2ND DS Suggestions?

I am past  due for a new computer, I thought the one I am using was 4 years old but I just looked at the certificate of ownership that Digital Storm sent with this one I'm Using and I ordered it September 2010. I guess that says much about the quality and value you get with a DS system. It has been flawless but I'm ready to upgrade. First off I am not a gamer, just a surfer, I don't store large amounts of anything but I like to do what I do with good quality fast equipment but not break the bank. I have configured what I think is a machine that will suit my needs so I'm looking for some feedback

Specifications: 
Chassis Model: Digital Storm VANQUISH 7 <br><strong></strong>
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 1800X (8-Core) (Boost Up to 4.0 GHz)
Motherboard: MSI X370 GAMING PRO CARBON (AMD X370 Chipset) (Up to 3x PCI-E Devices) <br><strong></strong>
System Memory: 16GB DDR4 3000MHz Digital Storm Performance Series <br><strong></strong>
Power Supply: 750W EVGA SuperNOVA (750 G) (Fully Modular)
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: - No Thanks
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (256GB Samsung 950 PRO) (NVM Express) (Extreme Performance) <br><strong></strong>
Storage Set 2: - No Thanks <br><strong></strong>
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 1050 2GB <br><strong></strong>
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex 240mm Liquid CPU Cooler (Fully Sealed + No Maintenance) <br><strong></strong>
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 HD Series (RGB Fans) <br><strong></strong>
Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled Advanced LED Lighting System (Multiple RGB Color Modes) <br><strong></strong>
Airflow Control: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: Option Not Available
Boost Processor: Stock Factory Turbo Boost Advanced 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 Professional (64-Bit Edition) <br><strong></strong>
Recovery Tools: Windows 10 Installation CD Only (Clean Install with No Drivers)
Virus Protection: Windows Defender Antivirus (Built-in to Windows 10)
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 20-25 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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I can change the SSD, thanks for the tip. Why the air cooler though? Yes it does have the boost and I like lots of lighting, dresses up my corner of the room.

Hi, msizelove, welcome back to DS! I have a DS vintage May 2010 that I'm upgrading from, too.

From what I've read, it seems to me the Ryzen 7 1700 or 1700X might be an alternative to think about. That 1800X is a beast that you may not ever stretch with your use. Just a thought.

Also, the whole AMD alternative is pretty new here, and I'm not sure DST4ME is aware there's no upgraded air option for that line. He's absolutely right about the advantages of air cooling, but I've never seen stock air recommended on these forums before. Just sayin'.

Doesn't show up in the configurator. Only stock fan.

Learn something new every day. Thanks.

Thanks for the info guys, I really agonize over builds before I pull the trigger, the old one I think I spent 3 months or better before deciding but guess I did well as I'm typing this on it. Anyway I have been playing around with the intel builds as well, so what does this one look like to you. I know before you tell me that I am buying more processor than I will ever need but that is my nature, I prefer to idle and have lots to spa

Specifications: 
Chassis Model: Digital Storm VANQUISH 7 <br><strong></strong>
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K (6-Core) 3.70GHz
Motherboard: ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING (Intel Z370 Chipset) (Up to 3x PCI-E Devices) <br><strong></strong>
System Memory: 16GB DDR4 3000MHz Digital Storm Performance Series <br><strong></strong>
Power Supply: 750W EVGA SuperNOVA (750 G) (Fully Modular)
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: External USB - DVD/CD 8x Multi-Drive (Writes and Reads DVDs, CDs) <br><strong></strong>
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (500GB Samsung 960 EVO) (NVM Express) <br><strong></strong>
Storage Set 2: - No Thanks <br><strong></strong>
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 1050 Ti 4GB <br><strong></strong>
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 1: Digital Storm Vortex 120mm 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 HD Series (RGB Fans) <br><strong></strong>
Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled Advanced LED Lighting System (Multiple RGB Color Modes) <br><strong></strong>
Airflow Control: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: Option Not Available
Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.7GHz on All CPU Cores <br><strong></strong>
Boost Graphics Card(s): Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability <br><strong></strong>
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: Windows 10 Installation CD Only (Clean Install with No Drivers)
Virus Protection: Windows Defender Antivirus (Built-in to Windows 10)
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 20-25 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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I dropped the overclocks and will give the processor a mild one myself just because. Went to air but I'm not real proud of their options for that, what I have on this one is the Coolermaster V6 GT and it is great. Went up to the 960 Pro and I think this is pretty solid build. Getting cold feet with the Ryzen, just doesn't have the track record. Thanks for the advice, gonna sleep on and likely pull the trigger tomorrow.

That cooler is actually Coolermaster Hyper 212 Evo, I believe. It's been around awhile, but it's always gotten high marks, and compared well with many all-in-one liquid coolers. The multiple copper pipes make direct contact with the heat spreader under that base. Maximum PC magazine's favorite for price/performance for a long time. So, better than it looks.

Very nice build for you BTW.

Edited by Cretae - 20 Dec 2017 at 8:53am

I have looked at pretty much everything and everyone. Matter of fact Cyberpower is located 10 blocks from where I work so I called them and they told me sure come on over and pick out what I want and they would build it that day or the next and I could pick it up. That was a red flag as obviously no one checks to see if components play nice with each other and testing is plug it in and see if it runs. Not what I want, I can do that. My existing DS computer has been flawless but I truly cannot comment on their customer service as I have never needed it. But  that is how I like it so here I am again.

I just pulled the trigger and ordered the intel build with just a couple minor changes that you guys recommended. I really wish microsoft would have stopped with windows 7 because how could they improve on that, now I have to learn 10. Anyway now the hard part---waiting. Thanks for your suggestions.

Congrats.   

I didn’t find any learning curve associated with Win 10.

Congrats. Mine shipped Fri!

I feel you with the os switch, but the encouragement here has me settled. Long as I can find a game to click on, it'll be fine!

If you went with that 1050 card, I'd wait to get an opinion on whether that card can drive that many pixels even with your relatively undemanding use. I'm just reminding everyone that you're not gaming.

Oh, the good news is that Samsung makes its own panels, so quality control is all on them.

Edited by Cretae - 07 Jan 2018 at 3:45pm

Before you get that samsung i ask you to look at dell ultrasharp IPS panels.

A good IPS is where you want to be, va is not as good.

Edited by DST4ME - 07 Jan 2018 at 6:33pm

Ips is king for your use the dell ultrasharp is great, i have a few and love them but because they are great they little pricey, check them out and take reviews with a grain of salt, ask us ips owners here.

Have both Asus PG278QR (tn) and PG279Q (ips). the 279 is much better visually. Love it. Have not noticed any lag or bleed but I'm no pro. 

Congrats but there are no trade offs, as ips owners that is what we tried to tell you.


Better pray to the shipping gods

Edited by DST4ME - 10 Jan 2018 at 12:15am

I also wanted IPS as that is what i am currently using, but the Samsung I was considering was rated very high even though it was a VA. Just one more question: is usb3 backward compatible? I was looking at the motherboard online and it only has a couple usb2 sockets in the back of the case and I need 3 to hook up my keyboard, mouse and printer. Yes I'm old school and the tower is at my right elbow so I see no reason to go wireless with those things.