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Post Date: 2013-11-05
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    Posted: 05 Nov 2013 at 2:35pm
This is my gaming rig that I'm looking at buying. Does anyone have any suggestions for my rig? I play BF3/4 and WoW.
Specifications:
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm ODE V3
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i5 4670K 3.40 GHz (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS Z87-EXPERT (Intel Z87 Chipset) (Features Intel Thunderbolt Technology)
System Memory: 16GB DDR3 1866MHz Corsair Vengeance Pro (High-Performance) <b></b>
Power Supply: 750W Corsair CX
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: Blu-Ray & DVD Writer/Reader (Burn + Play Blu-Ray & DVDs) (12x BD-R) <b></b>
Storage Set 1: 1x (128GB Solid State (By: Samsung) (Model: 840 Pro Series) <b></b>
Storage Set 2: 1x (1TB Western Digital Caviar (7200 RPM) (Model: Black Edition) <b></b>
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 760 2GB (Includes PhysX)
Sound Card: Creative Labs Recon3D Fatal1ty Champion 5.1 (Includes Front I/O) (PCI-Express Slot Based) <b></b>
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H100i 240mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler (Extreme-Performance Edition) <b></b>
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: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Blue) <b></b>
Airflow Control: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU 4.0GHz to 4.4GHz
Boost Graphics Card(s): - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Boost Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory
Boost OS: Yes, Disable and tweak all of the non-crucial services on the operating system <b></b>
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows CD)
Virus Protection: - No Thanks
Office: - No Thanks
Game: - No Thanks
Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: - No Thanks
Portable Gaming: - No Thanks
Exclusive T-Shirt: - 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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Posts: 4314 		  Quote ArkansasWoman777 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 05 Nov 2013 at 2:59pm
Looks good to me, but you don't need DS to disable and tweak the OS because it comes in bloat free and you won't really know what they will disable.
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Stage 6: 12-10-12
Stage 7: 12-12-12
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Posts: 86 		  Quote Badact Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 05 Nov 2013 at 4:54pm
Also don't forget the free T-shirt.
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Posts: 2551 		  Quote fstcvc Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 05 Nov 2013 at 8:42pm
Looks your build comes in at around $2200. To be honest, I would go for the L4 Vanquish for only $1369. Same CPU, same storage (120GB SSD + 1TB HDD), better GPU (GTX 770 vs 760). Both use closed loop water coolers. With the money you're saving, you can upgrade your monitor, mouse, keyboard etc. and still have money left over. 8GB is more than enough for gaming (besides you can easily add 8GB more), a Blu-ray player can be added cheaply and a sound card can be installed quickly and inexpensively. Even with all these add-ons, you'll have spare cash to buy some new games!! I can't see any real reason in spending $800 more for less...

Oh yeah, don't forget the FREE t-shirt!!

Edited by fstcvc - 05 Nov 2013 at 8:45pm
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i7 4770K @ 4.5GHz
Asus Maximus VI Extreme
16GB Corsair Dominator Platinum
3xSLI EVGA SuperClocked GTX TITAN
Samsung 840Pro SSD 256GB+512GB
HydroLux+XSPC CPU/MoBo/GPU Liquid Cooling
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Posts: 2 		  Quote swimmer.chris Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 06 Nov 2013 at 5:52am
I do like that option but I was thinking in the future I might want sli and the vanquisher mobo doesnt support it. Should I go up to the level 2 ode and put my addons there or what?
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Posts: 2551 		  Quote fstcvc Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 06 Nov 2013 at 9:08am
Unless your gaming on something higher than a 1080p monitor, I'd go with the single 770 and skip the SLI all together. In a few years just upgrade to a better single GPU that will outperform the SLI 760 (you can put the money you're saving now away to buy that future upgrade!). Running multiple GPUs is designed for hi-res displays or multi-monitor setups to help push all the pixels. You always want the best single GPU you can get as not all games will support SLI and then your graphics will suffer...
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i7 4770K @ 4.5GHz
Asus Maximus VI Extreme
16GB Corsair Dominator Platinum
3xSLI EVGA SuperClocked GTX TITAN
Samsung 840Pro SSD 256GB+512GB
HydroLux+XSPC CPU/MoBo/GPU Liquid Cooling
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Posts: 20391 		  Quote bprat22 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 06 Nov 2013 at 2:15pm
Hi swimmer.... First off, I agree with all fstcvc recommended. If you don't sli up front then you probably won't. And the Vanquish 4 is best bang for the buck.

But, I do like your build better and if in your budget, then go for it. The ODE 600t case is a better quality case with better cooling. It also allows you to pick other components. If you want sli or wifi or Thunderbolt capability then keep the mobo. Otherwise you can save money and go with a non- sli mobo. The custom build also allows DS to install the Blu-Ray and sound card up front if that is more in your comfort zone.

I would suggest going with the EVGA 750 supernova power supply.   .   A better psu with longer warranty and fully modular, meaning the wiring stays put if psu swap is needed. Also, the h100i is a nice cooler and very popular, but the air coolers, like Hyper212 or Noctua D14 , although larger, are quiet, cool great and tops in reliability.   No pumps, tubing or Cosair link software needed to control fan speeds.

If you can swing it the gtx 770 is about 20% better but the 760 will also game real nice.

Hope this helps and good luck.

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