Need help pleasePost Date: 2016-01-17 |
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dgamer1298 
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 Topic: Need help pleasePosted: 17 Jan 2016 at 5:56pm |
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I am new to digital storm and i am hoping to get a new computer. Is this a good computer setup for gaming. Also is it a good idea to pay the extra money to get Priority Build.
System Configuration: Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Hailstorm II Edition 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: 750W EVGA SuperNOVA (750 B1) 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): 2x SLI Dual (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 4GB (VR Ready) Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio HPC Processor: - No Thanks Extreme Cooling: H20: HydroLux Level 1: Digital Storm Exotic Custom Cooling System (CPU Only) H20 Tube Color: Red Tubing (Requires Custom HydroLux Liquid Cooling System) Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled LED Lighting System (Multiple color options and lighting effects) Airflow Control: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: - No Thanks LaserMark: - No Thanks CPU Boost: Standard Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Automatic Overclocking Graphics Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) Memory Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory OS Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the 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: Acer 27 inch (High-Performance Gaming Display) (1920x1080) Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: - No Thanks Keyboard: CM Storm Devastator Bundle (Red LED Edition) (Gaming Keyboard & Gaming Mouse) Mouse: - No Thanks NVIDIA SHIELD: - No Thanks Branded Gear: - No Thanks Priority Build: Please Prioritize: Ship Within Four 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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Posted: 17 Jan 2016 at 8:51pm |
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Upgrade the power supply to at least the EVGA 850W, if not the Corsair 1000W unit.
I'd suggest the Strix 980 Ti GPUs for a high-end system like this. The jump from the 980 to 980 Ti is worth it and the Strix cards have good power delivery circuitry on them. I'd also recommend, if you can spare the money, water cool the GPUs. The Corsair 900D case the Hailstorm II uses (as well as Digital Storm's Aventum 3 case, which you should check out if you haven't already) are designed to support water cooling for all of the components in the system. And if you want a monoblock to handle the water cooling of you motherboard instead of separate components (if they even make some), you may want to change your motherboard to the Maximus VIII Hero. Those would be my recommendations. Looks good otherwise. |
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bprat22
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Posted: 18 Jan 2016 at 2:58am |
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If you'll be gaming on that single 1080p, no 4K in the future, a single 980ti Strix is all you need. Sli does give you future options though.
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Snaike
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Posted: 18 Jan 2016 at 4:09am |
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Just a note on "Priority Build".
Unless you need a machine right now (Not "want", but "need") I wouldn't bother with it. Let DS have the time it needs to do everything right in its own pace. Yes, they'll do everything right with the Priority Build, too, but you never know. That's just me, though. Also, listen to these guys here... they're smart. 
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FrankW
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Posted: 18 Jan 2016 at 6:35am |
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Hi dgamer1298,
Welcome to the forum. You have built a very powerful system that isn't needed if you are going to stay with a 1080 monitor. If you want a 27" monitor with this system you need to move up to a 1440 resolution. You could operate a 1440 system with a single 980 or your dual 980s or with a single 980ti. According to what you want to accomplish. 4K monitors are getting better and if you see one in your future then the dual 980ti is a great choice. You have some very good suggestions from the other post. I think if you give us a little more information what you want to accomplish with your monitor, we can help you with a gangbuster system. Frank |
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