Suggestions on new buildPost Date: 2016-11-15 |
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seriouslyidontknow 
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 Topic: Suggestions on new buildPosted: 15 Nov 2016 at 1:55pm |
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Hello, I had spec'd out a new system and decided to ask for suggestions it chat help. The customer service rep recommended a different system and I'd appreciate comments on which would be preferable. My system was and Apollo i5 6600 / GTX1070 system. He recommended a Vanquish5 i7 6700/ GTX1080 system. As I see it its trading superior processor/video card for lesser quality motherboard/power supply etc. Comments appreciated.
Budget: $2000-2500 Expectations: Looking for quality and future proof Usage: Gaming (not hard core.. I'm an old dude) and general purpose Saved Ticket #: my system #1522921, recommended system #1522951 Specifications: #1522921 Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm Apollo (Black) <br><strong></strong> Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i5 6600K 3.5GHz (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 Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) (Internal) Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (500GB Samsung 850 EVO) Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (1TB Western Digital - Black Edition) 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 1070 8GB (EVGA ACX 3.0) (VR Ready) Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio HPC Processor: - No Thanks Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H100i GTX - 240mm 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 LED Performance Fans (Red) Fans <br><strong></strong> Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Red) <br><strong></strong> Airflow Control: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: - No Thanks LaserMark: - No Thanks Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.4GHz (Depends on Cooling and Motherboard) Boost Graphics Card(s): Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability Boost OS: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-Bit Edition) Recovery Tools: Factory Reset Feature (Restore Windows + Drivers) (Partition up to 25GB of Storage) 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 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement) #1522951 Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm VANQUISH 5 Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i7 6700 3.4GHz (Codename Skylake) (Quad Core) (Not Overclockable) Motherboard: ASUS/GIGABYTE (Intel Z170 Chipset) System Memory: 16GB DDR4 2666MHz Digital Storm Performance Series Power Supply: 750W EVGA/Corsair Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) (Internal) Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (500GB Samsung 850 EVO) <br><strong></strong> Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (1TB Seagate / Toshiba) 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 (ASUS Turbo) (VR Ready) Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio HPC Processor: - No Thanks Extreme Cooling: Digital Storm Vortex 120mm Radiator Liquid CPU 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: Standard LED Performance Fans (Red) Fans <br><strong></strong> 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 Boost Processor: Standard Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Automatic Overclocking 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 Home (64-Bit Edition) Recovery Tools: Factory Reset Feature (Restore Windows + Drivers) (Partition up to 25GB of Storage) 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 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement) |
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bprat22
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Posted: 15 Nov 2016 at 2:27pm |
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Tough to compare the two. The Vanquish has the i7 CPU and the gtx 1080. Your build has the better psu, CPU cooler and EVGA gtx 1070 and i5 overclocked chip.
If you game on a 1080 p monitor and mainly game, your Apollo build with its better components would be my pick, money aside. If you game on higher resolution monitor, then the gtx 1080 would be nice to have. The i7 processor is preferred, but just gaming, the overclocked i5 is my choice between the 2 builds. Basically, for 1080 p, get the Apollo. Nothing wrong with the Vanquish DS branded cooler, unknown mobo, etc. They do work for most. I personally, if budget allows, like to know my mobo, a better psu and a Corsair h115 cooler with its longer warrant. DS brand might just have their system warranty. Hope this helps. 
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seriouslyidontknow
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Posted: 15 Nov 2016 at 2:32pm |
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Thanks, I meant to add that I decided to splurge and am getting an
ASUS ROG SWIFT PG278Q 27" 2560x1440 144Hz 1ms G-SYNC Eye Care Gaming Monitor so I guess the 1080 would be nice to have. |
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bprat22
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Posted: 15 Nov 2016 at 2:35pm |
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Yep, I'd go gtx 1080. If in the budget, add the gtx 1080 to your Apollo build. Otherwise, I'm not sure. The 1070 will play most games on a 1440p pretty decently, but the 1080 does give you 10-20 % better frames. Tough call.
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DST4ME
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Posted: 15 Nov 2016 at 5:08pm |
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You are looking at wrong.
you get a 6700k for $2200, then get $50 of that price because of the sale and you are at $2150, add 2 year free part warranty and now you got a 6700k with 2 year warranty for $2150. Ticket Number: 1523210 I also upgraded your cooler for less headache. upgraded fans were pointless there is no where to add more fans. removed the hdd you can always add that later easily for less when needed. You dont' need to oc the gpu but if want to oc it we can help you do so its very easy on the gpu. 1070 will do good at 1440p but if you want higher minimum fps then you can go 1080gtx otherwise based on the benches you should get 60fps average on most games at 1440p Edited by DST4ME - 15 Nov 2016 at 5:12pm |
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