Computer Upgrade Critique

[Drizhal]

I am looking at the following system and I would like some constructive criticism on it. I'd like to stay in the approximate budget that it is in if not lower =P.



Processor - Core I7 920 ('http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4240166&sku=CP1-I7-920') - 279.99

CPU Cooler - Noctua - NH ('http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4350406&sku=N126-1006') - 79.99

Mobo - E145-2055 EVGA X58 ('http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4484386&sku=E145-2055') - 269.99

Memory - OCZ Plat Tri - Chan 12gb 13333mhz (6x2gb) ('http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4364393&sku=O261-6100') - 159.99 *If rebate shows up...*

Video Card - XFX GeForce GTX 260 Black Edition 896mb ('http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4910596&sku=P450-2641') - 189.99

Hard Drive - WD Caviar 320 gb 7200rpm 16mb Cache Sata-300 ('http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3179250&sku=TSD-320AAKS') - 49.99

Power Supply - OCZ GameXStream 700W SLI ('http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2235424') - 119.99

Case - Torn here

CoolMax Full Tower ('http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4146085&sku=C283-1187') 139 vs AZZA Solano 1000 ATX Full Tower ('http://www.directron.com/csaz1000.html') 79 *Rebate, however different site then the rest*



I have the DVD drives already from a former computer so that'll save that

Also added Memory Cooler ('http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2552605&sku=C13-8020') (29)

And Vista Ultimate x64 189.99

(Approx 1500 overall)





I want to start 5 boxing, heroics mostly and some pvp. I'd also like a larger case so I can upgrade my Vid card to SLI and add more monitors when I get around to it if I decide to. Also when the newer SSD's drop a bit more in price I'd like to snag one of them, any suggestions, comments etc would be nice. Also any idea on what kind of performance I might expect would be great.

Thanks for your time

[alcattle]

looks like a great set up and you won't be disappointed. When you feel you need a bit more, the 920 has a lot of over clock room and it is simple to do. Otherwise the SSD will be the next jump to speed up the slow part of the system (HD is good but WoW eats data transfer)

[Owltoid]

You can get a better system for cheaper at www.buyxg.com. Check out the thread I have on the computer I just purchased:

New computer has been purchased ('http://www.dual-boxing.com/forums/index.php?page=Thread&threadID=23361')

Basically it has everything you listed, except a GTX275 and an SSD. I'm paying 1650, but I have a wireless keyboard & mouse and headset that was at least $100 included in that price.

That site has some seriously good deals and they include shipping and assembly for the same price as you're doing for components.

[Drizhal]

Thanks for the site, I looked into it and the deals you got are basically gone everything is a bit more now, hopefully before I finalize my order I can see their new deals.

[Drizhal]

Kinda off my own topic here but has anyone tried the WoW Mouse ('http://campaign.steelseries.com/us/index.html') that could give feed back on it?

[alcattle]

been discussed and dissected, here ('http://www.dual-boxing.com/forums/index.php?page=Thread&threadID=18594')

[Owltoid]

Thanks for the site, I looked into it and the deals you got are basically gone everything is a bit more now, hopefully before I finalize my order I can see their new deals.

I'm pretty sure the exact deal I got is still there. I ordered my computer mid last week and it's expected to arrive next Wednesday. Just enter the code "SUPER" at the checkout and it will apply the 5% discount. Below is my exact order. If you were to remove the wireless keyboard & mouse, the headset, then you could subtract out $87 leaving with a total around $1,570. Remember, this build has the GTX275 card with 1792MB memory, and an SSD in addition to the 500GB hard drive. Below isn't one of their specials, but instead using their configurator tool where you select exactly what you want for each piece.

I'm making it sound like I represent the company, but I just like to see good companies do well. I'm extremely pleased with the website, and feel they offer the best deals I've seen anywhere, and I want to see them continue to succeed. When I priced out the component pieces on Newegg, I found that www.buyxg.com was basically the same price (within a percent or two) and yet buyxg included assembly and a warranty (in addition to the parts warranty). The only downside is that you have to wait longer than you would if you purchased from Newegg and assembled it yourself (I love Newegg and support that site also, it's just that I'd rather someone else put together my entire computer even if it means waiting an extra 2 weeks to be done).


*BASE_PRICE: [+799]
CAS: New! AZZA Solano 1000 Full-Tower Advance Cooling Case w/ Dual 230mm Fan + Extra 3 Fans 420 Watts [+59]
CS_FAN: Default case fans
CASUPGRADE: NONE
CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-920 2.66 GHz 8M L3 Cache LGA1366
CD: (Special Price)LG 22X DVD+/-R/+/-RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE DUAL LAYER (BLACK COLOR)
CD2: NONE
CABLE: None
FLASHMEDIA: INTERNAL 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer (BLACK COLOR)
FA_HDD: None
FREEBIE_CU: FREE! 4GB USB 2.0 Portable Flash Drive
FAN: Intel LGA1366 Certified CPU Fan & Heatsink
FLOPPY: NONE
HEADSET: Logitech Extreme PC Gaming Headset [+14]
HDD: Single Hard Drive (500GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD)
HDD2: 32 GB Ritek RiDATA 2.5 inch SATA Gaming MLC Solid State Disk (Nearly Instant Data Access Technology) [+92]
IEEE_CARD: NONE
KEYBOARD: (Keyboard & Mouse Combo) Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Keyboard & Mouse Combo [+73]
MOUSE: XtremeGear Optical USB 3 Buttons Gaming Mouse
MODEM: NONE
MONITOR: NONE
MONITOR2: NONE
MOTHERBOARD: Asus P6T SE Intel X58 Chipset CrossFireX Mainboard Triple-Channel DDR3/1600 SATA RAID w/ eSATA,GbLAN,USB2.0,IEEE1394a,&7.1Audio
MEMORY: 12GB (2GBx6) DDR3/1600MHz Triple Channel Memory Module [+238] (Corsair or Major Brand)
NETWORK: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
OS: Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(TM) Home Premium w/ Service Pack 1 with Upgrade Coupon to Windows(R)7 Home Premium [+104] (64-bit Edition)
PRINTER: None
PRINTER_CABLE: None
PRO_WIRING: Professional Wiring for All WIRINGs Inside The System Chasis with High Performance Thermal Compound on CPU [+19]
POWERSUPPLY: 1,000 Watts Power Supplies [+99] (Azza Gaming Active PFC Power Supply SLI/CrossFire Ready)
RUSH: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 5~10 BUSINESS DAYS
SERVICE: Standard Warranty: 1-Year Limited Warranty Plus Life-Time Technical Support
SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
SPEAKERS: 600Watts PMPO Subwoofer Stereo Speakers
TEMP: NONE
TVRC: None
USB: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
USBHD: NONE
VIDEOCAMERA: NONE
VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 275 1792MB 16X PCI Express [+176]
VIDEO2: None
VIDEO3: None
WNC: NONE
_PRICE: (+1673)
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Coupon: SUPER (5% Discount) -$83.65
SUBTOTAL $1,589.35
Sales Tax (N/A) $0.00
Shipping: Fedex Ground $65.00
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GRAND TOTAL $1,654.35