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Post Date: 2017-07-10

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    Posted: 10 Jul 2017 at 3:17pm
Budget:
[4000-5000]

Expectations:
[Replacing 4 year old Digital Storm computer, still runs great just time for an upgrade. I believe my last purchase was cooled with a NH-D15 air cooler and I wondered how the air cooler used by DS now compares. I have attached a build I came up with and was looking for any input before I pull the trigger. Thanks]

Usage:
[Gaming, mostly WoW and Overwatch using a Dell S2716DG monitor at 144Hz]

Special Needs:
[Would prefer to avoid water cooling]

Saved Ticket #: [1709271]

Specifications:
[Chassis
Chassis Model: Digital Storm Velox

Core Components
Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2 GHz (Codename Kaby Lake) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: MSI Z270 GAMING PRO CARBON (Intel Z270 Chipset) (Up to 3x PCI-E Devices)
System Memory: 32GB DDR4 3000MHz Digital Storm Performance Series
Power Supply: 850W EVGA SuperNOVA

Storage / Connectivity
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) (Internal)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (1TB Samsung 960 EVO) (NVM Express)
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (4TB Western Digital - Black Edition)
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: Creative Sound Blaster Z

Digital Storm Engineering
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 1: High-Performance Copper Heat Pipe Cooler
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 (Green) Fans

Digital Storm TwisterBoost Technology
Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.4GHz (Depends on Cooling and Motherboard)

Software
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: Factory Reset Feature + Windows Installation CD (Partition up to 50GB of Storage)
Virus Protection: FREE: McAfee AntiVirus Plus (1 Year Service Activation Card) (Not Pre-installed) ($35 Value)
Office: Microsoft Office 2016 Home & Student (PC Attach Key PKC Only, No Pre-install)

Accessories / Goodies

Customer Care
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)]
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  Quote bprat22 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 12 Jul 2017 at 2:41am
That's a nice build.

You don't need that much ram.    Gaming uses 8gb if that but 16 gb is standard.

The air cooler isn't as good as Noctua but it still is a decent pick.   Just wouldn't be able to push overclock but I don't think it's necessary or what you want anyways.    Air coolers are definitely less potential problems.

Just to mention, the Velox has the right facing window, not the more conventional left facing.   Some don't realize it and the desk setup might like one over the other.

Good luck.
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