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Advice in Apollo PC

Post Date: 2015-03-25
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Mr_Gr33n View Drop Down
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    Posted: 25 Mar 2015 at 9:44am
I always wanted to get a gaming PC but as we know they are EXPENSIVE But I got a job and I can FINALLY buy one. I want a PC that can handle Skyrim and L4D with mods and I was planning on buying the Apollo with this build.
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm Apollo
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i5 4690K 3.50 GHz (Codename Devils Canyon) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: GIGABYTE G1.Sniper Z97 (Intel Z97 Chipset) (Onboard Creative Sound)
System Memory: 16GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested)
Power Supply: 750W Corsair CX750M
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x)
Storage Set 1: 1x Storage (1TB Western Digital - Black Edition)
Storage Set 2: - 1x Storage (iTB Seagate)
Storage Set 3: - No Thanks
RAID Config: - No Thanks
RAID Card: - No Thanks
Internet Access: Wireless PCI-ASUS PCE-N53(Dual Band Performance)(Supports 802.11 n/g/b)
Graphics Card(s): 2x SLI Dual (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 2GB (Includes PhysX)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: H20: HydroLux Level 1: Digital Storm Exotic Custom Cooling System (CPU Only)
H20 Tube Color: - Green Tubing with High-Performance Fluid (UV Lighting Reactive)
Internal lighting - Remote Controlled LED Lighting System (Multiple color options and lighting effects)
Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
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)
Virus Protection: FREE: McAfee AntiVirus Plus (1 Year Service Activation Card) (Not Pre-installed) ($35 Value)

Like I said, I want to know if it can run the games smoothly but I want it to look better than a console. I just picked what I thought was good. I also want to know why the H20: HydroLux Level 1: Digital Storm Exotic Custom Cooling System better than the H20: Stage 2: Corsair H110 280mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler (Extreme-Performance Edition). And what exactly would I have to do to maintain the H20: HydroLux Level 1: Digital Storm Exotic Custom Cooling System, like will I have to refill it? and if so, with what? please HELP!!!

Edited by Mr_Gr33n - 25 Mar 2015 at 9:50am
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Posts: 2254 		  Quote FrankW Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 25 Mar 2015 at 10:22am
Hi MrGr_33n,

You have an OK build but could do better with a few changes. It would be helpful to have your budget and what resolution you will be playing at.

1. I would get the 750 PS Super Nova for the better warranty.

2. I would spend $19 and change the 1Tb Seagate to the WD black lable

3. I would get SLI 970s instead of the 770s.

4. I would drop the Hydrolux Level 1 and go with the Corsair H110 280mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler. You could wait for the H110i GT 280 cooler.

With the money saved from dropping the Hydrolux cooling I would add a 256 850 Pro SSD. You don't need the Hydrolux cooling with your level 1 OC.

Frank   

Edited by FrankW - 25 Mar 2015 at 10:24am
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Build your own if you want to save money, this place is really over priced besides the vanquish line.
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Posts: 379 		  Quote Pacesetter Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 02 Apr 2015 at 5:18pm
Originally posted by gbutts55

Build your own if you want to save money, this place is really over priced besides the vanquish line.




Why so negative? Every post you have made is negative?

People come here because they want to use/buy from DS. Not everyone is comfortable with building their own system and some just don't have the time.

Yes you can build your own and save money, but you don't have the support, customer service, warranties, choices for support/service, etc.

Why did YOU come here? You apparently had a reason to.

Not a chastisement, just an observation.

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