New PC wantedPost Date: 2016-10-26 |
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killeralan
Newbie Joined: 26 Oct 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
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Topic: New PC wanted Posted: 26 Oct 2016 at 8:34pm |
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$4000 - $5000 only for PC Expectations: at least 1080P 60FPS or 2K 60FPS, only got a 2k monitor, so don't need 4K Usage: Playing AAA and VR games Special Needs: Nothing special, a little bit quiet would be great Saved Ticket #: 1510401 Specifications: Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm Velox Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i7 6850K 3.6GHz (6-Core) (Unlocked CPU) Motherboard: ASUS X99 STRIX GAMING (Intel X99 Chipset) (Up to 4x PCI-E Devices) (RGB Lighting) System Memory: 32GB DDR4 2666MHz Corsair Dominator Platinum DHX (Extreme-Performance) Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX1000i (Digitally Controlled Power) Expansion Bay: Option Not Available Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 8x / CD-Writer 8x) (Internal) Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (1TB Samsung 850 PRO) Storage Set 2: - No Thanks 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 8GB (NVIDIA Founders Edition) (VR Ready) Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio HPC Processor: - No Thanks Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H115i - 280mm Liquid CPU Cooler (Fully Sealed + No Maintenance) 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 Airflow Performance Edition (Up to 6 Fans) Internal Lighting: - No Thanks Airflow Control: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: Fan Blow-Holes: CPU & Graphics Card Area: Laser Cut and Mount (2x) Side Window Fans Noise Reduction: Noise Suppression Package Stage 1 (Optimized Airflow & Fan Speeds Only) LaserMark: - No Thanks Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.4GHz (Depends on Cooling and Motherboard) 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 Professional (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 4 Year Limited Warranty (4 Year Labor & 2 Year Part Replacement) <br><strong></strong> Edited by killeralan - 26 Oct 2016 at 10:47pm |
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killeralan
Newbie Joined: 26 Oct 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
Quote Reply Posted: 26 Oct 2016 at 10:58pm |
Additional question:
How can I remove the Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 8x / CD-Writer 8x) (Internal)??? I didn't see any option for None. Thanks. |
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FrankW
DS Veteran Joined: 22 Feb 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2254 |
Quote Reply Posted: 27 Oct 2016 at 8:08am |
Hi killeralan,
I think the Velox uses a slot Optical Drive and if you eliminate the drive you will still have the slot. If you just got to get rid of your Optical Drive then send Alex an Email and ask him if you can get it deleted. [email protected] If it was me I would just leave it installed. Frank Edited by FrankW - 27 Oct 2016 at 8:13am |
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bprat22
DS ELITE DigitalStorm East -- (Unofficially!) Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20391 |
Quote Reply Posted: 27 Oct 2016 at 9:28am |
Hi killeralan.. I would also start with the level 2 with the Z170 and i7-6700K chipset and cpu. For gaming there is no benefit with the extra cores and the added Pcie lanes and quad channel ram in the X99 wouldn't be utilized. It will save you a few bucks and give you better core performance and a newer architecture.
Also drop to 16GB ram. Again, all you'll use for gaming. If you stick with a single reference single fan video card you won't need the side blowhole. cooling fans. The card empties the heat out the back. If you went with a custom card with multi fans like the ACX, and wanted to sli, then the added cooling might be a consideration. But, nothing wrong with the extra cooling either, so up to you. I would recommend the EVGA ACX 3.0 card with its better circuitry and cooling, where the fans stay off until a heat threshold, about 64C, is reached. Hope this helps and good luck. Edited by bprat22 - 27 Oct 2016 at 9:49am |
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DST4ME
DS ELITE Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 36758 |
Quote Reply Posted: 27 Oct 2016 at 4:21pm |
If you don't see it this build is was a waste of your money, this build will match or beat your build in games:
Click Image To Go To Configuration Page Bit of info: 1. Do not install Mcafee , instead get a lighter better anti virus like ESET ( number 3 on the list ) Or any other good light Anti Virus will do. 2. With extra fans request that DS changes all case fans and connects all your fans to the mobo so you can control them via free software. This way we can control the fans without needing anything else (aka fan controller and etc). Also be sure to pick the color of the ring you wan the fans to have (red/blu/white). 3. The warranty here is 3 year labor and 1 year parts so if you want higher part warranty be sure to raise the warranty level to the desired level. |
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killeralan
Newbie Joined: 26 Oct 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
Quote Reply Posted: 27 Oct 2016 at 8:34pm |
So you mean the 6800K is not the latest architecture? |
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DST4ME
DS ELITE Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 36758 |
Quote Reply Posted: 27 Oct 2016 at 10:52pm |
No its not.
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bprat22
DS ELITE DigitalStorm East -- (Unofficially!) Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20391 |
Quote Reply Posted: 28 Oct 2016 at 2:32am |
The 6800k is a newer release but based on the older Broadwell architecture. The Skylake 6700k tests a good 10% or better single core performance over the 6800k in gaming. It also overclocked better. For gaming, 6700k...for apps that use more than 4 core, then Broadwell.
The promise of more cores being utilized in games has never materialized, over the years, but who knows what the future holds. |
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