Gaming PC config helpPost Date: 2017-02-28 |
Post Reply 
|
| Author | |
ryanh829 
Newbie 
Joined: 27 Feb 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
 Quote Reply
 Topic: Gaming PC config helpPosted: 28 Feb 2017 at 9:29pm |
|
Well, after buying a new Asus ROG Swift PG279Q monitor, I’ve realized that it’s finally time to upgrade from my previous, 5 year old, Digital Storm desktop to take advantage of its 1440p and 144hz. I haven’t been keeping up with whats out there, so could use some solid help building a new gaming machine. And I basically have no idea where to even start.
Budget: Would love to keep it around $3000-3500 if possible, but would be willing to go higher if there’s a good reason or a need to. Expectations: A solid PC that will last for several years and be able to crush any fps on ultra settings as well as the occasional RTS or open world like the new Ghost Recon. Usage: Gaming and only gaming Special Needs: None Everyone on here was super helpful the last time I did this, so figured this was a good place to start. Thanks in advance! |
|
 |
|
|
bprat22
DS ELITE 
DigitalStorm East -- (Unofficially!)
Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20391 |
Quote Reply
Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 5:16am |
|
Hi ryanh829..... Here's a solid build to play on your 1440p monitor. The gtx 1070 would play most games at decent frames but the gtx 1080 gives you the extra for better gaming and longevity.
Configuration Code: 1622582 Total Price with Instant Savings: $2,714.00 Direct Load URL: https://www.digitalstorm.com/configurator.asp?id=1622582 Specifications: Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm Apollo (Black) Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2 GHz (Codename Kaby Lake) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core) Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix Z270H GAMING (Intel Z270 Chipset) (Up to 3x PCI-E Devices) <br><strong></strong> System Memory: 16GB DDR4 3000MHz Digital Storm Performance Series Power Supply: 750W EVGA SuperNOVA <br><strong></strong> Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) (Internal) Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (480GB Digital Storm Performance Series) Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (1TB Western Digital - Black Edition) <br><strong></strong> 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 GeForce GTX 1080 8GB (Performance Edition) (VR Ready) <br><strong></strong> Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio HPC Processor: - No Thanks Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H115i - 280mm Liquid CPU Cooler (Fully Sealed + No Maintenance) <br><strong></strong> 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) <br><strong></strong> Airflow Control: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: - No Thanks LaserMark: - No Thanks Boost Processor: Stage 3: Overclock CPU - Up to 5.0GHz (Depends on Cooling and Motherboard) <br><strong></strong> Boost Graphics Card(s): - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) 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: 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) Office: - No Thanks Game: - No Thanks Display: - No Thanks Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: - No Thanks Keyboard: - No Thanks Mouse: - No Thanks Branded Gear: - No Thanks Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 15-20 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement) Good luck and stay in touch. 
|
|
|
|
|
ryanh829
Newbie
Joined: 27 Feb 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
Quote Reply
Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 11:07am |
|
Awesome, thanks for the info/config! That's quite a bit cheaper than I was expecting which is great. Would there be a noticeable benefit to doing dual 1080's since this did end up being a bit cheaper than I was planning? Or is that total overkill right now?
|
|
|
|
|
bprat22
DS ELITE
DigitalStorm East -- (Unofficially!)
Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20391 |
Quote Reply
Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 12:04pm |
|
A single 1080 is all you need for your monitor...with sli, the other card would spend most of its time just sitting there.
Gtx 1080Ti is about to drop so waiting a week or two might prove a good choice. Still single card, about the same price, if rumors are true, and better performance. Win, win, win.
|
|
|
|
|
Dax Doomslayer
DS Veteran 
Keeper of the commas
Joined: 29 Apr 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4742 |
Quote Reply
Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 12:51pm |
|
I just got the promo email about the 1080Ti so it's just about here...
|
|
|
|
|
ryanh829
Newbie
Joined: 27 Feb 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
Quote Reply
Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 12:53pm |
|
Right on, that may be the way to go if I can manage being that patient! Thanks again!
|
|
|
|
|
Post Reply
|
| Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You can vote in polls in this forum |
About Digital Storm
Contact Information
Facility Tour
Financing
Buy Now, Pay Later
Downloads
GSA Schedule
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
Request Help
Call: 1-866-817-8676
(Hours 9AM-5PM PST)
Topic Options