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Joe Bowey · November 25th, 2009, 04:36 PM

I found this at costco online for $1199 from ibuypower computers.

Processor:

Intel Core i7 920 CPU (Maximize your gaming and multitasking!)
CPU Speed: 2.66Ghz
Intel Turbo Mode
CPU Cores: 4
CPU Threads: 8
L3 Cache size: 8MB
Processor Cooling:

Liquid Cooled
120MM Radiator
Entirely Sealed
Zero Maintenance
Memory:

DDR3-1333 (PC3 10666) (Double the memory bandwidth of DDR3)
12GB (2GB x 6) Triple Channel (Run more, with no more slowdowns!)
Triple Channel (Maximum memory bandwidth)
Upgradable up to 24GB
Motherboard:

Intel x58 Chipset
South Bridge: ICH10R
Socket 1366
Graphics:

Nvidia GTS 250
1GB GDDR3 Memory
Nvidia CUDA Technology
Nvidia PhysX Technology
Hard Drive:

Capacity: 1TB
Speed: 7,200 RPM
Interface: SATA II
Optical Drive:

22x DVDRW
Double Layer Support
Network:

10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet Port

Audio:

Realtek High Definition 8 Channels

Keyboard & Mouse:

iBUYPOWER Keyboard (104 Standard Keys and 18 Multimedia Keys)
iBUYPOWER Optical Mouse (Includes Scroll, Forward, Backwards buttons)
Expandability:

4 x 5.25" drive bays (external) (3 available)
1 x 3.5" drive bays (external) (0 available)
7 x 3.5" drive bays (internal for hard drive) (3 available)
3 x PCIe x16 (2 available) (Crossfire Ready, SLI Ready)
2 x PCIe x1 (1 available)
2 x PCI

Ports:

8x USB 2.0 (2x on Front, 6x on rear)
2 x Front Audio Jacks
6x Rear Audio Jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF Audio
2 x PS/2 (keyboard and mouse)
1 x eSATA 3Gb/s Port
1 x IEEE 1394a (FireWire)
1 x RJ-45 (Ethernet)

Operating System and Software:

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Additional Information:

700-watt power supply
Dimensions: 17.75" H x 20.5" D x 8" W

Warranty and Support:

Hardware Warranty: 2-year limited hardware parts and labor from date of purchase
Email: techsupport@ibuypower.com
Phone Toll Free: 1(888) 618-6040
[Model S915i]

And this monitor from Hanns-g (updated model)

Display:

Screen Size: 28" WUXGA TFT LCD (27.5" viewable) Computer Monitor
Resolution: 1920 x 1200
Response time: 3ms X-Celerate Overdrive
Brightness: 400 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio: 800:1
Viewing Angle: 170° H/160° V
Pixel Pitch: 0.309mm

Input Connection:

2x HDMI (with HDCP)
1x VGA 15-pin mini D-Sub
DVI and component via cable (cables included)
Headphone out
Additional Features:

Integrated 2 Watt Stereo Speakers
Energy Star Qualified
VESA Wall Mount Capable
Full HD 1080p
Tilt Stand: 0º - 20º
Anti-Glare hard coating
General:

Dimensions: W 28.3" x H 23.9" x D 12"
Weight: 23.4 lbs.
Warranty: 3 Year Limited
What's Included:

HH-281HPB Monitor
VGA Cable
HDMI-DVI Cable
Audio Cable
Power Cable
User Manual CD-ROM
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card
[Model HH-281HPB]

Total price $1500 and add an external harddrive for video.

Perrone Ford · November 25th, 2009, 04:54 PM

Not bad for the money. Video card may be a bit suspect, but Vegas won't care. Could use a couple drives, and not sure about the monitor. But overall seems like a fair deal.

Harm Millaard · November 25th, 2009, 05:57 PM

I can't really tell. Too much details lacking, but the price seems reasonable. The disk setup is severly lacking however. Get at least 2 additional disks, one a smallish one for OS & programs and a large one for storage.

Also have a look here: Adobe Forums: How to get the best from a PC? Some...

Seth Bloombaum · November 26th, 2009, 12:21 PM

This looks like a very good price for the gear. At a guess, you'd spend $1800+ to buy the raw components, not including a monitor.

Agreeing that you'll need a couple more drives.

Beware, however, that with 11 drive bays available, that if you really started filling them up, a 700w power supply might not cover it. That wouldn't be a problem for me, as I use external solutions for archiving, internal for working space, but some people like to have 6+ drives internally.

It would be nice to know exactly what motherboard this is.

I've not had any experience with water cooling - my understanding is that it is very quiet and very effective, which is great.

Harm Millaard · November 26th, 2009, 12:43 PM

Seth,

You are right that watercooling is very quiet, but only marginally better that air. DICE and NO2 are much more effective, but have the drawback of evaporation.

November 25th, 2009, 04:36 PM	#1
Joe Bowey Major Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 217	Hows this computer? I found this at costco online for $1199 from ibuypower computers. Processor: Intel Core i7 920 CPU (Maximize your gaming and multitasking!) CPU Speed: 2.66Ghz Intel Turbo Mode CPU Cores: 4 CPU Threads: 8 L3 Cache size: 8MB Processor Cooling: Liquid Cooled 120MM Radiator Entirely Sealed Zero Maintenance Memory: DDR3-1333 (PC3 10666) (Double the memory bandwidth of DDR3) 12GB (2GB x 6) Triple Channel (Run more, with no more slowdowns!) Triple Channel (Maximum memory bandwidth) Upgradable up to 24GB Motherboard: Intel x58 Chipset South Bridge: ICH10R Socket 1366 Graphics: Nvidia GTS 250 1GB GDDR3 Memory Nvidia CUDA Technology Nvidia PhysX Technology Hard Drive: Capacity: 1TB Speed: 7,200 RPM Interface: SATA II Optical Drive: 22x DVDRW Double Layer Support Network: 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet Port Audio: Realtek High Definition 8 Channels Keyboard & Mouse: iBUYPOWER Keyboard (104 Standard Keys and 18 Multimedia Keys) iBUYPOWER Optical Mouse (Includes Scroll, Forward, Backwards buttons) Expandability: 4 x 5.25" drive bays (external) (3 available) 1 x 3.5" drive bays (external) (0 available) 7 x 3.5" drive bays (internal for hard drive) (3 available) 3 x PCIe x16 (2 available) (Crossfire Ready, SLI Ready) 2 x PCIe x1 (1 available) 2 x PCI Ports: 8x USB 2.0 (2x on Front, 6x on rear) 2 x Front Audio Jacks 6x Rear Audio Jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF Audio 2 x PS/2 (keyboard and mouse) 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s Port 1 x IEEE 1394a (FireWire) 1 x RJ-45 (Ethernet) Operating System and Software: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) Additional Information: 700-watt power supply Dimensions: 17.75" H x 20.5" D x 8" W Warranty and Support: Hardware Warranty: 2-year limited hardware parts and labor from date of purchase Email: techsupport@ibuypower.com Phone Toll Free: 1(888) 618-6040 [Model S915i] And this monitor from Hanns-g (updated model) Display: Screen Size: 28" WUXGA TFT LCD (27.5" viewable) Computer Monitor Resolution: 1920 x 1200 Response time: 3ms X-Celerate Overdrive Brightness: 400 cd/m² Contrast Ratio: 800:1 Viewing Angle: 170° H/160° V Pixel Pitch: 0.309mm Input Connection: 2x HDMI (with HDCP) 1x VGA 15-pin mini D-Sub DVI and component via cable (cables included) Headphone out Additional Features: Integrated 2 Watt Stereo Speakers Energy Star Qualified VESA Wall Mount Capable Full HD 1080p Tilt Stand: 0º - 20º Anti-Glare hard coating General: Dimensions: W 28.3" x H 23.9" x D 12" Weight: 23.4 lbs. Warranty: 3 Year Limited What's Included: HH-281HPB Monitor VGA Cable HDMI-DVI Cable Audio Cable Power Cable User Manual CD-ROM Quick Start Guide Warranty Card [Model HH-281HPB] Total price $1500 and add an external harddrive for video.

November 25th, 2009, 04:54 PM	#2
Perrone Ford Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 4,100	Not bad for the money. Video card may be a bit suspect, but Vegas won't care. Could use a couple drives, and not sure about the monitor. But overall seems like a fair deal. __________________ DVX100, PMW-EX1, Canon 550D, FigRig, Dell Octocore, Avid MC4/5, MB Looks, RedCineX, Matrox MX02 mini, GTech RAID, Edirol R-4, Senn. G2 Evo, Countryman, Moles and Lowels.

November 26th, 2009, 12:21 PM	#4
Seth Bloombaum Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,420	This looks like a very good price for the gear. At a guess, you'd spend $1800+ to buy the raw components, not including a monitor. Agreeing that you'll need a couple more drives. Beware, however, that with 11 drive bays available, that if you really started filling them up, a 700w power supply might not cover it. That wouldn't be a problem for me, as I use external solutions for archiving, internal for working space, but some people like to have 6+ drives internally. It would be nice to know exactly what motherboard this is. I've not had any experience with water cooling - my understanding is that it is very quiet and very effective, which is great. __________________ 30 years of pro media production. Vegas user since 1.0. Webcaster since 1997. Freelancer since 2000. College instructor since 2001.

November 25th, 2009, 05:57 PM	#3
Harm Millaard Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands Posts: 1,832	I can't really tell. Too much details lacking, but the price seems reasonable. The disk setup is severly lacking however. Get at least 2 additional disks, one a smallish one for OS & programs and a large one for storage. Also have a look here: Adobe Forums: How to get the best from a PC? Some...

November 26th, 2009, 12:43 PM	#5
Harm Millaard Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands Posts: 1,832	Seth, You are right that watercooling is very quiet, but only marginally better that air. DICE and NO2 are much more effective, but have the drawback of evaporation.