Bolt II Deployment DesktopPost Date: 2014-10-12 |
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wilsonab2
Newbie Joined: 12 Oct 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 10 |
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Topic: Bolt II Deployment Desktop Posted: 12 Oct 2014 at 12:49pm |
Hey all just a deployed contractor out here needing some advice on the Bolt II, currently looking at the level 3 with a
ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT (Intel Z97 Chipset) (Mini-ITX) (SupremeFX Impact, Sonic Radar 16GB DDR3 1866MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested) 700W Digital Storm Bolt II Edition Hardline: Digital Storm Acrylic Tubing Custom Cooling System (CPU Only) all 3 boosts, graphics, cpu, and os Now i want all this but i dont know much about computers, mostly will be using this to play games like WOW, LOL, BF4, Plants Vs Zombies Garden warfare Etc and what else that comes out but I dont know if all this clashes with everything I put together. If someone could help me outI would be appreciative, the only problem I have is the Computer must weight less than 50 lbs to travel back with me when i go to iraq. |
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wilsonab2
Newbie Joined: 12 Oct 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 10 |
Quote Reply Posted: 12 Oct 2014 at 12:50pm |
And if you must know, my last computer well is the current Alienware 2013 m18 laptop, but Ive had nothing but errors and hiccups and finally today it has a broken fan, battery wont discharge and im just tired of a laptop and want my gaming to be error free for once. Would love to order this monster today if I could get some help!
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 12 Oct 2014 at 1:05pm |
Hi wilsonab2... The Bolt level 3 with those changes will work great together.
Change the Seagate HDD to the Western Digital Black for another $19 for a better drive with longer warranty. For a single monitor, below 4k resolution, a 1920x1080 for example, the gtx 980 will game great. Hope this helps and good luck. |
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wilsonab2
Newbie Joined: 12 Oct 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 10 |
Quote Reply Posted: 12 Oct 2014 at 1:37pm |
Awesome thanks! But do you know about the motherboard? I havent found many reviews on it and thats the only thing im hesistant about. |
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 12 Oct 2014 at 1:56pm |
Go to More Info under each motherboard to see what you need or don't. Tough to compare all the different features, but in general, the extra money for that board is for a better audio chip , sonic radar for in game audio positioning , and a board designed with added tools for overclocking yourself, if that's your thing. The default board is a real nice mobo for most, and the ROG you have in your build is for enthusiasts, top of the line, if you'll use the features.
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 12 Oct 2014 at 2:18pm |
One more consideration... the Hardline cooling option is a real nice setup, but if your deployed for security overseas, it is a water cooled option and at some point will need basic maintenance, like topping off the fluid, flushing it, etc. Might be months from now but just so you know. The default 240mm cooler is a sealed unit, with no maintenance. Your choice of course. I love the Hardline but there are trade offs.
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danjw1
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Quote Reply Posted: 12 Oct 2014 at 2:25pm |
You don't mention a graphics card for your build. Also you will need an external monitor, the resolution on that would be useful in giving advice on the graphics card.
Also, I would suggest an SSD. I don't know what kind of environment you will be in but, SSDs will be more durable then hard drives. Capacities are up to 1TB these days and the bolt can fit up to 4, thought that would get pretty expensive. |
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 12 Oct 2014 at 2:30pm |
Hi danjw1... I believe he's working with the Level 3, SSD and gtx 980, with the changes mentioned.
Edited by bprat22 - 12 Oct 2014 at 2:30pm |
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wilsonab2
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Quote Reply Posted: 12 Oct 2014 at 3:12pm |
Sorry I thought I posted it above, but yes ill be running with the gtx 980, i dont have a monitor so I dont know which one to get at the moment. |
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wilsonab2
Newbie Joined: 12 Oct 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 10 |
Quote Reply Posted: 12 Oct 2014 at 3:18pm |
That is a valid point, is there a specific fluid i would need? I just want to ensure that my new baby doesnt overheat, she will be mainly in my room that i keep cool with ac, but if you believe the 240 mm cooler is fine ill believe you. |
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wilsonab2
Newbie Joined: 12 Oct 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 10 |
Quote Reply Posted: 12 Oct 2014 at 3:20pm |
and yes thats exactly what i was talking about :D |
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 12 Oct 2014 at 3:50pm |
Not sure what DS uses right now, but FluidXP was one and is available online or have DS send an extra bottle with your rig. If you're in a remote area or the Zone, then distilled water works very good. Not really a big issue with water cooling, just something to be aware of.
Stay in touch. |
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wilsonab2
Newbie Joined: 12 Oct 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 10 |
Quote Reply Posted: 14 Oct 2014 at 6:49am |
Well Guys I took the leap and ordered my desktop just time to sit and wait, so does anyone need a box opening video?
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Pre-built Digital Storm Bolt II Exterior Finish: Exotic Paint Finish - Copperhead - Matte Finish Trim Accents: - No Thanks Processor: Intel Core i7 4790K 4.0 GHz (Codename Devils Canyon) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core) Motherboard: ASUS MAXIMUS VII IMPACT (Intel Z97 Chipset) (Mini-ITX) (SupremeFX Impact, Sonic Radar) System Memory: 16GB DDR3 1866MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested) Power Supply: 700W Digital Storm Bolt II Edition 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 (256GB Samsung 850 PRO) Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (1TB Seagate) 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 4GB (Includes PhysX) Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio HPC Processor: - No Thanks Extreme Cooling: Hardline: Digital Storm Acrylic Tubing Custom Cooling System (CPU Only) 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) |
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Tor
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Quote Reply Posted: 14 Oct 2014 at 7:01am |
Looks
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 14 Oct 2014 at 7:15am |
Congrats. A box opening video would make us one happy bunch.
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wilsonab2
Newbie Joined: 12 Oct 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 10 |
Quote Reply Posted: 14 Oct 2014 at 7:20am |
Awesome Ill do what I can is there anything specific you guys want to see?
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 14 Oct 2014 at 7:25am |
The guts of it, with the side panels off. And lit up.
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Snaike
Moderator Group Just a dude trying to keep the spam away Joined: 23 Jan 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 9448 |
Quote Reply Posted: 16 Oct 2014 at 12:48am |
Taking the Bolt II overseas during a deployment... yes, I would like to see pics of the setup after you get there. A bit of DS magic in a place far from home. Wow...
Edited by Snaike - 16 Oct 2014 at 12:49am |
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wilsonab2
Newbie Joined: 12 Oct 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 10 |
Quote Reply Posted: 16 Oct 2014 at 6:59pm |
NP for you I will get up all in there for you! |
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wilsonab2
Newbie Joined: 12 Oct 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 10 |
Quote Reply Posted: 16 Oct 2014 at 7:00pm |
Yep i wont have the most balling of place, but I will show you my set up and how I live. |
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