Build helpPost Date: 2016-08-27 |
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TheSandMan 
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 Topic: Build helpPosted: 27 Aug 2016 at 10:46pm |
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Around $2000 Expectations: Single monitor,1080p. Looking for a system that can play AAA games eg. Witcher 3, MGS 5, Farcry 4, ect on ultra or high setting at 50-60 fps that will also be decent for more 3-4 years Usage: Gaming as mentioned above, internet browsing and video watching Saved Ticket #:1479596 Specifications: Chassis Chassis Model: Pre-built Digital Storm Bolt 3 Exterior Finish: Black Brushed Aluminum Hairline Finish Trim Accents: Edge to Edge Premium Acrylic Core Components Processor: Intel Core i7 6700 3.4GHz (Codename Skylake) (Quad Core) (Not Overclockable) Motherboard: GIGABYTE Z170N-Gaming 5 (Intel Z170 Chipset) (Mini-ITX) (Up to 1x PCI-E Device) System Memory: 8GB DDR4 2666MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series Power Supply: 450W SilverStone ST45SF (Bronze Rated) (Supports up to GTX 980) Storage / Connectivity Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 8x / CD-Writer 8x) (Internal) Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (250GB Samsung 850 EVO) Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (1TB Seagate / Toshiba) Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Graphics / Multimedia Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce GTX 1060 6GB (VR Ready) Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Digital Storm Engineering Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H100i GTX - 240mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler (Extreme Performance) 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 Black 120mm Fans Digital Storm TwisterBoost Technology Boost Processor: Standard Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Automatic Overclocking This is the first gaming pc im getting and after researching I think it will be enough for what i want to use it for. But since its the first time iv looked into it I was hoping to get other oppinions. Also is it worth going 16gb ram over 8 or is that something worth looking at futher down the road. Thanks |
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DST4ME
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Posted: 27 Aug 2016 at 11:11pm |
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Few things.
the bolt has basically no airflow via fans. there is no pc that you can use for the next 4 years without upgrades for the next 4 years, if you don't believe me go ask people that got sli 780s. The way gpus work is that you get what you need now and about 2 years you upgrade the gpu to stay at max settings in your fav games. So for your res looks like you already figured out that all you need is a 1060: 
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TheSandMan
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Posted: 27 Aug 2016 at 11:48pm |
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Didnt have any idea about the fan issue so thank for that and the heads up on the gpu. I didnt really look into the apollo so thanks for posting a build around the same price, ill definitely consider it.
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DST4ME
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Posted: 27 Aug 2016 at 11:50pm |
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Keep in mind my config is much faster then yours.
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TheSandMan
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Posted: 28 Aug 2016 at 12:29am |
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Im looking more towards the appolo now. Looking at the difference between builds you have the i7-6700k 4.0GHz while I have the 6700 3.6GHz. Im not really looking to overclock but at the same time I dont know that much about it at the moment. Looking at my usage goals is it something i should be looking at and will it give me much more performance?
And the 16gb ram vs the 8gb ram. Since most games right now only require 8 is this for future proofing? |
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DST4ME
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Posted: 28 Aug 2016 at 12:56am |
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Imagine if I could make your brain think much faster without any side effects, that is ocing your cpu.
the cpu is the brain of your system, the faster it can think, the faster your pc is in all tasks. In gaming it helps not as much as gpu, but it mainly helps with cpu bottleneck. 16GB of ram is for future games and etc yes, its a cheap easy upgrade. keep in mind my build is gonna be around 4.4GHz the 6700 is at 3.4Ghz not 3.6GHz. So my system will eat your system up for a snack when it comes to processor speed. |
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TheSandMan
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Posted: 28 Aug 2016 at 1:47am |
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My bad with the typo. Ill likley be purchasing your build with a week. Thanks for all the help.
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DST4ME
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Posted: 28 Aug 2016 at 1:56am |
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only other thing if you like I would either ask DS do or would do myself is add 3 x 140mm/120mm fans to the top of the apollo since it does not come with those 3 fans on top.
If you go with extra fans request that DS changes all case fans and connects all your fans to the mobo so you can control them via free software. This way we can control the fans without needing anything else (aka fan controller and etc). Edited by DST4ME - 28 Aug 2016 at 2:47am |
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