommuting... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: UKCoopeR
Subject: 18306
Posted: 15 Jul 2012 at 5:11pm

haha i will try an wrangle a telecommuting day for friday

thursday will be a nice energy drink and install party and maybe move the hard-drive from my dead computer from the external it is currently in into on the free bays on the new rig]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2012 17:11:14 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : .. a call in sick week. http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: xii
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Posted: 14 Jul 2012 at 8:35am

.. a call in sick week.]]> Sat, 14 Jul 2012 08:35:52 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : Sounds like a call-in-sick... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: bprat22
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Posted: 14 Jul 2012 at 6:34am

Sounds like a call-in-sick day to meLOL
 
 
]]> Sat, 14 Jul 2012 06:34:49 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : In transit with expected delivery... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: UKCoopeR
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Posted: 14 Jul 2012 at 6:30am

In transit with expected delivery of july 19th, cant wait!]]> Sat, 14 Jul 2012 06:30:41 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : For me, 5 business days... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: bprat22
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Posted: 13 Jul 2012 at 7:33am

For me, 5 business days shipping, to  New England. 
 
 


Edited by bprat22 - 13 Jul 2012 at 9:26am]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 07:33:28 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : Stage 7 last night!!! Should... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: UKCoopeR
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Posted: 13 Jul 2012 at 6:27am

Stage 7 last night!!!

Should be shipping today, as i am all the way on the east coast that might take a while, dare i hope for next weekend?]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:27:28 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : Monitor arrived today, nothing... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: UKCoopeR
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Posted: 10 Jul 2012 at 7:46pm

Monitor arrived today, nothing to plug it into yet though ]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:46:54 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : Looking forward to the review... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: Asangard
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Posted: 10 Jul 2012 at 5:21pm

Looking forward to the review and pics.  Big%20Smile]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2012 17:21:23 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : Stage 6 Woot Woot!!!! http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: UKCoopeR
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Posted: 10 Jul 2012 at 11:36am

Stage 6 Woot Woot!!!! ]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:36:10 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : Stage 5 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: UKCoopeR
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Posted: 09 Jul 2012 at 10:43am

Stage 5 ]]> Mon, 09 Jul 2012 10:43:45 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : Getting closer every day. http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: bprat22
Subject: 18306
Posted: 07 Jul 2012 at 9:06am

Getting closer every day.  Awesome]]> Sat, 07 Jul 2012 09:06:04 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : Stage 4 Email arrived!!! Keep... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: UKCoopeR
Subject: 18306
Posted: 07 Jul 2012 at 9:02am

Stage 4 Email arrived!!!

Keep in mind when I review this I will be comparing it to a ati radeon hd3200 with 2gbs of ram and a amd turion x2 laptop ]]> Sat, 07 Jul 2012 09:02:21 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : Haha P.S. Just got the stage... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: UKCoopeR
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Posted: 06 Jul 2012 at 12:39pm

Haha

P.S. Just got the stage 2 and 3 emails!!!!

]]> Fri, 06 Jul 2012 12:39:25 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : Originally posted by UKCoo... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: xii
Subject: 18306
Posted: 06 Jul 2012 at 10:51am

Originally posted by UKCoopeR

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9jK-NcRmVcw#!


Oh. Hell. No.
]]> Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:51:07 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : Thanks, will do! Just checked... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: UKCoopeR
Subject: 18306
Posted: 06 Jul 2012 at 10:35am

Thanks, will do!

Just checked back and last time I built a gaming machine it was a PowerColor EVIL COMMANDO 2 Radeon 9700PRO 128MB (still the best name I have heard for a gpu lol) with 2GB of ram running windows 2000 sometime in the early 2000s hahaha. Been making do with playing last generation games on budget gpus for quite a while. The one this will be replacing is an off the shelf laptop that would over heat and shutoff after 1 hour of star trek online (despite me adding more cooling), just about manage half life 2, barely run the newer need for speeds (not at an enjoyable fps though) and batman arkham city at low settings.

I know the stress testing etc is one of the reasons I went with digital storm but dŒsn't make the waiting any easier! At least I can have this going on loop to keep me pumped up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9jK-NcRmVcw#!


Edited by UKCoopeR - 06 Jul 2012 at 10:36am]]> Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:35:20 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : Coop! Welcome to the DS verified... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: xii
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Posted: 05 Jul 2012 at 7:33pm

Coop!  Welcome to the DS verified customer community.

Don't forget to take pics and review!
]]> Thu, 05 Jul 2012 19:33:38 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : Payment processed, stage 1 complete! Can't... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: UKCoopeR
Subject: 18306
Posted: 05 Jul 2012 at 6:24pm

Payment processed, stage 1 complete!

Can't wait to get rid of the laptop that overheats after 1 hour of gaming haha

looks like i have a verified customer tag now too!]]> Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:24:53 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : Congrats on a real nice rig.Keep... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: bprat22
Subject: 18306
Posted: 05 Jul 2012 at 3:56pm

Congrats on a real nice rig.     Keep us updated.       ]]> Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:56:00 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : Couldn't stand it anymore... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: UKCoopeR
Subject: 18306
Posted: 05 Jul 2012 at 3:52pm

Couldn't stand it anymore and ordered!!!!

Dell U2312HM on the way, should arrive monday

Build is bascially as suggested by bprat22, with two changes 16GB ram (at only $50 seemed like a good deal) and Cooler Master Hyper 212 (took a thermodynamics class back in the day and as a result like the flat heat pipes and no air pockets for only $7)

Ticket:705361

Thanks for all the help and suggestions!!!!!

I am super pumped once I have a estimated arrival date I might have to ask for that day and the next couple off or buy a bunch of energy so I can game all night and still make it to work hahahahaha]]> Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:52:49 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : Interesting information on the... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: UKCoopeR
Subject: 18306
Posted: 05 Jul 2012 at 11:31am

Interesting information on the ram speed, had no idea. The majority of my knowledge is from the days when the radeon 9700 was king hence the expectation that ram is vital, but I know stuff changes a lot in electronics hence the oringinal post.

I am not super worried at no sli support as from what I have read (on this forum but can't find the link) seems to suggest that sli-ing two 560s won't neccesarily beat a single 580, so I could swap my single 670 out for a single 870 or whatever is the latest is in a couple years and that in theory would beat a 2x670€¦. I know I am bascially guessing here and the post was from 2010...

Rule of thumb looks like exactly what my budget can take :D

Thanks for the heads up on the $50 swaping fee, makes sense, and that pushes me towards the custom build. As much as I would love to go to 2k, I orginally started even lower than what I said in the first post (me building one with stock cooler and no overclocking) and need to stop the price creep somewhere haha, 50 for more ram is easier to swallow then a 300 dollar jump lol, even though it dŒs get you a lot I can't really justify it right now, maybe after a couple more promotions when I am looking for my next rig.

Now to decide between the black/white finish€¦.
]]> Thu, 05 Jul 2012 11:31:39 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : If by chance your build... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: bprat22
Subject: 18306
Posted: 05 Jul 2012 at 10:32am

If by chance your build starts approaching the $2000 mark and that can happen real quick, look at the Dreadnought level 2.  It has the 800w psu, better cpu, the best air cooled case, the HafX , and the mobo allows another gtx670 to be added to it in sli when the time comes for a big boost in gaming.  The Z77 Deluxe mobo, another option,  has built in Wifi, no extra card needed, but is another $48,  I think.
 
Not trying to spend your money Big%20Smile just showing you a couple of options.
 
Good luck and tough decisions I know.  Big%20Smile


Edited by bprat22 - 05 Jul 2012 at 10:40am]]> Thu, 05 Jul 2012 10:32:34 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : Right now 8GB of ram is... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: bprat22
Subject: 18306
Posted: 05 Jul 2012 at 10:16am

Right now 8GB of ram is all you need.  I'd be surprised if within a few years that changes but can't say for sure.  The extra ram to 16GB is cheap, $51,  so it certainly wouldn't hurt and might help if you open multiple apps at once.  For speed, the 1600Mhz is all you need. The faster speed you'll never see and the faster speed can interfere with overclocking.
The 800w psu dŒs give you more headroom for the future.  The ODE and this config I showed you do not allow for sli, 2x gpu in the future.  For my build you'd have to change to a little more expensive motherboard like the Sabertooth.
 
The 500R and 600T case would have very similar cooling.  The 600t has a front and top 200mm  fans and a 140 mm back fan and the 500R has 2, 120mm fans in the front, a back fan and a side panel 200mm fan that blows directly on the video card and mobo.  About the same I would think.
 
The bottleneck in a year or two is usually with the graphics card.  That is easy to replace and gives longevity in gaming.  The mobo and cpu usually last through a couple of card changes.  The rule of thumb is usually that a video card every two years and a new pc every 4-5 years.  But who knows with changing technology and games in the future. 
 
The advantage of this custom config over the ODE lvl 1 is the psu, you get the HDD and wifi card you want and you can pick any other part you want until you order.  The ODE is a great deal for the price but you are locked in to the prebuilt parts, unless you ask them to change or add a part and then they charge the difference in price of the part plus $50 a change for their  xtra work.
 
Lots of ways to go.
 

Edited by bprat22 - 05 Jul 2012 at 10:38am]]> Thu, 05 Jul 2012 10:16:42 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : nvm on the monitor price, found... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: UKCoopeR
Subject: 18306
Posted: 05 Jul 2012 at 10:09am

nvm on the monitor price, found a place that has them at 229.99 ]]> Thu, 05 Jul 2012 10:09:05 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : Yeah, I think that is the same... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: UKCoopeR
Subject: 18306
Posted: 05 Jul 2012 at 10:00am

Yeah, I think that is the same monitor tju76 and a couple of review sites pointed me too when I was looking around yesterday, will order when I get home from work! argh I should have ordered yesterday the discounted price is 249.99 today, hopefully the 10% DS discount sticks around€¦. or that could wreck my budget.

That config dŒs look appetizing€¦. Sorry to keep coming back to it, but are any of the ram upgrades worth it? I don't mind going a few bucks over budget if it will increase the time between computer upgrades. Will games start needing 16GB or 2000MHz ram soon, or is the mobo more limiting for me? Correct me if I am wrong but the higher power psu should allow for more flexibility on upgrades in a year or 2 like a new graphics card compared to the ODE. How would you compare the cooling power of the corsair 500 vs. the graphite 600t of the ODE?

In comparing them, which area would I experience a bottle neck first? My plan would be to keep this computer through a couple of piecemeal upgrades like a gpu or ram update without having to trash it and start from scratch because the other pieces aren't compatible with the next level. I think your suggestion might have a bit more staying power???

So many choices!!!!


Edited by UKCoopeR - 05 Jul 2012 at 10:01am]]> Thu, 05 Jul 2012 10:00:27 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : Here's another config... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: bprat22
Subject: 18306
Posted: 05 Jul 2012 at 6:26am

Here's another config to check out.  It has the 1TB Balck caviar HDD, wireless card and a nice case for cooling and better psu with 5 year warranty..
 
Config # 705194     Cost $1660
 
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Corsair Carbide 500R (Black Finish)
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i5 3570K 3.40 GHz (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core) (Requires Z77 Motherboard)
Motherboard: ASUS P8Z77-V LX (Intel Z77 Chipset) (DŒs 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 (1TB Western Digital Caviar (7200 RPM) (Model: Black Edition)
Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x)
Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks
Internet Access: Wireless PCI-E 802.11n Up to 300Mbps (Supports 802.11n/g/b) (Model: ASUS PCE-N15)
Video Card: 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 2GB (Includes PhysX)
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 1: Corsair A50 120mm Fan 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 7 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

 

AND...your free t-shirt.Big%20Smile

 

You mentioned a monitor....The Dell UltraSharp U 2312HM is great and is on sale right now for $239.  Just a thought...




Edited by bprat22 - 05 Jul 2012 at 6:42am]]> Thu, 05 Jul 2012 06:26:53 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : My older pc has a D-LInk... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: bprat22
Subject: 18306
Posted: 05 Jul 2012 at 6:10am

My older pc has a D-LInk Wireless N 150 USB Adapter, DWA 125,  that for the web is as fast as my hard wire.  Can't vouch for on- line gaming as i use my DS with hardwire for that.   $20 I think on Amazon.
 
It plugs into a USB and has a cradle to hold the dongle instead of hanging off the usb port.  This way you don't have to open the case at all. 
 
Others can probably give you great advice on pci cards. 


Edited by bprat22 - 05 Jul 2012 at 6:12am]]> Thu, 05 Jul 2012 06:10:48 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : The ODE stage 1 looks like everything... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: UKCoopeR
Subject: 18306
Posted: 05 Jul 2012 at 5:38am

The ODE stage 1 looks like everything I was looking at anyway aside from HD, RAM, and wireless and a great price point.... The main reason I was playing around with the Epoch was the ability to change things in the configuration screen, but after looking at some other threads on this forum it looks like I could get whatever options anyway if I ask them, which is cool€¦ Didn't know about the colder running case either, thanks!

Thanks everyone for the heads up on the gpu overclocking, I saw free and higher performance and said why not, now I know... Same with the OS tweaks.

The main reason I was looking at 16GB ram is because in the past I had done some cost savings there and it quickly became the next bottle neck but that was a lot of years ago and I don't know if that is true anymore€¦ none of them ever had heat sinks either ha-ha I was quite startled when I first started my research as my knowledge is quite out of date. I suppose if the motherboard supports it, I could always swap in more ram in a couple years if that makes the most sense bang for buck wise?

So I am leaning towards the ODE stage 1 with the Caviar Black HD instead of the standard and a wireless internet card/usb (any thoughts on a card vs. usb?... didn't even know usb solutions existed till last week lol) which should add something like 150 to the 1.5k price (basing that on how much it added in the epoch configuration) leaving me ~200 for a monitor.

Anything else I am missing? I want to order yesterday ha-ha but also want to be sure I am getting the right one for me.

Love the embrace the noobs community on the board thanks for your time!]]> Thu, 05 Jul 2012 05:38:00 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : bpratt is right. The ODE line... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: Orange7
Subject: 18306
Posted: 05 Jul 2012 at 4:33am

bpratt is right. The ODE line is great for the price.

If you didn't want to go with that, however, I would recommend your second build, but without the GPU overclocking and the OS tweaks. As far as hard drives are concerned, that is one of the fastest HDDs on the market, and as far as price relative to performance gŒs, you cannot beat the caviar black. You should probably skip the monitor, and you probably only need to go with 8GB of RAM for gaming purposes.]]> Thu, 05 Jul 2012 04:33:57 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : Hi UKCoopeR... For your budget... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: bprat22
Subject: 18306
Posted: 05 Jul 2012 at 3:33am

Hi UKCoopeR... For your budget I would suggest checking out the ODE lvl 1 or lvl 2.  They are great systems for the money and the 600T case is much better than the 300R in keeping the components cool and safe.  The 300R only has a single 120mm fan feeding air to the parts.  The ODE 600T has a 200mm fan in front and a 200mm fan on top to good airflow.
If you keep your build i would at least change the case to the 550D under the Black Ops section or the 500R in this section as an example.
 
Good Luck.Big%20Smile
]]> Thu, 05 Jul 2012 03:33:02 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : Also ds usually is against oc... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: tju76
Subject: 18306
Posted: 04 Jul 2012 at 6:33pm

Also ds usually is against oc the graphics card just causes uneccasary stress and heat. You should look at adding a ssd look at the vertex 4 256gb newegg price of 239 is a steal I think the 120gb model gŒs for 130 or less]]> Wed, 04 Jul 2012 18:33:34 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : Understood, thanks for the tip!... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: UKCoopeR
Subject: 18306
Posted: 04 Jul 2012 at 5:51pm

Understood, thanks for the tip!]]> Wed, 04 Jul 2012 17:51:24 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : I would strongly recommend against... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: tju76
Subject: 18306
Posted: 04 Jul 2012 at 5:46pm

I would strongly recommend against buying the monitor from ds you will have a larger/better selection from newegg and lower prices look at the dell u2312m ips monitor]]> Wed, 04 Jul 2012 17:46:01 +0000 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Getting ready to order my build : Hi everyone, Warning long post! I... http://www.digitalstormonline.com/forums/getting-ready-to-order-my-build-tidf18306/ Author: UKCoopeR
Subject: 18306
Posted: 04 Jul 2012 at 5:29pm

Hi everyone,

Warning long post!

I have been doing a bit of catching up as it is been a few years since I had a chance to properly pc game. I am more out of touch with hardware choice etc then I would like to be when finalizing a build so would like some input before I order. I am looking for a desktop that will be a great at gaming for current generation fps, mmo, rts games without breaking the bank. The other uses will be connecting to a HDTV to watch movies (don't have a standalone dvd player) and the generic email/internet stuff. I do need to be able connect to my wireless network (not sure if a pci card vs usb stick makes more sense if I expect to be continuously connected).

Budget is ~1.7-1.8k, I do already have a nice mouse and keyboard, but would need a monitor (was using a laptop as I was traveling a lot before), anything at least 1080p and ideally with built in speakers as my desk area is quite small and I have good quality headphones already.

When I was considering building my own here is what I was looking at:
Samsung 22X DVD Burner
Corsair Carbide Series 300R
Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s
ASUS VH242H Black 23.6" 1080P
ASUS PCE-N15 PCI Express 300/300Mbps
EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 448 Cores FTW 1280MB or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 2GB
Corsair TX750 V2
Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3 1600
ASUS P8Z77-V LGA
Intel Core i5 3570K 3.40 GHz
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Total ~$1455-1580

Things like adding a harddrive or swapping out a gpu downstream, I am happy to tackle myself but decided I would prefer to leave the overclocking, thermal paste etc to someone a bit more experienced and have a slick wired tower. I have a feeling overclocking a lower end cpu is better value then plunking down for a higher end one and leaving it stock...agree?

On the Digital Storm Epoch configuration here is what I am looking at (couldn't find exactly the same parts but I think this is pretty close):
Corsair Carbide 300R
Intel Core i5 3570K 3.40 GHz
ASUS P8Z77-V LX
16GB DDR3 1600MHz DS Performance Series
800W Corsair GS
1TB Western Digital Caviar Black Edition
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 2GB
Generic DVD Writer 24x
Wireless PCI-E 802.11n
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Stage 1 Overclock CPU
Stage 1 Overclock GPU
OS Cleanup
Hanns-G HANNspree 21.5 inch
Total ~$1796

Where I would specifically like feedback is where I am past or not quite at the peak of the bang for buck curve. For example if I went 20 bucks more on the RAM that would be huge improvement or if I went 80 bucks down on graphics I wouldn't notice the difference, would sli on some lower cards be better than a gtx 680 single etc.

Thank you for time in reading this, and let me know if some more information would help. I am excited to be able to get a higher level system from what looks to be a top level builder!

Oops just saw the template....

Budget:
~1.7-1.8k

Expectations:
Play current generation at high settings

Usage:
Lots of gaming (mostly fps, mmo, and some rts), movie playing via second connection to a 42" 1080 HDTV, usual internet music etc

Special Needs:
Nothing crazy loud but dŒsn't need to be silent

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