Bolt 3 unboxing and reviewPost Date: 2015-06-08 |
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GoBruins ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 15 May 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 64 |
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After waiting much too long
![]() ![]() Unboxing went quickly, so it was time to finally get a good look at my new computer. So many accessories: ![]() This included manuals for the all of the hardware ![]() Here is a front view: ![]() The right side: ![]() And the interior with a nice view of the 16GB of RAM and the GTX 980 graphics card: ![]() All of the cables were nicely dressed. I opted for the blue tubing because DS was out of the red. Here is a rear view: ![]() and another view of the power supply and Swiftech: ![]() One final photo of the system running: ![]() Time for a mini-review...the primary use for my computer is to support my ham radio hobby. I am very active in software defined radio and weak signal digital modes (JT9, JT65, etc.). This requires fast processors, multiple cores and plenty of memory to process the signals received by the transceiver. The Bolt 3 with the Intel i7 4790K CPU meets my needs completely and take up less desk space than my old system. For storage, I went with a Samsung 250GB and a 1TB 850 EVO. Say good bye to spinning disks and hello to fast boot times ![]() When I am not playing radio, it is time for gaming ![]() I've only had time to install Witcher 3 and Elder Scrolls Online. The latter runs really well with all graphics settings at max on my 1920X1200 monitor. I am really glad I opted for the GTX 980 graphics card, but it is odd to see the fans not turning when the card is idle ![]() Speaking of fans, the Hydrolux software is nice and allowed me to easily make adjustments to keep the system nice and quiet when not in use. My only complaint is DS really needs to display the temps in Celsius instead of Fahrenheit. In summary: ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Meller ![]() DS Veteran ![]() Joined: 20 Feb 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1627 |
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Nice review.
Is there not a way to change the units of measurement for the temps? Given that I've never actually laid hands on the Hydrolux software, I'm actually very clueless as to everything you can actually do with it. If you can't, I do find it odd that DS wouldn't display temps in the industry standard. I mean, yes this is America and all... but even here in the US, us geeks have moved over to the World wide use of Celsius in terms of PC temps. |
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GoBruins ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 15 May 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 64 |
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Thanks! No, there does not appear to be any way to change the display from F to C ![]() The Hydrolux software allows you to control the fan speeds (auto/quiet/extreme) and view the temps for the CPU, GPU, HDD, chassis, etc. as a nice graph. |
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bprat22 ![]() DS ELITE ![]() DigitalStorm East -- (Unofficially!) ![]() Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 20391 |
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Nice review and pics.
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Alex ![]() Admin Group ![]() Digital Storm Supervisor ![]() Joined: 04 Jun 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 16314 |
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We're looking to change it in the new version.
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GoBruins ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 15 May 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 64 |
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Awesome!
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21QZ ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 28 May 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 33 |
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Nice rig! I'd like to see this case in white w all that blue.
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GoBruins ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 15 May 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 64 |
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That would look really sharp! ![]() |
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Snaike ![]() Moderator Group ![]() Just a dude trying to keep the spam away ![]() Joined: 23 Jan 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 9462 |
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Fantabulous! Awesome sauce! That's a beauty right there... thanks for the review.
Now, get back to Skellige... Ciri needs you! |
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GoBruins ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 15 May 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 64 |
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GoBruins ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 15 May 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 64 |
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Thanks DS for including my review in the Customer Reviews forum
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oldlady RPGer ![]() DS Veteran ![]() One of the cool kids ![]() Joined: 09 Sep 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1080 |
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Nice rig!!!!!!!!!
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Me sitting my ECMO in PICU. Now you know why I like LC. ;)
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Alex ![]() Admin Group ![]() Digital Storm Supervisor ![]() Joined: 04 Jun 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 16314 |
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GamerGalKim ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Apr 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 55 |
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Looking good! Love the summary!
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Dakota Red ![]() Groupie ![]() ![]() Joined: 08 Jun 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 121 |
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Looks like your new beast will do everything you hoped it would. Congrats! The new Bolts really do look beautiful.
![]() I do have to ask GoBruins, did your Bolt come wrapped in a fabric bag? Edited by Dakota Red - 12 Jun 2015 at 1:57am |
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Performance matters. Non-Performance is not an option.
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GoBruins ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 15 May 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 64 |
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Funny you should ask that question...I left that out of my review. No, my Bolt 3 was packed in a plastic bag; no fabric DS bag ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Trumpeteer23 ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 11 May 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 40 |
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Hi there!
How are the temps? Idle and gaming for the CPU and GPU? Thanks! |
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GoBruins ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 15 May 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 64 |
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Here is a screenshot of the DS Hydrolux software while idle:
I'll post another after running some games. - Jim |
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GoBruins ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 15 May 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 64 |
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...and here is after playing Echo of Soul for awhile:
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nothing above 44C (under load)...nice!
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Trumpeteer23 ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 11 May 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 40 |
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So awesome! Great temps. Thanks again for showing us :) Appreciate it.
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GoBruins ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 15 May 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 64 |
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My Bolt 3 came with Control Center 1.9C, so I tried the latest version, 1.9G. The labels now show "C" instead of "F". Unfortunately, the graphs and temp values look to still be in "F. Is "F" for fail? ![]() |
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