About to order first pc with DSPost Date: 2016-07-22 |
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Sly2518
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Topic: About to order first pc with DS Posted: 22 Jul 2016 at 7:42am |
Hi all after doing a lot of research i have finally decided to go with Digital storm. Honestly it was between DS and ironside but i gravitated towards the sexiness of the bolt 3.
my budget is 3500(less then that is better)looking for some opinion's on the build. i would also like to know what brand of fluid Ds uses for their Hydrolux setup's? #1457013 System Configuration: Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Pre-built Digital Storm Bolt 3 Exterior Finish: Black Brushed Aluminum Hairline Finish Side Window: Edge to Edge Premium Acrylic Processor: Intel Core i7 6700K 4.0GHz (Codename Skylake) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core) Motherboard: ASUS Z170I PRO GAMING (Intel Z170 Chipset) (Mini-ITX) (Up to 1x PCI-E Device) System Memory: 16GB DDR4 2666MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series Power Supply: 600W SilverStone SX600-G (Gold Plus Rated) (Supports up to GTX TITAN X) Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 8x / CD-Writer 8x) (Internal) Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (256GB Samsung 950 PRO) (NVM Express) (Extreme Performance) Storage Set 2: 1x SSD (1TB Samsung 850 EVO) 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 (EVGA SC ACX 3.0) (VR Ready) Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio HPC Processor: - No Thanks Extreme Cooling: Digital Storm HydroLux PRO (CPU Only) HydroLux Tubing Style: Flexible Tubing (Requires HydroLux Liquid Cooling System) HydroLux Fluid Color: Red Fluid (Requires HydroLux Liquid Cooling System) Cable Management: Exotic Cable Management - Red - (Cable Combs with Custom Color Sleeved Extension Cables) Chassis Fans: Standard Black 120mm Fans Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled Internal + Front Panel RGB LED Lighting Airflow Control: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: - No Thanks LaserMark: - No Thanks CPU Boost: Stage 1: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.4GHz (Depends on Cooling and Motherboard) |
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Sly2518
Newbie Joined: 28 Jun 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 44 |
Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jul 2016 at 7:49am |
i currently use a 1080p monitor but i'm going to get 1440p monitor in the future after i recover financially from making this purchase
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DST4ME
DS ELITE Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 36758 |
Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jul 2016 at 11:16am |
I would feel better with the evga 750w psu otherwise you are good, keep in mind you won't be going sli on this system.
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Admin Group Digital Storm Employee Joined: 15 Jan 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1581 |
Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jul 2016 at 11:20am |
The Bolt 3 uses SFX PSU and only supports 1 PCIe card. |
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DST4ME
DS ELITE Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 36758 |
Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jul 2016 at 11:33am |
I missed that it was a bolt.
it that case this is better for less: bigger os ssd, better airflow, psu, etc: Here you go Ticket# 1457135 --- $3,152.00 (To see this build click here) Copy of Specifications: Chassis Chassis Model: Digital Storm Apollo (White) 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: 8GB DDR4 2666MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series Power Supply: 750W EVGA SuperNOVA Storage / Connectivity Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) (Internal) Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (512GB Samsung 950 PRO) (NVM Express) (Extreme Performance) Storage Set 2: 1x SSD (1TB Samsung 850 EVO) Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Graphics / Multimedia Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce GTX 1080 8GB (EVGA SC ACX 3.0) (VR Ready) Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Digital Storm Engineering Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Noctua NH-D15 (Extreme Performance) 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: Exotic Cable Management - Red - (Cable Combs with Custom Color Sleeved Extension Cables) 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: Stage 1: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.4GHz (Depends on Cooling and Motherboard) Software Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Home (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) Accessories / Goodies Customer Care 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) Edited by DST4ME - 22 Jul 2016 at 11:35am |
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Alex
Admin Group Digital Storm Supervisor Joined: 04 Jun 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 16312 |
Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jul 2016 at 11:51am |
The BOLT is a great PC, you'll enjoy it.
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Sly2518
Newbie Joined: 28 Jun 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 44 |
Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jul 2016 at 1:33pm |
i ended up ordering the bolt, i don't plan on going sli anyways. plus i'm tired of having a large case, As long as the motherboard can have a m.2 drive a swell as a gpu i'm happy. Just waiting for it to process now.
Edited by Sly2518 - 22 Jul 2016 at 1:57pm |
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DST4ME
DS ELITE Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 36758 |
Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jul 2016 at 2:19pm |
I didn't build you a system with sli, I simply advised you on a system for less with more, but if this is the one you like then go with that one. My reason for the case was that the bolt it does not have fans blowing air in and out of the case so the gpu you picked will kick all the heat in the case. Otherwise you are good.
Congrats Welcome to the club Edited by DST4ME - 22 Jul 2016 at 2:19pm |
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Sly2518
Newbie Joined: 28 Jun 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 44 |
Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jul 2016 at 2:32pm |
i know you didn't, i apologize if i came off as a dick. As long as the gpu doesn't start throttling then i think ill be fine
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DST4ME
DS ELITE Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 36758 |
Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jul 2016 at 2:40pm |
No you were fine, it should be fine, its just that the founder's shoots the heat out the back and the acx has the fans on top and just dispenses the heat into the case.
I think its fine otherwise DS would not sell them that way but keep us upto date if you notice anything different. Let the torture begin Edited by DST4ME - 22 Jul 2016 at 2:40pm |
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Sly2518
Newbie Joined: 28 Jun 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 44 |
Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jul 2016 at 2:50pm |
if you think the founder's card would be better then ill give the DS guy's a call on Monday..
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DST4ME
DS ELITE Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 36758 |
Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jul 2016 at 3:01pm |
No I didn't say that, cause founders have the throttle issue, I was merely pointing out that with the bolt, its a better idea to push the heat out the back if possible.
I don't own the bolt, but I have not seen heat issue reported from bolt either. So I assume you will be fine. I just like to treat people they way I like to be treated and if I were in your shoes I would just want to know the difference in where the heat goes from gpus just in case, that is all. |
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Sly2518
Newbie Joined: 28 Jun 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 44 |
Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jul 2016 at 3:03pm |
I understand and thank you
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DST4ME
DS ELITE Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 36758 |
Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jul 2016 at 3:13pm |
Glad it got sorted
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Sly2518
Newbie Joined: 28 Jun 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 44 |
Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jul 2016 at 3:26pm |
same haha
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DST4ME
DS ELITE Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 36758 |
Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jul 2016 at 3:30pm |
Back to the subject at hand, your torture
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Sly2518
Newbie Joined: 28 Jun 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 44 |
Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jul 2016 at 7:42pm |
Indeed
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