4K Gaming/Revit/VR buildPost Date: 2016-01-28 |
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mlapgw
Newbie Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 33 |
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Topic: 4K Gaming/Revit/VR build Posted: 28 Jan 2016 at 10:03am |
I've always wanted to buy a Digital Storm computer. Last time I let someone talk me into building myself. This time it is worth the extra dough to have someone that does it well do it for me.
I like to game. I use Revit for work. I preordered an Oculos Rift. I don't expect the Rift to be here until after April 1 so I have a little time to wait for new products to be available. I do not intend to do any OC myself but am happy to buy something already OC. Some things I'm not sure about: I can get a TitanX, don't think I want to mess with SLI. Any reason too? If I get a 980 TI or the TitanX with the AIO water pump should I stick with the factory OC or have DS try to OC it more? Motherboard: I'm not sure what is best for my application. In the past I have always gone with the ASUS Premium board. I don't need fancy lighting. As much as I'd like to have it the window for most cases faces away from me so I never see it anyway. I like the looks of the CoolerMaster HafX case. Since DS does not have it I picked one that looked close. I live in the desert. Dust is an issue (I bought custom filters for my current system) I own a Soundblaster ZXR. This will be added in. I use a 1440p monitor. It is likely that I will add another or get a 4k monitor sometime in the future. I tend to update monitors every 5 years. Next year I am due for an upgrade. Budget: [3-5k] Expectations: [Gaming, Revit, VR computer] Usage: [Computer will be used for gaming (all types, like to turn on eye candy), AutoDesk Revit, Rift VR] Saved Ticket #: 1362956 m 1 --- Digital Storm PC-P80NB (Config # 1362956) 1 $4,201.00 $4,201.00 Chassis Chassis Model: Lian Li PC-P80NB (Workstation Class) Core Components Processor: Intel Core i7 6700K 4.0GHz (Codename Skylake) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core) Motherboard: ASUS Z170-DELUXE (Intel Z170 Chipset) (Up to 5x PCI-E Devices) System Memory: 16GB DDR4 3000MHz Corsair Dominator Platinum DHX (Extreme-Performance) Power Supply: 850W EVGA SuperNOVA Storage / Connectivity Optical Drive: Blu-Ray & DVD Writer/Reader (Burn + Play Blu-Ray & DVDs) (12x BD-R) Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (256GB Samsung 950 PRO) (NVM Express) (Extreme Performance) Storage Set 2: 1x SSD (1TB Samsung 850 PRO) Storage Set 3: 1x Storage (1TB Western Digital - Black Edition) Graphics / Multimedia Graphics Card(s): 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB (EVGA HYBRID Edition) (VR Ready) Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Digital Storm Engineering Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H100i GTX - 240mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler H20 Tube Color: - Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected Chassis Fans: Corsair Airflow Performance Edition (Up to 6 Fans) Digital Storm TwisterBoost Technology Boost Processor: Stage 2: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.8GHz (Depends on Cooling and Motherboard) Software Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional (64-Bit Edition) Edited by mlapgw - 28 Jan 2016 at 10:07am |
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ASUS P6x58D | Intel 980x | Noctua NH-D14 | EVGA 680GTX FTW | 12 GB Ballistix Tracer | Soundblaster ZXR
Corsair HX750W | Crucial M4 512 SSD | Crucial M4 128 SSD | Cooler Master HAF 932 | Dell U2711 |
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jan 2016 at 3:10am |
Looks like an excellent build to me.
I wouldn't get the Titanx over the 980ti. Their performance is very close and 980ti is lots cheaper. Your pick works. If you go 4K you can add another 980ti for higher gaming performance if desired. I'd up the psu to 1000 watt if sli is a possibility. The Deluxe board is a great pick, also. Which board depends on what features you want. The Lian li. case is a different pick, don't think I've seen it picked before, but it is a quality case with great airflow. More money but quality costs more. Good luck and stay in touch. Edited by bprat22 - 29 Jan 2016 at 3:34am |
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jan 2016 at 3:58am |
My understanding from a recent thread is that DS might be able to get HafX cases. You'd have to check with them. Not sure the availability.
Looks like that was your thread with the info. Edited by bprat22 - 29 Jan 2016 at 4:01am |
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JamesAstro
Senior Member Joined: 28 Nov 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 624 |
Quote Reply Posted: 03 Feb 2016 at 1:46am |
I would definitely go with SLI for 4K gaming. Get a couple of GTX 980Ti's (ASUS Strix Edition).
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