Final "New" buildPost Date: 2015-08-04 |
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ChromeMax
Newbie Joined: 13 May 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 40 |
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Topic: Final "New" build Posted: 04 Aug 2015 at 7:34pm |
After hours and hours of nitpicking different specs and begging my parents for money, I finally decided to go with the Apollo after popular suggestion. Here is the build:
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm Apollo Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i7 4790K 4.0 GHz (Codename Devils Canyon) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core) Motherboard: ASUS Z97-E (Intel Z97 Chipset) System Memory: 8GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested) Power Supply: 750W Corsair CX750M Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (250GB Samsung 850 EVO) Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (1TB Western Digital - Black Edition) 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 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB (Includes PhysX) Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio HPC Processor: - No Thanks Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex 240mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler (Extreme-Performance Edition) H20 Tube Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected Chassis Fans: Upgrade All Fans to Corsair Airflow Performance Edition (Up to 6 Fans) Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled LED Lighting System (Multiple color options and lighting effects) Airflow Control: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: - No Thanks LaserMark: - No Thanks Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU 4.0GHz to 4.4GHz Boost Graphics Card(s): - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) Boost Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory 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: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows CD) Virus Protection: FREE: McAfee AntiVirus Plus (1 Year Service Activation Card) (Not Pre-installed) ($35 Value) Office: - No Thanks Game: - No Thanks Display: Acer 24 inch (Widescreen) (Black) (High-Performance Gaming Display) Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: - No Thanks Keyboard: CM Storm Devastator Bundle (Blue LED Edition) (Gaming Keyboard & Gaming Mouse) Mouse: - No Thanks Portable Gaming: - No Thanks Branded Gear: - No Thanks 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) Also, is Windows 10 good for gaming? Is tax included in cost? Thanks guys! |
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Quote Reply Posted: 04 Aug 2015 at 8:08pm |
Looks good...upgrade the PSU to the EVGA Supernova is can stretch it.
Regarding Windows 10:http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2015/08/gamers-its-safe-to-upgrade-to-windows-10/ Tax is not included, but only applicable if your in California or a foreign country. |
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ChromeMax
Newbie Joined: 13 May 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 40 |
Quote Reply Posted: 04 Aug 2015 at 8:16pm |
Read up on the article and that aspect of my computer is covered. Now all I have to do is proceed research power sources. Thanks for the help mate. |
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FrankW
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Quote Reply Posted: 05 Aug 2015 at 5:24am |
Hi ChromeMax,
The 750 Super Nova PS is only $30 more and you get a 10 year warranty. A smart move if the budget allows. Frank Edited by FrankW - 05 Aug 2015 at 10:08am |
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Quote Reply Posted: 05 Aug 2015 at 9:28am |
Oh yeah, you may want to hold out until the Z170 motherboards & i7-6700K and i5-6600K are available.
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