Bolt II BuildPost Date: 2014-04-16 |
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Rukhas 
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 Topic: Bolt II BuildPosted: 16 Apr 2014 at 7:14pm |
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System Configuration:Exterior Finish: Onyx Black Matte Finish
Trim Accents: - No Thanks Processor: Intel Core i7 4770K 3.50 GHz (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core) Motherboard: ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMPACT (Intel Z87 Chipset) (Mini-ITX) (SupremeFX Impact, Sonic Radar) System Memory: 16GB DDR3 1866MHz Corsair Dominator Platinum DHX (Extreme-Performance) Power Supply: 700W Digital Storm Bolt II Edition (Backordered ETA Early May) Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 8x / CD-Writer 8x) (Slim Slot Loading Edition) Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (250GB Samsung 840 EVO) Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (2TB Western Digital - Black Edition) 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 780 Ti 3GB (Includes PhysX) Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio HPC Processor: - No Thanks Extreme Cooling: 240mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler (Extreme-Performance Edition) H20 Tube Color: - Not Applicable, I do not have a FrostChill or Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System Selected Chassis Fans: High Static Pressure - Corsair Air Series SP120 Fans (2x 120mm) Internal Lighting: Front Panel + Internal Chassis (RGB LED Lighting System) Airflow Control: Digital Storm Thermal Management Control Board & Software (Backordered ETA End of April) Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: - No Thanks LaserMark: - No Thanks CPU Boost: Stage 1: Overclock CPU 4.0GHz to 4.4GHz Graphics Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) Memory Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory OS Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (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) I'd like to purchase this system from DS but a lot of my friends are saying that this is way to expensive for what you get. I did look on newegg.com to compare prices for the parts and it comes out to be 2189.96 so about a $1,000 dollars difference. I understand that DS is a company and they need to make money but like I said friends say I should build my own like I usually do and stop being lazy and save the $1,000 dollars. Anyone think it's worth the purchase price? Edited by Rukhas - 17 Apr 2014 at 11:25pm |
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ArkansasWoman777
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Posted: 16 Apr 2014 at 7:34pm |
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The thing with the bolt chassis is you will not find any other place that sells the chassis because DS builds it and its unique. Sure you can build it yourself but you know you are buying a computer that will built by a company that cares and you will have a warranty and lifetime support if something does happen. So imo i think it is worth the price.
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Snaike
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Posted: 17 Apr 2014 at 1:09am |
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Here's what you do; get the box of awesomesauce that is the Bolt II, tell your friends to build the same machine with the same components. (They won't be able to, because the case is proprietary.) When they are still fighting RMA's, DOA, pasting, busting knuckles and OS's, invite them over to watch you play on your machine.
DIY is fine. But if you want someone to stand behind the build, you can't go better than DS.
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bprat22
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Posted: 17 Apr 2014 at 3:47am |
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Hi Rukhas... Welcome to the forums. A lot of us have gone through the exact same decision making process. Build it yourself and pocket the money or let someone else do the work, and be there if technical issues come up. I and others here have built it ourselves and enjoyed it. But, that can also get old. If all the parts work then it's a great decision. If an issue on boot ,for example, pops up, or BSOD or shutdowns happen then for most, where do you start. Is it the motherboard, the power supply, or a bad ram stick? What part do you RMA?
If you can troubleshoot it yourself then that also can be fun. I've done it and still do. If not, then that should also be a consideration. My son has a friend that built a pc, couldn't get it to work and after 3 years is still just a paper weight. I offered but she never took me up on it. After all my rambling it's basically cost vs someone watching your back. Either way, good luck , hope your choice works for you.  Edited by bprat22 - 17 Apr 2014 at 3:47am |
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