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Post Date: 2017-01-03
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    Posted: 03 Jan 2017 at 12:52am
Budget:
$2700 (already pushing it :P)

Expectations:
Running any game above 60 fps in 1440p (I will be using a monitor that has a 165hz refresh rate)

Usage:
Gaming, web surfing, programming

Configuration ID#: 1578404

Specifications: Chassis
Chassis Model: Digital Storm Apollo (Black)

Core Components
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 Performance Series
Power Supply: 750W EVGA SuperNOVA (750 B1)

Storage / Connectivity
Optical Drive: Blu-Ray & DVD Writer/Reader (Burn + Play Blu-Ray & DVDs) (12x BD-R) (Internal)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (480GB Digital Storm Performance Series)
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (2TB Seagate / Toshiba)
Internet Access: Wireless PCI-E ASUS PCE-AC56 (Supports 802.11ac)


Graphics / Multimedia
Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce GTX 1080 8GB (EVGA ACX 3.0) (VR Ready)

Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio

Digital Storm Engineering
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H110i GT - 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: Standard Factory Chassis Fans

Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled LED Lighting System (Multiple color options and lighting effects)

Digital Storm TwisterBoost Technology
Boost Processor: Standard Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Automatic Overclocking

Software
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: Factory Reset Feature (Restore Windows + Drivers) (Partition up to 50GB of Storage)
Virus Protection: FREE: McAfee AntiVirus Plus (1 Year Service Activation Card) (Not Pre-installed) ($35 Value)

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)


I don't have any idea how much I would benefit from overclocking or how many fans I'd need/what type of fans. I've used a lot of information I've received from a friend to configure this build.

Edited by Auramyst - 03 Jan 2017 at 2:50am
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Hi Auramyst..... The config looks good.    Nice job.

If you can spend a few more dollars, change the power supply to the other 750 watt for extra $34 , swap the SSD to a Samsung 850 and the HDD to a Western Digital Black 1 TB. These are better efficiency, excellent reliability and longer warranty. The default picks are very good if you can't.

The rest looks great. Overclocking will give a a few percentage point bump in some games but not as huge as it once was with new multi core enhancement.   I would overclock, but up to you.   Not a deal breaker.

Hope this helps.

Edited by bprat22 - 03 Jan 2017 at 3:17am
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Good lord, how expensive! This better last me at least 10-15 years.

EDIT: Would this be a better value? #1376029

Edited by Auramyst - 03 Jan 2017 at 4:37am
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The Vanquish is best bang for your buck.    It doesn't allow a different motherboard, psu selection, but it will game at the same performance as the other build for lots less money. I would still change the SDD and HDD if budget allows, but what they give you is good.    

For those that don't want to sell their car for a gaming rig , lol, the Vanquish works.

Good luck.

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Don't forget your WIFI card.
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Originally posted by bprat22

The Vanquish is best bang for your buck.    It doesn't allow a different motherboard, psu selection, but it will game at the same performance as the other build for lots less money. I would still change the SDD and HDD if budget allows, but what they give you is good.    

For those that don't want to sell their car for a gaming rig , lol, the Vanquish works.

Good luck.



Hmm... If I were to overclock the GPU, would I need to overclock the CPU or is 4.0ghz enough?
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The cpu is fine.  Big%20Smile
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