Aventum 3 Config Review

Budget:
$10,000.00

Expectations:
An all-powerful, vengeful god of speed capable of unleashing hell-fire such that I should worry about the possibility of literal Earthly destruction.

Usage:
High performance gaming, virtualization, media editing (picture, video, artwork), and more.

Special Needs:
N/A

Specifications:
Config ID 1903671
Chassis Model: Aventum 3
Exterior Finish: Black Metallic Matte Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i9-7900X (10-Core) 3.30GHz
Motherboard: ASUS ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME (Wi-Fi) (Intel X299 Chipset) (Up to 4x PCI-E Devices)
System Memory: 64GB DDR4 3200MHz Corsair Dominator Platinum DHX (Extreme-Performance)
Power Supply: 1300W EVGA SuperNOVA G2
Expansion Bay: TPM Module (Trusted Platform Module)
Optical Drive: - No Thanks
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (1TB Samsung 960 PRO) (NVM Express) (Extreme Performance)
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (3TB Seagate / Toshiba)
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): 2x SLI Dual (GeForce GTX TITAN Xp 12GB (Pascal) (NVIDIA Founders Edition) (ETA End of April)
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)
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: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: Digital Storm LED Lighting System (Requires Thermal Management Control Board & Software)
Airflow Control: Digital Storm Thermal Management Control Board & Software
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
CPU Boost: Stage 1: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.5GHz via Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
Graphics Boost: Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability
OS Boost: Yes, Disable and tweak all of the non-crucial services on the operating system
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: USB Drive - Windows 10 Installation (Format and Clean Install)
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: Corsair K95 RGB PLATINUM - Cherry MX Speed (Mechanical Gaming Keyboard) (Gunmetal Finish)
Mouse: - No Thanks
Branded Gear: - No Thanks
Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 15-20 Business Days After Order Is Processed

QUESTIONS:
Hello DS community! I have just recently placed an order for a new Aventum 3 enthusiast grade gaming pc, and thought I'd see what your guys' take was on the build. I also have a few questions.

So, first, are there any major changes you think need to take place? i.e. Any critical weaknesses I need to get on the phone with DS to correct asap, like the need for a better cooling system or power supply?

Second, I am considering upgrading the fans, cable management, and noise dampening, as well as the second storage set (from basic HDD to one of the more affordable DS brand 2TB SSDs). Does anyone have experience using the Standard Factory Fans? Are they good enough? What about Stage 2 Noise Suppression? Is the sound of the system really so loud as to warrant the extra expenditure?

Last, does GPU overclocking require a GPU liquid cooling system, or will liquid CPU cooling and the fans be good enough to ensure the system doesn't overheat?

My machine is moving through the process incredibly quick--placed order last monday and one week later it is already at Stage 5, Final Stress Testing!--so any quick responses will be greatly appreciated.

Let me know what you think!

Best,

Romanesqueish

I'm a gamer, so I only know the X299 platform is more for "heavy lifting" than just gaming.

Having said that, I can comment on some other choices. The 1080 Ti is very nearly the equal of the Titan Xp. Performance, even oc'd is only off 3-4%. Not much considering the Titan has 9% more menmory. Pu another way, that'd be 3-4 frames at 100 fps. Worth nearly 2 grand?

I'm pretty sure you'd not see much help from an extra 32GB of RAM for the uses you cite. I'd save $555 and get more later if needed. The Corsair Dominator is going to widely available so you can add more sticks. Just make sure DS gives you 2x16s so there's room.

I don't know why the Configurator only gives you one AIO liquid cooler to choose. I'd recommend you request the Corsair 110i with the 280mm radiator and 5 year warranty.

This may be just me, but with the newest GPUs from Nvidia on the horizon, I'd wanna wait for those. I'd not be so pleased with obsolete cards in my "vengeful god of speed". However, I fully understand, "I made up my mind and I want it NOW!"

The thermal management software doesn't do much for you. You mobo comes with temp sensors, and if you get the Corsair AIO, you can download Link software to monitor temps and control your rad.

The Windows tweak isn't necessary. It was more for a time when Windows features were eating up extra RAM and GPU memory back when we had very little of each.

Hope it helped.

Edited by Cretae - 24 Apr 2018 at 7:56am

Originally posted by Snaike Originally posted by Cretae ... This may be just me, but with the newest GPUs from Nvidia on the horizon, I'd wanna wait for those. I'd not be so pleased with obsolete cards in my "vengeful god of speed". However, I fully understand, "I made up my mind and I want it NOW!" .... "If I always waited for the next 'thing', I would never have any 'thing'."

Absolutely. BUT, our GPUs are 2 years old, and OP wants a top,top,TOP end rig "capable of unleashing hell-fire"! Just tryin' to help get him there is all.

That's just a monster machine there, romanesqueish!

We recommend the 110i for the 5 year warranty is all. Plus it's a bigger radiator just in case.

Glad I could help you on the video. I wish you all the best.

Edited by Cretae - 26 Apr 2018 at 3:31pm