ConfigurationPost Date: 2016-05-28 |
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Fr0st
Newbie Joined: 28 May 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2 |
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Topic: Configuration Posted: 28 May 2016 at 4:08am |
So i am saving up to buy a system and I had a few questions to ask about my config.
1- Can I get a non-reference gtx970 2- Do you think I should upgrade the chassis coolers if your answer is yes what should i upgrade it to Here are the specs: Chassis Chassis Model: Digital Storm VANQUISH 5 Core Components Processor: Intel Core i7 6700 3.4GHz (Codename Skylake) (Quad Core) (Not Overclockable) Motherboard: ASUS/GIGABYTE (Intel Z170 Chipset) System Memory: 16GB DDR4 2666MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series Power Supply: 750W EVGA/Corsair Storage / Connectivity Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) (Internal) Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (240GB Digital Storm Certified Performance Series) Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (1TB Western Digital - Black Edition) Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Graphics / Multimedia Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce GTX 970 4GB (VR Ready) Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Digital Storm Engineering Extreme Cooling: High Performance Cooler with Large Fan and Copper Pipes 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) Digital Storm TwisterBoost Technology Boost Processor: Standard Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Automatic Overclocking Software Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-Bit Edition) Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows CD) Virus Protection: FREE: McAfee AntiVirus Plus (1 Year Service Activation Card) (Not Pre-installed) ($35 Value) Accessories / Goodies Customer Care Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 10-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement) Thanks in advance |
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bprat22
DS ELITE DigitalStorm East -- (Unofficially!) Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20391 |
Quote Reply Posted: 28 May 2016 at 4:27am |
Hi Fr0st... Not sure you can specify which card they install. They buy and install what they can get for the Vanquish semi- prebuilt. You'd have to contact DS next week for a definitive answer, unless Alex pops in and says.
Either way, the stock case cooling is fine. A single card with multi fans that empty more of its heat into the case will be fine. It's multi custom cards that need more attention to cooling. Good luck. |
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Alex
Admin Group Digital Storm Supervisor Joined: 04 Jun 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 16312 |
Quote Reply Posted: 30 May 2016 at 10:05am |
For the VANQUISH, we've been using non-reference for a little while now so you should be ok. I believe you're concerned with cooling, and the truth is you should not be. Especially for the VANQUISH, everything inside runs nice and cool. Even if the graphics card is a reference based design.
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FrankW
DS Veteran Joined: 22 Feb 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2254 |
Quote Reply Posted: 30 May 2016 at 10:41am |
Hi Fr0st,
It looks like you are looking at the Vanquish level 3 that comes with the 970 GPU. There is an option that you can upgrade to a 980 STRIX for an additional $224. If you move up to the Vanquish Level 4 then it comes with a 980 and you can upgrade to the STRIX for $33. Just some options to think about and be assured of getting a STRIX GPU. Frank |
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Fr0st
Newbie Joined: 28 May 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2 |
Quote Reply Posted: 30 May 2016 at 10:50am |
Thank You guys for all the answers and FrankW I thought about that and I will do it if I can afford to do it, but I don't think I will be able to because I am not American and our currency is 3 for 1 dollar. So it makes approx. 750.
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FrankW
DS Veteran Joined: 22 Feb 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2254 |
Quote Reply Posted: 30 May 2016 at 11:41am |
Hi Fr0st,
I can understand how that would be expensive. Good luck with what ever you decide on. The Vanquish is a lot of computer for the money. Frank |
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lucKykev
Groupie Joined: 05 Jun 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 107 |
Quote Reply Posted: 07 Jun 2016 at 8:00pm |
I just ordered the exact build in your topic post. Hoping it all works out, and that the 970 is enough power!
Edited by lucKykev - 07 Jun 2016 at 8:00pm |
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JohnnyO777
Newbie Joined: 03 Jun 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 69 |
Quote Reply Posted: 08 Jun 2016 at 6:58am |
What He said |
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