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    Posted: 21 Oct 2017 at 10:35pm
Question For the vets out there, planning to get another DS computer, replacing rig that I ordered from DS last 2011, who is showing its age, but still remained competitive in performance on memory and GPU uprades (this is will be the 4th computer of the household from DS)

Looking for Most Bang for the Buck in terms of performance

Budget:
Roughly 2K, or more

Expectations:
Can last Approx 4-5 years

Usage:
Computer Gaming, 4K, poss VR, usual desktop use

Special Needs:

Upgradeable somewhat to extend Comp Life


Specifications:

Plan to SLI a top performing GPU card in future once prices go down


Thanks for the input!
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I like to go 32GB ram and 1GB samsung 960 pro m.2 drive for more room for games. I left out storage drive assuming you will add your own.

This system is ready for another 1080ti when you are.

Edited by DST4ME - 21 Oct 2017 at 11:00pm

Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers
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Nice build.       I also recommend a larger OS drive if the budget allows.     500gb would be my minimum nowadays.




The Lumos doesn’t allow for an internal optical drive.    The configurator doesn’t pick up on that when changing from Velox to Lumos.    Just a small thing but might mean something to some.

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+1 on the above (memory storage and OS drive) in addition to each case (Velox v Lumos)  having its window on opposite sides. the Velox has the mobo upside down showing on its window. Big%20Smile
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forgot about internal media drive

Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers
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Thanks for the advice, I think it was DST4ME, who gave the advice for my 2007 PC build

Hmm, no optical drive might be an issue - planning to burn files and watch bluray with the PC, due to the 4 K monitor

Wondering if this build is the sweet spot for performance and price
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Posts: 36758 		  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 22 Oct 2017 at 10:35pm
This build is best bang for the buck but you might want to consider the things we talked about.

For the case change to velox or cordium, then you have optical.

Of course you can always just order an external optical drive also.


10 years later back together again

Edited by DST4ME - 22 Oct 2017 at 10:38pm

Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers
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