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    Posted: 01 May 2018 at 11:58pm
Budget:
Flexible. I'd like to stay under $5k including peripherals and monitor but I'm willing to spend more if need be.

Expectations:
I've been out of the PC gaming world for quite some time and looking to make a triumphant return from the depths of console hell. I've never built/customized my own PC before, so I came into this with the expectation that the learning curve would be pretty steep. I quickly surmised that there is literally no chance that I would be able to build my own PC without ending up on the evening news. DigitalStorm is exactly what I'm looking for - I understand that I'll be spending more, but I see the value in their services. With that being said, I'd like to be able to play current/upcoming titles (Arma, Battlefield 1, etc.) at ludicrous/ultra settings on a higher resolution monitor. To be honest, my understanding of anything beyond 1080p is limited to the fact that I'm aware of their existence and they look amazing (Any clarification here would be greatly appreciated). Summary: I have a family and I work too much but my wife has given me carte blanche for this one. I don't get to game often, but when I do, I want to be able to play the latest and greatest without having to sacrifice visuals for performance.

Usage:
Almost exclusively gaming. No editing/Photoshop stuff. Arma, Battlefield 1, Squad, and other upcoming titles.

Special Needs:
Fairly low maintenance. Any future upgrades requiring more than a modicum of basic "plug male end into female end" knowledge, will probably be handled by giving DigitalStorm more money to do it for me.

Saved Ticket #: Despite spending the last two weeks pouring over the forums and looking at every single prebuilt option, I haven't been able to put "pen to paper" and save my own build. I'm pretty far out of my element here. I don't have any preference for the cases - They all look pretty sweet to me.

I submit myself to the mercy of the DS community. Thanks in advance for your guidance and feedback.
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Welcome to the forums.

Here’s a build that has the most recommended parts and pretty close to what I’m looking to get in the near future.

You said beyond 1080p for a monitor, so I put in the gtx 1080ti in case you go 1440p at 144hz or 4 k.

The cpu cooler is very good.   You could change to the stage 1 air cooler since we not overclocking, so up to you.    The Air cooler is most reliable with no pump, etc to fail but the Corsair gives you headroom in case you overclock.

Configuration Code: 1918117
Total Price with Instant Savings: $3,737.00

Direct Load URL: https://www.digitalstorm.com/configurator.asp?id=1918117

Specifications:
Chassis Model: Digital Storm Lumos
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K (6-Core) 3.70GHz
Motherboard: MSI Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON AC (Wi-Fi) (Intel Z370 Chipset) (Up to 3x PCI-E Devices) <br><strong></strong>
System Memory: 16GB DDR4 3000MHz Digital Storm Performance Series <br><strong></strong>
Power Supply: 750W Corsair RM750x (Fully Modular) <br><strong></strong>
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: - No Thanks
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (512GB Samsung 960 PRO) (NVM Express) (Extreme Performance) <br><strong></strong>
Storage Set 2: 1x SSD (1TB Samsung 860 EVO) <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 Ti 11GB (Performance Edition) (VR Ready) <br><strong></strong>
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H100i GTX - 240mm 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: Corsair ML PRO Series (High Static Pressure) (Magnetic Levitation) <br><strong></strong>
Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled Advanced LED Lighting System (Multiple RGB Color Modes) <br><strong></strong>
Airflow Control: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: Option Not Available
Boost Processor: Stock Factory Turbo Boost Advanced Automatic Overclocking
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: USB Drive - Windows 10 Installation (Format and Clean Install)
Virus Protection: Windows Defender Antivirus (Built-in to Windows 10)
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)

Hope this helps.
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Just to add, I would up the warranty to 4 years labor and 2 years parts.   The first year goes by real quick and dealing with DS as one stop troubleshooting is the way to go.

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Welcome to DS. That is one very nice system bprat22 configured for you. I would only change the OS to W10 Pro. It gives you some more control.

The sweet spot right now IMO on monitors are the 1440p/144hz and bprat22 has you more than covered with that 1080 Ti.
Enjoy. Awesome
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Originally posted by hoserator

Welcome to DS. That is one very nice system bprat22 configured for you. I would only change the OS to W10 Pro. It gives you some more control.The sweet spot right now IMO on monitors are the 1440p/144hz and bprat22 has you more than covered with that 1080 Ti.Enjoy. Awesome


Hey hose.....What monitor are you using ?   I know you mentioned it before.   I might go 27” 1440p at 144hz.     The OP might also want a suggestion.    Thanks.   
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Hi bprat22, you know there are many monitors out there. Crazy
 I am using an Asus ROG Swift PG279Q (can be oc to 165Hz but I keep it at 144). It is an ips panel. Also have used a PG278QR which is a tn panel and also very good (also Asus).I have read here some are using an Acer Predator XB271HU and love it. Note that these are G-Sync and not FreeSync (AMD).
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Originally posted by hoserator

Hi bprat22, you know there are many monitors out there. Crazy  I am using an Asus ROG Swift PG279Q (can be oc to 165Hz but I keep it at 144). It is an ips panel. Also have used a PG278QR which is a tn panel and also very good (also Asus).I have read here some are using an Acer Predator XB271HU and love it. Note that these are G-Sync and not FreeSync (AMD).


Thanks for the monitor info.     Get ready to trade in my good old Dell 24” for a new experience.      
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Knowing you, I am sure you will check the reviews and wow us with your find. There are some interesting panels out there. I stopped checking for 4K.  I love this one and don't think higher resolution is the answer for aging Mark I eyeballs. Big%20Smile
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Yeah , 1440p is fine for me.   Not going 4K.

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Originally posted by bprat22

Yeah , 1440p is fine for me.   Not going 4K.



Some of us are still happy at 1080p. LOL
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Originally posted by Tidgxor


Originally posted by bprat22

Yeah , 1440p is fine for me.   Not going 4K.

Some of us are still happy at 1080p. LOL


I hear ya.

1080p is still good here too, but gotta try different.    Why ?   Just because.
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Totally agree. Strong

Might make the jump myself later this year, depending on finances and the phases of the moon. LOL
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Originally posted by bprat22

Yeah , 1440p is fine for me.   Not going 4K.

Some of us are still happy at 1080p. LOL[/QUOTE]

I hear ya.

1080p is still good here too, but gotta try different.    Why ?   Just because.
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Originally posted by Tidgxor

Totally agree. StrongMight make the jump myself later this year, depending on finances and the phases of the moon. LOL



Ooh, ooh, me, too!

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