Which configuration would work best

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   Hello I am still saving money for my dream computer.   I would  like advice and recommendations.
I will be planning to buy a 1 Dell 30" monitor 2560 X 1440  or

Recommend another 30" monitor which is similar in resolution and size.
I would like to experience totally emersive game play.

I enjoy FPS 
I will buy bf3 once I get the computer.   I would like to playthe game on ultra with highest frame rate possible no lag.
I will try  metro 2033 also later on

Also do general web surfing
 no video rendering 
No fancy video editing
Just Gaming computer

Budget= $3500.00 + or - $300.00

Which configuration would be best for my situation
Will the slade desktop  work  or 
should i go for the Haf x
Did I select the right hardware  given the type of monitor I plan to buy?
Please recommend other options if necessary.

Thank you for looking over the two configurations that I worked  out

Configuration 1:  695415

configuration 2:    695420

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John Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 17 Jan 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 38	Quote Reply Topic: Which configuration would work best Posted: 03 Jun 2012 at 1:39pm
	Hello I am still saving money for my dream computer. I would like advice and recommendations. I will be planning to buy a 1 Dell 30" monitor 2560 X 1440 or Recommend another 30" monitor which is similar in resolution and size. I would like to experience totally emersive game play. I enjoy FPS I will buy bf3 once I get the computer. I would like to playthe game on ultra with highest frame rate possible no lag. I will try metro 2033 also later on Also do general web surfing no video rendering No fancy video editing Just Gaming computer Budget= $3500.00 + or - $300.00 Which configuration would be best for my situation Will the slade desktop work or should i go for the Haf x Did I select the right hardware given the type of monitor I plan to buy? Please recommend other options if necessary. Thank you for looking over the two configurations that I worked out Configuration 1: 695415 configuration 2: 695420

John Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 17 Jan 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 38	Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jun 2012 at 1:49pm
	Configuration 1 Ticket Number: 695415 Total Price with Instant Savings: $3,666.00 Specifications: Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Cooler Master 942 HAF X Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i7 3770K 3.50 GHz (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core) (Requires Z77 Motherboard) Motherboard: ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77 (Intel Z77 Chipset) (Features Thermal Armor and Thermal Radar) System Memory: 8GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested) Power Supply: 1050W Corsair Pro Silver 1050HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible) <b></b> Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (180GB Solid State (By: Intel) (Model: 520 Series) <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: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) 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 670 4GB (Includes PhysX) <b></b> Add-on Card: - No Thanks Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 Extreme Performance <b></b> 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: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Red) <b></b> Enhancements: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: - No Thanks LaserMark: - No Thanks Boost Processor: Stage 2: Overclock CPU 4.5GHz to 4.8GHz (Requires Pro/Deluxe/Sabertooth Motherboard) 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: Corsair High-power 2.1 System (Includes Subwoofer) (CA-SP211NA) <b></b> Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K60 (FPS Mechanical Gaming Keyboard) (Black/Metal Finish) <b></b> Mouse: !SPECIAL: Corsair Vengeance M60 (Laser 5700 dpi) (FPS Gaming Mouse) (While Supplies Last) <b></b> External Storage: - No Thanks Exclusive T-Shirt: - No Thanks 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 Configuration 2 Ticket Number: 695420 Total Price with Instant Savings: $3,648.00 Specifications: Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Corsair Obsidian 550D Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i7 3770K 3.50 GHz (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core) (Requires Z77 Motherboard) Motherboard: ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77 (Intel Z77 Chipset) (Features Thermal Armor and Thermal Radar) System Memory: 8GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested) Power Supply: 1050W Corsair Pro Silver 1050HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible) <b></b> Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (180GB Solid State (By: Intel) (Model: 520 Series) <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: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) 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 670 4GB (Includes PhysX) <b></b> Add-on Card: - No Thanks Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex 240mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler (Extreme-Performance Edition) <b></b> 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: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Red) <b></b> Enhancements: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: - No Thanks LaserMark: - No Thanks Boost Processor: Stage 2: Overclock CPU 4.5GHz to 4.8GHz (Requires Pro/Deluxe/Sabertooth Motherboard) 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: Corsair High-power 2.1 System (Includes Subwoofer) (CA-SP211NA) <b></b> Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K60 (FPS Mechanical Gaming Keyboard) (Black/Metal Finish) <b></b> Mouse: !SPECIAL: Corsair Vengeance M60 (Laser 5700 dpi) (FPS Gaming Mouse) (While Supplies Last) <b></b> External Storage: - No Thanks Exclusive T-Shirt: FREE: Digital Storm T-Shirt - Black (Large) <b></b> 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

NJsteez Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 30 May 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jun 2012 at 1:50pm
	Your first configuration really is spot on. Everything you need to suit your needs, and nothing you don't. You cannot go wrong with the Cooler Master 942 HAF X case partnered with a Noctua NH-D14 keeping things cool. Awesome build you got planned there it should be fun for a long time to come. Psst* Don't forget your free T-shirt. Edited by NJsteez - 03 Jun 2012 at 1:54pm

bprat22 Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS Veteran Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5154	Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jun 2012 at 2:04pm
	Hi John.... I agree with Njsteez that your first build is right on. However, with the second build and the 240mm rad, DS will mount the rad on the roof, putting the 2 fans on top where there is none. With the gtx 670 cards dumping most of the out the back of the case, even the 550D will work. The Hafx is the best but the 550D will have no problem. My only concern is Metro 2033 playing on Ultra with sli. The game on that monitor on Ultra will dip into the 40 and 50 fps at times. Even BF3 on ultra will drop into the 50's at times. Still great gaming but it depends on your needs.

John Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 17 Jan 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 38	Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jun 2012 at 2:44pm
	would 50 fps or less be a handicap when playing would i notice a performance change briefly would there be some lag which would hinder me fragging an apponnent in BF3. Just wondering never played the game. I only played bf2 in multiplayer i noticed lag. i have a 2005 sony vaio intel pentium 4 processor codename prescott socket 775 LGA nvidia gforce 8500 GT

bprat22 Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS Veteran Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5154	Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jun 2012 at 3:05pm
	I play BF3 with 32 bots and sometimes 64 and in the 50's fps it still looks good to me. BF3 will play 60's on most occasions from benchs I 've seen with sli 670, but dip lower when everything goes to hell, explosions everywhere, etc. Everyone has their own expectations but for me it looks good.