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    Posted: 24 Feb 2015 at 8:28am
I have finalized the configuration for my second DS system and thought I would share here. I'll plan to post pics when it arrives. I'm not sure who is more excited between me and my son, who will be inheriting my current system. Here is the configuration (I will be installing my 512 SSD also):

System Configuration:
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm Coridium
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7 5820K 3.3GHz (Six-Core) (Unlocked CPU)
Motherboard: ASUS X99-DELUXE (Intel X99 Chipset)
System Memory: 16GB DDR4 2800MHz Corsair Dominator Platinum DHX (Extreme-Performance)
Power Supply: 850W EVGA SuperNOVA
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: ASUS Blu-Ray Player/DVD Writer (Play Blu-Ray and Burn DVDs) (Model: BC-12B1ST)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (256GB 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 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 4GB (ASUS Strix Edition)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H110 280mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler (Extreme-Performance Edition)
H20 Tube Color: - Not Applicable, I do not have a FrostChill or Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System Selected
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: Stage 1: Overclock CPU 4.0GHz to 4.4GHz
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 8.1 (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows CD)
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Posts: 1581 		  Quote Nav Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 24 Feb 2015 at 8:34am
Looks like a solid setup
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I'll second what Nav said. Awesome
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Thanks for the feedback. It was difficult for me to pick a case between this (450d), the 760T, and the Air540. It was the aesthetics, size, and air filters that won me over in the end.
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Those cases are tough choices.  Whenever I pretend-build Hahaha, I always go with the Air 540 but then wander to the 760T and Velox.   I have recommended the Coridium a number of times because it is a nice airflow case.  

I do miss cases with the side panel fan cutouts like your HafX and my 600T.    It's a good option if heat becomes an issue in the future.

They all work.  Big%20Smile


Son of a gun....Just noticed that the HafX is back as an option.  Drooling



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Yes, I also noticed the HAF X is back - such a great case.

I hope I don't regret not getting the AIR 540 - and could have gotten the extended motherboard also (not that I "need" it). But I really like the top/bottom/front filters on the 450d. Even though I think my PC is in a reasonably dust-free environment, it seems I still blow a lot of dust out. And I plan on taking the cage out of the case entirely. so the airflow should be very clean.

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Posts: 74 		  Quote Gnicky Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 Feb 2015 at 5:12pm
Stage 3 - yeah!

Decided to go with the Air 540 and Rampage V MB - can't wait...

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Air 540.    We've been having a good discussion with Dax on another thread. Under General Discussion.
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Yes!  Pretty cool case nice choice Gnicky!
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Thanks for the feedback, I thought I might me a little less excited this time, but no luck - checking every 30 minutes for a build status change.
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Case choices are always hard for me to make... Room, looks airflow all factors to take in.. I decided to go with the Velox and for a mainly air cooled system with the fan upgrade it is a good choice.

However if you are in a very dusty or dirty environment it may not be ideal :P

I will know more if it passes the true test of a good case for me, whether it can handle Texas Summer heat and still keep things cool.

If it has problems I will be sending the entire system back to DS to have a full Water Cool system installed an expense I hope to not have to do.

Nice build, I also went with the Rampage MOBO and am totally satisfied.

Edited by Kaelara - 27 Feb 2015 at 8:57pm
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Velox
Asus X99 Rampage V
Intel i7-5820k 3.3
16G DD4 2800Mhz Ram
2x SLI Dual Nvidia Geforce GTX 980 4GB Asus Strix Edition
Corsair H110 280mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler


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Both are great cases.  You folks should be pretty happy with your choices!  You'll have to report back and let us know.  Smile
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