First Digital Storm PC

Hello, just looking for opinions wanting to make sure this system would work for what I plan to use it for or if some parts should be switched out to make it better for around the same price or lower.

Budget:
About: $3,000 give or take.

Expectations:
I'd like longevity and performance for gaming, and a quiet PC.

Usage:
Gaming mostly with A.R.K Survival Evolved, some FPS games and Start Citizen. Running the games in 1080p with a 60 Hz refresh rate (. With a browser open, talking on a Skype call with two screens being displayed and a few background programs like WhatPulse.

Special Needs:
The Power supply cannot have the cables built in since if it ever fails I don't want to re-wire the whole system.

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I would also like to know if the Corsair Carbide Quiet 400Q is interchangeable with the Corsair Carbide 400C Case because I like how the 400Q/C case hides the power supply but I want to see all the cool components and colors with the Window which is why I went with the Apollo for the Configuration.

Thank you!


Edited by AquaFalling - 30 Aug 2016 at 11:06pm

That is good to know, so if I went with performance over noise what should I change?

Don't buy a 1060. It's bad advice. Always get the best video card you can afford. You are getting it for games that haven't come out yet and for years to come not just the games you play now. It's much more worth the extra cash now then buying a whole new card earlier then you needed to because its starts chugging.

Always buy the best video card you can afford. They also have the most effect on gaming then any other component. And the tech is constantly improving. Trust me.

Also there is no automatic reason why that computer would be as loud as dst4me makes it out to be. In fact more fans can actually be quieter as they can run at lower speeds. More fans at lower speeds is less noise then less fans running max all the time.

bp he is playing games like A.R.K at 1080 with a 60Hz monitor. you sure he needs a 1070? I think hairworks will drop fps with just about anything. Most of the benches I have seen you get 60fps with 1060, you are right in some parts of some games fps will drop but in witcher for example I have seen people with 1080 say with hairworks it still drops like crazy. But If you think 1070 is best I trust your judgment just keep in mind its a 60Hz monitor at 1080p.

@AquaFalling its upto you who you listen to but I would do some reading around myself before I listen to anybody. I would agree with bp I consider him a creditable guy.

But for others, you decide what you want to do. I can only stand behind my advise. Before you take anybody's advise on fans or witch gpu, I highly suggest you understand yourself properly how fans cpu/gpu coolling works, so do some reading and then based on the facts make a decision, I'm 100% confident that when you understand how things work you will arrive at the same conclusion that I shared with you.

Edited by DST4ME - 31 Aug 2016 at 12:11pm

Ya a 1060 for you is pretty much like the 970. But we always tell people you need to upgrade gpu in 2 to 3 years and your 2 to 3 years is not up yet, I would upgrade next year or so if I were you, what do you think?

Isn't db running a 1440p with a 980?

Glad I made a post instead of just buying it! You are all very helpful.

If I didn't want maintenance with the Liquid Cooling system should I just do a Closed loop on the CPU and then Air cool the GPU?

Thank you!

Hello, just wanting to double check with pro's opinions before I hit buy, since I am a little nervous.

Recently just got a small bonus which I am putting into my computer, upped my budget a little bit (also getting a better keyboard).

The system is basically the build that DST built for me I just wanted to add some cosmetic changes.

Code: 1483171

I did go with the 1070 just to be on the safe side and it fit in my budget.

Getting closer to having my own Digital Storm PC!

That build looks great however I would go with the upgraded non led fans since the system already has internal lighting also the led fans are a bit louder.

I would also change the lighting to the remote control one, since its awesome and you can control the lights and their color so if you want to set it to red you can but you can also change your mind and set it to something else.

don't oc the gpu, it already has more power than you need, no reason to put it under more stress when we already have more than enough. more stress more heat and all for noting.

more info for you:

Bit of info:

1. Do not install Mcafee , instead get a lighter better anti virus like ESET ( number 3 on the list ) Or any other good light Anti Virus will do.

2. 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).

3. The warranty here is 3 year labor and 1 year parts so if you want higher part warranty be sure to raise the warranty level to the desired level.

don't forget the hydrolux lite needs some maintaining and if things go wrong you will need to work on it or send it in and be without it for 3 weeks. IF you are ok with that then hydrolux lite is a great first step into the world of LC. (keep in mind real lc performance does not begin till you get to pro). Hydrolux lite is a much better aio then the other ones, I suspect you won't have too much trouble with it at all if any.

Edited by DST4ME - 03 Sep 2016 at 4:14am

For the fans ask DS to be sure, and when you get the answer let us know so we can pass that along to others when needed, besides I like to know the answer to that questions myself.


I was just giving you info about LC not recommending that you go to lc pro. you dont' even need lite. noctua will give you more then you need, never sacrifice other parts for cooling, its not needed. Only reason I put you on the hydrolux lite was to quiet down the gpu. if it was not for noise I would put you in the noctua, since its a great quiet cpu cooler but it only does the cpu of course, and it would not help me quiet down the gpu.

So go back to the last build you had just make the changes I mentioned with lights and remove the oc on gpu. Stick with hydrolux lite.


shop around for your keyboard and etc and see if you get prices at amazon or newegg for example.

Edited by DST4ME - 03 Sep 2016 at 4:56am

Pro can last a long time you just need to maintain it, but if you sacrifice mobo and etc for it you are making a mistake.

Also keep in mind if you have to send the pc in you will be without it for 3 weeks to a month.

ok that build looks good

You most likely won't be able to upgrade the cpu, it would be gpu, and that will need a new gpu, waterblock, and then you have to put the block on teh gpu and then add it to the loop.

Edited by DST4ME - 03 Sep 2016 at 5:12am

I was just saying in general its not good idea to lower mobo and etc, not saying your mobo selection was lower

My pleasure and good luck You have anymore questions let us know

email Alex and see if you can get answer sooner:

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Edited by DST4ME - 03 Sep 2016 at 5:27am

Aha I never saw/looked at that

There you go then

Good luck Boss

Edited by DST4ME - 03 Sep 2016 at 6:01am

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