BOLT 3 configuration built

Also Gents - Will i be able to hear sound from a desktop? or i have to get external speakers?

Sorry newbie questions

The motherboard does have Wifi. The liquid cooling should be good for a couple of years before needing fluid.   

The hardline tubing looks great, but it isn't flexible, meaning if you ever have to poke around inside, reseating the video card or ram, it will be harder to get things done. I would stick with the flexible.

That build looks good.   

The Hydrlux Pro is a better unit. And looks better.

Originally posted by bprat22 The motherboard does have Wifi. The liquid cooling should be good for a couple of years before needing fluid.    The hardline tubing looks great, but it isn't flexible, meaning if you ever have to poke around inside, reseating the video card or ram, it will be harder to get things done. I would stick with the flexible. That build looks good.

I'd also like to add......you run the risk of Hardline coming lose and leaking all over your system during shipping. UPS isn't too gentle when it comes to shipping and take it from me, you don't want that disappointment. So I second Bpratt recomendation, Stick with soft tubing.....it's easier to work with.

Go with the Hydrolux, I for one don't like AIO's because I've had one fail in the past and it ruined a system.

Edited by Kyser13th - 23 Jan 2017 at 11:42am

Originally posted by brumboy Hi Guys, Have been reading positive reviews about DS and am now deciding to take the plunge.Im a newbie when it comes to custom PC, so your input and advise will be greatly appreciated. 1. I really cant decide between the close end corsair liquid cooling and hydrolux cooling. I just dont want to end up needing to refill the liquid once a year as its not very practical for me. The reason why im even considering the hydrolux is only for looks only as im not a gamer perse. Will only use this rig for excel and very occasional gaming. 2. How often do i need to do maintenance on my hydrolux? refill? can i buy the liquid refill easily?3. Does<span ="co-view-specs-"> ASUS Z170I PRO GAMING have built in Wifi?4. is </span><span ="co-view-specs-">HardLine Hydrolux Tubing more durable and flexible Tubing?5. Should i wait for bolt 4 or Kaby lake? or dive in with Bolt 3 and skylake processor?Appreciate your input Guys!! </span>Below is my built: Config ID 1534794<span ="co-view-specs-title">System Configuration:</span><span ="co-view-specs-">Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Pre-built Digital Storm Bolt 3Exterior Finish: Black Brushed Aluminum Hairline FinishSide Window: Edge to Edge Premium AcrylicProcessor: Intel Core i7 6700K 4.0GHz (Codename Skylake) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)Motherboard: ASUS Z170I PRO GAMING (Intel Z170 Chipset) (Mini-ITX) (Up to 1x PCI-E Device)System Memory: 16GB DDR4 2666MHz Digital Storm Performance SeriesPower Supply: 550W Lian-Li PE-550 (Supports up to GTX 1080) Expansion Bay: - No ThanksOptical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 8x / CD-Writer 8x) (Internal)Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (500GB Samsung 850 EVO) Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (2TB Seagate / Toshiba)Storage Set 3: - No ThanksRAID Config: - No ThanksRAID Card: - No ThanksInternet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce GTX 1060 6GB (EVGA ACX 2.0) (VR Ready) Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard AudioHPC Processor: - No ThanksExtreme Cooling: Digital Storm HydroLux PRO (CPU Only) HydroLux Tubing Style: HardLine Tubing (Requires HydroLux PRO Custom Liquid Cooling System) HydroLux Fluid Color: White Fluid (Requires HydroLux Liquid Cooling System) Cable Management: Exotic Cable Management - White - (Cable Combs with Custom Color Sleeved Extension Cables) Chassis Fans: High Static Pressure - Corsair Air Series SP120 Fans (2x 120mm) Internal Lighting: Software Controlled Internal + Front Panel RGB LED Lighting (Requires Airflow Control Upgrade) Airflow Control: Digital Storm Thermal Management Control Board & Software Chassis Mods: - No ThanksNoise Reduction: - No ThanksLaserMark: - No ThanksCPU Boost: Standard Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Automatic OverclockingGraphics Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)OS Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating systemWindows OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-Bit Edition)Recovery Tools: Factory Reset Feature (Restore Windows + Drivers) (Partition up to 50GB of Storage)Virus Protection: FREE: McAfee AntiVirus Plus (1 Year Service Activation Card) (Not Pre-installed) ($35 Value)Office: - No ThanksGame: - No ThanksDisplay: - No ThanksSurge Shield: - No ThanksSpeakers: - No ThanksKeyboard: - No ThanksMouse: - No ThanksBranded Gear: - No ThanksPriority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 10-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully ProcessedWarranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement)</span>

I bought my Bolt 3 back in July and got the Hydrolux with hard tubing and I loved the look but I found maintenance was difficult.

I had to refill the coolant reservoir after about 4 months as it had gone to half full and the pump was making annoying whooshing noises.

It may have just been the way my system was configured but the Fan/radiator system was screwed to the top of the case and once released the weight of that system put the hard tubing at a weird angle. On trying to get the reservoir in a position to refill I had to twist it a bit awkwardly and one of the tubes came loose.

Needless to say it was quite a mess as coolant leaked everywhere. I returned the system to Digital Storm and they were great and replaced the Hydrolux with a Corsair closed system at no charge as I didn't want that much hassle with maintenance.

In my experience the closed loop system seems like it may be your best bet if you are just going to use your machine for mostly business applications and the occasional game.