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Post Date: 2016-04-16

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    Posted: 16 Apr 2016 at 10:23am
For those who might not have seen it, I previously submitted a build for review here. I am still researching to decide exactly what I want and made this build with the Hailstorm II that I really like.

Budget:
$2000 - $3000 (That was my original thoughts, but I went over that on this build).

Expectations:
Run games smoothly. I currently use only one monitor although I have been thinking about getting a second.

Usage:
Gaming (Fallout 4, GTA 5, just as examples of what I play), general usage and likely VR with the Oculus Rift later in the year.

Special Needs:
I originally chose the Slade because I live in the desert and dust is an issue. I am not sure that I want that to be a determining factor though. That should be that I get what I want and not necessarily what I think I might just need.

One question that I do have is regarding the liquid cooling. I have never owned a liquid cooled computer before. Are there any maintenance requirements or info that would be good to know beforehand?

As always, I appreciate any feedback!

Thanks.

Shakey

Saved Ticket #: 1400676
https://www.digitalstorm.com/configurator.asp?id=1400676

Specifications:
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Hailstorm II Edition
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
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 (750 B1)
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) (Internal)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (512GB Samsung 850 PRO) <br><strong></strong>
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (2TB Western Digital - Black Edition) <br><strong></strong>
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 980 Ti 6GB (VR Ready) <br><strong></strong>
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: H20: HydroLux LITE: Integrated Cooling System (1x Graphics Card + CPU) <br><strong></strong>
HydroLux Tubing Style: Flexible Tubing (Requires HydroLux Liquid Cooling System)
HydroLux Fluid Color: Red Fluid (Requires HydroLux Liquid Cooling System)
Cable Management: Premium Cable Management (Strategically Routed & Organized for Airflow)
Chassis Fans: Corsair Airflow Performance Edition (Up to 6 Fans) <br><strong></strong>
Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled LED Lighting System (Multiple color options and lighting effects)
Airflow Control: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: Standard Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Automatic Overclocking
Boost Graphics Card(s): - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Boost OS: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
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)
Office: - No Thanks
Game: - No Thanks
Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: - No Thanks
Branded Gear: T-Shirt - Black (Extra Large) <br><strong></strong>
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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  Quote bprat22 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 16 Apr 2016 at 10:34am
The Hydrolux LITE is an AIO cooler like the Corsair H100 series, but with a stronger pump and water-block and the loop can be broken to add components.  It's considered maintenance free for the 3 year warranty period.  Then a fluid refill is recommended.  Its built off the Swiftech H220-x if you want to do further research.

 
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