Build advice

Hi, everyone! My friends have had wonderful experiences with Digital Storm, and I'm just about ready to pull the trigger on a new system, but I've been out of the Desktop arena for a while and could use some advice.

Budget:
3k, a bit more if needed

Expectations:
I've been using an Alienware laptop for a while now, and I want something faster with the capability of future upgrades.

Usage:
I'm an avid gamer, but I have a bad MMO habit (WoW, SWTOR), plus games like Diablo 3, Starcraft II, and the occasional FPS.

Special Needs:
My space is a bit tight, but I can probably make it work for airflow, etc.

This is what I cobbled together in the Configurator. I am hoping to get a few years without having to upgrade, but when the time comes, I'm hoping it won't be a huge PITA.

Specifications:
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm Coridium <br><strong></strong>
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2 GHz (Codename Kaby Lake) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: MSI Z270 PC MATE (Intel Z270 Chipset) (Up to 2x PCI-E Devices) (No SLI Support)
System Memory: 32GB DDR4 3000MHz Digital Storm Performance Series
Power Supply: 850W EVGA SuperNOVA <br><strong></strong>
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) (Internal)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (960GB Digital Storm Performance Series)
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (3TB Seagate / Toshiba)
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 Ti 11GB (Performance Edition) (VR Ready)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex 120mm Liquid CPU Cooler (Fully Sealed + No Maintenance)
HydroLux Tubing Style: - Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected
HydroLux Fluid Color: - Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected
Cable Management: Premium Cable Management (Strategically Routed & Organized for Airflow)
Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: - No Thanks

Thanks for the quick reply! I'm purely thinking about headroom in this build. Right now, I'll be using a 1080P 144Hz monitor, but down the road that might be a potential area of upgrade. That was my thinking about the RAM as well, but if 16 covers me for the near future, I'll definitely consider dropping that down. Thanks for the advice on the Corsair cooler. Will do!

Thanks again!

Thanks! That is about the time frame I am shooting for. I just have a chance to get a bit more funding right now :-)

Based on feedback so far, how does this look?

Specifications:
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm Apollo (Black) <br><strong></strong>
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2 GHz (Codename Kaby Lake) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: MSI Z270 PC MATE (Intel Z270 Chipset) (Up to 2x PCI-E Devices) (No SLI Support)
System Memory: 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Digital Storm Performance Series
Power Supply: 850W EVGA SuperNOVA
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) (Internal)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (960GB Digital Storm Performance Series)
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (3TB Seagate / Toshiba)
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 1070 8GB (VR Ready) <br><strong></strong>
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H115i - 280mm Liquid CPU Cooler (Fully Sealed + No Maintenance)
HydroLux Tubing Style: - Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected
HydroLux Fluid Color: - Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected
Cable Management: Premium Cable Management (Strategically Routed & Organized for Airflow)
Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans

Thanks so much! I sincerely appreciate the advice and help!

Thanks again for the help! I am excited to get the order started!

850 G2 is fully modular.

The overview mentions and the pic shows the G2. A 750 watt will do it for sure if you want to save a few bucks.     I personally would get the 850 even though it’s more than needed, but that’s my thing.

Unleash the next generation in power with the EVGA SuperNOVA 850 G2 Power Supply. Based on the award winning G2 series Power Supplies from EVGA, this power supply features 80 PLUS Gold rated efficiency, and clean, continuous power to every component.

Well in that case definitely get the 7700k, but honestly the psu won't make much of a difference, just a bit more headroom, you can't go wrong either way. But still get what you want

Thanks! I am super excited. Was thinking about adding the lights, so I definitely will.

This is me being indecisive.... I have it through my thick skull I will be fine with 16gb of RAM. I am almost certain that the 1070 will rock, but I have that nagging voice saying get the 1080...I am not going to be upgrading my monitor past 1080 any time soon, so just reassure me that the 1070 will be awesome. Thanks

Edited by M@nitou - 26 Sep 2017 at 11:34am

Order is placed! As Mr. Petty says, the waiting is the hardest part! Thanks again for all the help and advice!

For wow and games like it 1070 is more than enough boss










Edited by DST4ME - 30 Sep 2017 at 4:58pm

Well then you chose right, for you to fully enjoy this system it sounds like it needs to have the 1080, you get what you want, but now you have an excuse to go up in monitor