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Ballistic Gaming PC Desktop 375796 - $1,502.00 Configuration



Case: Cooler Master CM Storm Scout
Internal Lighting: Accent Lighting (Blue)
LED Fans: Standard Chassis Fans
Fan Controller: - None
Processor (CPU): Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz (Quad Core)
Motherboard: EVGA X58 Micro Edition SLI (Intel X58 Chipset)
System Memory: 6GB DDR3 1600MHz Mushkin Enhanced Silverline Performance Series
Power Supply: 750W Ballistic Approved (Silent and 80 Plus Certified)
Video Card(s): 1x ATI Radeon HD 5850 1GB
Hard Drive Storage Set 1: 1x (500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM)
Hard Drive Storage Set 2: - None
Dedicated Sound Card: Motherboard Audio
CD Optical Drive 1: DVDR/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 22x / CD-Writer 48x)
CD Optical Drive 2: - None
Internal Card Reader: - None
Wireless Connectivity: Motherboard Network Port(s)
CPU Overclocking: FREE: CPU Extreme Overclock Performance Boost Package 20% or More ($90 Value!)
Video Card(s) Overclocking: FREE: GPU Extreme Overclock Performance Boost Package ($40 Value!)
CPU Cooling:Cooler Master V8 (i7 Compatible ONLY)
Install Operating System: - None, I will be responsible for software support
Install Office Suite: - None
Include Game: - None
Display: - None
Gaming Keyboard: - None
Gaming Mouse: - None
Speakers: - None
Surge Protection: - None
External Storage: - None
3 Year Premimer Warranty: 3 Year Limited Warranty with Life-Time U.S. Based Support
Reliable Quality Product: Complete System Test (72-Hour: Processor, Memory, Video Card(s), Hard Drive, Power Supply Test)
Hassle-Free Return Policy: 30 Day Hassle-Free Money Back Guarantee
Shipping Abuse Protection 1: FREE: Internal Secure-Fit Foam (Prevents Loose Components From Shipping Abuse) ($19 Value!)
Shipping Abuse Protection 2: FREE: Safe Transit Box (Suspends PC in Mid-Air With Shipping Inpact Abosrbing Film) ($50 Value!)


I also talked to a person on the websites chat. They knew what the fuck I was talking about and seemed pretty legit.

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Originally Posted by Rook

If you're not gonna build (you should) use this site:

http://www.ibuypower.com/

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i bought one of these and it turns out it was a rebranded e-machines... it sucks... do NOT recommend

Honestly, while I might buy a laptop from a boutique shop, I can't say that I'd ever buy a desktop from one. If I had to buy a pre-built, I'd go with a big name company because at least I know what I'm getting, even if it is shit.

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Originally Posted by Inferno

Ballistic Gaming PC Desktop 375796 - $1,502.00 Configuration



Case: Cooler Master CM Storm Scout
Internal Lighting: Accent Lighting (Blue)
LED Fans: Standard Chassis Fans
Fan Controller: - None
Processor (CPU): Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz (Quad Core)
Motherboard: EVGA X58 Micro Edition SLI (Intel X58 Chipset)
System Memory: 6GB DDR3 1600MHz Mushkin Enhanced Silverline Performance Series
Power Supply: 750W Ballistic Approved (Silent and 80 Plus Certified)
Video Card(s): 1x ATI Radeon HD 5850 1GB
Hard Drive Storage Set 1: 1x (500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM)
Hard Drive Storage Set 2: - None
Dedicated Sound Card: Motherboard Audio
CD Optical Drive 1: DVDR/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 22x / CD-Writer 48x)
CD Optical Drive 2: - None
Internal Card Reader: - None
Wireless Connectivity: Motherboard Network Port(s)
CPU Overclocking: FREE: CPU Extreme Overclock Performance Boost Package 20% or More ($90 Value!)
Video Card(s) Overclocking: FREE: GPU Extreme Overclock Performance Boost Package ($40 Value!)
CPU Cooling:Cooler Master V8 (i7 Compatible ONLY)
Install Operating System: - None, I will be responsible for software support
Install Office Suite: - None
Include Game: - None
Display: - None
Gaming Keyboard: - None
Gaming Mouse: - None
Speakers: - None
Surge Protection: - None
External Storage: - None
3 Year Premimer Warranty: 3 Year Limited Warranty with Life-Time U.S. Based Support
Reliable Quality Product: Complete System Test (72-Hour: Processor, Memory, Video Card(s), Hard Drive, Power Supply Test)
Hassle-Free Return Policy: 30 Day Hassle-Free Money Back Guarantee
Shipping Abuse Protection 1: FREE: Internal Secure-Fit Foam (Prevents Loose Components From Shipping Abuse) ($19 Value!)
Shipping Abuse Protection 2: FREE: Safe Transit Box (Suspends PC in Mid-Air With Shipping Inpact Abosrbing Film) ($50 Value!)


I also talked to a person on the websites chat. They knew what the fuck I was talking about and seemed pretty legit.

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The price seems expensive for what you're getting. And it's the box alone with nothing else. The hard drive is seriously lacking. 500GB? With the amount of money you'd spend, you should at least have a 1TB drive.

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Originally Posted by Amit

The price seems expensive for what you're getting. And it's the box alone with nothing else. The hard drive is seriously lacking. 500GB? With the amount of money you'd spend, you should at least have a 1TB drive.

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Why the fuck would I need a terabyte? When I get it I will have the 500gb drive (which is already a shit ton of memory) and a 250gb backup drive. Also this is still cheaper than buying a dell or HP.

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Originally Posted by Inferno

Why the fuck would I need a terabyte? When I get it I will have the 500gb drive (which is already a shit ton of memory) and a 250gb backup drive. Also this is still cheaper than buying a dell or HP.

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Just saying, it fills up fast. Didn't know you had the 250GB drive either, PC profile specs are down. The last sentence surprises me, but I don't doubt it.

I've filled up my 640 GB hard drive (actual 596 GB) pretty fast in 4 months, I'm down to 156 GB left. My girl cartoons only take up 140 GB , so that's still 300 GB filled from games and programs. Trust me, get a 1 TB hard drive. That's going to be my next investment actually, after an HD 5850.

sounds like inferno is the kind of person who would make good use of a 1 tb external down the road

>_>

I really don't need much space to work on.

Me neither...I use roughly 150GB with all music, movies, pictures, programs even backups included >.>