$1700 or so PC for RTSs

Hello DS,

Looking for something close to the price range listed(give or take a few hundred) above that will allow me to play games such as DOTA 2, Total war: Shogun 2, and SC 2 in max to near max settings. I will be playing on a 24" monitor with 1080p settings. also other uses will be basic internet surfing, videos, micorsoft xcel, word, blu-ray playing, and other general uses. Also will need a good modem as this will  not be a direct connect computer but rather off my WI-FI.  Mouse and keyboard are already here. thats about it.
 1 final thing, i would like it to be as compact as reasonably  possible, space saving is an issue. thanks for your help.
mike


im currently playing on a 5 year old p.o.s. laptop that cant run any of these without freezing! please help

I second bp22's choice. The Bolt with the 780 will take care of all your games and is worth the price of admission. Shouldn't need to upgrade the L3 Bolt for some time to come so it's a great choice. The add-on wifi USB dongle - inexpensive and easy to install. You also can't get more compact and powerful than the Bolt. Sounds like a perfect fit!!

I found your build interesting and was looking it over when I noticed that the upgraded video card says it requires a min 600w power under info. Is that a problem or is that ok?

Thanks for any input

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Edited by GreenBean - 22 Dec 2013 at 4:19pm

Originally posted by GreenBean Originally posted by GreenBean Have a question for you guys. I assumed it was a windows 7 install but default was windows 8.1. I haven't heard much good about windows 8.1.   Is it possible to get this changed? Nobody at DS on weekends to contact, tried to call. I'd like to get some opinions on windows 8 over 7 or generel advice.I would pay an up charge if its necessary. Thank you Mike Forgot to add my order number is 31690. Thank you

Thanks bprat. Lol man I was trying to edit my posts some and accidentally messed up. Im posting all this from my phone.
What would your preference be? My post before this is what I should have written. I kind of wantes to get some opinions so I could get a better idea. Im just not familiar with 8. But I have read mixed reviews on it.

Thanks bpratt. Ill look into it some more. I have used 7 myself, not 8 though, and heard the interface is quite different, and that it incorporates cloud computing which im not really interested in. But if the gaming performance will be better, im all for it.

Hello again DS, just wanted to give an update on my order. Well i placed my order on 12-18-13 and had it confirmed and given a stage 1 update on 12-19-2013. After that nothing. So i figured because of the Christmas and new years holidays they were a bit behind. so i called on Friday, January 3rd 2014 to get an update. Apparently it was delivered to my house that day. But i had no one at my house or myself to receive it because i wasn't notified at all of any status updates or anything. So now because of this and apparently UPS doesn't deliver on weekends, coupled with the extreme weather here, i live just outside Chicago, it wont be delivered till Wednesday minimum. I have to say i am highly frustrated and disappointed in DigitalStorm. You guys totally dropped the ball for me. I called and talked to a sales rep who told me it was shipped and apologized for the lack of communication and updates. DigitalStorm prides itself on customer service and i have ordered from you before. I feel very let down, i have talked you guys up a lot to my friends and family, after this, I don't see how i can. I don't think i will be ordering again after this experience.
Order number is 31690 if you want to verify it. Have a good day.

Edited by GreenBean - 07 Jan 2014 at 5:53pm

I do hope that i'm happy as you say. Just disappointed the way it turned out. I enjoy getting the updates, helps you to know how its coming along, but the biggest gripe i have is that i wasn't notified at all that it was done and shipping so i could track it and make a point to be at my house or have someone here so i could take delivery.
The distinguishing thing about DigitalStorm is their customer care and service. Many PC builders out there offer great systems similar to DS, I chose them because of past experience and the Customer Service. So needless to say, after spending $2300 i expect this service. I don't think its asking too much. thank you for your concern ArkansasWoman