My First BuildPost Date: 2016-02-02 |
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wmadan
Newbie Joined: 02 Feb 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4 |
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Topic: My First Build Posted: 02 Feb 2016 at 12:52pm |
Hello,
My budget is $3,000 tops, but a little less if possible. I will be using the computer for playing The Golf Club on Steam and also to drive a pretty resource-intensive Bible software program with 28 GB of data. Like most, I want this computer to last a few years. I selected my build based off of the Apollo line, but I needed a case that fit my desk tray and none of the cases DS had would fit (unless I went for a Bolt). So, DS said if I found a case I liked they could see if they could custom order it. I decided on the Corsair 350D. How's this build look? Any suggestions? Or, should I consider a Bolt instead? Thanks for your time. Specifications: Chassis Model: !SO: Corsair Obsidian Series 350D CC-9011029-WW Black Aluminum / Steel MicroATX Case with Window Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i7 6700K 4.0GHz (Codename Skylake) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core) Motherboard: ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING (Intel Z170 Chipset) (Up to 5x PCI-E Devices) System Memory: 16GB DDR4 2666MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series Power Supply: 850W EVGA SuperNOVA Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (500GB 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 980 Ti 6GB (ASUS Strix Edition) Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio HPC Processor: - No Thanks Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H110i GT - 280mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler (Extreme Performance) HydroLux Tubing Style: - No Thanks HydroLux Fluid Color: - Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected Cable Management: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans Internal Lighting: - No Thanks Airflow Control: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: - No Thanks LaserMark: - No Thanks Boost Processor: Stage 2: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.8GHz (Depends on Cooling and Motherboard) Boost Graphics Card(s): - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) Boost OS: Yes, Disable and tweak all of the non-crucial 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: - 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 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) |
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bprat22
DS ELITE DigitalStorm East -- (Unofficially!) Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20391 |
Quote Reply Posted: 02 Feb 2016 at 2:23pm |
Hi wmadan... Welcome to the forums.
Looks like a nice setup to me. You nailed it. Not sure your monitor resolution, maybe the gtx970 will do, but the 980ti is tops and great for future gaming. For 1080p, the 970 plays most games on highest settings. I would keep the 350d but you might pay a little extra for special order. The Bolt is a nice design but the 350d does give you more expansion possibility and easier to work on. Good luck and stay in touch. |
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FrankW
DS Veteran Joined: 22 Feb 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2254 |
Quote Reply Posted: 02 Feb 2016 at 2:23pm |
Hi wmadan,
Your build looks good. The one concern I have is the desk tray you are planning on putting your computer in. If this is a closed compartment you may have temperature problems. You need to have a fresh air flow into your case and exhaust air out. If you trap the exhaust air in a compartment you could have problems. Just having the front of the case open may not be enough. If your case is going to be open with good airflow then you will have a nice system. Frank Edited by FrankW - 02 Feb 2016 at 2:24pm |
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bprat22
DS ELITE DigitalStorm East -- (Unofficially!) Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20391 |
Quote Reply Posted: 02 Feb 2016 at 2:25pm |
Frank... Did I edge you out again by a few seconds? Sorry.
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wmadan
Newbie Joined: 02 Feb 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4 |
Quote Reply Posted: 02 Feb 2016 at 2:49pm |
Frank, thank you. The desk tray is completely open, so there won't be any ventilation issues. It's just that the size of the tray is such that the case can't be more than about 18" deep. That's why I had to request the Corsair 350D. |
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wmadan
Newbie Joined: 02 Feb 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4 |
Quote Reply Posted: 02 Feb 2016 at 2:54pm |
Thank you, bpratt22. Actually, the quote I was given for the custom Apollo build will come in cheaper than a comparable Bolt, and some things will be better. |
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bprat22
DS ELITE DigitalStorm East -- (Unofficially!) Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20391 |
Quote Reply Posted: 02 Feb 2016 at 3:02pm |
Good to hear. Corsair 350d is a nice case.
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FrankW
DS Veteran Joined: 22 Feb 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2254 |
Quote Reply Posted: 02 Feb 2016 at 4:07pm |
Nothing to be sorry about. We made different points. Frank Edited by FrankW - 02 Feb 2016 at 4:08pm |
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Clay
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Quote Reply Posted: 08 Feb 2016 at 7:53pm |
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