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Post Date: 2016-06-08
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    Posted: 08 Jun 2016 at 6:49am
What do you all think of my build? Strictly gaming and some emulation and streaming

Cost came out to about 2700

Should I overclock the cpu or leave it as is for now?

Should I get the 1080 or wait for ti version? I won't be doing 4K for about a year.

And also can I do anything to void my warranty? Only asking if I want to upgrade anything most likely the video card when the new TI releases. Wondering how that works.

Thanks

System Configuration:
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm Velox

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: 16GB DDR4 2666MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series

Power Supply: 750W EVGA SuperNOVA

Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (1TB Samsung 850 EVO)

Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)

Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce GTX 1070 8GB (NVIDIA Founders Edition) (VR Ready)

Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio

Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Noctua NH-D15 (Extreme Performance)

Cable Management: Premium Cable Management (Strategically Routed & Organized for Airflow)

Chassis Fans: Corsair Airflow Performance Edition (Up to 6 Fans)

CPU Boost: Stage 2 overclock

Graphics Boost: Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability

OS Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system

Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement)

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I pulled the trigger couldn't wait any longer. Ended up overclocking the cpu. Can't wait!

How hard/easy is it to upgrade the video card? Probably want the 1080 ti when it comes out.

Edited by Marvc13 - 08 Jun 2016 at 12:06pm
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I was going to say - if you're getting a 6700K just have DS overclock it for you. Without 4k, that overclocked 980TI will still be plenty of power for you. Post pics when you get it!
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Great customer service! Just saw the 1070 dropped on the site so I called and switched out my 980ti for the cheaper 1070! Since my build was still in stage 1. Hope I made the right choice!

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The 1070 has a great price to performance. The 1080 Ti is many months away, quite possibly not going to be released until next year.

The only change I would now suggest is going to the better 750W PSU with a higher efficiency and much longer warranty.
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Is the psu I'm getting really that bad? Will I regret it?
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It could be good enough for what you're doing. If you want to upgrade your PC over time, then the upgrade would be worth it. But if you're going just get a new computer 5 years down the road, then the lower one is fine.
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I def plan to keep mine I'll go ahead get the other 750 just to be safe for the future. Thx

Just called...again and made the change the the more efficient psu. Thanks man and thx DS SUPPORT!

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Originally posted by Marvc13

I def plan to keep mine I'll go ahead get the other 750 just to be safe for the future. Thx

Just called...again and made the change the the more efficient psu. Thanks man and thx DS SUPPORT!
Congrats!! DS has great customer service and employees/experienced members here on the forum.

Update your 1st post with the new additions!

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My order finally shipped yesterday. Can't wait.

My CPU was overclocked to 4.5ghz. Is that good? Thanks
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You got the 6700K with stage 2 oc (upto 4.8GHz)?

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Originally posted by DST4ME

You got the 6700K with stage 2 oc (upto 4.8GHz)?


Correct.
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That is nice, I would have gone with stage 1 oc with noctua but hey 4.5GHz is all great with me

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It finally came! Love it! It's bigger than I anticipated and barely fit where I planned to put it haha.

I had a question though about the fans. There's 3 in the front lined up from bottom to top that are not running. Is that normal? Do they turn on if the CPU/gpu are getting to hit or do I have to hook me up myself somehow. I got like 10 extra wires I don't know what to do with lol. Any help is appreciated it. Thanks

Edit: also never knew you could overclock your monitor haha crazy. My 60ghz is now 77ghz!






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The front fans should be on. I would find the wires coming from the fans and trace them to make sure they're plugged in.   Could've loosened during shipping.



The extra wires might be extras from the power supply not being used.   If not, post a pic.   

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Hey thanks a bunch man I was able to take off the left side panel which I didnt know I could do and sure enough there was two plugs unconnected. All fans are a go! Haha.

Yeah it's extra they say vga Sata and CPU on em there's like 2-3 of each though. Then another kit with vga plugs it looks like,
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Great to hear. Congrats and enjoy.
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