Best option for 2.8k !?

so guys... im stuck
which option to go with, have at most2.8k to spend
apollo,velox?
i was going to build vanquish 6 but now they wont let me change parts, they're selling it as is, which is a lil lame, cuz for 2.5k it could be a beastly build

anyway, any help is appreaciated

The difference between the Apollo, Bolt, etc is mostly aesthetic, the same parts being installed in each box.   The Slade is the quietest, the Bolt the smallest and the Apollo is good all around selection.

The Vanquish went back to its original concept, being prebuilt offering most customers a good selection of parts and a $200 or so savings since DS can prebuilt them.

Here's a great place to start, and gives you lots of SSD storage, a fast 7700k cpu, the gtx 1070 to max out gaming and some lighting for eye candy. 

Configuration Code: 1658477
Total Price with Instant Savings: $2,259.00

Direct Load URL: https://www.digitalstorm.com/configurator.asp?id=1658477

Specifications:
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm Apollo (White)
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2 GHz (Codename Kaby Lake) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: MSI Z270 GAMING PRO CARBON (Intel Z270 Chipset) (Up to 3x PCI-E Devices) <br><strong></strong>
System Memory: 16GB DDR4 3000MHz Digital Storm Performance Series
Power Supply: 750W EVGA SuperNOVA (750 G3) (Fully Modular)
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) (Internal)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (480GB Digital Storm Performance Series) <br><strong></strong>
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (2TB Seagate / Toshiba)
Storage Set 3: - No Thanks
RAID Config: - No Thanks
RAID Card: - No Thanks
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce GTX 1070 8GB (VR Ready) <br><strong></strong>
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H110i GT - 280mm Liquid CPU Cooler (Fully Sealed + No Maintenance) <br><strong></strong>
HydroLux Tubing Style: - Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected
HydroLux Fluid Color: - Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected
Cable Management: Premium Cable Management (Strategically Routed & Organized for Airflow)
Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled LED Lighting System (Multiple color options and lighting effects) <br><strong></strong>
Airflow Control: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: Stock Factory Turbo Boost Advanced Automatic Overclocking
Boost Graphics Card(s): - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Boost OS: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: Factory Reset Feature + Windows Installation CD (Partition up to 50GB of Storage) <br><strong></strong>
Virus Protection: FREE: McAfee AntiVirus Plus (1 Year Service Activation Card) (Not Pre-installed) ($35 Value)
Office: - No Thanks
Game: - No Thanks
Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: - No Thanks
Branded Gear: - No Thanks
Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 15-20 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement)

Here's a comparison of your older gtx 770 and what the new gtx 1070 will give you.

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1768?vs=1731

Hope this helps. 

Nope, the 7700k is just fine for any card you pick.

Unless you plan on upping the monitor to a 1440p for example then you really don't need the gtx 1080, but up to you.  It doesn't hurt and might help if games in a couple of years get much more demanding, but tough to say.  

You definitely don't need the Titan X.  Its a lot more money than the gtx 1080 Ti for close to the same performance. 

The gtx 1070 is the card for 1080p, the gtx 1080 for 1440p and the gtx 1080Ti for 4K gaming monitor.  That's a general snapshot.  The link I showed you, you can plug in the other cards to see the comparisons between all of them. 




Edited by bprat22 - 08 May 2017 at 8:32am

My pleasure.

Never say never but I doubt you'll ever need over 16 gig ram, but it doesn't hurt, so if it feels good and you can, then go for it.

Same for the 1080 ti with 1080p resolution.   

It's a strong build and good luck and keep us updated.