Wanted opinions on new rig

[TequilaChaser]

Heya Bug,

you could change your PC Case choice to the following :

Thermaltake V9 BlacX Edition with Docking Station (NewEgg Exclusive) SECC / Mesh ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133183

and save initial cost difference of $15.00 cheaper than the coolerMaster you picked out. then save an additional $25.00 on mail-in rebate

this case offers USB 3.0 on the fron panel as well as docking stations for HD/SSD on top built-in

this would save you some money yet allow you to have more features to use


as for the Windows 7 Home Premium,  If you could find a relative or if you or someone in your household has an email address through a school ( grade school, tech center,  college ) you can get Windows 7 Professional ( either / or  32 bit & 64 bit versions )  from the Microsoft Store for right around $29.99  downloaded ( you can spend an additional $14.99 to have a DVD disc mailed to you )

that is a big savings in itself than buying it retail anywhere.....  that Microsoft Online Store for students/teachers etc  did not have an expiration date on that special price......

hope this helps

TC

[TequilaChaser]

Looks like a nice rig. The crucial ssd has gone up since I bought mine. I paid 89.99 for it. Also be wary of the "mail in rebates" from newegg. Several of my components were supposed to come with them and NONE of them had it.

SilverZ06,

log in to your Newegg account, go to the bottom of the page and click on order history.

you will see order numbers for each new egg order you have placed. now click on the plus symbol and when it expands, it should shw you a pdf link for mail-in rebates for any items you may have purchased that had a rebate

print copy / open / print these PDF files out and follow the mail-in rebate instructions to the T

all the different manufacturer's have differing time limits on how long you have to mail it in, and have different guidelines on how to go about getting your rebate.

very few of the rebates will come back in a check form..... most will be like a $10 /  $15 / $25  etc....   debitcard from visa or mastercard, these days

hope this helps

TC

[TheBug]

Thanks for the tips TC!

As for the student Windows, it is an upgrade.  So on the new build would I have to first install XP, then download and install the upgrade?  Not sure I want to go through that hassle or would be able to move my current Dell installed XP??

[TequilaChaser]

yes it is an upgrade, but it will work as a full fresh install

at least it has in the past, by AH Players on these boards posting about it without having to install an older OS or anything then upgrading to it

that is why I posted about getting the DVD for the extra $14.99 fee, so you can do it ( well, I did not explain this clearly earlier....... if you do the download, you have to go through and burn an iso image to disc  to make it work properly )

TC

[TheBug]

Ah, thanks again!  I will look into it.

[Bino]

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Not ready to spend the cash just yet, so I'm gonna pass on that Seasonic special, but was considering switching the PSU to a Corsair:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139009
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I cannot make out the UL listing number on the label of that one, but it might be OEM'd for Corsair by SeaSonic.  Some of theirs are.

[SilverZ06]

SilverZ06,

log in to your Newegg account, go to the bottom of the page and click on order history.

you will see order numbers for each new egg order you have placed. now click on the plus symbol and when it expands, it should shw you a pdf link for mail-in rebates for any items you may have purchased that had a rebate

print copy / open / print these PDF files out and follow the mail-in rebate instructions to the T

all the different manufacturer's have differing time limits on how long you have to mail it in, and have different guidelines on how to go about getting your rebate.

very few of the rebates will come back in a check form..... most will be like a $10 /  $15 / $25  etc....   debitcard from visa or mastercard, these days


hope this helps

TC

I did all of that and nothing shows up as having a rebate. I know for a fact a few items had them at the time i ordered. My video card was supposed to be 259 after rebate but no rebate on my order. Oh well it is what it is I guess.

[TequilaChaser]

I did all of that and nothing shows up as having a rebate. I know for a fact a few items had them at the time i ordered. My video card was supposed to be 259 after rebate but no rebate on my order. Oh well it is what it is I guess.

oops, my bad

you need to be at this link, after you have logged into your account:


https://secure.newegg.com/NewMyAccount/ProductReviews.aspx

you get to it by clicking the Products purchased  on the left of the page, after you click on order history

they do not show up on your order history ( invoices / order numbers ) .......

hope this helps

TC

[SilverZ06]

oops, my bad

you need to be at this link, after you have logged into your account:


https://secure.newegg.com/NewMyAccount/ProductReviews.aspx

you get to it by clicking the Products purchased  on the left of the page, after you click on order history

they do not show up on your order history ( invoices / order numbers ) .......

hope this helps

TC

woo hoo that worked! thanks TC send me your paypal address, 1 month is on me. You've helped me tremendously through out my build.

[TheBug]

Ok I ordered everything last night, with a couple changes.

I decided to with the Asrock MB that SilverZ has in his rig.  So I can blame him if I have issues.     Just kidding.

I went with the Corsair PSU but the version 1 TX850, which going by the chart Bino mentioned it was made by Seasonic.

I also changed the monitor to the 23" Acer, but one with 2ms response time instead of 5ms.

I ordered the Windows 7 upgrade that TC recommended (including the DVD) but noticed when I received the download links you can now download a .iso version.  I'm assuming that can then be burned straight to a DVD so you can avoid trying to make an iso image from the .box 3 file download.  I don't know if that is true or not but it may negate the need to order a backup disc if you have a DVD burner.

Hopefully will have it up and running this weekend( I'm sure I will have installation questions), can't wait to try AH with some eye candy finally turned on.

Thanks for the help guys.

[Bino]

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I ordered the Windows 7 upgrade that TC recommended (including the DVD) but noticed when I received the download links you can now download a .iso version.  I'm assuming that can then be burned straight to a DVD so you can avoid trying to make an iso image from the .box 3 file download.  I don't know if that is true or not but it may negate the need to order a backup disc if you have a DVD burner.
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Bug, when you put that ISO file onto a disk, make sure you use some kind of DVD-burning software.  Just using Windows to copy the file will not create a usable DVD.  And no, don't ask me how I know this.   

Enjoy your new toy!   

[BaldEagl]

I just installed a Corsair TX850 in my machine when my PCP&C 750 died on me recently.  Good choice.