Bolt III | Looking for any suggestions/changes

I'm looking into my first gaming PC to replace my ancient HP M9510f. I've been a fan of the Bolt series since it was first revealed and with my savings finally where I want it to be I can afford one. I'm basically looking for a PC to support my habit of making Coaster Simulations in No Limits Coaster 2 which isn't all that demanding of a game but my current setup can barely run medium settings at 20 to 30 FPS when there's 3D content and lighting added. Lighting especially kills the FPS. I still find it amazing I'm able to pump out 1080/60p videos on this machine but at an incredibly slow pace. The Bolt III seems to be a powerhouse that exceeds my needs. With a machine like this I will most likely move some games from console as well which is why I'm going with the X99 Edition.


Go to YouTube and search GreenBulletProd to see what I'm talking about above.

Budget:
3,000+

Expectations:
Mid-range gaming at 1440p and possibly 4K video recording later on. The video recording will not be for a demanding game so I'm not expecting 4K for The Division or similar games. Low noise is another big factor.

Usage:
Simulation games, video rendering, and The Division....which is now FREE with GTX.

Special Needs:
None. Current PC is using 80-90GB for programs as it is now so the default 250GB SSD should be enough. The Bolt III's liquid cooling is great thanks to the dusty apartment we're in.

Saved Ticket #: [1377080]

System Configuration:
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Pre-built Digital Storm Bolt 3
Exterior Finish: Black Brushed Aluminum Hairline Finish
Side Window: Edge to Edge Premium Acrylic
Processor: Intel Core i7 5930K 3.5GHz (Six-Core) (Unlocked CPU)
Motherboard: ASRock X99E-ITX/ac (Intel X99 Chipset) (Mini-ITX)
System Memory: 16GB DDR4 3000MHz Corsair Dominator Platinum DHX (Extreme-Performance)
Power Supply: 600W SilverStone SX600-G (Gold Plus Rated) (Supports up to GTX TITAN X)
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: Blu-Ray Player/DVD Writer (Play Blu-Ray and Burn DVDs) (Slim Slot Loading Edition)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (250GB Samsung 850 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 980 Ti 6GB (VR Ready)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: Digital Storm Vortex 240mm Radiator H20 CPU Cooler (Extreme-Performance Edition)
HydroLux Tubing Style: - Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected
HydroLux Fluid Color: Black Tubing with High-Performance Fluid
Cable Management: Premium Cable Management (Strategically Routed & Organized for Airflow)
Chassis Fans: High Static Pressure - Corsair Air Series SP120 Fans (2x 120mm)
Internal Lighting: Software Controlled Internal + Front Panel RGB LED Lighting (Requires Airflow Control Upgrade)
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 4.4GHz (Depends on Cooling and Motherboard)
Graphics Boost: Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability
OS Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional (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: - No Thanks
Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 10-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 5 Year Limited Warranty (5 Year Labor & 3 Year Part Replacement)

I researched into it and found that you're right, it's a difference of 1-2 FPS. With such little difference the 5820K seems as the better choice. I'm not looking for workstation enthusiast type CPU's like the 5960X either.

This is the updated Ticket# 1377300

Anyone else like to chime in?

I was actually looking more into the X99 over Skylake due to it's hexa-core and better future proofing. The videos I'm doing now on 7 year old hardware are 1080/60p and although I can render these, the editing can be a hassle since it lags so badly. I end up pre-rendering a lot of clips to make sure it looks the way I want it to before doing the full render.....Turns it into a time consuming process. From the bits of research I've done it is better to have Skylake if the machine will only be used for gaming, but in terms of video render performance the X99 will out-perform it.

I eventually want to move No Limits Coaster Simulation up to 1440p, and then again up to 4K. This will be plugged into a 4K TV just to record for that one game and this machine will not be for 4K gaming but for 1440p gaming.

I'm absolutely sure the Bolt III can handle No Limits 2 at any resolution/setting since it's not highly demanding when compared to recent games.

Looking forward to having you as part of the family!

i agree, "future proofing" is a cringe-worthy term.  i do think X99 has great legs, so to speak and a great platform for this customer's needs.  if this were for a gaming only rig, X99 only makes sense for a 3 or more vid card config.  less than that, Z170 is the better choice.  

I wasn't questioning your decision to go with X99. I also gave exception for video editing as being a good use for extra CPU cores above. I was just saying to not expect a "future-proof" computer where you have only minor upgrades down the road when you're ready for them.

man, you're gonna be blown away with the performance bump when you get your new system

Finally pulled the trigger, the wait for Pascal/Broadwell-E is over!

Final Build number: 1426005

Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Pre-built Digital Storm Bolt 3
Exterior Finish: Exotic Anodized Finish - Bullet Grey - Brushed Aluminum Hairline Finish
Side Window: Edge to Edge Premium Acrylic
Processor: Intel Core i7 6850K 3.6GHz (6-Core) (Unlocked CPU)
Motherboard: ASRock X99E-ITX/ac (Intel X99 Chipset) (Mini-ITX)
System Memory: 16GB DDR4 2666MHz Corsair Dominator Platinum DHX (Extreme-Performance)
Power Supply: 600W SilverStone SX600-G (Gold Plus Rated) (Supports up to GTX TITAN X)
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: Blu-Ray Player/DVD Writer (Play Blu-Ray and Burn DVDs) (Internal)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (512GB Samsung 850 PRO)
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 GeForce GTX 1080 8GB (NVIDIA Founders Edition) (VR Ready)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: Digital Storm Vortex 240mm Radiator H20 CPU Cooler (Extreme-Performance Edition)
HydroLux Tubing Style: - Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected
HydroLux Fluid Color: Black Tubing with High-Performance Fluid
Cable Management: Premium Cable Management (Strategically Routed & Organized for Airflow)
Chassis Fans: High Static Pressure - Corsair Air Series SP120 Fans (2x 120mm)
Internal Lighting: Software Controlled Internal + Front Panel RGB LED Lighting (Requires Airflow Control Upgrade)
Airflow Control: Digital Storm Thermal Management Control Board & Software
Chassis Mods: Laser Cut Vents on Side Window Near Graphics Card (Helps with GPU Overclocking)
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
CPU Boost: Stage 1: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.4GHz (Depends on Cooling and Motherboard)
Graphics Boost: Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability
OS Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional (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: - No Thanks
Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 10-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 4 Year Limited Warranty (4 Year Labor & 2 Year Part Replacement)

Nice! Why did you go with the 6850K over the 6800K? The typical reason to go with the 6850K is to get more PCI-e lanes, which the X99E-ITX motherboard can't use. I'd switch the processor and upgrade the cooling...just a suggestion.

You probably wouldn't end up with any different clock speed as you have them applying a moderate overclock to the processor. The PCI-e lanes would be the only thing different, which that motherboard is incapable of using anyhow. You can save $235 by switching to the 6800K.

Congrats.

Going with the 6800k instead of the 6850k is the same as my earlier recommendation for the 5820k vs the 5930k.    Only difference is the number of Pcie lanes.   But, up to you of course.   Both work.

Looks good and keep us posted.

Originally posted by Snaike Welcome to the family. If you want to have the "Verified Customer" badge, simply make sure your order email and forum contact email addresses are exactly the same (case sensitive).

E-mails are the same, it is the weekend so it might take some time to have the payment process. Then I get my badge

Speaking of, there's the Badge <-

Originally posted by Goku1910 Speaking of, there's the Badge <-

Originally posted by Goku1910 being the idiot I was, I thought the 6850K was the new 5820K. Turned out to be wrong. DS's awesome customer service changed it to the 6800K for me

   

  That's for the change you made and DS support.   

The idiot part ?    No idiots here.   Same as no dumb questions..Just those on learning curves. 

Originally posted by Snaike <--- been here over two years and still the dumb question king.

Not really.    Plus you can delete us anytime we tick you off. 

Always be nice to Snaike.