New build for work and play

First off, I'd like to say thanks for all of the detail that you have in other configuration threads in the forum. I've purchased machines in the past from other vendors, but in reading the forum sections here, everyone seems to love their DS Systems! I think I am about ready to give them a go myself based on your experiences with them. Will pull the trigger in the next day or two, but wanted to see if there was anything glaring that I missed in the config below. Thanks!!

Budget:
$4500

Expectations:
Quick Boot, can handle VMs and plays games well.

Usage:
I usually do mostly work on my machine, but would like to be able to use it for gaming as well. Most of what I work with are VMs, but other than that no heavy video editing or anything. I like playing the Mass Effect Series, Star Citizen, and Battlefront II to name a few. Currently gaming at 1440p, but looking to 4k in the near future.

Special Needs:
Able to handle a couple of VMs running concurrently while working (VMware Workstation - Windows / Linux VMs).

Specifications:

Chassis
Chassis Model: Digital Storm Lumos

Core Components
Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K (6-Core) 3.70GHz
Motherboard: ASUS ROG MAXIMUS X APEX (Intel Z370 Chipset) (Up to 4x PCI-E Devices)

System Memory: 32GB DDR4 3200MHz Corsair Dominator Platinum DHX (Extreme-Performance)

Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX1000i (Digitally Controlled Power)

Storage / Connectivity
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (1TB Samsung 960 EVO) (NVM Express)

Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (3TB Seagate / Toshiba)
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)

Graphics / Multimedia
Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB (Performance Edition) (VR Ready)

Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio

Digital Storm Engineering
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H115i - 280mm Liquid CPU Cooler (Fully Sealed + No Maintenance)

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: Corsair LED Airflow Performance Edition (Blue) Fans

Internal Lighting: Digital Storm LED Lighting System (Requires Thermal Management Control Board & Software)

Airflow Control: Digital Storm Thermal Management Control Board & Software


Digital Storm TwisterBoost Technology
Boost Processor: Stock Factory Turbo Boost Advanced Automatic Overclocking

Software
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional (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)

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)

Also looks good to me.    

Originally posted by hoserator Nothing I can add to the above. Both DST4MEand bprat22 are the bees knees.

   I haven’t heard that expression in years.     

Thanks for the input! I appreciate it. Tinkering around with the configurator a little after reading some of your posts concerning more cores as well. Noticed that price tag go up some...I'd definitely like to stay under $5k though. Since it is a large purchase, I'd definitely like to make the most of the budget.    In your experience, is it best to order directly online or better to interact with a sales person?

I ordered online too.

If there is any issue someone will email you and you can take it from there.

Hey me and bp agree 99% of the time if not 100%, I think you are thinking db

Edited by DST4ME - 05 Nov 2017 at 1:07pm

For accurate temps you need to use hwmonitor anyways.

If you got upgraded fans then your upgraded fans will be connected to the controller, otherwise controller is of no use.

Edited by DST4ME - 05 Nov 2017 at 1:35pm

Ah! Thanks again for the reminder on the Win10 CD for recovery!

Needless to say don't install McAfee, and remember your ds part warranty is 1 year.

However things like your psu, h115i, and other things have their own warranty of 3 to 10 years depending.

Our pleasure and good luck

I rather go velox and keep h115i.


You sure it doesn't fit,?

Edited by DST4ME - 05 Nov 2017 at 6:59pm

The advantage of the rad on top is the fans blow the heat out the top.   Rad in front means the heat from the rad blows into the case, or, blows out toward the user and less air flow into the case. Depends how they mount the fans.   My guess is inward when front mounted.      

FYI....the Velox case also mounts the Corsair AIO coolers in the front because the inverted mobo doesn’t give the tubing length enough to mount on top.

What effect it has on cooling I couldn’t say, but DS does it all the time.



Edited by bprat22 - 06 Nov 2017 at 2:58am

Agreed.     Looks like the only case here that can accommodate a Corsair AIO 280mm rad on top, where it belongs, is the Corridium.    The Apollo was great.   Even better, bring back the HafX.       Now I'm just getting crazy.  

Congratulations


@bp I requested to have the 760t back as a case option for those that want full tower/h115i on top /media drives, let's see what Alex says.

Edited by DST4ME - 06 Nov 2017 at 3:38pm

I do like my HAF X case.

Malex said 760T is in short supply

Sorry guys, the Apollo is being phased out from production so we can't add it as a drop down.

The VELOX and LUMOS are great choices for this type of build.

Originally posted by DST4ME Malex said 760T is in short supply

What a shame, it's a phenomenal case.