Thinking of Buying a computer from Velocity Micro

[John I Tzimisces]

Well, as some of you know, I've been dealing with a problematic PC, and I've finally up and decided it'd just be better for me to buy a new system entirely.

I was directed to this: http://www.velocitymicro.com/wizard.php?iid=86

The pros: I'm fairly satisfied with everything available. I was going to change the graphics card to ATI HD 6870, the processor to the Intel i7 870, and the RAM from 4 GB DDR3 to 8 GB. Final price would then be $1334.

However, I ran the specs through the Asus power supply calculator thing, and it recommends at least 600 watts for the PSU, and the only available PSU on the link I posted above is 550W.

So, I'm left kinda confused as to what I should do. Buy it, have it delivered, and instantly replace the PSU with a more suitable PSU? Look at different models on the website (since the kind of customization there is exactly what I was looking for) and see models that logically have an actual selection of power supplies (which there are).

The warranty is clear about two things: 1. opening the case does not void the warranty. 2. Modifying the hardware precludes tech support on hardware issues (but not installed software, and vice versa. irrelevant as I have no plans to do something like switch my OS).

While I do intend to game, I have no intention of overclocking, and the highest end game I have is probably fallout 3.

So, TWC, I come to you humbly once again asking if any of this makes any bloody sense.

[mrcrusty]

Well, as some of you know, I've been dealing with a problematic PC, and I've finally up and decided it'd just be better for me to buy a new system entirely.

I was directed to this: http://www.velocitymicro.com/wizard.php?iid=86

The pros: I'm fairly satisfied with everything available. I was going to change the graphics card to ATI HD 6870, the processor to the Intel i7 870, and the RAM from 4 GB DDR3 to 8 GB. Final price would then be $1334.

However, I ran the specs through the Asus power supply calculator thing, and it recommends at least 600 watts for the PSU, and the only available PSU on the link I posted above is 550W.

So, I'm left kinda confused as to what I should do. Buy it, have it delivered, and instantly replace the PSU with a more suitable PSU? Look at different models on the website (since the kind of customization there is exactly what I was looking for) and see models that logically have an actual selection of power supplies (which there are).

The warranty is clear about two things: 1. opening the case does not void the warranty. 2. Modifying the hardware precludes tech support on hardware issues (but not installed software, and vice versa. irrelevant as I have no plans to do something like switch my OS).

While I do intend to game, I have no intention of overclocking, and the highest end game I have is probably fallout 3.

So, TWC, I come to you humbly once again asking if any of this makes any bloody sense.

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Intel P67 Core i5/i7 Configurator 1 x Case ( Raidmax Altas Gaming Case - Black )
0 x Case Lighting ( None )
0 x iBUYPOWER Labs - Noise Reduction ( None )
0 x iBUYPOWER Labs - Internal Expansion ( None )
1 x Processor ( Intel® Core™ i5-2500K Processor (4x 3.30GHz/6MB L3 Cache) )
0 x iBUYPOWER PowerDrive ( None )
1 x Processor Cooling ( Asetek 550LC Liquid CPU Cooling System (Intel) - Standard 120mm Fan )
1 x Memory ( 4 GB [2 GB X2] DDR3-1600 Memory Module - Corsair or Major Brand )
1 x Video Card ( NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti - 1GB - PALIT Sonic - Core: 900MHz - Single Card )
1 x Video Card Brand ( Major Brand Powered by ATI or NVIDIA )
1 x Motherboard ( [SLI] Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD4 )
1 x Power Supply ( 650 Watt -- NZXT HALE90 / 80+ Gold )
1 x Primary Hard Drive ( 1 TB HARD DRIVE -- 16M Cache, 7200 RPM, 3.0Gb/s - Single Drives )
0 x Data Hard Drive ( None )
1 x Optical Drive ( 24X Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive - Black )
0 x 2nd Optical Drive ( None )
0 x Flash Media Reader / Writer ( None )
0 x Meter Display ( None )
1 x Sound Card ( 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard )
1 x Network Card ( Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100) )
1 x Operating System ( Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium + Office Starter 2010 (Includes basic versions of Word and Excel) - 64-Bit )
1 x Keyboard ( iBUYPOWER USB Keyboard - Black )
1 x Mouse ( iBUYPOWER Internet Mouse )
0 x Monitor ( None )
0 x 2nd Monitor ( None )
0 x Speaker System ( None )
0 x Headset ( None )
0 x Video Camera ( None )
1 x Advanced Build Options ( iBUYPOWER Specialized Advanced Packaging System - Protect your investment during transportation! )
1 x Advanced Build Options ( Tuniq TX-2 High Performance Thermal Compound - The best interface between your CPU and the heatsinks )
1 x Warranty ( Standard Warranty Service - Standard 3-Year Limited Warranty + Lifetime Technical Support )
1 x Rush Service ( Rush Service Fee (not shipping fee) - No Rush Service, Estimate Ship Out in 5~10 Business Days )

Total: $1184